"Our students get to see that limited material resources are not (in and of themselves) an impediment to happiness. Their experiences on the jobsites give them a new view of what they can accomplish when they work together to pursue an important goal.”

– Bob, St. Anne’s-Belfield Faculty

“There are many things about CAP that have kept us coming back for 14 consecutive years. We love the relationships we have developed with staff and volunteers and that we get to share in CAP’s mission of helping the people of Appalachia in the name of Jesus.”

—Jeff, Mission Trip Coordinator, Hanover Friends

• Mission Groups can be anywhere from 5 to 30 members in size. All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
• Groups arrive on Sunday, serve Monday through Thursday, and depart on Friday.
• Registration and per-person fees are required for incoming groups. (Contact us for details)
• Included in the registration fee are pre-arrival resources, on-site orientation by a CAP staff member, lodging, meals, and some evening programming.

CAP hosts service groups for one-week trips in March-October of each year. Groups come from churches, schools, families, businesses, etc. to serve alongside our full-time Home Repair crews and provide families in need with homes that are safe, warm, and dry. In March and April of each year, programming is dedicated specifically to alternative spring break for college (WorkFest) and high school (YouthFest) students.

Have you volunteered with CAP and want to stay connected? We invite you to join the 2,000+ former Christian Appalachian Project volunteers who make up our Volunteer Alumni network.

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Discover exciting upcoming events that enable you to be a part of transformational work in America’s heartland. There’s something for everyone who can help.

Download the benefits sheet to learn about what we offer our volunteers and AmeriCorps members. 

Use your construction skills, love for cooking, or nursing degree to support our alternative spring break, mission group, or summer camp programs.

Counselors, medical personnel, and cooks are needed to be summertime superheroes to children in need. You can make a lifelong impact on young lives through your service.