Volunteer Opportunities with Christian Appalachian Project

SKILLED AND SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS

INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE

Serving with CAP has been everything I hoped it would be. I get to work with young people, which is grand.

Volunteers Jack and Lynn Adams help CAP continue our mission with their special talents during WorkFest and YouthFest, alternative spring break programs for college and high school students. Jack serves as an assistant crew leader, guiding groups and volunteers on what to do, while Lynn leads the kitchen at CAP’s Foley Mission Center, feeding the hungry teams when they return after a long day of work.

A longtime volunteer in his local community, when Jack learned about CAP and our mission, he immediately decided to come volunteer with Lynn. They have been faithful CAP volunteers ever since.

Lynn is best known for her quirky songs and sparkling personality in the kitchen. She honed her singing skills by distracting hospitalized children as she gave them respiratory therapy. Lynn sees how hard it is for young CAP volunteers to be away from their parents, so Lynn goes the extra mile to make their stay enjoyable. “They are away from home … they aren’t able to run to mom and dad when they have questions and have to figure out things on their own,” Lynn said.

During WorkFest, Jack appreciates being able to interact and mentor the young people he meets on worksites. “These young people give up their break to make other people’s lives better. They are an impressive group to me,” Jack said. “Working with CAP has been everything I hoped it would be. I get to work with young people, which is grand.”

Skilled and Seasonal Volunteers serve for one week or longer as crew or kitchen volunteers as part of WorkFest, YouthFest, or Service Trip Season. These placements are available from March through October each year. In addition to individual placements, some volunteers bring friends or church members to volunteer alongside them in the kitchen.

Learn more by following the QR code or apply at christianapp.org/apply-now