Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers.
You are what makes Bragg Creek Trails Awesome!

Log your volunteer hours

For a variety of reasons, it is important that Bragg Creek Trails tracks all of your volunteer hours.

Step 1

Log into to your Better ImpactPage profile, click on the hours tab.

Step 2

Using the drop-down arrow, please select the appropriate activity. You will need to add the date you volunteered under the Date Volunteered option.

Step 3

Once you have input all the information, click Save and Log Another to add more hours, or click save.

If you need help, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

What to expect as a volunteer?

Click HERE to watch a short video on what to expect at a BCT Trail Day.

  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
  • Orientation (if new volunteers present)
  • Safety Meeting
  • Walk/hike (potentially with tools) to worksite
  • Cell reception may be limited
  • Washrooms available at trailhead
  • Bring your own water, lunch and snacks
  • First aid kit and trained personnel on site
  • Pets must be approved by the crew leader
  • Tasks may include building, repairing, and maintaining trails using various techniques and tools

Click HERE to watch a short video on various tools and techniques that may be included at a BCT Trail Day (instruction onsite will also be provided)

  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
  • Eye protection (clear lenses, prescription glasses & sunglasses acceptable)
  • Gloves & boots (ankles should be covered)
  • Appropriate attire (jacket, hat, etc)
  • Lunch/snack and water
  • Bug spray/sunscreen & bearspray (if you have it)
  • Backpack or means to carry personal items
  • Hand sanitizer

Volunteers are responsible for ensuring they have a current Kananaskis Pass when parking in the West Bragg Creek Provincial Day Use Area.

BCT is an inclusive organization and wants to ensure we can keep everyone feeling safe while volunteering. Please do not arrive for your trail day if you are feeling unwell.

If you have any questions or you are no longer able to attend, please contact the BCT Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@braggcreektrails.org

For Bragg Creek Trails, Volunteer Safety Comes First

BCT has adopted a vigorous Health and Safety Environment Program that is in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. In doing so we have become a leader within the trail building community for developing safe work practices specific to trail work.

Volunteers are expected to follow the safe practices and procedures under the direction of our crew leaders. Personal protective equipment and training is provided as needed. A list of required personal equipment is provided prior to the work day. First aid and emergency communication equipment is deployed with every work crew.

All volunteers must sign a BCT Volunteer Agreement, have a profile on MyBetterImpact and log their hours to be covered under Bragg Creek Trails WCB coverage.  

Volunteers are expected to participate in a pre-work safety meeting called tailgate meetings as well as subsequent onsite team sessions to discuss risk mitigation. Volunteers must acknowledge risks associated with the day’s work and sign the Field Hazard Assessment Form.

Volunteers have rights that pertain to establishing a safe work environment for themselves and others.

The Right to Know

All workers have the right to know what hazards may be present at a work site, how these hazards may affect them, and what will be done to control or mitigate the risks associated with hazards

The Right and Responsibility to Participate

All workers have the right to participate in health and safety management activities.

The Right and Responsibility to Refuse

All workers have the right to refuse work that they believe on reasonable grounds to be unsafe for themselves or others at the worksite.

The Right and Responsibility to Report

All workers have the right to report safety events (i.e. near miss, incident), unsafe practices, and unsafe conditions without fear of reprisal.