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Become a Volunteer in Action

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community by donating your time and talents. When you volunteer with Community Action, you are taking action to work with your neighbors to overcome the effects of poverty on people's lives.

Board of Directors

Do you have experience in legal, finance, or HR? Join us as a Private Sector board member and contribute your skills to support our mission to invest in people experiencing poverty to build generational prosperity. We’re looking for leaders who are ready to make a difference. Learn more and apply here.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

  1. Join our Battle Creek Head Start as an Early Learning Tutor this fall in St. Paul! This position differs from a traditional volunteer opportunity and offers hands-on experience in Early Childhood. Our Early Learning Corps members work closely with Head Start teachers, offering vital support and resources to the families and children we serve. Hear from AmeriCorps about this position: "Thousands of kids need extra help building a strong foundation in early literacy and numeracy skills before Kindergarten. Take action as an Early Learning Tutor and help kids emerge stronger and ready for school. As an Early Learning Tutor, you’ll spend your days helping kids ages 3-5 to talk, read, write, sing, and play in order to develop early literacy and math skills. Working closely with a teacher in a classroom, you’ll enhance daily activities and help our youngest learners build both skills and confidence."

    Click the title above to access a direct application. Email join@ampact.us or call 866-859-2825 for more information on how you can join our Early Learning Corps team at Head Start!

  2. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join Head Start as an Infant and Toddler Early Learning Partner, making a significant impact on children's developing brains during their crucial first 1,000 days. In this AmeriCorps member position, you'll engage in daily activities fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in toddlers. We are looking several tutors for our Battle Creek Head Start location.

    Collaborating with our Head Start teachers, you'll contribute to a supportive community, preparing our youngest learners for success through secure and caring relationships. The program, running from fall to spring, offers comprehensive training and coaching for the 2024-25 program year, starting in August, October or January. Join us in our mission to help children thrive and get ready for school! Interested in this opportunity? Learn more and apply with our partner, AmeriCorps, here: https://join.readingandmath.org/careers-home/jobs/46145?lang=en-us

    Email join@ampact.us or call 866-859-2825 for any questions about Early Learning Corps! For any questions about Community Action programs, please email volunteers@caprw.org.

  3. Classroom Helper (Ongoing - Spring, Summer, Fall)

    Prepare kids for success as they enter Kindergarten! Assist with providing high quality education for children ages 3-5. Help our Head Start teachers and classroom staff to make learning and attending school a fun and rewarding activity for children. Head Start Center classes are held during weekday daytime hours. This can also be used for a student teaching or practicum experience -- please fill out the Student Practicum Application or Individual Volunteer Application above.

  4. Partner with Community Action to support our community! As an Outreach Volunteer, you will play a vital role in promoting the mission and activities of Community Action Partnership — and you will be able to share your story and passions with community members at events where CAPRW participates. Your passion for community engagement and effective communication skills will be instrumental in connecting CAPRW with potential supporters, clients, and partners. If you have a passion for networking and connecting with diverse individuals, organizations, and community leaders, being an Outreach Volunteer might be a perfect fit for you! Interested? Apply via our volunteer application and pick "Outreach Volunteer" - https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerCAPRW

  5. Events Assistant (Ongoing)

    We are looking for Events Assistants throughout the year for CAPRW events. By assisting with various events throughout the year, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring each event runs smoothly and successfully. Your responsibilities surround event support, like event setup and takedown, distributing materials, managing check-ins, supporting staff, and engaging with attendees at activity tables. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with people, support others, and gain valuable experience in event support. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and love working in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you!

    Interested? Apply online with us via the Individual Volunteer Application!

  6. Join our Human Resources team as an HR Operations Intern and gain hands-on experience in the heart of Human Resources! You’ll assist with vital administrative and operational tasks, offering a behind-the-scenes look at HR processes and making a real difference in our organization. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, have a high level of technology competency, and skilled at organizing digital files.

    For this internship, you must be at least 18 years old and ideally have or be pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, but we are also open to professionals looking for a way to give back. If you’re eager to enhance your skills in a dynamic HR environment and contribute to a mission-driven organization, this internship might be right for you! Interested in this position? Complete a Volunteer Application with us today and email a resume to volunteers@caprw.org

  7. We are seeking a talented balloon animal artist to volunteer at our All Staff event on Friday, January 24, 2025 between 12:00 – 4:00 pm for at least 2 hours. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your balloon artistry by creating jungle-themed balloon animals to delight and entertain our hardworking staff as we celebrate their contributions to our mission. Interested? Apply with us today through the Individual Volunteer Application above.

Don’t see an opportunity listed but want to contribute in some way? Email volunteers@caprw.org.

Please note that while we may not always have available positions, we will do our best to accommodate interest in a volunteer or internship position.

Volunteer Link Newsletter

If you're already a volunteer or thinking about joining our volunteer community, make sure to subscribe to Volunteer Link. You'll be the first to hear about upcoming chances to help, exciting events, and useful resources. Join us and stay connected to all the fantastic things happening in our volunteer community!

Contact

You can also contact our Coordinator of Volunteerism & Internships at volunteers@caprw.org.

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Current Volunteers

Our Impact in 2023

  • Households Received Energy Assistance

    27,000

  • Children Enrolled in Head Start & Early Head Start

    1,391

  • Households Prevented from Losing their Homes

    332

  • Active Volunteers

    394

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