An army of dedicated club volunteers built the OFSC snowmobile trail system by connecting existing local networks. Many volunteers from urban areas join out of town clubs to enjoy the camaraderie of community involvement. Today, volunteers continue to ensure that local trails are properly opened, maintained, groomed, signed and closed. All OFSC Trail Wardens, STOP Officers and Driver Training Instructors are volunteers.

Economic, social, health and recreational benefits associated with snowmobiling flow from quality snowmobile trails.  So does a whole lot of family fun and exciting winter recreation!

There are non-profit snowmobile clubs in over 240 communities across Ontario.  Thousands of volunteers, male and female, of all ages and from all walks of life, run these clubs.  They share a common goal, to improve snowmobiling and the opportunities it provides for their home communities.  They belong to one of the most respected and progressive volunteer organizations in Ontario.

Volunteers...

• Operate the world's largest recreational trail network funded by Canada's most successful user pay system
• Raise almost $1 million annually for Ontario charities
• Have created a whole new industry that is helping tourism and rural Ontario prosper

VIA and the Trillium Foundation

About the Volunteers in Action (VIA) Committee

Established in 2001 as the result of a significant 5-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the mandate of the committee is to increase the ability or "capacity" of OFSC clubs to effectively manage their volunteer resources. This Volunteer Development Project has several new initiatives that support the recruitment, retention and effective recognition of volunteers. One of the primary ways VIA strives to assist clubs is through training.  Using the "Train the Trainer" approach, VIA is building a team of local resource people across the province to provide training and ongoing support to clubs.

If you would like to learn more about the VIA program, or are interested in becoming a local resource/support person (VIA Coach) please contact: esaunter@ofsc.on.ca or info@msrsnowtrails.com

Everyone Counts

Your local club will have all kinds of volunteer projects that need to be done, from outdoors tasks to office work to assisting with social activities or fundraising. Whatever your skill or interest, we will strive to make your investment with us productive, rewarding, and most of all, fun. Your local snowmobile club relies on active volunteers to get the job done.

You don't have to be a snowmobiler. Anyone who wants to contribute to the betterment of their community can help out. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, your local snowmobile club can tailor a specific job suited to your abilities and skills.

Here's Who to contact if you would like to learn more!

Dwight Area:
Algonquin Snowmobile Club – Scott Hayden 705-635-2330

Port Severn Area:
Baxter Snow Riders – George Jones 705-756-8138

Huntsville Area:
Du-Ya-Wanna Trail Riders – Jean Marks 705-789-2820

Baysville Area:
Happy Wanderers – Dan Waters 705-767-1028

Kearney/Emsdale Area:
Highland Rovers Snowmobile Club – Chas Clark 705-685-7739

Bala, Bass Lake, Port Carling and Moonbridge Area:
M.L.S.T.A. – Brian Hare 705-765-5527

Bracebridge Area:
Muskoka Sno-Bombers – Gerry Hughes 705-646- 0326

Coldwater Area:
S.M.A.R.T – Don Martin 705-686-7653

Dorset Area:
Tall Pines Snowmobile Club – Boyd Griffin 705-766-2431

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Contact Us - It's easy to get information on volunteering.
Just call 705-645-3123 or 1-800-328-7245 and we will be happy to direct you to your local club.

We owe volunteers a huge thank you because:

• Over 6500 volunteers build the trails that generate over a billion dollars in economic activity, and are enjoyed by approximately 200,000 trail riders
• Some volunteers groom all night so that the trails are ready for riders
• Volunteers work on signage, and brushing to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience
• Many volunteer spend countless hours working ‘behind the scenes’ in planning meetings, talking to landowners, administration of insurance and risk management paper work, publishing newsletters, and maintaining web pages, to mention just a few of the necessary task required to operate a snowmobile club
• Volunteers work with other community groups to support every thing from Santa Clause parades to remote rescues