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Become a Volunteer!

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHV) invites you to join “Ambassadors in Action,” the Lackawanna Heritage Valley’s volunteer corps! LHV welcomes volunteers to help with the Greenway and Trail Study, trail clean-ups, heritage events, office support, and more! There are opportunities for everyone. All tasks offer flexibility in scheduling and consideration of any physical limitations.

Do you love the region, its trails, and the great outdoors? Joining Ambassadors in Action is a wonderful way to use your talents, to develop skills, to meet new people, and to give back to the community.

Join Today

To join the LHV Ambassadors in Action, please complete and submit the following Volunteer Registration Form to LHV so that we can learn about your interests and availability.

Volunteer Registration Form  
Word / Interactive – Download the form and save it to your computer. Type
          your information directly on the form and re-save it. Then print the
          document and sign it (minors must have a parent or guardian sign
          the form). Return the form to LHV by mail or fax, or scan it and
          return it by email (see below).

PDF /Static - Download the form and print the document. Fill it in by hand
          or with a typewriter, and sign it (minors must have a parent or
          guardian sign the form). Return the form to LHV by mail or fax, or
          scan it and return it by email (see below).

Return Your Form
Email   Send the scanned form to oworozbyt@LHVA.org.
Fax      (570) 963-6732
Mail      Lackawanna Heritage Valley
            538 Spruce Street, Suite 516, Scranton, PA 18503

For More Information
           Owen Worozbyt, LHV Volunteer Coordinator
           (570) 936-6730 x 8212 or oworozbyt@LHVA.org

Find the Right Program for You

The LHV has a full schedule of events throughout the year. The list of ways to help is always growing. After you submit your information, LHV will call you to learn more about your interests and to answer your questions.

Ways to Help

  • Special Events – Heritage Explorer Train, Santa Train, Ambassador Tours, and partner events!
  • Community and Economic Development – Community festivals, NEPA Conservation Alliance, and more!
  • Office and Clerical Assistance – Coordination of special events, database entry, mailings, and office support.
  • Trail Tenders – Maintain and enhance the natural beauty of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
  • Adopt-a-Trail – Become an integral component in the beautification of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.