THE PEOPLE POWER BEHIND THE RIDE
Volunteers
Every kilometre groomed, every signpost placed, every cabin stocked with firewood starts with volunteers. Across BC, thousands of hours are contributed each year to keep trails open, communities connected, and snowmobiling thriving.
The BC Snowmobile Federation supports this people power through our Volunteer Program; helping clubs attract, engage, and protect volunteers while celebrating the impact they have on our sport.
VOLUNTEER IMPACT
60 NOT FOR PROFIT BC SNOWMOBILE CLUBS POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS
THOUSANDS OF HOURS CONTRIBUTED EACH YEAR
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF IN KIND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND VALUE TO BC COMMUNITIES
OVER $4M IN CLUB FUNDRAISING FOR COMMUNITY CHARITIES
$299.2M IN PROVINCIAL ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTPUT GENERATED BY CLUB ACTIVITIES
RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
The BC Snowmobile Federation is proud to honour the passion and dedication that fuel our sport through the annual BCSF Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate individuals, families, clubs, and businesses whose leadership, generosity, and love of snowmobiling create lasting impact across BC.
how to get involved
There’s a place for everyone in BC’s snowmobile community. Whether you can give a few hours at a work bee, lend your expertise to a club board, or simply help welcome new riders at a club event, your contribution matters. Volunteering is a chance to meet people, build skills, and give back to the trails and cabins we all enjoy.
CORE PILLARS OF THE BCSF VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
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RECRUITMENT & ENGAGEMENT
We help clubs attract new volunteers and keep them motivated with resources, tools, and strategies that connect people to meaningful opportunities.
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LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Board members and volunteer leaders gain access to training, policies, and best practices that strengthen governance and build club capacity.
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SAFETY & INSURANCE
Federation-provided accident and liability insurance for volunteers, along with resources to keep them safe while contributing to club projects and events.
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RECOGNITION & AWARDS
The BCSF celebrates volunteers through our Excellence Awards, Lifetime Membership Program, and features that showcase their contributions across the province.
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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
In partnership with UBC’s Sauder School of Business, we conducted the largest study of volunteer engagement in snowmobiling to help clubs better attract and retain their people.
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COMMUNITY BUILDING
Volunteering is about more than work; it’s about belonging. We help connect volunteers to clubs, events, and projects that create friendships and strengthen BC’s snowmobiling community.