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

Partner Programs 

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. 

 Summer Camp

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.

  year-round Youth Clubs

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 & Nomads Kick-Off Trip

Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Kick-Off Trip - Mount Erie

Youth Youth activity
This trip is an opportunity for prospective club families to try out the program. Returning
Fri, Oct 4, 2024 - Sun, Oct 6, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
19 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Sep 27
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Day Hike - Kendall Katwalk

Seattle MAC Day Hike - Kendall Katwalk

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
If the name Kendall Katwalk conjures up an image of a narrow pathway blasted out
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors 2 chaperones
Canceled
Seattle Branch
Stephanie Gilbert
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Silver Peak

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Silver Peak

Youth Youth activity
Join us for a day hike to Silver Peak. This hike is a moderate 5.6
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Oct 4
Seattle Branch
Rainer Leuschke
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders

After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Pathfinders - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Pathfinders!
Tue, Oct 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Oct 6
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Explorers

After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Explorers - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Explorers!
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Jr. MAC | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop

Seattle Jr. MAC | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Junior MAC
This is a chance for Jr. MACers and parents to come in to learn how
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike

Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - Annette Lake

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
A conditioning hike to help prepare and train for backpack trips, longer backpack trips, glacier
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Prerequisites
7 participants 1 instructor 2 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 10
Seattle Branch
Stephanie Gilbert
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop

Seattle Explorers | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Explorers
This is a chance for Explorers and parents to come in to learn how to
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge

Youth Youth activity
Come join us for a beautiful fall hike!
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Oct 10
Seattle Branch
Monica Hansen
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Climbing 101 Workshop

Seattle MAC Climbing 101 Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
These workshops cover the foundational skills of all climbing - basic knots, top rope belaying,
Sun, Oct 13, 2024
Prerequisites
15 participants 3 instructors 2 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 11
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders

After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Pathfinders - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Pathfinders!
Tue, Oct 15, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Oct 13
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Explorers

After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Explorers - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Explorers!
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Pathfinders | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop

Seattle Pathfinders | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
This is a chance for Pathfinders and parents to come in to learn how to
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Prerequisites
25 participants 13 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 17
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Anchors/Cleaning Routes Workshop

Seattle MAC Anchors/Cleaning Routes Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
How do you safely anchor a rope at the top of a climb? When you
Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Prerequisites
12 participants 3 instructors 2 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 18
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders

After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Pathfinders - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Pathfinders!
Tue, Oct 22, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Oct 20
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night

Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Prerequisites
23 participants 11 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 21
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Student Leadership Team Meeting

Seattle MAC Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
The elected MAC student leadership team meets monthly on the last or 2nd to last
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Oct 22
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Explorers

After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Explorers - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Explorers!
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle MAC Skills Night

Seattle MAC Skills Night

Oct 25, 2024
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: Friction Slabs, Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall
Seattle MAC Climbing Trip

Seattle MAC Climbing Trip - Exit 38

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
A single-day cragging trip. This trip has prerequisites. See leaders notes for details.
Sat, Oct 26, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Oct 24
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Snow & Gem Lakes

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Snow & Gem Lakes

Youth Youth activity
How about a day trip to two stunning alpine lakes? First, Snow Lake will dazzle
Difficulty: *Varies*, Moderate, Strenuous 4, Technical 2
Sun, Oct 27, 2024
Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Oct 25
Seattle Branch
Zuzana Regan
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Pathfinders Hike

Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Garfield Ledges

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Join us for a day of hiking!
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Oct 27, 2024
Prerequisites
12 participants
Registration closes Oct 25
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders

After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Pathfinders - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Pathfinders!
Tue, Oct 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Oct 27
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
TAC MAC Skills Night

TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Oct 30, 2024
No Prerequisites
17 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Oct 29
Tacoma Branch
Sarah Holt
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Explorers

After-School Program Day - Explorers - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Explorers - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Explorers!
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night

Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Prerequisites
24 participants 12 chaperones
Registration closes Oct 30
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Photography Workshop

Seattle MAC Photography Workshop - Keechelus Ridge Crag

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
MAC members get together to practice their climbing photography skills.
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Nov 1
Seattle Branch
Emile Blouin
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Ebeys Landing

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Ebeys Landing

Family & Youth Youth activity
Come and join us for a delightful and leisurely afternoon hike along a trail boasting
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Nov 3, 2024
Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closes Oct 29
Seattle Branch
Zuzana Regan
Qualified Youth Leader
After-School Program Day - Pathfinders

After-School Program Day - Pathfinders - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: After-School - Pathfinders - Fall
A typical day of after-school programming for Pathfinders!
Tue, Nov 5, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Nov 3
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers Meeting

Seattle Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Explorers
Explorers meet once a month at the Seattle Program Center from 6-8pm
Wed, Nov 6, 2024
Prerequisites
31 participants 16 chaperones
Registration closes Nov 5
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader