Get Involved

Why give?

CCP is a nonprofit, family-serving organization. Your tax-deductible gift benefits our families and the whole community.

  • School Readiness
  • Family Support Services
  • Holistitic, Data-Driven Programming
  • Excellence and Accountability

What your gift will do?

CCP makes community happen by harnessing and supporting the unique qualities and strengths of every family. Your gift supports our programming, which in turn supports children and families. Our staff provides and facilitates family services through our network of partners and teaches our youngest community members to be positive contributors and lifelong learners. We are at our best when empowering families with tools and resources that are necessary to create a brighter future for children.

Types of Giving

  • Monthly donations — Choose your level and provide consistent donations to support our excellent programming.
  • In-Kind donations — Your donations of services and supplies are much appreciated and directly support our classrooms and Family Resource Center.
  • Planned giving — Ask about making CCP part of your legacy with a planned gift that sustains our preschool into the future.

Become a Volunteer

At Carpinteria Children’s Project, we believe children thrive when families are supported and communities are connected. Through early education, family support, and community partnerships, CCP works to help children and families thrive, flourish, and succeed. Volunteers are one of the many ways this work comes to life!

Whether you are interested in supporting early learning, helping with family-centered programs, lending a hand at special events, or sharing a special skill, your time can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.

Ways to Get Involved

Early Learning Support

Support classroom preparation, activities, reading, outdoor spaces, and other early learning needs.

Family Resource Center Support

Assist with family-centered programs, resource distribution, workshops, and community support.

Special Events and Community Outreach

Help with event setup, activities, registration, outreach, and special community projects.

Administrative and Project Support

Offer support with office projects, organization, communications, and other behind-the-scenes needs.

Group, Student, and Skilled Volunteering

Community groups, students, interns, and volunteers with special skills may also have opportunities to get involved. Please contact us for more information.

Ready to Get Started?

We would love to learn more about your interests, availability, and the ways you hope to get involved.

Submit a Volunteer Interest Form

 

After you submit the form, a CCP staff member will follow up with next steps and share more about current volunteer opportunities.

Careers

Positions in Early Learning

Our Carpinteria preschool has five classrooms and up to 75 students. Consider a rewarding position as a classroom teacher or aid.

The Instructional Assistant assists and sometimes leads the educational efforts for the children and families enrolled in an early childhood education classroom, child care setting, or parent or family classes. $16.50-$18/hour

Learn more

Positions at the Family Resources Center

At the Family Resource Center, we offer care and support for the whole family.

No positions are currently open. Please check back at a later date.

Contact Us

We welcome your comments and questions!

Location

5201 8th St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013

(805) 566-1600

Monday – Friday
7:30am – 5:00pm