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10 people are interested
Youth Education Program - Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Colorado Mountain Club
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10 people are interested
The Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program provides over 7,000 students per year with the opportunity to learn school subjects through mountain related recreation and education.
Our programs take place at schools, at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, or at a variety of Front Range field sites. During our programs you will most likely be assisting with rock climbing at our indoor rock wall, co-leading students on nature hikes, and potentially helping to deliver our curriculum.
Why Volunteer for YEP?
- Be part of increasing outdoor opportunities for kids across the Front Range
- Hone your skills by teaching others
- Rock climbing, hiking, and delivering curriculum to students
- Meet new people and expand your network
- Receive training and professional development
- Seasonal staff & intern/volunteer party with food, prizes, and CMC swag
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About The Colorado Mountain Club
Location:
710 10th St Golden, CO 80401, Suite 200, Golden, CO 80401, US
Mission Statement
The Colorado Mountain Club is organized to: Unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students, explorers, and lovers of the mountains of Colorado ; Collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains on behalf of science, literature, art, and recreation; Stimulate public interest in our mountain area; Encourage the preservation of forests, flowers, fauna, and natural scenery; and Render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this region.
Description
The Colorado Mountain Club is the state’s leading organization dedicated to adventure, recreation, conservation and education. Founded in 1912, the CMC acts as a gateway to the mountains for novices and experts alike, offering an array of year-round activities, events and schools centered on outdoor recreation. The Club comprises 13 regional groups across the state to serve the local needs of its members and partners. To ensure the continued enjoyment of Colorado’s pristine places, the CMC also leads efforts to protect wild and public lands with its conservation and stewardship programs. The Club publishes a quarterly magazine, Trail & Timberline, and operates a press with 50 current titles. No other organization in the Intermountain West employs such a strong or broad approach to connecting people with the Rocky Mountain landscape.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
710 10th StreetSuite 200Golden, CO 80401
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours minimum preferred
- It would help to have a background in rock climbing and Front Range hiking, but it is not required.