Current volunteer opportunities at the CAP Agency

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Last updated 07/01/08

 

Program
 
Position Description
Days / Shifts available
CCR&R
Scott/Carver Counties
 
Serve on Scott-Carver Child Care and Education Advisory Council, Child Care Provider Grant Review Committee, and/or Child Care Provider Training Committee.
Call CAP Agency CCR&R at 952-402-9824
for commitment requirements.
Chore Services
Scott/Carver Counties
 
Befriend an elderly community member by assisting with various household and yard chores (i.e mowing the lawn, raking leaves, fixing a leaky faucet, washing walls, shoveling snow.)
Seasonal & Ongoing
Flexible commitment. Great for community/youth groups.
Clerical Support
 
Assist Office Manager with reception desk duties at Chaska office. Greet & direct walk ins, answer & forward telephone calls.
Hours Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 pm.
Crisis Nursery
Care Provider or Advocate
 
Provide short-term care for children whose families are in crisis or be a volunteer advocate providing coverage for 24-hour help line.

Flexible Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends

Fare For All
 
Assist with food sales and distribution in:
-Chaska from 12:00 - 2:30.
-Shakopee from 3:30 to 6:00
-Rosemount from 3:00 - 5:00
Once a month
Pick your site
Food Shelf
 
Assist donors with donations (weigh donations & issue receipts). Sorting, stocking, rotating items on shelves. Assisting clients with shopping. Light cleaning.
Monday-Friday
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Food Support Outreach
 
Help Scott, Carver, and Dakota county residents complete application for county-run, federal program that helps low-income Minnesotans get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals.
OR
Attend local events such as county, health, senior fairs etc., to educate public about Food Support Program. Retired or current teachers ideal.
1-2 hours a week commitment
Free training provided
Head Start
Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties
 
Assist teaching staff with preschool children in Head Start classrooms and at Kid Connections Child Care Center.
Monday-Friday
Flexible commitment
Senior Nutrition
Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties
 
Serve Senior Dining or deliver Meals on Wheels in community.
Weekday mornings
Flexible commitment
Thrift Shop
Shakopee
  Sort and hang clothing and train new thrift shop volunteers. Mon – Sat hours
Call for available times

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with the CAP Agency, please contact Jen Burleson at 952-960-9700 or via email.