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 Explorers & Jr. MAC Stewardship Day - Longfellow Creek & Pigeon Point
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Talapus Lake
TAC MAC Scramble - Camp Muir & Anvil Rock
Seattle MAC Lead Climbing Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
CANCELED - Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle Explorers Hike - West Tiger Mountain No. 3
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle MAC Skills Night
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Ebeys Landing
Seattle MAC Holiday Party - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Parent Trip Leadership Series #1 | How to Plan a Trip - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
CANCELED - 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.
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike - Wallace Falls
Seattle Explorers Hike - Talapus Lake Trail
Seattle Explorers Snowshoe - Kendall First Knob
Seattle MAC Winter Scramble - McClure Rock
Seattle MAC Rappelling Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Pathfinders Hike - Discovery Park
Tacoma MAC Snow Skills Trip - Paradise
Seattle Pathfinders Snowshoeing - Gold Creek Pond Loop
Seattle MAC Backpacking Trip - Ozette Triangle
Seattle Junior MAC Snowshoe - Artist Point
Seattle Pathfinders Snowshoeing - Skyline Lake & Ridge
Seattle MAC Backcountry Ski Trip - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Alpine Climb - Lane Peak: Zipper & Lovers Lane
Seattle Pathfinders Climb Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
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
Parent Trip Leadership Series #2 | Building the Calendar - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
