About WorkFest

WorkFest emphasizes service-learning, community and spirituality:

Service-learning
Upon arrival at WorkFest, students from participating schools are divided into teams of 7-12 students and 2-3 experienced crew leaders. Students will typically serve on one or two homes during the week. Projects may include roofing, hanging drywall, flooring, painting, siding, window replacement, insulation, underpinning and new home construction.

Prior to students’ arrival, CAP encourages leaders and students to spend some time reading about the unique cultural and economic characteristics of eastern Kentucky. At WorkFest, evening programming exposes students to Appalachian music and culture, informs students of Appalachian history and explores the root causes of poverty in Appalachia.

Community
Between three and seven college groups stay together at one of our two WorkFest sites. College groups are split up into different work crews, so students have the opportunity to serve alongside students from schools other than their own. Students come to WorkFest as strangers, but by the end of the weeks have formed lasting bonds.

College groups also have the opportunity to share in small group reflection each evening to strengthen each college community.

Spirituality
CAP is an interdenominational Christian organization, and daily devotions are an essential part of all CAP volunteer life, including WorkFest. Each college group will be assigned a morning or evening to lead the large group in a 5-10 minute devotion. Devotions can include scripture readings, music and/or reflections on Christianity and social justice. College groups also meet nightly for reflection time to prayerfully discuss their experiences of the day.

Devotions at WorkFest are almost entirely student-led. Please come prepared to offer a meaningful devotion so that WorkFest may be a strong spiritual experience for all participants.