Volunteer & Mentorship Opportunities

Join us in getting youth outside, building confidence, and connecting with nature. Whether you can commit to a regular mentoring cohort or pop in when your schedule allows, we’d love to have you. Learn more about each pathway below!

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  • Outdoor Mentor

    Build ongoing relationships with youth through monthly outdoor adventures. Cohort Mentors commit to a consistent schedule, supporting the same group across the school year or summer season.

    Benefits & Committments:

    Monthly outings with a dedicated youth cohort

    Training and support from Elevate Youth staff

    Help lead activities like hiking, fishing, paddling, and winter outings

    Build lasting mentor–youth relationships

    Access to gear discounts through partner brands

    Invitations to adult mentor socials and seasonal outings

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  • Volunteer

    Perfect for busy schedules, Flexible Volunteers jump in when they’re available—supporting outdoor trips, events, gear days, or one-time projects throughout the year.

    Benefits & Committments:

    Join outings as your schedule allows

    Help with outdoor trips, event support, or behind-the-scenes tasks

    No long-term commitment required

    Great way to explore mentoring before committing

    Ideal for skilled volunteers (photography, logistics, admin, etc.)

    All gear, food, and transportation provided on outings

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Other Ways to Help

Not everyone can volunteer — and that’s okay. You can still make a real impact by supporting the gear, supplies, and experiences that keep our programs running. Every contribution helps youth explore the outdoors safely and confidently.

  • Donate Gear

    Help outfit our youth for safe and fun outdoor adventures by donating new or gently-used items like headlamps, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, reusable water bottles, and proper rain or hiking boots.

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  • Purchase From Our Wishlist

    Support our programs by purchasing the specific gear and supplies we need most right now through our curated wishlist — every item directly benefits youth on outings.

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  • Support Through Skills & Services

    Share your expertise by helping lead outdoor activities, capturing photos or video, writing grants, or lending your skills to program support and community events.

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  • Auction Items

    Contribute products, services, or gift certificates for our annual raffles and silent auctions — these items help raise critical funds for our outdoor programs.

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  • Event Tickets

    Donate unused tickets to sports games, concerts, theater shows, or community events so we can use them to recognize our hardworking volunteers throughout the year.

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  • Donations

    Make a direct financial contribution to help us provide transportation, meals, equipment, and high-quality outdoor experiences at no cost to youth or families.

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Join Our Board of Directors

Are you ready to help shape powerful outdoor experiences for youth and advance equitable access to nature? We’re seeking dedicated community leaders who believe in empowering young people through adventure, mentorship and connection to the natural world. Board members play a key role in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, and representing Elevate Youth in the wider community.

If you’re passionate about youth empowerment, have experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or community engagement — or simply want to make a meaningful contribution — we’d love to talk with you.

Interested? Contact us for more information!

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