Hike & Climb Mount St. Helens as a Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mount St. Helens Institute
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Mount St. Helens Mountain Steward volunteers have a passion for hiking, climbing, and sharing the outdoors with others. They can be found on trails on the north and south side of the mountain, educating visitors about hiking safety and the natural history of the mountain. In addition to roving key trails on Mount St. Helens, mountain stewards also assist with our guided climb programs and field seminars.
There are two volunteer assignments within the Mountain Steward program: Climbing Stewards and Recreation Stewards. Climbing Stewards volunteer primarily on the winter or summer climbing routes, while Recreation Stewards rove some of the most popular trails on the Monument: Lava Canyon & the Boundary Trail. Both opportunities require a passion for exploring the outdoors and both allow volunteers to spend time in some of the most beautiful and spectacular places on Mount St. Helens.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Documented, current basic first aid & CPR training
- Competent using a map and compass for navigation.
- Ability to attend and complete the pre-season training: Climbing Stewards: June 3rd & 4th, Recreation Stewards: June 24th
- Possess excellent customer-service and communication skills as well as a desire to work with the public.
Additional Required Qualifications - Recreation Steward
- Ability to hike a minimum of 5 miles and 1500 ft. elevation gain on uneven terrain, on and off trail.
- Carry pack weight of 15 lbs minimum.
- Ability to hike in a variety of environmental conditions and able to assist others who may have challenges doing the same.
Additional Required Qualifications - Climbing Steward
- Prior ascents of Mount St. Helens, or hikes and climbs of similar difficulty (9.5 miles round-trip, 4600+ feet of elevation gain).
- Carry pack weight of 20 lbs minimum.
- Physical ability to climb to the rim in a variety of environmental conditions and able to assist others who may have challenges doing the same.
Time Commitment
Although the Mount St Helens climbing and hiking season is year-round, we ask that Mountain Stewards commit to a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts each month between June-September.
Recruitment Information
Mountain Stewards must attend a pre-season training as part of their volunteer commitment. Because of this required training, we recruit both Climbing and Recreation Stewards only at the beginning of the summer season.
Complete a Volunteer Application Online: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=191643108
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About Mount St. Helens Institute
Location:
42218 NE Yale Bridge Rd., Amboy, WA 98601, US
Mission Statement
The Institute's mission is to promote stewardship, science and appreciation of volcanic landscapes of Mount St. Helens and the Pacific Northwest.
Description
The Mount St. Helens Institute connects people of all ages to Mount St. Helens and our natural world through educational programing designed to enrich visitors’ appreciation and understanding of the Pacific Northwest’s youngest and most active volcano.
We are proud of the many ways we connect people to the volcano they love, from our outdoor youth education programing hosted at the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center at Coldwater, to expert lead field seminars and guided exploration programs, to meaningful volunteer opportunities occurring all over Mount St. Helens and surrounding Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
We consider ourselves to be purveyors of passion; and our passion is Mount St. Helens.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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Climbers BivouacMount St. Helens National Volcanic MonumentMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA 97209
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Days a Month, June - September