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
Pierce County Juvenile Court - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC Lead Climbing Workshop Part 1 - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Workshop - Lead Climbing Part I
MAC students will learn how to lead belay with good technique.
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Cherry Creek Falls
Seattle MAC Workshop - Lead Climbing Part II
MAC students will learn how to lead belay with good technique.
Seattle Junior MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Hike - Teneriffe (Kamikaze) Falls
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Garfield Ledges
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Dirty Harry's Peak
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - West Tiger Mountain No. 3 Cable Line
Seattle MAC Winter Scramble - Guye Peak, Snoqualmie Mountain & Cave Ridge (Alpental)
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Climbing - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)
Seattle Explorers Hike - Heybrook Ridge
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
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 I
SEA youth club parents come together to learn what it takes to plan and lead trips for the youth clubs.
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Talapus Lake Trail
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Wallace Falls