Volunteer

We thank the many members of our community who give their time, their skilled expertise, and their warm smiles in support of the programs at CAPSC. If you are interested in getting involved in one of our programs, we have many options.

Whether you are interested in a one-time event, or want to find a recurring volunteer spot, our goal is to try to match our needs with your interests, and to grow our family of caring individuals who give so much back to their community.

Join a Committee

Join us in making a difference! CAPSC is looking for passionate volunteers to serve on our various community-focused committees. Whether your interest lies in early child education, preventing food insecurity, homeless outreach, or fundraising, your expertise and enthusiasm can drive positive change. 

Committee members meet once per month and dedicate time to volunteer at other opportunities throughout the year.  

We invite you to apply today and become a valued member of a team dedicated to meeting vital community needs.  

As we continue our mission to make a positive impact on our community and foster positive change, we are excited to announce an opportunity for you to take a more active role in our endeavors.  CAPSC is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors.  As a member of the board, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community and driving our mission forward.

Are you the ideal candidate to help lead our community action initiatives? Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact in our community.  Board meetings are held five times a year (including our Annual Meeting) on the third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.  Please visit the application to view criteria to become a board member and the calendar of 2024 meetings. 

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The Health Advisory Committee is recruiting healthcare providers to contribute to improving the health of children and families in our programs.

The requirements for the committee would be to attend quarterly meetings, review department policy and procedures, and collaborate on health initiatives for early childhood programs. 

We are happy to work with you to find what works best so please feel free to reach out.

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The Community Advisory Committee helps guide programming at the Rochester Family Resource Center, based on needs of families and the community. The committee meets monthly. Food and drinks will be provided and children are welcome.

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The CAPSC Classic Golf Tournament is our biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds benefit the kids at CAPSC through our Early Care and Education Programs, serving children ages 0 to 5.
CAPSC is seeking volunteers to join our golf committee to help drive the strategy and vision for the event, as well as contribute to fundraising. We are looking for volunteers who have played in other charity golf tournaments, volunteers who have fundraising and events experience, and/or volunteers who can help us increase corporate sponsorships and fundraising. Meetings will take place once a month from June through September.
The Head Start Policy Council is a group that involves parents, family members, and community representatives in the decision-making processes of Head Start programs. These councils are an important part of ensuring that families have a voice in the development, implementation, and oversight of the programs that support the education, health, and well-being of young children in Head Start programs. If you are interested in becoming part of CAPSC Policy Council please contact our Family Engagement Manager, Melissa Gustafson.

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Check it out! Our Volunteer Hub is LIVE! 🎉 You can now sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. Visit straffordcap.volunteerhub.com or click the button below to see what’s available and get involved today!

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