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Love the outdoors? Big City Mountaineers seeking volunteers + instructors in Birmingham
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Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a leading provider of experiences for youth in the outdoors, is seeking volunteers in Birmingham.
Back in November of 2023, BCM announced plans to make The Magic City their first program in the South.
This new program provides transformative experiences through connections to nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities.
Volunteering with Big City Mountaineers—how does it work?
BCM is looking for individuals who are passionate about sharing the outdoors with the next generation. Any backpacking experience is valued as well as experience with youth.
For instructors, they are seeking individuals willing to get their Wilderness First Responder Certification.
BCM volunteers take youth (12-18 years old) on three outings:
- Day hike
- Front country camping trip
- Week-long (5-7 days) expedition
All BCM trips are scheduled to take place from April through June, in and around Birmingham.
Ideally, volunteers participate in the whole series (day hike, camping trip, expedition) to promote better relationships with the youth served.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are critical to the success of the program.
The group is accepting applications NOW until March 15th for trail and packing volunteers.
Sign up to become a Big City Mountaineers volunteer today!
Meet Margaret Cartner, the new Big City Mountaineers Birmingham Program Manager
Bham Now caught up with Margaret Cartner, the Regional Program Manager at BCM in Birmingham. A native of Irondale and former teacher at Huffman High School, here’s what Margaret had to say about launching this inaugural program in the South.
“I am honored to be the one to launch BCM in Birmingham. We have the natural beauty and the passionate people to sustain it in our community long term.
The youth of Birmingham deserve this opportunity and I am excited for our Magic City to help them discover the beauty and strength within themselves.”
Margaret Cartner, Birmingham Program Manager, Big City Mountaineers
Volunteer with Big City Mountaineers
Volunteers are critical to the success of the program.
The group is accepting applications NOW until March 15th for trail and packing volunteers.
Sign up to become a Big City Mountaineers volunteer today!
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