Come Join Us

The Angeles Volunteer Association (AVA) is always looking for new volunteers.  Training will be provided.  If you think that you might be interested in participating in our activities, you are encouraged to attend one of our monthly meetings.  Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.  We meet at the Scout Hut in Finkbiner Park in Glendora. Directions to Scout Hut: From Foothill Blvd. go north on Wabash Ave., passing the baseball field on your right.  Turn right (east) on Meda. Continue past the first cross street (Minnesota Ave.). After passing the tennis courts on your right, you will be in the parking lot.  The Scout Hut is the small building southeast of the parking lot. Map

Examples of Volunteer Activities:

• Trail Patrol on Foot
• Work at USFS Visitor Centers
• Trail Maintenance *
• Campground Host
• Outreach Activities at Schools or Community Events
• Hosting School or College Groups Engaged in Service Projects in the Forest
  
  *  for trail maintenance, you may also volunteer with the San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders.

Training Provided to Volunteers:

Volunteers receive extensive training that includes:

• Forest Service Policy and Procedure
• Backcountry Skills
• Understanding Natural Resources
• Use of Radio, Maps and Compass