Parent Liaison | Volunteer | Camp Coug
Keep Camp Coug parents informed, heard, and supported as the trusted connection between families and camp.
Apply NowAbout Cougs 4 Kids
Cougs 4 Kids, an initiative of Believe in Me, connects WSU alumni, student-athletes, and volunteers to programs that help marginalized youth build confidence, character, community, and opportunity.
Role Overview
Keep Camp Coug parents informed, heard, and supported as the trusted connection between families and camp. Weekly virtual planning and in-person participation at assigned events are expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer parent questions and provide updates.
- Document concerns and coordinate resolutions.
- Share schedules, highlights, and safety information.
Qualifications
- Family support or customer-service experience.
- Empathy and conflict-resolution skills.
- Discretion and strong organization.
Volunteer Requirements
- One-year commitment and at least 10 hours per month.
- Orientation, background check, and youth-safety steps.
- Valid driver’s license and occasional travel.
- Required trauma-informed, cultural-sensitivity, DEI, resilient-youth, and mentorship training.
Location
Hybrid: virtual planning plus in-person activities at WSU and other Washington locations.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and relevant experience.
Apply NowParent Liaison opportunity: Family Impact
First, you will share timely updates. Next, you will listen to family questions and coordinate accurate answers. Therefore, parents and caregivers can feel informed, welcomed, and supported.
Why This Volunteer Role Matters
Be a trusted bridge between Camp Coug families and the program team so caregivers feel informed, heard, and respected. Your contribution will strengthen programs designed to help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity.
What You Will Own
- Share timely information about schedules, expectations, resources, and program updates.
- Answer routine questions and connect individual concerns with the appropriate staff member.
- Gather family feedback and help the team identify opportunities to improve access and trust.
You May Be a Great Fit If You Bring
- Family engagement, education, community programs, customer service, advocacy, or social services experience.
- Warm communication, discretion, cultural humility, and organized follow-up.
- Ability to listen without judgment and maintain appropriate role boundaries.
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 Parent Liaison?
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.
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Parent Liaison opportunity: meaningful community impact
This volunteer opportunity connects practical skills with youth-centered service, clear goals, and dependable team support.
Parent Liaison opportunity: application and onboarding
Applicants can share relevant professional, academic, volunteer, or lived experience. Cougs 4 Kids provides orientation and confirms expectations before service begins.