Volunteer Information

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, read our Trip Leader Primer document for more information on the involved processes. We are always open to spontaneous trip/activity/event proposals, but for volunteer opportunities we are actively seeking see our ‘Committee and Volunteer Positions’ below.

Committed and engaged volunteers get access to many great benefits. Email us at ACCYukon@gmail.com to find out about opportunities for volunteering.

If you are an active volunteer looking for Gear Vault Check-Out or Return forms, Waivers, and information on how to post a trip go to the Volunteer Resources page.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteer Gear Vault

Access to high quality gear for personal use.

Semi-Annual Leadership Grant

Funding for committed volunteers to enhance their skills.

Pro Deals

Discounts on brand name apparel and gear.

Volunteer Gear Vault

Volunteers who meet the criteria set out in our Gear Vault Policy can obtain access to a variety of great gear for personal use. If you are a volunteer looking for the Check Out/Return forms, go to our Volunteer Resources page (you must be logged-in and have an active membership with the section to view).

Current gear vault inventory includes:

  • Avalanche Safety Kit (Beacon, Probe, Shovel)
  • Ice Tools
  • Ice Screws
  • Half Rope
  • Crampons (Step-In and Straps)
  • Snow Picket
  • Climbing Helmets, Shoes, and Harnesses
  • Belay Devices
  • Single Rope (60m)
With more to come soon!

Semi-Annual Leadership Grant

This twice yearly grant is designed to provide funding to committed volunteers who are looking to enhance their skills via professional instruction.

The grant has two intake deadlines per year (November 30th and May 31) for the Winter and Summer seasons with a maximum funding allotment of $500 per season. You can find more information on the grant and how to apply at the link.

Pro-Deals

A variety of pro-deals are accessible by our committed volunteers. To access most of these pro-deals, volunteers must apply to the company through their pro-deal platform with a support letter from the section executive. Only volunteers who have volunteered, or committed to volunteer, for multiple programs/events throughout the year will be given a supporting letter. For Outdoor Prolink, you must email us as we can add you to our roster directly.

Brands available to us:

Committee and Volunteer Positions

We are always looking for keen volunteers to help deliver our core programs, to run recreational trips for any of our activities, or to help out with our social events. Reach out to us at ACCYukon@gmail.com and let us know your experience and what you’re interested in! A program coordinator will be in touch.

Volunteers are able to get access to our club pro-deals and can earn credits towards course fees.

Treasurer

Volunteer
  • accyukon@gmail.com

Treasurer

Volunteer
  • accyukon@gmail.com
As Treasurer, you manage the club’s finances to ensure we are being fiscally responsible. You provide reimbursements to Board Members and Volunteers and produce the Annual Budget and Finance Reports (much easier than it sounds). In addition to those responsibilities you get to participate in all other Board discussions related to programming and events.

Stewardship & Access Director

Volunteer
  • accyukon@gmail.com

Stewardship & Access Director

Volunteer
  • accyukon@gmail.com
The Stewardship & Access Director’s role is to Chair the Stewardship & Access Committee, made up of members of the general alpine outdoor community. The goal of this committee is to collaborate with and advocate to land management authorities, particularly First Nations, in ensuring the community’s voice is being heard and that activities are being performed respectfully. Thus, this role should be filled by someone who has knowledge of the unique land management policies in the territory.

Program Coordinator

Volunteer
  • 20241231
  • accyukon@gmail.com

Program Coordinator

Volunteer
  • 20241231
  • accyukon@gmail.com
Are you excited to organize winter backcountry skiing trips and our intro to backcountry skiing program? Or maybe you are keen to help organize ice climbing trips training a festival? Join the ACC Yukon Section board and work with us to grow Yukon’s adventure community.

Trips Committee

Committee
  • accyukon@gmail.com

Trips Committee

Committee
  • accyukon@gmail.com
If you are interested in connecting with other members to plan for club trips get in contact. We are looking for members interested to plan for multi-day club trips, develop ACC Yukon Trip leader reference, and plan for possible spring/summer basecamp trips for skiing and climbing.