How to Help

Become an Access Champion!

Help Remove Barriers. Expand Opportunity. Change Lives.

Every opportunity begins with someone willing to help.

Whether you volunteer your time, serve in leadership, make a donation, or become a recurring supporter, your involvement helps students, families, and adults access the education, employment, and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, we can create lasting change across Hampton Roads.

Ways to Get Involved

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Volunteer

Share your time and talents by supporting COC programs, events, and community initiatives. Whether you enjoy working directly with students, helping at special events, mentoring participants, or lending your professional expertise, there’s a place for you to make a difference.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Program and event support
  • Career speakers and mentors
  • College and career exploration events
  • Learning Garden volunteers
  • Community outreach
  • Special events and fundraisers

Become A Volunteer

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Join a Committee

Use your professional skills to help advance COC’s mission. Committee members work alongside staff and board leadership to strengthen fundraising, governance, marketing, community engagement, finance, and strategic initiatives.

Committee opportunities include:

  • Development & Fundraising
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Nominating/Governance
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Workforce Advisory Committee

Join Our Board

Help shape the future of the Community Outreach Coalition by serving on our Board of Directors. We are seeking passionate leaders committed to expanding educational opportunity and economic mobility throughout our region.

Board members help:

  • Provide strategic leadership
  • Strengthen community partnerships
  • Support fundraising and sustainability
  • Advocate for the mission
  • Ensure strong organizational governance










    "Your Letter of Interest should include descriptions of the skills and experience that will support your role as a board member and how you plan to contribute to and support the mission of the Community Outreach Coalition."




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    Make a Donation

    Every contribution helps create new opportunities.

    Your gift supports programs that connect people to education, employment, and economic mobility while expanding access to the resources and relationships that help individuals succeed.

    Whether you give once or give monthly, your generosity helps build stronger futures.

    Every Action Matters

    There are many ways to make a difference, but they all lead to the same outcome—creating opportunities for others.

    When you get involved with the Community Outreach Coalition, you’re helping remove barriers, strengthen communities, and open doors to brighter futures.


    Ready to make an impact?

    Choose the opportunity that’s right for you and join us in building communities where opportunity is accessible to everyone.

    Volunteer

    Give your time

    Committee

    Share your expertise

    Board

    Lead the mission

    Donate

    Give today