Youth Vacation Scholarships
Youth Volunteer Vacations are 
exclusively for high school students ages 14-18 who enjoy the outdoors. Youth volunteers spend a week outside having fun, camping and participating in a team oriented environment. Volunteers learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people. Youth Vacations provide opportunities for youth to connect to the natural world, give back to the hiking community and earn community service hours.
We believe no student should have to stay home this summer because he or she can't afford to get outside. WTA is proud to announce a new opportunity to get more youth outdoors. Thanks to donations from members and supporters we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships for our Youth Volunteer Vacation program.
Scholarship Application Process:
WTA wants to ensure that all volunteers have a positive experience while camping and working in the outdoors. We'd prefer, but do not require, youth volunteers to go on a day trip with WTA before committing for an entire week. While most kids love their experience, trail work can be strenuous and not for everyone.
Before applying for a scholarship, please make sure you fit into the following criteria of what we look for in a scholarship applicant:
- You are able to commit to stay for the entire week. (All of our front country trips run from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon).
- A great attitude and desire to work with Washington Trails Association and be a part of a team.
- Physical stamina and ability to hike to and from the work site, and ability to work at a moderate pace throughout the day.
- Ability and desire to adhere to the following basic rules: Be safe, Have fun and Get some work done.
- Must be enrolled in high school or age 14-18
- Demonstrated financial need
- Willingness to make transportation arrangements to the project site. WTA does not provide transportation to trip locations, but does encourage carpooling and will try to assist in this process.
To download the application click the link: 2012 Scholarship Application
Submit completed applications to:
Krista Dooley
WTA Youth Programs
705 2nd Ave., Suite 300
Seattle WA 98104
Questions? Contact Krista Dooley 206.965.8566 or email krista@wta.org.
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