Volunteer with CAP

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 jmiles@capkids.org.

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