Volunteer with CAP
CAP is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of arts education and therapeutic programs for children and young adults in Northeast Florida. CAP provides a variety of arts education programs, including afterschool, school day and summer courses, cultural experiences, advocacy, community partnerships and professional development. Volunteering with CAP is a great way to empower every child’s creative spirit in a hands-on way.
Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:
In the Classroom*
Afterschool and daytime opportunities in theatre, dance, visual arts, music, sensory art and music therapy
- Prepare and distribute supplies and classroom materials
- Set-up and clean-up activities
- Assist students with completing classroom projects and activities
- Collect or assemble supplies for upcoming projects
Performances and Exhibitions*
Includes help at community performances and exhibitions at places like Riverside Arts Market, Art Walk, individual schools, etc.
- Distribute supplies, snacks and event materials
- Set up and clean up
- Student and family check-in and check-out
Field Trips*
Essential opportunities for students to experience the arts and culture in our community
- Assist with logistics at various cultural institutions
- Escort students to and from buses
- Help prepare and distribute supplies and event materials
Performing Arts Showcase*
Held annually in the spring, this signature CAP event is the highlight of the year for students, teaching artists and families
- Front of House
- Set-up and guest check-in
- Collect family feedback surveys
- Back of House
- Set-up and clean-up
- Food distribution
- Escort students and teaching artists from dressing rooms to stage
- Distribute supplies and materials
Golf Tournament
Held annually in the fall to raise essential funds for CAP programs
- Registration and check-in
- Monitor course competitions
- Mulligan & raffle sales
Spring for the Arts
CAP’s signature fundraising event held annually in the spring
- Silent auction item acquisition
- Guest check-in
- Monitor and assist in auction room
- Guest check-out and post-event packing
Office & Administration
Administrative tasks help streamline CAP’s daily operations, enhancing efficiency and impact
- Student t-shirt folding and organizing
- Instrument and supply inventory
- Data entry and filing
- Assemble orientation kits for student enrollment
- Assemble classroom kits – t-shirts, family newsletters, etc.
- Assist with mailings and other department needs
Philanthropy
- Host neighborhood gatherings to introduce CAP to the community
- Silent auction item acquisition
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.