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Corporate & Community Group Events

Interested in getting out with your employees (or students or members of your organization) for a volunteer team building event or community service project working on mountain biking trails here in Central Oregon? You’ve come to the right place. COTA has been building and maintaining trails since 1992.  We are a non-profit organization that focuses on the development, protection, and enhancement of the Central Oregon mountain biking experience. This goal is achieved through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education. COTA currently has 6 chapters, who collectively maintain over 600 miles of singletrack trails!  The bulk of COTA’s work is done through the hands of our volunteers, with over 12,000 hours of work completed in 2022.

We have plenty of opportunities to get your group out in the fresh air, building and/or maintaining local trails. We provide a team leader, tools, hard hats and a work plan for the event. Just keep in mind, we’re a 100% volunteer organization so these events depend on our volunteers' schedules.

Just a few of the benefits include:
  • Provide employees with a fun and rewarding experience
  • Enhance teamwork and collaboration
  • Socially responsible contribution to the local community
  • Enhance your company’s image as a good corporate citizen

Below is some information for volunteer work parties:
  • Our work events generally run for three hours:  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  If you are interested in volunteering for a full day, we will include a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00.  (lunch is not provided)
  • Trail work is strenuous work, BUT no experience is needed! We use of shovels, vegetation tools, rock bars and other hand tools.  Those with back, shoulder, or other injuries should be aware of the physical requirements prior to attending the event.
  • The ideal group size is 6-12 people with a max group size of 20 people and is dependent on COTA Crew Leader availability.  If your group is larger than 20, we can discuss some work party options.
  • Our main trail work season is dependent on snow coverage, frozen ground, weather and wildfire smoke.  We are typically able to do trail work late-April through June and then again in September through October.

What To Wear/Bring:
  • Sturdy, close toed shoes
  • Long pants
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (sunglasses or clear lenses)
  • Warm clothes/layers
  • Sunscreen/chapstick
  • Water (there will be no water on-site)
  • Snacks
  • Backpack to carry your things

COTA will provide:
  • All tools
  • Hard hats

Please email us at volunteergroups@cotamtb.com to discuss an event or project you have in mind.
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Mailing address:
PO Box 555
Bend, OR 97709
Email: contact@cotamtb.com
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
​EIN 91-1827339
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  • News
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Events Calendar
    • Corporate & Community Group Events
  • Trails
    • Trail Maps
    • Trail Etiquette
    • Trail Projects >
      • Lemon Gulch
    • Winter Fat Bikes >
      • Trail Grooming + Map
      • Trail Etiquette, PSI Charts
    • Crew Leaders Info >
      • Documents
      • Bend Trail Maintenance Log
      • Sawyer Check Out
      • Reimbursement
      • Equipment Schedule
      • Trails Worked
    • Log Your Hours
  • Chapters
    • Bend
    • Crook County
    • Madras >
      • Madras
      • Madras Volunteer Forms
      • Madras Trails Clothing
    • Redmond
    • Sisters
    • South Deschutes County
  • About
    • COTA's Mission
    • Board of Directors and Staff >
      • Board Members and Staff
      • Board of Directors Job Description
      • Bylaws
    • Hiring! >
      • Job Announcements
      • Request For Proposals
    • Our Sponsors
    • History
    • Worklog Stats
    • COTA Strategic Plan 2023-2025
    • 2021 Annual Report
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
  • Support Us
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsor >
      • Sponsorship
      • 1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner
      • Bike Shop Partner Program
      • Donation Acceptance Policy
  • Shop
    • COTA Gear Store
    • Jerseys