CAP is always excited to welcome volunteers, and we have many areas where your skills and talents would make an impact in the Lancaster community!
From one hour to a full day, and from one-time opportunities to recurring visits, we can help you find an opportunity that works for you and supports your neighbors. Below is a summary of the volunteer opportunities available through CAP.
Crispus Attucks Community Center is a cultural hub that creates equitable community by honoring African American history, elevating the Black experience, and caring for our neighbors. Through programs and events that promote community prosperity, we are carrying on a nearly century-old legacy of advocacy and resource offerings in southeast Lancaster City.
The Center welcomes volunteers for the Choice Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Volunteers will help to unload the truck, organize the food, and distribute food.
Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County (DVS) has been the sole dedicated provider of services to survivors of domestic violence and their families in Lancaster County for nearly 50 years, supporting them in accessing community resources on their journey to healing and a life free from violence.
Read here about current DVS volunteer opportunities. Of note, direct service volunteers are required to complete a 45-Hour DVS Advocate Training, and support service volunteers will receive position-specific training – both of which are provided by DVS.
We can offer one-time volunteer opportunities, like paint refreshes at our facilities, Nature’s Classroom clean-ups, or food donations, based on program availability. These can be great opportunities for corporate, school, and civic groups!
Please fill out the following form to tell us about how you’re looking to help, and we’ll let you know if we have an opportunity for you.
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.
Volunteers hold a unique role within the simulation as a “vendor” in the community to support the families in accomplishing goals on their prosperity journey. Simulations are usually about 2.5 hours long and are scheduled throughout the year all over Lancaster County and beyond. Transportation can be arranged.
Please reach out to Lindsey Foose, Project Coordinator, at lfoose@caplanc.org with your interest in volunteering. When you connect, please use subject line “Poverty Simulation Volunteering.”
Thrive to Five coordinates high-quality early education opportunities for children ages birth to five years from income-eligible families through child care and pre-kindergarten classrooms in early learning centers and school districts throughout Lancaster County.
You would be working with children and teachers in classrooms throughout Lancaster County, and activities may include reading out loud, helping around the classroom, and more depending on need.
Please reach out to Kristen Nowak, First 10 Coordinator, at knowak@caplanc.org with your interest in volunteering. When you connect, please use subject line “Thrive to Five Volunteering”.
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