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:
Pierce County Parks - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Baker Lodge Day - Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Day - Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Day - Baker Lodge
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Backpack - Indian Heaven via Cultus Creek
Baker Lodge Day - Baker Lodge
Seattle Junior MAC Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin
Seattle MAC - Climbing Trip - Mount Erie
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Blanca Lake
Seattle Explorers Informational Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Informational Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Alpine Scramble - The Brothers/South Couloir
Seattle MAC - Kick Off Weekend - Leavenworth
Seattle MAC - Student Leadership Team Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Kick-Off Trip - Mount Erie
Seattle Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Volunteer with Youth Orientation Dinner
A time for parents and volunteers to learn about the youth programs and how to volunteer/become involved.
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Kick-Off Trip - Mount Erie
CANCELED - Seattle Youth Volunteer Orientation Dinner
A time for parents and volunteers to learn about the youth programs and how to volunteer/become involved.
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Student Leadership Team Meeting - 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 Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
SEA Youth Clubs Parents Workshop - Website 101
Welcome to clubs and intro to the website.