Join our Corps of mission-driven individuals! As an AmeriCorps member with Christian Appalachian Project, you will serve people in need while developing yourself personally and professionally. Members serve in some of Appalachian Kentucky's highest poverty communities, providing compassionate service to low-income families, children and youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Members serve full-time for a minimum of three months up to one year, with the option to serve additional terms. As a faith-based organization, CAP offers members the optional opportunity to engage in prayer and spiritual reflection, as well as volunteer opportunities above and beyond the AmeriCorps commitment. Positions are available in education, home repair, elderly services, poverty and hunger relief, youth empowerment, and volunteer capacity-building. To view specific opportunities and apply, visit https://www.christianapp.org/volunteering-with-cap/volunteer-corps. Start dates are flexible-contact us if you would like to serve on a different timeline than stated in this listing.
Member Duties : Members have a variety of placements to choose from, including Home Repair Crew Member, Early Childhood Educator, Educator/Summer Camp Counselor, Food Pantry Associate/Advocate, Elderly Services Caseworker, Family Advocacy Associate, and Volunteer Groups Assistant. While skills and experience in these areas are helpful, they are not required as training is provided. For more information on these placements, see https://www.christianapp.org/volunteering-with-cap/volunteer-corps. All members may have the opportunity to participate in Disaster Relief and other programs outside of their primary service area.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage , Relocation Allowance , Training , no-cost counseling , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Elder Care , Housing , Education , Children/Youth , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Willingness to learn skills , General Skills , Disaster Services , Recruitment , First Aid , Social Services , Education , Trade/Construction , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work .
AmeriCorps State / National
Christian Appalachian Project (September start, 3-12 months)
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
KENTUCKY
From 07/24/2024 To 07/25/2026
E-mail volunteer@chrisapp.org
Website www.christianapp.org/apply-now
