Christian Appalachian Project offers a large variety of volunteer opportunities for people who desire to serve in eastern Kentucky. Our programs include: housing, elderly housing, child development, GED education, respite, family advocacy, elderly and summer camps.
For some people, making the final decision on which of the available programs they will serve is easy. To others, it takes a hefty amount of prayer and contemplation. I was more in the prayer and contemplation end. On one hand, I wanted to visit the elderly in their homes and have the opportunity to serve them in their own environment. I also wanted to work with the children and families in the area as well.
Eventually, I finally chose to serve in the child and family development center and started working with children ranging from one to four years old. After six months of service, CAP allowed me to work in a new area. I then spent five weeks as a camp counselor at a summer program called Camp Shawnee.
Once you choose a specific program, the excitement is contagious. You start thinking about all of the things you can do for your program, and how you want to fully spend your time of service while in the region. This can lead to many other opportunities with CAP as well.
If something in your heart is becoming interested in learning more about serving in Appalachia, don’t wait. Act now. You can make a huge difference both in the lives of others and yourself by donating your time to Christian Appalachian Project.
