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San Francisco, CA 94133
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Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) is a project of the Earth Island Institute a 501(c)3 corporation.

 

training leaders * providing gear * getting youth outdoors
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There are many ways to help BAWT.

Climbing For Kids!

Climbing For Kids

Challenge yourself, meet other outdoor enthusiasts and help BAWT get youth outdoors. Climb Mt. Shasta or Mt. Rainier with BAWT next summer.
» Climbing For Kids

Job Opportunity at BAWT

Programs Associate- South Bay Coordinator (20 hrs/week)
This position will report to BAWT’s CEO and Founder and will support start-up operations of the Milpitas BAWT office. The highest level of independence is expected. Initiative and a proactive approach are a must. The top priority responsibilities associated with this position are client (youth worker & teacher) recruitment and relationship management, volunteer growth management, gear inventory, S. Bay specific marketing efforts, and efficient operations overall.
» Read more in the job posting

ListServe

The BAWT listserve is host to about 200 people. All are outdoor enthusiasts, most are youth workers. All members can post, and its a great place to post requests for volunteers on your trips. There are also occasional job listings, outdoor course opportunities of all sorts, and of course, a measured amount of BAWT news!
Average traffic: about 15 postings per month.
» Join Our ListServe

Seeking Teachers to Join our Marketing Committee

We Seeking Teachers to Assist or join our Marketing Committee
» Help us market

Donate

Your financial support helps BAWT serve hundreds of youth every year. With an unrestricted cash contribution, the agency can put your gift to use where it’s needed most.
» Cash Donations

Have some unused camping equipment in good condition? office equipment? a van? storage space? We might have a use for it. See our wish list.
» In-Kind Donations

Intern at BAWT

BAWT program and development interns make our mission possible. Program interns help organize and provide logistical support for workshops and training courses and work in our gear room. Development interns work with our database, help organize fun(d)raising events like our Climb For Kids event, our rafting trip, and our Wine, Wind and Wilderness sailing trip.
» Apply for BAWT's Internships

Volunteer

Our volunteers do everything from leading training courses to maintaining gear. Volunteers staff our events and tables, stuff our envelopes, and help us develop our marketing, fundraising and training programs.
» Current Volunteer Opportunities


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Our training courses

Take classes that will give you the skills to lead kids into the wilderness.

>Learn about our training

 

After you get trained

Get logistical support and FREE gear.

>Check out our resources

 

Raft with BAWT

>Join us on our annual rafting trip.

 

Creative Ways to Support BAWT

We’re honored when folks come up with innovative and fun ways to help get youth into the wilderness.
Here are a few great examples:

> Andy's West Coast Ride
- an amazing bike ride from Seattle to San Francisco.

> Nick’s Long Walk
- a 2,650 mile walk along the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada

Thanks for your creative support Andy and Nick!

If you'd like to help through a similar ride, run, walk, ski, rollerskate or have a great new idea, please contact
Roger Miller.