Volunteer Program Staff
The Volunteer Program staff recruits and supports the hundreds of individual and group volunteers who serve with CAP each year. Many of us here at the Volunteer Program are former volunteers ourselves, and we would love to answer any questions you may have about volunteer life.
Kathy Kluesener, Volunteer Admissions Coordinator
This Massachusetts native was a volunteer with Father Beiting in the 1970s, during which she met her husband, Tony. A CAP employee since 1980, Kathy has served in many CAP programs as a volunteer and employee, including Summer Camp and Community Grants. Kathy guides prospective volunteers through the admissions process and is happy to answer any questions applicants may have.
Jen Eich, Volunteer Groups Coordinator, Cumberland Valley Region
Jen grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan, and volunteered with CAP for two years in Elderly Services and Family Advocacy. Jen joined our staff in July 2007 after serving for two years as the coordinator of CAP’s Substance Abuse Recovery Center. Jen coordinates and hosts the many groups who serve in the Cumberland Valley Region.
Kathleen Leavell, Director, Christian Partners
Kathleen, also from Massachusetts, rejoined the Volunteer Program in April 2007 after working in CAP’s Development office for three years. She previously worked as a volunteer recruiter. Kathleen has been a part of CAP for more than 30 years, beginning as a volunteer in 1976. Kathleen is now the director of Christian Partners, which encompasses the Volunteer Program and CAP’s efforts to partner with churches and other groups.
Amy Schill, Volunteer Recruitment and Alumni Coordinator
Amy, who joined the Volunteer Program in June 2006, is originally from San Antonio, Texas. She first came to CAP through WorkFest, CAP’s alternative college spring break program. After graduating, Amy volunteered with Family Advocacy from 2003 to 2005. She now travels around the country promoting CAP’s volunteer opportunities, and would love to answer your questions.
Brenda Thornton, Technician
Brenda has been a CAP employee for 25 years, but she has been part of the CAP family for much longer. Brenda grew up in Lancaster, Kentucky, and attended Camp Andrew Jackson as a child. In addition to the Volunteer Program, Brenda has also worked in CAP’s Housing Program, Accounting and Human Resources. Brenda’s lovely voice is usually the first one you will hear when you call the Volunteer Program office.
Harold Underwood, Manager, Volunteer Life and Groups, Sandy Valley Region
Harold worked at Oneida Baptist Institute in Clay County, Kentucky, before joining CAP in 2003. Harold provides support and guidance to our volunteers in the Sandy Valley Region.
Kiara West, Manager, Volunteer Life and WorkFest, Cumberland Valley Region
A Wisconsin native, Kiara served as a volunteer Family Advocacy caseworker from 2000 to 2002. She joined the Volunteer Program as an employee in 2003. Kiara’s husband Charles is also a former CAP volunteer, and she’s recruited her three younger siblings to be volunteers as well. Kiara oversees volunteer life in the Cumberland Valley Region and also manages CAP’s alternative spring break for college students.
Thelma Moore, Technician
Thelma has worked for CAP since 1984, serving in a variety of roles. In the Volunteer Program, Thelma is responsible for helping volunteers receive their AmeriCorps Education Award and coordinates technology within the program.
Sally Ousley, Groups Coordinator
Sally Ousley has served CAP in a variety of roles in her two decades as a CAP employee. She currently schedules most church and school groups that serve at CAP each year and would be happy to talk to you about bringing a group to CAP.
