Volunteer with Youth Programs
Thinking about getting involved in Youth Programs? Fantastic! The Mountaineers run a variety of programs designed to foster a love of the outdoors. We are always looking for volunteers who are excited about sharing their skills and being mentors. Find out about types of programs, volunteer requirements, and current opportunities!
Programs where we need your help
The Mountaineers offers a variety of custom partner programs, called Mountain Workshops, for youth serving organizations. Mountain Workshops are single or multi-day experiences designed in collaboration with partner organizations to meet the educational goals of their group. Programs happen mid-week, on weekends, and in the evenings, and need volunteers to help belay, teach basic first aid, navigation, outdoor cooking, and much more. It's easy, fun, low-commitment, and very rewarding.
Mountaineers summer campers ages 6–12 spend their days climbing, swimming, learning outdoor curriculum, completing stewardship projects, and exploring the great PNW. Volunteers are invited to belay campers every Friday morning from 9:30am–12:00pm. It's a fun, easy way to connect with campers and give back to The Mountaineers community.
Join youth ages 6–13 outside all year long in the full array of outdoor activities offered by The Mountaineers. Get involved by helping belay at a skills workshop, or teach backpacking basics, navigation, or how to cook a favorite camping meal at a monthly meeting for our families.
Hoping to help out with our Teen Club? Head on over to the Seattle Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) page to learn more.
Ready to jump in? Click on an activity, choose register an instructor on the right side, and sign up for the activity. If you have any questions contact the event lead listed.
Upcoming Activities:
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - West Tiger Mountain No. 3 Cable Line
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Discovery Park
Tacoma MAC Snow Skills Trip - Paradise
Seattle Explorers Hike - Ebeys Landing
Seattle MAC Rappelling Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Holiday Party - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC- Holiday Party
MAC Holiday party: potluck, gifts, community building.
Parent Trip Leadership Series #2 | Building the Calendar - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
SEA Youth Clubs Parents Workshop: Trip Leadership Part II
SEA youth club parents come together to post their trips to the youth clubs calendar!
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Talapus Lake Trail
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Wallace Falls
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - Mailbox Peak
Seattle Explorers Hike - Skyline Lake
Seattle MAC Backpacking Trip - Ozette Triangle
Pierce County Juvenile Court - Snowshoeing - Youth Trip
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Lizard & Lily Lakes Loop
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - Hex Mountain
Seattle Pathfinders XC Skiing - Hyak Lake, Nordic Pass, Windy Pass & Mount Catherine
Seattle Explorers XC Skiing - Cabin Creek
Seattle Junior MAC XC Skiing - Cabin Creek
Seattle MAC Backcountry Ski Trip - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Snowshoe Trip - North Mountain Lookout
Seattle Pathfinders Snow Play - Gold Creek Pond
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC- General Meeting
The MAC cohort meets on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll learn new skills, discuss upcoming trips, and plan activities
Seattle Pathfinders Snowshoeing - Paradise Area (winter)
Seattle Junior MAC Stewardship Day - Discovery Park
Seattle Explorers Stewardship Day - Discovery Park