Christian Appalachian Project - Individual Volunteer Opportunities

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Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering time and talents is a great way to make a difference in people’s lives, make friends, visit new places, understand different cultures and learn more about yourself. CAP offers a variety of different volunteer experiences that fit most any need and interest.

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience”
- Teilhard de Chardin

Long Term Volunteering
A long-term CAP volunteer is one that is available to dedicate nine months or more of their time and talents. This program is for people who are able to work at more comprehensive service programs. While no special skills are needed, training for some programs is necessary and personal interviews with the volunteer program staff are required.

Short Term Volunteering
Short-term volunteering ranges anywhere from dedicating three weeks to eight months of time at CAP. Short-term volunteering is ideal for people who are new to volunteering or who want to spend what time they do have dedicating themselves to serving others.

Summer Camp
Every year, CAP offers two summer camp programs, Camp Andrew Jackson and Camp Shawnee. They provide a rewarding week of learning and fun to more than 1,000 Appalachian children. The camps serve those who could otherwise not afford the opportunity to attend a summer camp, and many children look forward to it as their only vacation during the year.

Community Volunteering
Community volunteering is geared towards Kentucky residents who live in the areas surrounding CAP’s facilities and are not able to dedicate specified lengths of time to volunteering. Because they can offer their time during the week as they can, whether it is two hours a week or ten hours a week, this is perfect for people of all walks of life. Any kind of help offered is appreciated and rewarding!

Application Packet
Christian Appalachian Project seeks mature, well-balanced and spiritually motivated men and women to work with people in need in Appalachia. If you would like to request a CAP volunteer information packet, please take a moment to fill out the form below and choose how you would like to receive your packet. It will be on its way to you shortly.

Volunteer Opportunities Brochure
**Please note that while some printed materials have the minimum age of 21 for some volunteering opportunities, as of January 2008 the minimum age for individual volunteers has been changed to 18.**

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