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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
Christian Appalachian Project
Hagerhill, KY, 41222
United States
Service Area(s): Family / Adults Ministry, Homelessness and Housing
Hourly Commitment:
40
Commitment is per:
Week
Number of Positions:
4
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
3
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

Long-term (12 months) volunteers needed to serve as caseworkers in rural eastern Kentucky counties. Volunteers provide emergency assistance (utility, food, building materials, household items) to families in crisis or in need of small but urgent home improvement projects. Volunteers also oversee CAP's Christmas Basket distribution and School Readiness programs and help to plan an annual Women's Retreat for women from impoverished counties. Much of a Family Advocate's time is spent doing home visits and needs assessment with participants. Volunteers in Family Advocacy should be independent and able to serve with little supervision. Positions located in several rural Eastern Kentucky counties.

Long-term volunteers receive room and board, a monthly stipend, health insurance, potential AmeriCorps Education Award (when available), and potential loan deferment. Minimum age to volunteer for this position is 21.

Requirements

Application process required, including three perosnal reference and criminal and driving background checks. Application available at www.christianapp.org/vol

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Language


English

Short Term Mission Trip Details

Additional Details:


Applications accepted year-round. Placements available in January and August/September.

Region


Northern America

Amount Paid (if any)


$150/month
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