People become part of CAP through financial contributions, volunteering in one of our programs or serving as a board or advisory member. Hundreds of individuals every year make the decision to partner with CAP to help address the paradox of poverty.
VOLUNTEER AT CAP SERVICES
There are volunteer opportunities in each of the five counties served by CAP.
For specific opportunities by county, click on the county of interest listed below.
ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
HEAD START / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Mindy at 608-297-7830
CLICK here for an application.
SHORT-TERM PROJECT ACTIVITIES
POVERTY SIMULATIONS
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Betsy at 920-209-0760
brozell@capmail.org
ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
ADVISORY BOARDS
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. The Development Council assists with the variety of programs offered in Outagamie County.
Contact Naomi at 920-427-8269
ndvorachek@capmail.org
PROJECT TEAM
Provides mentor opportunities for adults interested in helping other adults move toward self-sufficiency. Those with skills in parenting, budgeting, employment, education, and more are invited to partner with another adult in building skills. Training is required before being matched with a family.
Joy LeClair, a mentor commented: “One of the most rewarding things has been to see (the family members) reach their goals of going back to school and paying their debt down…It’s always exciting to listen to (the mother) when she catches me up on all that she has accomplished and plans to do.” “The excitement with my family mentee when she realizes a success is rewarding,” said Julie Basler, another Project TEAM mentor.
Contact Colleen at 920-968-6365
cholz@capmail.org
SHORT-TERM PROJECT ACTIVITIES
POVERTY SIMULATIONS
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact: Betsy 920-209-0760
brozelle@capmail.org
FUNDRAISERS
CAP’s Family Crisis Center hosts a 5K Run/Walk in July each year.
Contact Diane at 715-343-7194
CAP Services hosts an annual Golf Inside Outing (GIO) every January to benefit its Skills Enhancement Program.
Contact Naomi at 920-427-8269
ndvorachek@capmail.org
ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
ADVISORY BOARDS
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. Boards exist for CAP’s:
Family Crisis Center / Sexual Assault Victim Services Programs
Contact Sarah Halstead at 715-343-7101
shalstead@capmail.org
Skills Enhancement Program
Contact Nancy Estep at 715-343-7104
nesteop@capmail.org
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services' Family Crisis Center. The application process is outlined below.
1. Complete both the application and volunteer opportunities sheets. You will also need to submit three letters of recommendation from people other than family, who know you well.2. Return complete paperwork to:
Diane Hope
Family Crisis Center
1616 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
After your paperwork and letters are received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. We ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer we will require a background check and TB test (these will be paid by CAP). We alsor require all volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services'.
Contact 715-343-7125 or 800-472-3377 for more information.
CLICK here for a volunteer application.
CLICK here for volunteer opportunites sheet.
HEAD START / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Nap helper – put out cots and help get children down for naps (reading, etc).
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Family Development at 715-343-7153
Contact Amy at Children's Discovery Center (child care) at 715-544-4901
CLICK here for a volunteer application
MINISTRY DENTAL CENTER (located in Stevens Point, but serves Plainfield)
- Front Desk – consisting of the following tasks:
- Checking patients In
- Medical Form Updates
- Confirming patient appointments
- Pulling patient charts
- Processing patients who have been inactivated
- Satisfaction surveys
- Verification of Medical Assistance Status
- Assisting Hygienist
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MWRF, and 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on T.
Contact Sherri Vetter, Volunteer Coordinator, Saint Michael’s Hospital at 715-346-5096
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES
- SAVS Advocates provide direct assistance and support to victims of sexual assault. They share in covering a monthly on-call schedule after completing initial training. Volunteer Advocates attend monthly meetings for continuing in-service opportunities and program support. Advocates carry a pager when scheduled and provide contact with the victim and family may be by phone or in person at the hospital, law enforcement office, or county courtroom.
- Assist with community education and awareness activities
Contact Dee at 715-343-7114
derlandson@capmail.org
CLICK here for a volunteer application
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Portage county.
Tax Preparers: Needed to help low-income taxpayers file taxes and retian the maximum amount of refunds/credits due them.
Key responsibilites: Complete and be certified (for free) in "Link 'N Learn Taxes" online. Participate in TaxWise software training, provided by CAP Services. On-line training takes approximately 15 hours; classroom training is approximately 6 hours; a total of approximately
20-25 hours at tax preparation sites. TOTAL COMMITMENT: approximately 40-45 hours.
Qualifications: Basic computer skills, access to computer for training; aptitude for learning tax guidelines.
Locations: Mid-State Technical College, Stevens Point
To apply as a volunteer, contact Betsy at:
brozelle@capmail.org or 920-209-0760 by December 15, 2012
CLICK here or a volunteer application.
SHORT-TERM PROJECT ACTIVITIES
POVERTY SIMULATIONS
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Betsy at 920-209-0760
brozelle@capmail.org
FUNDRAISERS
CAP’s Family Crisis Center hosts a 5K Run/Walk in July each year.
Contact Diane at 715-343-7194
ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
ADVISORY BOARDS
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. Boards exist for CAP’s:
Family Crisis Center / Sexual Assault Victim Services Programs
Contact Sarah Halstead at 715-343-7101
shalstead@capmail.org
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
- Assisting with weekly Children’s Support Group meetings or with adult support group meetings
- Transportation (client appointments, meetings, etc)
- Pick up/transfer of donations (furniture or food donations)
- Assistance with clerical functions
- For the Center’s Transitional Living Program- help with yard work, light maintenance work, picking up donations, etc.
Contact Tammy or Faith at 715-256-1136
CLICK here for a volunteer application.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Waupaca county.
Tax Preparers: Needed to help low-income taxpayers file taxes and retian the maximum amount of refunds/credits due them.
Key responsibilites: Complete and be certified (for free) in "Link 'N Learn Taxes" online. Participate in TaxWise software training, provided by CAP Services. On-line training takes approximately 15 hours; classroom training is approximately 6 hours; a total of approximately
20-25 hours at tax preparation sites. TOTAL COMMITMENT: approximately 40-45 hours.
Qualifications: Basic computer skills, access to computer for training; aptitude for learning tax guidelines.
Locations: CAP Services, Tower Rd, Waupaca; FVTC-Clintonville
To apply as a volunteer, contact Betsy at:
brozelle@capmail.org or 920-209-0760 by December 15, 2012
CLICK here or a volunteer application.
HEAD START / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Linda
Clintonville at 715-823-7215 x2507
New London at 920-982-7677
Waupaca at 715-258-9575
CLICK here for a volunteer application
MINISTRY DENTAL CENTER (located in Stevens Point, but serves Waupaca county)
- Front Desk – consisting of the following tasks:
- Checking patients In
- Medical Form Updates
- Confirming patient appointments
- Pulling patient charts
- Processing patients who have been inactivated
- Satisfaction surveys
- Verification of Medical Assistance Status
- Assisting Hygienist
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MWRF, and 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on T.
Contact Sherri Vetter, Volunteer Coordinator, Saint Michael’s Hospital at 715-346-5096
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES
- SAVS Advocates provide direct assistance and support to victims of sexual assault. They share in covering a monthly on-call schedule after completing initial training. Volunteer Advocates attend monthly meetings for continuing in-service opportunities and program support. Advocates carry a pager when scheduled and provide contact with the victim and family may be by phone or in person at the hospital, law enforcement office, or county courtroom.
- Assist with community education and awareness activities
Contact Rebeckah at 715-256-1584
CLICK here for a volunteer application
ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES
ADVISORY BOARDS
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. Boards exist for CAP’s:
Family Crisis Center / Sexual Assault Victim Services Programs
Contact Sarah Halstead at 715-343-7101
shalstead@capmail.org
Skills Enhancement Program
Contact Andrew Konkel at 920-968-6365
lbrantner@capmail.org
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
- Assisting with weekly Children’s Support Group meetings or with adult support group meetings
- Transportation (client appointments, meetings, etc)
- Pick up/transfer of donations (furniture or food donations)
- Assistance with clerical functions
- For the Center’s Transitional Living Program- help with yard work, light maintenance work, picking up donations, etc.
Contact Jill or Jennifer at 920-787-3889
CLICK here for a volunteer application.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Waupaca county.
Tax Preparers: Needed to help low-income taxpayers file taxes and retian the maximum amount of refunds/credits due them.
Key responsibilites: Complete and be certified (for free) in "Link 'N Learn Taxes" online. Participate in TaxWise software training, provided by CAP Services. On-line training takes approximately 15 hours; classroom training is approximately 6 hours; a total of approximately
20-25 hours at tax preparation sites. TOTAL COMMITMENT: approximately 40-45 hours.
Qualifications: Basic computer skills, access to computer for training; aptitude for learning tax guidelines.
Locations: CAPsell Center, Wautoma
To apply as a volunteer, contact Betsy at:
brozelle@capmail.org or 920-209-0760 by December 15, 2012
CLICK here or a volunteer application.
FRESH START
- Provide informational presentations on your area of expertise for young people in the program
- Mentor a young person enrolled in the program in relation to education, employment, personal finance and healthy relationships
- Assist participants with transportation needs
Contact 920-787-2735
HEAD START / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Nap helper – put out cots and help get children down for naps (reading, etc).
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Mindy at 920-787-5814
CLICK here for a volunteer application.
MINISTRY DENTAL CENTER (located in Stevens Point, but serves Plainfield)
- Front Desk – consisting of the following tasks:
- Checking patients In
- Medical Form Updates
- Confirming patient appointments
- Pulling patient charts
- Processing patients who have been inactivated
- Satisfaction surveys
- Verification of Medical Assistance Status
- Assisting Hygienist
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MWRF, and 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on T.
Contact Sherri Vetter, Volunteer Coordinator, Saint Michael’s Hospital at 715-346-5096
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SERVICES
- SAVS Advocates provide direct assistance and support to victims of sexual assault. They share in covering a monthly on-call schedule after completing initial training. Volunteer Advocates attend monthly meetings for continuing in-service opportunities and program support. Advocates carry a pager when scheduled and provide contact with the victim and family may be by phone or in person at the hospital, law enforcement office, or county courtroom.
- Assist with community education and awareness activities
Contact 920-787-3011
CLICK here for a volunteer application.
SHORT-TERM PROJECT ACTIVITIES
POVERTY SIMULATIONS
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Betsy at 920-209-0760
brozelle@capmail.org
FUNDRAISERS
CAP’s Family Resource Center hosts a “Winter Flurry” in January or February of each year.
Contact Mary Ann at 920-787-1504
msaiyed@capmail.org
CAP’s Family Crisis Center hosts a 5K Run/Walk in July each year.
Contact Diane at 715-343-7194.
CAP Services hosts an annual Golf Inside Outing (GIO) every January to benefit its Skills Enhancement Program.
Contact Naomi at 920-427-8269
ndvorachek@capmail.org