Caitlin O'Brien
About Solid Ground’s Brettler Place
Solid Ground’s Brettler Family Place is located right in Magnuson Park. They offer 51 non-time-limited, service-enriched housing units for formerly homeless families with children under 18. Families receive onsite supportive case management services, resources and referrals.
Activities and Responsibilities
We are looking for volunteers who can commit one year starting in October and ending in June. This would include 6-8 outings on Fridays that typically run from 10-1pm. You would have the opportunity to build relationships with the Aki Kurose community, spread the joy of spending time outside, and help youth learn how to recreate safely and responsibly in the outdoors.
- Teach youth safe and responsible outdoor practice
- Communicate with group leader, chaperones, and Mountaineers employees if any behavior issues arise
- Take care of program supplies while you are in program
Support and Resources
Each Aki Kurose program is run and facilitated by a Mountaineers Staff. For each program, we provide you with tools and gear you need to teach youth the skill of day, and allow you to choose what activity you would like to help with!
Length of Service/Position
We ask that volunteers give a 1 year commitment to the students from Aki Kurose. This involves 6-8 Friday programs starting in October spaced throughout the year, and 1 afternoon in September for training. The programs are held at a variety of locations including, The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center, Camp Long in West Seattle, and Exit 38 climbing area. These programs generally last from 10-1pm. We set the calendar in August, and alert you to any changes in the schedule several months in advance.
Qualifications Sought
You do not need to have any prior youth experience or outdoors experience. We will teach you any of the skills that you need to know to be successful.
We are looking for adults who are caring, open minded, inclusive, and excited about expanding the outdoors community! The goal of this program is to expose more youth to the outdoors, and include a community of people who might not have the opportunity to get outside otherwise.
How to apply
Please contact Emily Carraux at emilyc@mountaineers.org for more information or if you are interested in volunteer with Seattle World School! All members are encouraged to apply!
