Leader Applications
Submitted Leader Applications
The blue buttons are links to submitted leader application forms and downloadable CSV (comma separated variable) files with the data from all submitted forms—these resources may be accessed by those who are admins on any committee. The yellow buttons are links to the application forms—these may be shared with prospective leaders.
Bikepack Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a bikepack trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the nearest volunteer committee so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and standards for these activities.
Canyon Leader Application
Canyon Leader Application
Climb Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a climbing trip leader, read about climbing leadership with our branch and fill out this form and we will forward it to the volunteer committee closest to you. They will review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and minimum standards for climbing with the Mountaineers.
Global Adventure Leader Application
Our Global Adventures program thrives by maintaining an exciting array of trips on offer, with a diverse range of destinations and activity types. New leaders can be an important part of that ongoing diversity. We're delighted to help experienced Mountaineers activity leaders who love to plan and lead multi-day adventure trips to check out the process to become a Global Adventures leader.
Hike, Backpack & Urban Walk Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a hike, backpack, or urban walk trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the nearest volunteer committee so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and standards for these activities. Generally, all prospective hike, backpack, and urban walk leaders should attend a new leader seminar and do a mentored trip in addition to filling out this application.
Sea Kayak Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a sea kayaking trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the volunteer committee closest to you. They will review your application and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and minimum standards for sea kayaking with The Mountaineers.
Snowshoe Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a snowshoe trip leader, look up the leaders of the snowshoe committees at the branch you affiliate with. You can also fill out this form, however, and we will pass on your information to the volunteer committee closest to you so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and minimum standards for these activities.
Youth Leader Application
Kids in our youth programs know and admire our instructors who are volunteering because they want to help. In fact, many of our teens go on to volunteer themselves after being inspired by their instructors.
Trail Run Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a trail run trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the trail running committee so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and minimum standards for these activities.
Youth & Family Hike & Backpack Leader Application
If you are interested in volunteering as a Youth & Family hike or backpack trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the nearest youth committee so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and standards for these activities. All prospective Youth & Family hike, backpack leaders should attend a new Youth & Family leader seminar and do a mentored trip in addition to filling out this application.