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 Bouldering - Seattle Bouldering Project U-District
Seattle Junior MAC Mountaineers Lodge Weekend - Baker Lodge
Seattle Explorers Mountaineers Lodge Weekend - Baker Lodge
Seattle MAC Snowshoe Trip - Snow Bowl Hut, High Hut & The Yurt
Seattle Pathfinders Snow Cave Building - Grace Lakes
Seattle MAC NIKO Course Field Day - Alpental Ski Area
Interagency High School - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
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 Snow Cave Building - Paradise Area (winter)
Seattle Explorers XC Skiing - Hyak Lake, Nordic Pass, Windy Pass & Mount Catherine
Seattle MAC Crevasse Rescue Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Franklin Pierce HS - Hiking - Point Defiance Park
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Wallace Falls
Climbing Skills Series | Lead Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Interagency High School - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Overnight Snow Camping Trip - Artist Point
Seattle Pathfinders Climbing - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Magnuson Park
Seattle Junior MAC Climbing - Mount Erie
Seattle Explorers Climbing - Mount Erie
Interagency High School - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Rappelling and Anchor Cleaning Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Rappelling and Anchor Cleaning Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Climbing Trip - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Seattle Pathfinders Stewardship Day - East Lake Sammamish Trail
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Teneriffe (Kamikaze) Falls
Seattle MAC Backcountry Ski Trip - Paradise
