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.