Bénévolat / Volunteer Program
Become a Wilderness Mentor
You love the outdoors. You want to make a real difference. And you want to offer volunteer hours. The Wilderness Mentor Program brings all three together.
What Mentors Do
🏕️ During Events (Weekends)
- • Co-lead activities with Patrick at weekend outdoor gatherings
- • Demonstrate skills like fire-building, navigation, shelter construction, and tool use
- • Support younger kids one-on-one, answering questions and building confidence
- • Model outdoor safety and best practices
- • Help with setup and cleanup
📱 Between Events
- • Share your experience in the Skool community (photos, tips, stories)
- • Recruit new families by inviting friends and classmates
- • Help plan activities (optional — if you're interested in more leadership)
⏱️ Time Commitment
Minimum ~2–5 hours per week. Weekend events run Friday evening to Sunday noon. Flexible around your school schedule.
What You'll Gain
Meaningful volunteer hours that actually count (not busywork)
Des heures de bénévolat significatives qui comptent vraiment
Learn to implement Social Media and AI tools in a real social enterprise
Apprendre à utiliser les médias sociaux et les outils d'IA dans une vraie entreprise sociale
Leadership experience mentoring younger kids
Expérience de leadership en encadrant des enfants plus jeunes
Outdoor skills you'll use for life
Des compétences en plein air que vous utiliserez toute votre vie
Community connection with like-minded teens and families
Connexion communautaire avec des jeunes et des familles partageant les mêmes idées
A reference letter from Patrick for college/job applications
Une lettre de référence de Patrick pour les candidatures universitaires ou professionnelles
Swag & recognition in the Outdoor Kids community
Équipement et reconnaissance dans la communauté Outdoor Kids
Real impact — families remember you. Kids remember you.
Un impact réel — les familles se souviennent de vous. Les enfants se souviennent de vous.
Who We're Looking For
Qui recherchons-nous?
✅ You're a good fit if you:
- • Are in high school (grades 9–12) or a parent who wants to make an impact
- • Have some outdoor experience or a genuine interest in getting some dirt on your hands
- • Are reliable and show up when you say you will
- • Want to help younger kids learn and grow
- • Are curious and willing to learn new skills
- • Can handle a bit of dirt, cold, and adventure
🙌 You don't need to be:
- • An expert outdoorsperson
- • Certified in anything other than first aid
- • Already trained in wilderness skills
- • Perfect — just genuine and willing to try
Timeline
Applications open
Candidatures ouvertes
Review applications & schedule chats
Examen des candidatures et planification des entretiens
Mentor training (2-hour session)
Formation des mentors (session de 2 heures)
Active mentoring (weekends)
Mentorat actif (week-ends)
Celebration & feedback
Célébration et retour d'information
Those who excel in mentorship/leadership may be considered for future employment.
Ready to Lead?
Prêt(e) à diriger? Apply now or join the Skool community to learn more.
Questions? Email: OutdoorKids.on@gmail.com