grab a shovel
Or a rake. Or a pick. Or a laptop.
SWMMBA would not exist without the generosity of our dedicated volunteers, and that cannot be overstated. From trail building and maintenance to public outreach and access advocacy, these folks allow the organization to keep on growing through their shared vision. If you see them around, thank them—they deserve it!
If you’re interested in volunteering, apply at the link below.
Meet the Team
Jeff Mazer
Bike Ambassador Coordinator
Email: jeff@southwestmontanamba.org
Although Jeff has long been involved in mountain sports, he was a late arrival to mountain biking—the bug didn’t bite until age 56. He’d always been a lover of trails but didn’t discover the joy of a banked turn until about a dozen years ago. Since then, Jeff has learned that the only way to enjoy that glorious descent is to appreciate the uphill. Like backcountry skiing, since you spend most of your time going up anyway, you might as well relish it.
“My involvement with SWMMBA involves “working” (HA!) as a Bike Ambassador—being an information source and modeling good mountain-bike trail etiquette. I also volunteer in support of our donor recognition program. See you on the trails!”
Matt Jewett
PRojectS Coordinator
Email: matt@southwestmontanamba.org
For Matt, it all started with a Schwinn Stingray and building jumps in a vacant lot. He began riding mountain bikes before suspension and was able to blend his passion for bikes with a paycheck for 30 years. He’s still enjoying the ride.
“Why SWMMBA? Low BS to action ratio. The ‘Git’er done’ attitude that resulted in Copper City and countless other trail projects completion. I appreciate SWMMBA’s willingness to forge alliances with other trail groups for the greater good and I’m excited to contribute to SWMMBA’s vision for even more trails that integrate with our lifestyle here in southwest Montana. “Please join us. Volunteering with SWMMBA will introduce you to trails and fun people that help make this area so special. Trail ‘work’ isn’t work, it’s actually quite fun. Once you ride a section of trail you worked on you will be hooked.”
Sharon Turner
Group Ride Leader
Sharon has perhaps the most fun volunteer job of all—leading group rides throughout the summer. She brings her infectious energy and passion for community to every ride and you can’t help but get stoked too.