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Camp Coordinator | Volunteer | Camp Coug
Camp Coordinator volunteer needed to organize safe, welcoming Camp Coug experiences for students across Washington.
Volunteer Role Overview
The Camp Coordinator leads planning, schedules, volunteer communication, supplies, and day-of coordination for Camp Coug. This volunteer works with program leadership, activity teams, families, and community partners to keep every event organized and youth-centered.
Key Responsibilities
- Build event timelines, staffing plans, checklists, and activity schedules.
- Coordinate volunteers, facilitators, vendors, locations, and program materials.
- Confirm accessibility, youth-safety, emergency, transportation, and communication plans.
- Lead event-day briefings and respond calmly when plans change.
- Document outcomes, lessons learned, and recommended improvements.
Qualifications
- Experience coordinating camps, events, youth programs, or volunteer teams.
- Strong organization, communication, judgment, and follow-through.
- Commitment to inclusion, trauma-informed service, and participant privacy.
Commitment and Location
This is a hybrid volunteer opportunity with virtual planning and in-person Camp Coug activities in Washington. Volunteers complete orientation, a background check, and required youth-safety training.
About Cougs 4 Kids
Cougs 4 Kids connects WSU alumni, students, and community volunteers with programs that help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity. Learn more about Cougs 4 Kids, explore volunteer opportunities, or review ways to get involved.
Why This Volunteer Role Matters
Bring the people, schedule, spaces, and resources together so Camp Coug delivers a safe and memorable experience. Your contribution will strengthen programs designed to help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity.
What You Will Own
- Coordinate the master plan, team assignments, milestones, and day-of communication.
- Align program, logistics, registration, safety, food, transportation, and activity teams.
- Resolve gaps, lead readiness checks, and capture lessons for the next camp.
You May Be a Great Fit If You Bring
- Camp leadership, events, project management, education, recreation, or nonprofit operations experience.
- Strong delegation, decision-making, and cross-functional communication.
- Ability to stay composed while managing many moving parts.
You do not need to match every preference to contribute. We welcome candidates whose professional experience, volunteer service, education, or lived experience prepares them to support this work.
What You Can Expect From Cougs 4 Kids
- A clear orientation, role expectations, and a primary team contact.
- Templates, program context, and practical tools for your assignment.
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where questions and ideas are welcome.
- Feedback and recognition that connect your work to visible community impact.
Commitment, Location, and Safety
This is an unpaid volunteer position. Scheduling is coordinated around program needs and volunteer availability. Planning may happen virtually, while some assignments require participation in Pullman or another Washington community. Before placement, the team will confirm the expected schedule, location, and deliverables. Roles involving youth may require orientation, a background check, and applicable safety training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does success look like for the Camp Coordinator?
Success means communicating early, completing agreed work reliably, protecting participant privacy, and helping teammates deliver a welcoming experience. The team will establish practical priorities so you know what to focus on first.
Will I receive support?
Yes. A program leader will share context, answer questions, and provide the tools needed for the assignment. Volunteers are encouraged to raise concerns and suggest improvements.
Why volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids?
You can use skills you already have, grow through meaningful service, and join WSU alumni, students, families, and community partners working together for young people.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role feels meaningful, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not follow a traditional path. Tell us what draws you to the mission and how your strengths could help.
Apply to volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids. You can also learn more about Cougs 4 Kids and explore other volunteer opportunities.