Volunteer

Volunteering with CAP is a great way to support our mission in a hands-on way. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Classroom & Programs*
  • Assist with preparing and distributing supplies, snacks, classroom or event materials
  • Assist with set up and clean up of various activities and events
  • Assist with student and family check-in and check-out
  • Assist students with completing classroom projects and activities
Field Trips*
  • Assist with logistics at various cultural institutions
  • Help students to and from buses
  • Assist with preparing and distributing supplies and event materials
Performing Arts Showcase* (held annually in the spring)
  • Front of House
    • Assist with set-up and check-in
    • Assist with late-arriving students, emcees, etc.
    • Assist with collecting family feedback surveys
  • Back of House
    • Assist with set-up and clean-up
    • Food distribution
    • Escorting students and teaching artists from dressing rooms to stage
    • Distribute medals and school signs for the finale
Golf Tournament (held annually in the fall)
  • Assist with registration and check-in
  • Monitor course competitions
  • Assist with mulligan & raffle sales
Spring for the Arts (held annually in the spring)
  • Assist with check-in
  • Auction room monitors/assistants
  • Auction runners – bring auction winnings to guests at check-out
  • Assist with event clean-up, including bubble wrapping artwork, packing auction items, etc.
Office & Administration
  • Assist with quarterly and annual development mailings
  • Assist with special event mailings and invitations
  • Student T-shirt folding and distribution
  • Instrument and supply inventory
  • Data entry and filing

Most volunteer opportunities are appropriate for individuals 16 years of age or older. Some events require volunteers to be 21 or older. 

*Some volunteer roles require DCPS background screenings. Please complete a DCPS Volunteer Application and forward your clearance confirmation (which may take up to two weeks) to melanie@capkids.org.

Complete the form below to be added to the list of CAP volunteers.

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For More Information

Contact Melanie Hammer, VP of Strategy & Operations, at melanie@capkids.org.