How can I afford to volunteer?
It’s a question we hear alot at the CAP Volunteer Program, and it’s a fair one. Volunteering for a year–or even for a few weeks–is a significant sacrifice for many people. But a lot of confusion exists around what it means exactly to “work for free.” Although many people may write off full-time volunteerism as [...]
Christian Community draws 13 new volunteers to CAP and Appalachia
Our new volunteers (not pictured: Nancy Tabor)
On Thursday, February 11, 2010, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Volunteer Program officially welcomed 13 new long-term volunteers at its winter Commissioning Service. Although some have been serving since October, many are just beginning their CAP journey.
One of those new arrivals is Ed Riehl, 64, from New York City. Ed is [...]
Volunteer Commissioning Service
[ February 11, 2010; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] We welcome 13 new long-term volunteers as they begin their service with CAP.
God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called.
By Kate Stefanowicz
This past week in housing was a pretty typical week for me. We continued working on siding the house and we’ve almost completed the whole house except for a few little areas. We also got to work in the rain this week, which is always a good time especially when you get to [...]
Shannon Alford: My discernment process
January 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured volunteers
My decision to volunteer lasted about seven years. When I was a freshman in college I had set my sights towards getting a business degree and moving to New York, but in the back of my mind a much stronger desire was lingering, my call to serve. I was unsure how I was going to survive (financially, emotionally, physically) simple living. I knew I wanted it, but I wasn’t convinced it would be worth the risk in the long-run. Inevitably, I would be proving myself wrong.
Volunteer Video Reel
Several videos on various volunteer opportunities with Christian Appalachian Project: Summer Camp, Respite, Family Advocacy, and nontraditional volunteer opportunities.
Your service needed
Have you ever felt God calling you to do more? We have an urgent need for long-term volunteers in several areas, particularly in Housing and Child and Family Development. Substandard housing is a perisistent and devestating challenge in Central Appalachia, and our volunteers serve year-round providing warm, safe and dry housing for children and families [...]
Discernment
“Discernment” is widely used to describe the process of choosing a religious vocation, but–as any full-time lay volunteer knows–the term is just as apropos to the decision of if, when and where to become a long-term volunteer. Choosing to volunteer full-time for any length of time is a significant commitment. Joining a volunteer program such [...]