VOLUNTEER WITH THE RAF IN 2025

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Are you passionate about preserving special places to fly and want to get more involved with the RAF? We’d love to have you join our enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers!

We are currently seeking a variety of volunteers to help us achieve the RAF mission of preserving, improving and creating airstrips for recreational access. If you are new to the RAF, The RAF Way video will give you a taste of the volunteer experience. Volunteers work hard, have fun, and enjoy making friends with pilots and non-pilots alike.

State Liaison Volunteer

The State Liaison is a key point of contact for matters related to the RAF’s mission in their respective state. Some states have more than one Liaison. Our greatest need for Liaisons is in: Arizona, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Northern California. We are always looking for passionate individuals to help in any state, so if you don’t see yours listed above, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Admin Volunteer

Do you enjoy working behind the scenes on administrative tasks? We are looking for a few individuals to work with RAF’s headquarters on special projects. If you are savvy with spreadsheets, enjoy multi-tasking, and have great communication skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Tech Volunteer

Do you have tech skills to share? We are seeking a tech volunteer to help with activities related to our email marketing platform, CRM, website, and more. Give us a shout if computers are your thing!

Vice President of Appreciation Volunteer

VPs of Appreciation are vital to the organization and recognize supporters who contribute financially to the RAF. If you enjoy writing thank you notes, we’re looking for a few new helpers to round out our wonderful VP team.

Fulfillment Volunteer

If you live in Bozeman, Montana, and would like to help once a week with mailing out RAF merchandise from the RAF Outfitter online store, we’re looking for a few individuals to help package up goods, ranging from hoodies to windsocks!

For information on any of the above opportunities, please contact RAF Volunteer Coordinator Erin White at ewhite@theraf.org. If you have another special skill to share that isn’t listed above, we want to hear from you as well!

Submitted on December 11, 2024.

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RAF FIRE HUB INSTALLED AT BEECHCRAFT HERITAGE MUSEUM

October 21, 2026

The Beechcraft Heritage Museum at Tullahoma Regional Airport is the site of a new RAF Fire Hub, provided by an RAF grant submitted by Tennessee Ambassador Steve Lewis. The Parish family, who own the Beechcraft Museum, along with other RAF volunteers, contributed to the preparation and installation of the fire hub. They completed the project in time for folks to enjoy it during the annual Beech Party event over the October 10-11 weekend. The 20-foot diameter permanent concrete base was provided by a private donor. The fire ring and three 10-foot-long propeller blades were designed and fabricated by RAF Volunteer Pete Smith of Lewistown, Montana, with design assistance from Pete's son Matt Smith of Bozeman, Montana. The structure lies east of the 2,775-ft turf Parish Aerodrome runway adjacent to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum. “This permanent installation will showcase the RAF mission as the Museum draws visitors from around the country,” Lewis said. For more information on the airport, see the Airfield Guide . Submitted October 21, 2026

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS WORK AT HANLEY

October 21, 2026

Michigan RAF volunteers had a very successful work party at Hanley Field (5Y7) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the October 10-11 weekend. Led by Michigan Ambassador Ryan Minnick, the crew, including Michigan Liaison Tanmoy Ganguly, cut and stacked firewood, repaired the sink and water heater, and relocated the airport sign along the road for better visibility. “We had a great weekend and got a good amount of work done. It was great connecting with supporters from the area,” Minnick said. “The assistant airport manager was there and was very happy with the results that came out of the work party.” Fourteen remained to camp Saturday night. Find more about Hanley Field in the Airfield Guide . Submitted October 21, 2026