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 Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Parent Trip Leadership Series #1 | How to Plan a Trip - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Hike - Kamikaze (Teneriffe) Falls
TAC MAC Snow Skills Trip - Paradise
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Hike - Discovery Park
Seattle MAC - Climbing 101 Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Climbing 101 Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Waldorf School - Climbing Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Trip TBD - West Granite
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Mount Teneriffe
Seattle Nomads | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Nomads | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Waldorf School - Climbing Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Snowshoe - Kendall Peak Lakes
Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike - Oyster Dome–North Butte–Samish Overlook Loop
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Waldorf School - Climbing Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC - Glacier Skills Practice Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Parent Trip Leadership Series #2 | Building the Calendar - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
SEA Youth Clubs Parents Field Trip: Trip Leadership
SEA youth club parents come together to learn what it takes to plan and lead trips for the youth clubs.
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Waldorf School - Climbing Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Snowshoe - Paradise
