Our Values

For Christian Appalachian Project volunteers, serving is not just about giving of their time in exchange for housing and other benefits, it is about experiencing the values of service, intentional community and spirituality. If our values resonate with you, the CAP Volunteer Program may be a great match.

Service
CAP volunteers serve in various Christian Appalachian Project programs.  CAP aspires to serve and transform individuals, families and communities through compassionate programming that utilizes a self-help philosophy and emphasizes uplifting young people. Our volunteers are committed to serving those on the margins of society in eastern Kentucky, which has some of the highest poverty rates in the United States.

Community
Whether a volunteer lives in one of CAP’s volunteer houses, at a camp, a group facility or independently, each volunteer makes a commitment to community life by sharing in the joys, challenges and growth that comes with being a group, summer camp, short-term or long-term CAP volunteer. Living in community isn’t about sharing a house–it’s about sharing an experience.

Spirituality
CAP is an interdenominational organization that encourages volunteers to share their faith and express it through their actions. Personal reflection is an integral part of the CAP volunteer experience, and to foster a spiritual environment, volunteers gather for prayer and reflection after weekday dinners.