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Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Connect, serve, and make a real difference on campus and beyond. Explore this page to discover individual volunteer projects, team opportunities for your student group, and easy ways to track your service hours. 

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Current Involvement Opportunities & Events

  • On Campus

    American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Wednesday, October 28th
    Volunteer shifts available between 8:30am and 4:30pm
    Donation appointments from 10am to 3:00pm
    Located in SURC 137

    Five million patients need blood every day, and you could save three of them with just one donation! Can’t donate?  Help by volunteering your time to ensure this event runs successfully! There are a variety of volunteer tasks and shifts available, and volunteers will not take or come in contact with any blood.  Volunteers, please follow this link to sign-up!  Donors, please follow this link to sign-up!

    *Also, this quarter, in collaboration with the blood drive, SLICE will be hosting an National Donor Marrow Program (NMDP) donor registration drive along the SURC corridor across from SURC 137. No appointment necessary to give a swab donation, just allow for a few minutes of your time!

    Wildcat Farm Gather and Grow Volunteer Days
    Tuesdays
    2:00-4:00pm

    Gather and Grow Events are special volunteer led efforts that are centered around a specific project on the farm. These events are open to students and the community and are wonderful opportunities to get some hands on experience with a broad variety of produce. No experience or signup necessary.  All tools will be provided, just show up during the work time above.  Follow this link to learn more!

    Election Day Student Engagement Hub
    Tuesday, November 3rd
    Multiple tasks and slots available, 9:00am – 8:00pm
    Located in SURC 137

    Join ASCWU on election day at the Election Day Engagement Hub happening in SURC 137 on November 3rd from 9:00AM-8:00PM.  There are multiple tasks and shifts available to help the event run smoothly.  Follow this link to lean more and sign up!

  • Off Campus

    Allied People Offering Year-Round Outreach (APOYO)
    Multiple Shifts and Opportunities Available 
    Location: 1320 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

    Volunteers are the heart of APOYO’s work, and positively change the lives of those they serve.  As a volunteer, you also become a member of APOYO. You can help serve the community, practice your Spanish, and receive access to resources.  Activities include helping with food distribution, the community clothing closet, and with the community gardens! To volunteer with APOYO, follow this link!

    American Red Cross
    Multiple Shifts and Opportunities Available 
    Location: Throughout Washington State and Remotely 

    Find your purpose beyond the classroom with volunteer opportunities through the American Red Cross. Gain hands-on experience, meet passionate people, and develop skills that translate directly into your future career. Whether you have a few hours or want to dive deeper, there’s a role where you can make a real difference. Follow this link to learn more about opportunities virtually and throughout the US, and to sign-up! 

    Fall Downtown Clean Up
    Saturday, November 7th
    10:00am-1:00pm
    109 E. 3rd Ave., Suite #1 (EDA Office)

    The Ellensburg Downtown Association invites CWU students to participate in their annual Fall Downtown Clean Up. This volunteer-powered event brings neighbors together to spruce up sidewalks, alleys, benches, landscaping, and shared public spaces in preparation for the busy spring and summer seasons. Follow this link to learn more and sign-up!

    Hope in Ellensburg Info Session / Appreciation Dinner & A Movie 
    Sunday, October 25th 
    6:00pm – 8:00pm 
    Location: 1402 N. Brick Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926  

    In appreciation for volunteers, Hope in Ellensburg is hosting a Movie Night (Edward Scissorhands) with free pizza.  All CWU students are welcome to join and learn more about how to help with their November food drive.  Registration required; please text 208-685-9959 or email hopeinellensburg@gmail.com to sign up! 

    KEEN Native Planting Day
    Saturday, November 7th
    9:00am-12:00pm
    Location: Helen McCabe State Park / Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center

    Do you want a free plant while also gaining volunteer experience? The Kittitas Environmental Education Network is hosting a native planting day at the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center! They're inviting volunteers to help with planting trees and shrubs to restore habitat for local wildlife and improve the health of the surrounding wetland. No previous experience is needed! Just bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, water, and clothes suitable for outdoor work. No Registration Required, but you can register to join the KEEN Habitat Team and be added to their volunteer mailing list!

    Kittitas County League of Women Voters
    Multiple Shifts and Opportunities Available 
    Location: CWU Campus and Local High Schools

    Help make voting part of campus life.  Join a student-led nonpartisan team to help your friends and classmates register to vote or update their ballot address, find reliable nonpartisan election information, and figure out where, when, and how to vote.  Make change happen!  Your vote, your voice!  Follow this link  to learn more and sign up.

    Kittitas County Early Learning Coalition
    Multiple Shifts and Opportunities Available
    2:00pm – 6:30pm
    Location: Hal Holmes 209 N. Ruby St. (Ellensburg Public Library)

    The Kittitas County Early Learning Coalition is excited to offer a variety of STREAM activities for parents and children ages 0-6. These activities are centered around child development and play based learning! If you’re interested in learning how to work with kids and facilitate activities, volunteer by simply showing up and signing in. These events will take place on the first Wednesday of the month, September through May. Email EarlyLearningKittitas@gmail.com with questions. No sign up required.

    Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
    Multiple Shifts and Opportunities Available 
    Location: Throughout Washington State

    The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is hosting several different events throughout the summer, from tree planting to interpretive events, hiking, biking, and floating — there’s something for everyone! Attending an event is a great way to learn more about their mission, meet new people, and make a difference! Follow this link to learn more about opportunities throughout WA, and to sign up!

     

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Jessica Woodall, Program Manager for Community Engagement