Have you ever thought of setting aside some time each week or even monthly to volunteer in your local community? If you have but aren't sure where to turn we might be just what you've been waiting for.
The Christian Appalachian Project, an interdenominational, non-profit Christian organization, has been serving families in poverty in Eastern Kentucky for more than 40 years. Some of the areas of service include:
bus monitors, home repair, visiting the elderly, assisting with pre-school, assisting persons with disabilities and much more...

Volunteers must be at least eighteen years of age, flexible, cheerful and enjoy working with people. We will send an application to those who are interested. The application process also includes an interview and an orientation to our mission.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adolescents (13-17) Low-income / Poverty Adults (26-54) Men Children (5-12) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Students Families / Parents Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Children & Youth Hunger / Food Disabilities Literacy Education & Technology Transportation Housing

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Child Care Recreational Activities / Sports Companionship Teaching Construction / Maintenance Transportation Public Relations / Outreach Tutoring Reading

Contact Person:
Amblyn Allen, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

4192 North Wilderness Road Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-75 South, take exit 62. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp, and follow the road (US-25) 2 miles. The Volunteer Program office is located at the top of the hill on the right-hand side. It is a yellow and brown one-story building (converted motel). From I-75 North, take exit 62. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, and follow the road (US-25) 2 miles. The Volunteer Program office is located at the top of the hill on the right-hand side. It is a yellow and brown one-story building (converted motel). From Berea, KY, take US-25 South approximately 15 miles. The Volunteer Program office is just past McNew Monuments Company, on the left-hand side. It is a yellow and brown one-story building (converted motel).   Nearest Bus Stop: Berea, KY

Web Site: http://www.christianapp.org