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:
After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Academy - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Crevasse Rescue Skills Practice Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Climbing - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
SEA Youth Clubs Parents | Climbing Trip - Vantage/The Feathers
Seattle MAC - Snow 1 Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas
Pierce County Parks - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle Explorers Hike - Lily & Lizard Lakes
Seattle MAC - Skills Makeup/Refresher Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Scramble - Mount Ellinor (winter)
Seattle Junior MAC Climbing - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
Seattle MAC - Multi-Pitch Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Rock Field Trip - Multipitch
Skills workshop for MAC students.
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC - Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Backpacking - Ancient Lake
Seattle MAC - Snow 1 Field Trip - Paradise
Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike - Granite Creek Trail
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Lake 22
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Hike - Icicle Ridge
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Academy - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Licorice Fern Trail
