Mental Health & Wellness Director | Volunteer | Cougs 4 Kids
Explore a Mental Health Director volunteer role that strengthens safe, trauma-informed support for young people across Washington.
Volunteer Role Overview
First, you will help Cougs 4 Kids build practical wellness practices for youth programs. Next, you will advise leaders on prevention, referral pathways, volunteer preparation, and appropriate boundaries. Therefore, participants can receive consistent and respectful support.
Key Responsibilities
- Review wellness procedures, training materials, and escalation pathways.
- Guide volunteers on trauma-informed communication and professional boundaries.
- Help identify qualified community resources and referral partners.
- Support incident reviews while protecting participant privacy.
- Recommend practical improvements based on feedback and program needs.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in mental health, counseling, social work, school support, public health, or youth development.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, crisis escalation, and referral practices.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, empathy, and collaborative leadership.
Mental Health Director Volunteer Impact
Moreover, your guidance will help volunteers respond calmly and consistently. You will not provide emergency or clinical treatment through this role. Instead, you will strengthen preparation, prevention, documentation, and connections to qualified support.
Schedule and Location
Planning can happen virtually. However, some meetings or program activities may take place at WSU or other Washington locations. Before each assignment, the team will confirm the schedule, responsibilities, and safety expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
Apply if you have relevant professional, academic, volunteer, or lived experience. In addition, experience supporting diverse youth and families is valuable.
Will training be provided?
Yes. First, volunteers complete orientation and youth-safety requirements. Then, program leaders provide role guidance and shared planning tools.
Why volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids?
Ultimately, your service can help marginalized youth build confidence, connection, character, and opportunity. At the same time, you will strengthen a caring network of WSU alumni, students, families, and community partners.
About Cougs 4 Kids
Cougs 4 Kids connects volunteers with youth-centered programs across Washington. Learn more about Cougs 4 Kids, explore volunteer opportunities, or review ways to get involved.
Finally, apply to volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids.
Why This Volunteer Role Matters
Help Cougs 4 Kids create emotionally supportive programs and connect teams with sound mental-health guidance and resources. Your contribution will strengthen programs designed to help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity.
What You Will Own
- Advise on trauma-informed, strengths-based practices and appropriate volunteer boundaries.
- Support training, resource development, referral planning, and escalation protocols.
- Review program practices for emotional safety without replacing licensed clinical care.
You May Be a Great Fit If You Bring
- Mental health, counseling, social work, psychology, school services, public health, or behavioral-health experience.
- Sound ethics, confidentiality, cultural humility, and clear scope-of-practice judgment.
- Ability to translate professional guidance into practical steps for nonclinical volunteers.
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 Mental Health & Wellness Director?
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.