Long-term volunteers (those who make a commitment of 12 months or longer) have always been the heart and soul of Christian Appalachian Project. Though CAP has long welcomed short-term volunteers (individuals who serve 3 weeks - several months), these volunteers have typically been an extra set of hands or have filled a need during a particularly busy time of year. In fact, in recent years we've had to stop admitting short-term volunteers all together because we did not have the housing space.
All that has changed. In an ideal world, we would have a long-term volunteer in every critical position. In the real world, sometimes there are not enough long-term volunteers to fill the need. We're in such a time right now at CAP, and we need dedicated individuals willing to serve as short-term volunteers in mission critical positions.
Our biggest needs for the coming months will be in construction, elderly outreach, and in our food pantry. You can view all of our urgent needs here. Though the minimum commitment for short-term volunteers is three weeks, some positions will require a commitment of several months. Additionally, some positions will require volunteers with a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Short-term volunteers receive room and board and live in intentional community with other short-term and long-term volunteers. Like long-term volunteers, short-term volunteers make a commitment to CAP's core values of Service, Community and Spirituality, and they participate fully in CAP volunteer life. Because room and board is provided, the only cost to the volunteer is travel costs to and from Kentucky.
Applications can be found online. Our application process is thorough, but well worth it! There is no application deadline for short-term volunteers and we accept volunteers year-round.If you have questions about CAP or short-term volunteering, please feel free to contact us at volunteer@chrisapp.org or 606-256-0973.
If you have a passion for service and some time to give this spring and summer, please consider whether God is calling you to serve with us.
