College Is Possible Training Director | Volunteer | Cougs 4 Kids | College Access

About the role

The College Is Possible Training Director (Volunteer) is a mission-critical leadership role within the College Access Unit. You’ll design and deliver a modular, age-appropriate workshop curriculum that helps students explore colleges, complete applications, understand financial aid, and build the self-advocacy skills needed to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a modular workshop curriculum aligned with key college readiness topics.
• Facilitate interactive virtual or hybrid workshops using Google Meet and Google Classroom.
• Train and oversee a small team of support volunteers (see roles below).
• Partner with the Scholarship & Financial Aid Director to ensure continuity of support for families.
• Ensure materials are inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
• Collaborate with high schools, TRIO programs, and college access partners across Washington State to tailor content and recruit participants.
• Monitor engagement, collect feedback, and track workshop outcomes.
• Report impact stories and metrics to leadership for storytelling and development.

Volunteer Roles You’ll Coordinate

• Curriculum Prep Volunteer: formats/uploads slide decks, worksheets, and guides.
• College Chat Co-Host: leads breakout conversations with students.
• Live Tech Assistant: ensures smooth delivery over Google Meet.
• Scholarship Guide: offers office hours or short Q&As on scholarships.
• Feedback Collector: gathers youth testimonials and post-session feedback.
• FAFSA Navigator (optional): provides virtual support for financial aid forms (certification helpful).

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in college access, advising, youth development, or student support.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills—especially over virtual platforms.
• Familiarity with the college application process, FAFSA, and scholarship resources.
• Project management confidence and experience leading volunteers.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (especially Google Classroom and Google Meet).
• A passion for empowering first-generation students and communities historically excluded from higher education.

Time Commitment

• Planning & Prep (Jan–June): ~5–10 hours/month
• Final 4 Weeks Before Camp: ~10 hours/week
• During Camp (July/Aug): Full-time for 5–7 days
• Post-Camp Debrief & Reporting: ~5 hours

Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum one-year commitment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background check and youth protection training.
• Completion of required training: Trauma-Informed Practices, Cultural Sensitivity, DEI Foundations, Youth Safety Protocols.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief letter of interest to [email protected]. Please include this subject line: “College Within Reach Training Director – College Access Unit”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a remote volunteer opportunity?
• Yes—this is remote-first. Workshops are delivered virtually and sometimes in hybrid formats depending on partner needs.
• Do I need to be a FAFSA expert?
• You should be comfortable with FAFSA basics and trusted resources. A dedicated FAFSA support volunteer (optional certification helpful) may assist for deeper 1:1 navigation.
• What tools will I use?
• Primarily Google Meet and Google Classroom, plus Google Drive for curriculum materials.
• How are outcomes measured?
• You’ll track participation, collect feedback, and submit impact notes/stories to leadership for continuous improvement and fundraising storytelling.
• What is the minimum commitment?
• A minimum one-year commitment is required, along with a background check and youth protection training.