Based in Eastern Kentucky, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) strives to meet both the immediate needs of persons living in poverty and empower residents to achieve long-term goals. CAP serves people in need (children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities) in Eastern Kentucky. A heart for service is the most important qualification, we will train you for your volunteer placement.
AmeriCorps Members: Serve in programs addressing issues of poverty, education, substandard housing, hunger, and services to the elderly. AmeriCorps members receive a stipend, health insurance, potential loan deferment and AmeriCorps Education Award. Support provided by volunteer community and permanent staff. Retreats offered twice a year.
Short-term: Various opportunities available year-round, including opportunities for experienced home repair crew leaders and in our Christmas distribution and summer school supply programs. Summer Camp opportunities for camp counselors, photography/social media coordinators, lifeguards, medical personnel, office helpers, cooks, and arts and crafts instructors for two summer camps.
Group opportunities: available March-November, serving one week repairing or building homes.
CAP programs are available to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by statute; or any other legally protected classification. Disabilities will not limit opportunities when it is possible to reasonably accommodate the disability of the qualified person.
