Our Volunteers
Our volunteers come from all age groups, educational backgrounds, and income levels with a wide variety of talents and experience. What they share is a common desire to help others.
No special skills or specific experience are required to be a volunteer at CAP. On-the-job training and ongoing educational opportunities will give you what you need.
There are a number of opportunities for volunteers to interact with children and caregivers through Head Start and Early Head Start programs, as well as behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities to support CAP’s various other departments.
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Volunteer Positions
Volunteer assignments are flexible and will correspond with your availability, exist both on-site and off-site of our Early Childhood Program centers in addition to CAP’s main office.
Clerical/Office Assistance Volunteer - In the main business office, Early Head Start and Head Start sites there are opportunities for volunteers who are organized, self-motivated and don’t mind a bit of paperwork. No computer skills needed. If you prefer to remain in the background, this may be the perfect way to help. Monday through Thursday,8:00am-6:00pm.
Tuesday Tales Volunteer - From the site lobby to the classroom, volunteers greet and direct children, parents/caregivers and the visiting Tulsa City-County librarian and provide assistance to the families and librarian during story time. From distributing books to passing out bookmarks, a Tuesday Tale volunteer requires a good listening ear and a love of people and stories. Program varies according to site location (most run every Tuesday or every other Tuesday). Tuesday,early afternoon (2:00pm.-3:30pm).
Early Childhood Program (ECP) Volunteer - From reading to a child to participating in a group game, to the sharing of a personal talent or interest (like your ability to play the guitar or your amazing origami skills), ECP volunteers provide companionship to children and assistance to teachers in a classroom setting. Volunteers attend a special training orientation and are assigned to a specific site to get to know the school children, site director and staff. Volunteer have flexible hours, making it well suited for people with morning, midday, and afternoon availability. Monday through Friday, 8:00-2:30
Re-Enrollment/Enrollment Process Volunteer - Through CAP’s ERSEA department, volunteers are trained to assist families re-enroll their kid(s) and help families who are new to the program navigate the enrollment process. Put together Re-Enrollment/Enrollment folders, answer questions, enter data and venture out to help with on-site Re-Enrollment/Enrollment as a volunteer. Although training is provided, light computer skills are needed.
Event Volunteers - Every now and then CAP will have a special event and need a few or a few hundred extra sets of hands to help. Be it a one-day only event to a weekend conference or a fundraiser, this is a great volunteer opportunity for businesses, special interest clubs and groups, sororities and fraternities, churches, or any other organization wanting to get involved and give back to the Tulsa community. No long- term commitments (usually just a day or a weekend), please call for more information.
Landscape/Housing - If you don’t mind getting a little dirt on your fingers or can spare a little elbow grease, then volunteer to help landscape by mulching, raking leaves, planting flowers and bushes, etc. Or, if fixing fences, painting, removing carpet and other various light labor activities is more up your alley then your help will be most appreciated by our Operations department. Also a great volunteer opportunity for businesses, special interest clubs and groups, sororities and fraternities, churches, or any other organization wanting to get involved and give back to the Tulsa community.
Tax Volunteers - From January to April, volunteers are needed to assist with CAP’s tax program. For this position, please contact Pam Smith, EITC/Tax Program Manager, at 382-3225.
Intercultural Tax Services (ITS) - Volunteers are 98% of the LITC Tax Program.
In conjunction with the EITC Program, volunteers are trained to do taxes for the January to April tax season. Bilingual volunteers assist clients in various ethnic groups (predominately Hispanic) and need language skills to assist clients.
The ITS Program also processes Income Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) for international clients to be able to process their tax forms. This program works closely with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities and YWCA to assist clients from Latin, Asian and Russian communities. For more information about the ITS Program, please contact Judith Diaz at 918.382.3352
Interested in Volunteering?
To learn more about these or other volunteer opportunities at CAP, please contact Jennifer Morgan, Manager of Volunteer Services, by email or at 382-3386. After sharing your interest, you can fill out the volunteer application below for Volunteer Services.
Volunteer Application
- Complete application process includes background check and:
- Interview with Volunteer Services and other departments
- Submit TB test results or undergo a TB if needed
- Attend Volunteer orientation
- Complete department training if necessary
