Christian Appalachian Project
Goal of Program
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. CAP Volunteers commit to the pillars of Service, Community, and Spirituality and/or personal reflection. CAP offers a strong cultural experience, an assortment of service placements, an interdenominational Christian environment, and a flexible time commitment.
Type of Placement
Business & Administration | Arts & Music | Building Trades & Construction | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Education | Elderly Outreach | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Transportation (Driver, Pilot, Etc) | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Mentoring | Disabilities Ministry
Service Area
Appalachian region of Eastern Kentucky.
Service Length
AmeriCorps Members: One-year placements with rolling entry, of applying for a second term. Short-term: summer camps and throughout the year - minimum three weeks. Groups serve one week.
Requirements
Application process required for all volunteers. Men and women, single or married, without dependent children accepted. High school diploma; college degree for some positions. Individual volunteers must be 18 years old or older; 21 or older for some positions. Groups and families: 14 years and older.
Financial Arrangements
Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
AmeriCorps members live independently in the community that they serve. Summer Camp volunteers live at the camp. Group volunteers stay in one of several group facilities.
Training
Week-long orientation for AmeriCorps members. Each service site has training as well. Personal and professional development tracks offered.
Application Deadline
Applications accepted throughout the year.
Address
310 Beiting Lane
Mount Vernon , 40475
Phone:
Website
http://www.christianapp.org
Primary Contact
Bridget
Affiliations
Private, nonprofit interdenominational Christian organization
Secondary Contacts
Ashley Ellis Amy Schill Samantha Schaeffer Kristy Lawson Shana Miller