Leadership Engage
Serve Our Community
Service Opportunities
Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) has a variety of opportunities to serve our community. CWU students can make a difference on campus and beyond simply by volunteering their time. Our upcoming programs and service opportunities are also available on our Presence page. By joining the SLICE organization in Presence, you will be able to see our events, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the SLICE.
Student organizations can also get involved in any of these service experiences. You and your members can either sign up individually or reach out to slice@cwu.edu for more information on securing space for your members!
SLICE loves to partner with off-campus agencies/organizations to promote serving our community off-campus. If partners do not have an active memorandum of understanding but are interested, please complete the SLICE MOU Intake process. Please note that CWU requires an active MOU to advertise service opportunities to students Sample Blank Mou.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I submit service experiences that I have completed off-campus on my Presence profile?
Absolutely! Many students complete service experiences and volunteer hours off campus, during breaks in their hometowns, or outside of CWU. You can apply to have your off-campus service experience(s) added to your CWU profile! You can submit each experience through our "Apply for Opportunity" form within Presence.
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How do I volunteer through SLICE?
Option 1
- Choose a current service opportunity.
- Click the "Sign-Up Here' link to register for the event.
Option 2:
- You can also log into your Presence account
- Visit the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement organization.
- Sign up for volunteer events listed throughout Presence.
Please note that all student volunteers are required to complete the SLICE Liability Waiver. Feel free to fill it out prior to your service or at check-in to your shift!
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Local Volunteer Partners
Allied People Offering Year-Round Outreach (APOYO)
Ellensburg Downtown Association
Kittitas Environmental Education Network (K.E.E.N.)
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (CBO)
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Pigture Perfect Rescue & Sanctuary
*Volunteers will not have worker's compensation-type coverage by the sponsor or CWU when volunteering for this organization. Any injuries that occur while volunteering during this sponsor's event/activity is at their own risk and will have no recourse if injured.
Current On-Campus Volunteer Opportunites and Events
Fall Involvement Fair
Monday, September 18th, 2:00-5:00
Hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE)
Come out and meet our local community service partners and over 50 clubs & organizations looking for new members, and pick up some free CWU swag!
SURC East Patio
No Registration Required
Current Off-Campus Volunteer Opportunities and Events
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Summer of Stewardship: Yakima River at RM 160
Friday, June 30th, 9:00-12:00
Volunteers will support this effort by weeding and watering along the side channel to help to protect the recently installed plants from weeds and dry conditions. This event is family-friendly and includes environmental education activities for all ages!
Tools, gloves, as well as refreshments, and a free pizza party donated by our local Dominos to thank volunteers for their hard work!
3200 McManamy Road Ellensburg, WA 98926
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Summer of Stewardship: Wilson Creek @ RM 3.5
Thursday, July 13th, 3:00 - 6:00
Volunteers will support this effort by weeding and watering along the creek's right bank to help to protect the recently installed plants from weeds and dry conditions. This event is family-friendly and includes environmental education activities for all ages!
Tools, gloves, as well as refreshments, and a free pizza party donated by our local Dominos to thank volunteers for their hard work!
1100 Woodhouse Loop Ellensburg, WA 98926
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust: Jungle Creek Trail Work, Upper Yakima Basin
Saturday, July 22nd 10:00-1:00
What You'll Be Doing: Cutting back overgrown brush from the trail and repairing minor tread issues
Project Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Age Restriction: Ages 14 and up
Jungle Creek Trail
See directions by following the Sign-Up link
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust: Knox Creek Trail Work, Upper Yakima Basin
Sunday, July 29th, 9:30-12:30
What You'll Be Doing: Cutting back overgrown brush from the trail and repairing minor tread issues
Project Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Age Restriction: Ages 14 and up
Knox Creek Trail
See directions by following the Sign-Up link
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Summer of Stewardship: Sorenson Creek
Thursday, August 3rd, 3:00 - 6:00
Volunteers will support this effort by weeding and watering to help to protect the recently installed plants from weeds and dry conditions. This event is family-friendly and includes environmental education activities for all ages!
Tools, gloves, as well as refreshments, and a free pizza party donated by our local Dominos to thank volunteers for their hard work!
2930 Riverbottom Road Ellensburg, WA 98926
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