Explore a Community Engagement volunteer role that connects your experience with meaningful youth-centered service in Washington.

Community Engagement Coordinator | Volunteer | Cougs 4 Kids

Community Engagement Coordinator volunteer opportunity supporting Cougs 4 Kids youth programs across Washington.

Volunteer Role Overview

Build relationships with schools, nonprofits, WSU communities, and local partners to expand awareness, participation, and support for Cougs 4 Kids.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain community-partner relationships.
Represent Cougs 4 Kids at outreach meetings and events.
Track contacts, commitments, referrals, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

Community outreach, partnership, or stakeholder-relations experience.
Professional communication and reliable follow-through.
Respect for participant privacy, inclusion, and youth-centered service.

Commitment and Location

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity combining virtual collaboration with in-person activities when the role requires them. Volunteers complete orientation, a background check, and applicable 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 current opportunities, or discover ways to get involved.

Apply to volunteer as Community Engagement Coordinator.

Why This Volunteer Role Matters

Create trusted community relationships that bring more people, ideas, and resources into the Cougs 4 Kids mission. Your contribution will strengthen programs designed to help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity.

What You Will Own

Plan engagement activities with schools, families, alumni, nonprofits, and local groups.
Coordinate invitations, listening opportunities, follow-up, and community-facing information.
Track participation and feedback so programs become more responsive and accessible.

You May Be a Great Fit If You Bring

Community engagement, public relations, organizing, events, education, or nonprofit experience.
Relationship-building across different communities and stakeholder groups.
Strong facilitation, follow-through, and respect for local knowledge.

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 Community Engagement 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.

Community Engagement volunteer: meaningful community impact

This volunteer opportunity connects practical skills with youth-centered service, clear goals, and dependable team support.

Community Engagement volunteer: application and onboarding

Applicants can share relevant professional, academic, volunteer, or lived experience. Cougs 4 Kids provides orientation and confirms expectations before service begins.