The Explore Austin Mentor application will reopen in October 2022. Fill out the form below to be contacted when the application opens.

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Through outdoor adventure and long-term mentorship, Explore Austin supports adventurous youth from low-income communities as they develop into confident and courageous adults. Explore Austin recruits new volunteer Mentors from October-December each year. Being a Mentor is a 3-6 year ongoing volunteer experience with a commitment of one Saturday a month during the academic year and one week in the summer. Mentors have the opportunity to learn outdoor skills such as mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, and navigation along with their mentees (although no previous experience is required!) at beautiful locations throughout Austin. Each summer, they are also fully supported in going on a week-long out-of-state backcountry trip to some of the most breath-taking places in the US, from Colorado to New Mexico to Arkansas and beyond. Being a Mentor with Explore Austin gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of Austin youth, join a close-knit network of other Mentors, and travel to natural wonders in and out of state.