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 MAC Skills Night

Seattle MAC Skills Night

Nov 28, 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, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Seattle MAC Skills Night

Seattle MAC Skills Night

Dec 05, 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, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
Seattle MAC - Holiday Party

Seattle MAC - Holiday Party - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
Celebrate the holidays with us at The Mountaineers!
Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Dec 9
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader

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.

Dec 13, 2024
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B
Seattle Nomads Camping & Climbing Trip - Stegosaurus Butte

Seattle Nomads Camping & Climbing Trip - Stegosaurus Butte

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
PLEASE IGNORE
Difficulty: Easy
Tue, Dec 31, 2024
Prerequisites
0 participants
Seattle Branch
Jeff Kirsch
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
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.
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

Jan 08, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

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

Feb 05, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Fri, Feb 7, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
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, Feb 7, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

Mar 05, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
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, Mar 26, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

Apr 02, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
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.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

May 07, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
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.
Thu, May 8, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Thu, May 8, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

Jun 04, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls
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.
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
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, Jul 2, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Nomads Climb Night

Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Nomads
Youth Programs open the climbing wall to students and families.
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Prerequisites
29 participants
Registration opens Oct 1
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader

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

Jul 02, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Seattle MAC- End of Year Potluck

The MAC cohort meets on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll learn new skills, discuss upcoming trips, and plan activities

Aug 06, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall, South Plaza: Boulder, South Plaza: Boulder Field, South Plaza: Center Green, South Plaza: Climbing Wall East Side, South Plaza: Climbing Wall West Side

Seattle MAC- New Member Info Seminar

The MAC cohort meets on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll learn new skills, discuss upcoming trips, and plan activities

Sep 03, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

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

Oct 01, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Ice Walls, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Seattle Volunteer with Youth Orientation Dinner

A time for parents and volunteers to learn about the youth programs and how to volunteer/become involved.

Oct 02, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B