Volunteer With Us!
Glacier Peak Institute relies on its volunteers to assist in programs, interact with youth, and lead events regarding their expertise. By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to grow skills in recreation, youth development, leadership, and communication while developing meaningful relationships and mentorships with youth. With recreation at the forefront of our programs, volunteering with us is fun!
“When I was a kid, I got to play in the woods and at the beach near a stream running into Puget Sound. Playing in dirt nowadays is still my favorite thing to do. When I get to play in dirt (and all that grows in it, falls on it, crawls in it) with actual children, I’m happy. ”
In-school Volunteer
Assist GPI with programs that are coordinated with the Darrington and neighboring school districts. In-school activities incorporate STrEaMs curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics experienced through Recreation and Arts in order to build Skills) into the classroom. These programs are held throughout the week during school hours, and can take place in a classroom, outdoor setting, or in the school Greenhouse. Shifts take place between 10am - 3pm with our biggest need being help in the Garden
GPI Fall Partner’s Breakfast
Development Committees
Your gifts of time and talent are needed to help organize support and funding from the community. Help plan fundraising events, be an ambassador at community gatherings (like farmer’s markets, chamber meetings, and more), capturing the magic of GPI’s programs in photos & videos, showing appreciation to our donors, planning volunteer and alumni gatherings, or telling the story through newsletters and social media: volunteers are key to growing our mission. If you’d like to learn more fill out our interest form and our Development Director will get in touch with you to talk about the possibilities!
Outdoor Youth Adventures
From our after school programs, summer camps, partnership day trips, and trail amabassador programs: volunteers fuel our ability to serve more youth each season. Volunteers in these roles participate in hands-on lessons and activities such as hiking, tree tapping, rafting, rock climbing, restoration projects, archery, snowshoeing, wilderness survival skills, fishing, and many more. During the school year, these events typically take place after school on Wednesdays/Fridays or on no-school days. During the summer, we hold three full-day events per week. Contact our OE Curriculum Manager, Matt by email to learn more.