Celebrate the Volunteers Who Inspire Us

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, make a donation in honor of a volunteer who has inspired you, and we’ll send them a postcard on your behalf!
The Mountaineers The Mountaineers
April 19, 2026
Celebrate the Volunteers Who Inspire Us
Share some love with a Mountaineers volunteer by giving in their honor! Photos by Colin Chapman, Matt Davey, Emily Goren, and Mckenzie Campbell Davies.

It feels good to give back. Just ask any of our 3,000+ volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to lead our trips, teach our courses, host our lodges, steer our committees, and more. 

This spring, you are invited to make a donation in honor of the volunteers who inspire you, like the leader whose sense of humor eased your anxiety, the instructor who encouraged you through the scary part, the lodge host who made the best dessert, or the mentor who made you feel seen. 

When you give in honor of a volunteer, we’ll remind them of how awesome they are with a celebratory postcard! 

Give in honor of a Mountaineer

Charitable giving supports our vision to Adventure with Purpose. Your donation... 

  • protects the natural world and the outdoor experience through advocacy, conservation education, and books that inspire action. 
  • expands access to the outdoors by building an inclusive outdoor community and promoting diverse outdoor authors 
  • shares outdoor skills with anyone who wants to learn through volunteer-led programs, maps, and guidebooks 
  • invests in volunteer leaders through leadership development, volunteer recognition programs, and the tools and resources that make their work possible.  

Who are you going to honor and why? Drop a note in the comments and then head over to our spring fundraiser page to make a gift!  


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