Kodiak Cave: Community Service
The Kodiak Cave’s Community Service program aims to help students get involved in their community through valuable volunteer experiences that are flexible to our students’ schedules.
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Community Service Overview
The Kodiak Cave offers opportunities for students to get involved in their communities both on and off campus through meaningful volunteer work. When students participate in volunteer work, it can help them feel more connected to their environment, make lasting new friendships, and develop a greater sense of empathy for the world around them. This program allows students to have a space on campus where they can learn about current volunteer opportunities around their community; connect with a staff member about volunteer work that would best suit their interests and availability; and participate in quarterly on-campus service events and socials.
Two Ways to Volunteer Through the Kodiak Cave
- Participate in on-campus service events hosted by the Kodiak Cave throughout the year.
- Become a formal part of the program with a volunteer position in your community. To participate, complete the Volunteer Interest Form and schedule an Orientation Meeting.
Start Volunteering in Your Community
To get started with your volunteer work, you’ll meet with the Kodiak Cave Program Specialist to talk about what opportunities might be a good fit for you. At this meeting, you will learn about available volunteer roles in the community and work with the Program Specialist to determine how community service can fit into your time here at Cascadia. While this meeting will review the community partnerships we currently have, please know that the Kodiak Cave is always open to new ideas and we would love to hear about new and different organizations our students want to work with.
To schedule an orientation meeting, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. Once you submit your form, you will receive an email to schedule an Orientation Meeting. Your Orientation Meeting should be scheduled within 2 weeks of completing the interest form.
- Students formally participating the Kodiak Cave’s Community Service Program are responsible for keeping the Cave up to date on their volunteer work by reporting hours served once per month and submitting quarterly update forms.
- Students serving in volunteer roles through the Kodiak Cave should understand that a representative of the Kodiak Cave and of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. This means they will display respect, integrity, and collaboration in all they do to embody the Cascadia culture.
By participating in the Kodiak Cave’s Community Service program, students can:
- Get personalized assistance and support not only in finding a volunteer opportunity, but throughout their volunteer work as well
- Have the opportunity to be awarded for volunteer work through campus wide acknowledgements and certificates for completed volunteer work
- Make more friends on campus through our volunteer socials each quarter
- Network and meet people in an industry or field you're interested in studying
- Enhance your applications to transfer schools and jobs
- Inappropriate behavior such as profanity, verbal abuse of staff, or any other disruptive behavior is prohibited. Any such behavior may result in the suspension or termination of privileges with any Kodiak Cave services or programs.
- Through this program, students may commit to a volunteer position and the organization(s) will be counting on them to fulfill responsibilities during volunteer hours.
- Students should display timeliness, a positive attitude, and hard work with both the Kodiak Cave and any on or off campus organizations they volunteer with.
Student Volunteer Forms
Community Forms
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Spotlight on Service
Stay tuned for our most recent Spotlight on Service to highlight a student doing amazing work in their community!
Active Community Partnerships
Below you’ll find our list of active community partnerships. These are organizations that the Kodiak Cave works with directly, meaning we can provide students with up to date information on what that location is looking for in a volunteer, and how to become a volunteer there. If you don’t see an organization you’re interested in working with, that’s okay! The Kodiak Cave can help you find volunteer work in the area that fits within your schedule and goals. Complete a Volunteer Interest Form to talk more and schedule an Orientation Meeting.
Hopelink supports free food distribution efforts throughout King County through permanent Food Markets and Mobile Market trucks.
Location: Bellevue, Shoreline, Kirkland, Redmond, Carnation
Evergreen Health is a community owned hospital and prides themselves on giving back to the community. They have volunteer positions suitable for people of all skill levels and backgrounds, not just those in the healthcare field.
Location: Kirkland
Concern For Neighbors is focused on local food distribution to support their community. They support residents through an outdoor food bank on a weekly basis.
Location: Mountlake Terrace
Hidden Gem Cat Rescue is a non-profit, foster-based cat and kitten rescue team. They strive for increased animal welfare in their community and reduce cat overpopulation.
Location: Bothell
21 Acres is a sustainable agriculture campus learning to live, grow, and eat more sustainably. Their goal is to learn more and educate the public on regenerative agriculture, food justice, and the land our food comes from.
Location: Woodinville
Volunteers of America: Western Washington operate many different support services and resources including food banks, emergency shelters, professional training, and more.
Location: Western Washington Communities