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| Get Involved > General Info |
CAP Volunteer E-News - April 2007 |
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Facts about Appalachia
"Distressed" Applachian counties are indicated in red. Distressed counties are defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission and rank in the worst ten percent in the nation's counties based on unemployment, per capita income and poverty rate.
In April, volunteers from Jackson and Rockcastle volunteer houses teamed up to host a teen retreat at Camp Andrew Jackson. Twenty-three teens from Jackson, Owsley and Rockcastle counties gathered at Camp AJ for a weekend of team-building, games, outdoor activities and devotional time in a positive environment. The retreat was spearheaded by the initiative of volunteers Lindsey Gasperic and Liz Berling, who recruited volunteers from other programs to spend their weekend in service to the teens. Changes in Volunteer Program
In March, Kim Otto, manager of Volunteer Recruitment, Admissions and Placement, announced her engagement and pending move to Virginia. Unfortunately, the happy news also meant that Kim was resigning her position in the Volunteer Program. Though we are sad to see Kim leave, the Volunteer Program is happy to welcome Kathleen Leavell to the Volunteer Program as Kim's replacement. Kathleen is a former volunteer and long-time CAP employee. Congratulations and good luck to Kim and Kathleen! Volunteer Spotlight
Hometown: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota When Kristine joined CAP in August 2004, she served in the Housing Program repairing homes in Martin County and also visited homebound seniors as an Elderly Services caseworker. When Hurricane Katrina struck and CAP volunteers responded in Mississippi, Kristine felt called to continue serving with CAP's fledgling Disaster Relief Program even after CAP's volunteer and employee presence in Mississippi had ended. Kristine provided direct response and administrative help for Disaster Relief until she moved to the Johnson Volunteer House and CAP's Summer Food Service Program in Magoffin County. She currently splits her time between the Volunteer and Community Development programs. Whether she is gutting a house or helping to coordinate one of the many mission teams who volunteer at CAP, Kristine has always been willing to respond to CAP's needs with her generous service. When her volunteer time is complete, Kristine plans on continuing to help others as a counselor. Urgent Volunteer Needs CAP has immediate openings in the following programs: Summer Camp (May 29-July 27): Counselors, lifeguards, medical personnel and arts & crafts instructors needed to staff two recreational camps in eastern Kentucky. Camp activities include hiking, fishing, Bible Study, canoeing, camping and more. Minimum three week commitment. Scholarship available to volunteers who serve all nine weeks of summer camp. Housing: Work with a crew leader and other volunteers to repair substandard housing and/or build new homes for families in need. Must be able to work on roofs and work outside when necessary. No prior construction experience necessary. Elderly Services: Provide services such as home visitation, transportation, social activities, prescription assistance and various other services which decrease isolation and increase socialization of homebound senior citizens. Respite Services: Provide therapeutic, social and recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities. Respite Services provides both in-home and center-based care. Educational and Recreational Programming: Serve as a camp counselor during the summer at Camp Andrew Jackson. During the school year, work with camp staff to provide in-school and after-school educational and recreational programming for children and youth in several counties. Interested? Apply or request an information packet today! Know someone who might be interested in CAP? Let us know and we’ll add them to our email list!
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As in many impoverished areas, children bear the brunt of poverty in Appalachia. County rates of poverty among children under the age of 18 range from 17% to 52%. CAP serves children in need through 
"Summer Camp is amazing. The other counselors, staff, but especially the kids taught me amazing lessons. I found myself missing everything moments after I arrived home! I cannot wait to return!"--Bridget, CAP camp volunteer.
We are praying you will apply to join Bridget for 3-9 weeks this summer. Just a few weeks of your time can make a lifetime of difference to the children you will serve.
Kristine at a glance...
