The Grand Canyon Trust has gear to lend. Please let us know if you need any equipment for Trust volunteer or work trips. We have a limited number of the items marked with an asterisk (*) below. These items can be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis. With questions, please email: volunteernow@grandcanyontrust.org
Required items for ALL trips
- Small backpack to carry all your items with you during the day
- 1-2 liters water — come with full refillable water bottles or a hydration pack
- Work clothes (pants and long sleeves) — these should provide protection from the sun and from potential abrasions and may get dirty or damaged depending on the project
- Hiking/work shoes — closed-toe shoes are required while working
- Sun protection — wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Rain jacket plus an additional layer in case of inclement weather
- Work gloves* — if you don’t own a pair, we bring extras for each project
Additional required items for OVERNIGHT trips
- Sleeping bag*
- Sleeping pad*
- Tent with a rain fly*
- Headlamp or flashlight*
- 1 additional liter of water carrying capacity (3 liters total)
- Camp clothes and shoes — comfortable items to wear after a long day of work
- Warm layers — long underwear, fleece, warm hat, etc. (nights can drop below freezing)
- Socks — wool or synthetic are best
- Personal toiletries, medications, lip balm, wash cloth/baby wipes, etc.
- Mug for hot drinks
- Tupperware style container for packing lunch
Optional items
- Camera, extra batteries, charger
- Journal and pen or other art supplies
- Rain pants and rain boots (weather and project dependent)
- Musical instruments
- Beverages of choice
- Additional snacks that you love
- Pillow, extra blanket, sleeping bag liner
- A costume — sometimes we have a party on the last night, wild costumes are welcome
Recommended items for your vehicle if driving through or to remote areas
- Extra water (1-5 gallons), especially when traveling through the desert
- Basic car repair kit (jack, fix-a-flat, wrenches, tire iron, etc.)
- Spare tire in good condition
- Shovel if traveling on sandy roads
- Small first aid kit
Things to remember
Weather on the Colorado Plateau is very fickle. Please come prepared for any potential weather conditions based on the time of year, trip location, and elevation. You will be happy you did!
All meals and snacks will be provided. We happily accommodate dietary restrictions, but they must be communicated on the application form well in advance of the trip.
All cookware, plates, bowls, silverware will be provided (except lunch container and mug).
All tools and work supplies will be provided.
There are no showers and often no running water on our trips (plenty of drinking water is provided, but you likely won’t have water for bathing).
