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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

    Fall Involvement Fair
    Monday, September 21st
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Located on the SURC Patio East and Chestnut Mall
     
    Learn how to get involved on and off campus at our biggest involvement fair of the year!  No registration required to attend, just come on by to meet some of our 100+ clubs and community partners!

  • Off Campus

    Allied People Offering Year-Round Outreach (APOYO)
    Food Distribution Event in Celebration of America250
    Thursday, September 3rd
    Located at St. Andrew's Catholic Chruch, Ellensburg

    Join APOYO in this celebration and media event welcoming the arrival of the truck and kicking off the fun. Your attendance will help amplify the need to continue supporting our neighbors dealing with food insecurity. Approximately 24 pallets of food will be unloaded and sorted by local volunteers. We would love to have you join the other volunteers to make this possible. Please RSVP to: apoyocommunity@gmail.com

    American Red Cross
    June – September 2026
    Multiple Opportunities Available

    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! 

    Kittitas County League of Women Voters
    Multiple Civic Engagement Volunteer Opportunities
    June – September 2026
    CWU Campus and Ellensburg Schools

    Join the League of Women Voters in promoting civic education and voter engagement! Volunteers will help share information about voting, support educational outreach to students, and encourage participation in local civics initiatives. Your efforts will empower our community and inspire the next generation of informed citizens. Follow this link to learn more and sign up!

    Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
    Multiple Opportunities Available 
    June – September 2026
    Located 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!

    Olmstead Place Historical State Park
    Wednesdays through October 24th
    9:00am-12:00pm
    Ferguson Rd Ellensburg, WA 98926

    Do you love gardening? Help the Olmstead Smith Historical Gardeners for Weeding Wednesday. Join us anytime between 9am and noon at the Olmstead State Park and Museum. Earn hours towards a state park Discover Pass! For more info email Olmstead.Place@parks.wa.gov

    Picnic In the Burg
    Saturday, September 26
    Helen McCabe Park

    Join the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) for a free community celebration of the parks, rivers, trails, wildlife, and public lands that make Kittitas County such a special place. This family-friendly event combines stewardship, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and community fun. Follow this link to learn more about this event and volunteer opportunites!

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Our success is largely based on the community around us, building and developing a powerful network of connections. We regularly partner with on-campus and community organizations for service days, stakeholder collaborations, and a variety of other programs.

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Jessica Woodall, Program Manager for Community Engagement