WHY VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE IMPORTANT |
- Volunteering helps keep trails open for all. It shows us as a good neighbor, with the community, kids and other user groups
- Volunteering is our clout. Without them, our organization wouldn't be what it is today. Legislators and land managers know that our volunteer hours are an asset.
- Volunteering gives credibility to BCH during discussions with land managers. Volunteers perform work that may not otherwise get done because money is not available due to budget cuts.
- Volunteering has a positive effect when talking with land managers. It shows that, as a user group, we take responsibility for keeping our public lands in good condition for future generations.
- Volunteering helps overcome negative opinions about sharing trails and enhances our image as equine riders on trails.
- Volunteering gives a sense of pride and brings positive attitudes to your chapter and promotes teamwork.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A BCHW VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Hours Recognition and Volunteer Patch Program |
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| The purpose of the Volunteer Hours Patch Program is to recognize time donated by our members in support of BCHW objectives. Activities such as trail and trailhead work, education/LNT and public meeting participation help to ensure our right to use stock in the backcountry and public lands. |
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| The volunteer patch recognizes each member's contribution(s). Most wear these patches on their club coats. When seen in public, it shows our dedication to: |
- Planning, building, and maintaining trails and trailhead
- Spreading the LEAVE NO TRACE message and educating others and ourselves on the wise use of the backcountry resource
- Working to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational use
- Working to educate others in many different areas of horsemanship
- Providing some emergency service
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| Volunteer patches can be purchased from the state BCHW store. Please refer to your state newsletter for details on how to purchase items, prices, etc. The patches come in 50/100/200/500 hour increments. Patches are sewn on under the triangle shoulder patch. |
