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 MAC - Alpine Climb - Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier
Seattle MAC - Intro to Trad Climbing Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Kayaking - Lake Washington: Concrete Beach
Seattle Explorers Hike - Dirty Harry's Balcony
Pierce County Parks - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC - Multipitch Weekend - Mount Erie
Franklin Pierce HS - Hiking - Point Defiance Park
Climbing Skills Series #6 | Culminating Skills Practice - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Climbing Skills Series #6 | Culminating Skills Practice - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Hike - Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Frog Mountain
Seattle Nomads Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Explorers Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle Junior MAC Meeting - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle MAC - Intro to Trad Climbing Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Hike - Stegosaurus Butte
Seattle Junior MAC Kayaking - Skagit & Hope Islands
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Kayaking - Hope Island
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Kayaking - Hope Island
Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike - Kendall Katwalk
SEA Youth Clubs Parents | Climbing Trip - Mount Erie
Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Navaho Pass & Peak
Seattle MAC - Intro to Trad Climbing Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Alpine Climb - Bonanza Peak/Mary Green Glacier
Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike - Mount Townsend
Seattle Pathfinders & Nomads Hike - Talapus Lake Trail
Seattle MAC - Multipitch Weekend - Vesper Peak