International applicants

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Please read the following criteria for applying to become a CAP volunteer. If there are any questions or concerns, you are encouraged to contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@chrisapp.org.

Thank you for your interest in our service work here in eastern Kentucky, USA.

Although we have had success welcoming short-term international volunteers, it is very difficult for us to accept long-term and summer camp international volunteers. To be eligible to be a prospective long-term CAP volunteer, you will need residence in the USA for a period of one year or longer, with the appropriate Visa. It is with regret that we are unable to sponsor volunteers who wish to obtain a Visa. Unfortunately, we also are unable to write an official letter of acceptance.

Applicants without a United States Social Security number will be unable to serve directly with children, and other direct service positions are limited.

When you have met the above requirements, you will be presented with an admissions procedure that includes the following:

• An application
• Three (3) written references
• Criminal records search report
• Interview

If we are not a good match, we recommend searching for opportunities at Catholic Volunteer Network.