Volunteer

Volunteering at CAP

Following is a summary of the volunteer opportunities available through Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. Please note that most in-person CAP volunteer activities require three background clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI). If you do not have the clearances, CAP will provide forms and related information about the application process.

Crispus Attucks Community Center

The Crispus Attucks Community Center needs volunteers for the Food Bank every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Volunteers would be helping unload the truck, organize the food, and distribute food.

Domestic Violence Services

Direct service volunteers are required to complete a 45-Hour DVS Advocate Training. Twenty (20) hours are completed online at your own pace, followed by 20 hours of live group training (in person or online). When these hours are completed, each participant completes five (5) hours of hands-on observation with the DVS team. The training is offered two times each year, in the spring and the fall. We currently have opportunities for Counselor Advocate Volunteers, Family Program Volunteers, Legal Advocacy Volunteers, Community Outreach Volunteers, Community Education Volunteers, and Resident Assistant Volunteers, the descriptions for which can be found on the DVS volunteer application.

Volunteering with DVS requires interested folks to complete a DVS volunteer application, provide two references, and acquire three background clearances. For more information about volunteering with DVS, contact the DVS Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator.

Poverty SimulatION Volunteer

Poverty Simulations are a series of role-playing scenarios that give participants the opportunity to learn about the realities of poverty and its impact on society as a whole. Participants adopt a new persona and family profile for the purpose of the exercise.

We’re always looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping! The volunteer will hold a unique role within the simulation as a “vendor” in the community to support the families in accomplishing their goals on their journey. Simulations are usually about 2.5 hours long and are scheduled throughout the year all over Lancaster County and sometimes further. Transportation can be arranged.

Reach out to learn more about the specifics of this opportunity! Email kpadilla@caplanc.org.

Thrive to Five (formerly known as Head Start + CAP Child Care)

Work with children and teachers in the classroom throughout Lancaster County. Volunteer opportunities include activities such as reading out loud, helping around the classroom, and so much more depending on need.