Outreach Programs Volunteering

**Note: You must complete and pass the Qualified Youth Leader General Training before you will be eligible to receive the QYL: Outreach Programs Badge.**

Information on Mountain Workshop Outreach Programs

Offered in Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma. Get your youth group outside with us! The Mountaineers partners with over 40 youth organizations to provide introductory and progressive outdoor programs in the Puget Sound. Our programs are custom-designed with the partner agency, and can include rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, wilderness first aid, team building, map and compass education, and Leave-No-Trace training.

QYL: Outreach Programs badge

Leaders working with Outreach Programs, are required to have both:

• Qualified Youth Leader Badge

AND

• QYL: Outreach Programs Skill Badge

How to get the QYL: Outreach Programs Badge

Volunteers must be enrolled in the Qualified Youth Leader Training Course, and complete the QYL: Outreach Programs  Training in that Course. After completing the training you must score at least 80% on the quiz at the end of the training. 

Resources for your Outreach Programs Training:

• Outreach Programs Handbook
• Qualified Youth Leader Introduction Handbook

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For questions on this or other Qualified Youth Leader Trainings, please contact info@mountaineers.org