Location: Mount Vernon,KY, USA
Christian Appalachian Project (September start, 3-12 months)
Join our Corps of mission-driven individuals! As an AmeriCorps member with Christian Appalachian Project, you will serve people in need while developing yourself personally and professionally. Members serve in some of Appalachian Kentucky's highest poverty communities, providing compassionate service to low-income families, children and youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Members serve full-time for a minimum of three months, up to one year, with the option to serve additional terms. As a faith-based organization, CAP offer members the optional opportunity to engage in prayer and spiritual reflection., as well as volunteer opportunities above and beyond the AmeriCorps commitment. Positions are available in education, home repair, elderly services, poverty and hunger relief, youth empowerment, volunteer capacity-building, and in our thrift store. To view specific opportunities and apply, visit Start dates are flexible--contact us if you would like to serve on a different timeline that stated in this listing. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Members have a variety of placements to choose from, including Home Repair Crew Member, Early Childhood Educator, Educator/Summer Camp Counselor, Food Pantry Associate, Elderly Services Caseworker, Family Advocacy Associate, Thrift Store Associate, and Volunteer Group Facilitator. While skills and experience in these areas are helpful, they are not required as training is provided. For more information on these placements, see All members may have the opportunity to participate in Disaster Relief and other programs outside of their primary service area.
Program Benefits : no-cost counseling , Stipend , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Elder Care , Housing , Disaster Relief , Hunger , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Recruitment , Social Services , First Aid , Trade/Construction , Team Work , Willingness to learn skills , Disaster Services , Education , Youth Development , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring .