Part of a series of articles titled Lewis and Clark Trail 2022 Annual Report.
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Supporting Volunteers along the Lewis and Clark Trail
![Ben Hagyard Travelers Rest 2022 Volunteer speaks to group of young students outside. Green trees and meadow behind. Volunteer is older man with white beard. He holds a photo of a leaf.](/lecl/getinvolved/images/Ben-Hagyard-Travelers-Rest-2022.png)
Article by: Ashley Danielson. Volunteer and Partnerships Specialsit, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Volunteerism continues to be a vital link on the Lewis and Clark Trail between sites and visitors. In 2022, volunteers across the Lewis and Clark Trail contributed more than 64,000 hours! This year, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail provided financial assistance to 14 sites in support of volunteer programs. Items purchased included safety equipment, supplies for historic gardens, and environmental education products. Below is a snapshot of the volunteer programs at work in 2022 along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
![Great-Falls-Interpretive-Center-volunteer-Award-2022 Man in Forest Service uniform poses with older man. They hold a certificate. Behind is a Lewis and Clark exhibit.](/lecl/getinvolved/images/Great-Falls-Interpretive-Center-volunteer-Award-2022.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Volunteer Jim Meade (right) received the Jeffersonian Award for nearly 10,000 hours of service since the center opened in 1998. Great Falls, MT.
![AmericCorps-Volunteers-at-Sacajawea-Center-2022 7 young people in AmeriCorps hoodies and jackets pose in front of teepee. Mountains behind.](/lecl/getinvolved/images/AmericCorps-Volunteers-at-Sacajawea-Center-2022.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center
AmeriCorps volunteer crew served at Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon, ID.
![Ranger-and-Volunteer-in-Omaha-2022 An NPS ranger and volunteer pose outside at a Lewis and Clark Trail table and tent](/lecl/getinvolved/images/Ranger-and-Volunteer-in-Omaha-2022-960-x-720.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters
In 2022, Volunteer Barb Collins (right) assisted Lewis and Clark Trail rangers with outreach in Omaha, NE.
Last updated: January 4, 2023