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:
TAC MAC Scramble - Mount St. Helens/Worm Flows
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 Explorers Hike - Wallace Falls
Seattle Pathfinders Camping & Climbing Trip - Mount Erie
Franklin Pierce HS - Hiking - Mount Si Main Trail
Climbing Skills | Culminating Skills Practice - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Jr. MAC | Lead Climbing Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers | Lead Climbing Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Scramble - Mount Ellinor (winter)
Seattle MAC Climbing Trip - Smith Rock
Seattle Pathfinders Backpack - Paradise Area (winter)
Break Camp In-Town Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Break Camp In-Town Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Camping & Climbing Trip - Smith Rock
Break Camp In-Town Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Camping & Climbing Trip - Smith Rock
Break Camp In-Town Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Climbing/Camping Trip - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
Tacoma Explorers & Pathfinders Joint Activity - Youth Trip
Seattle Junior MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Lake 22
Seattle MAC Snow 1 Field Trip - Paradise
Seattle Explorers Hike - Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony
Seattle MAC Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Climbing/Camping Trip - Mount Erie
Bailey Gatzert - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center