Volunteer with Children

Make a Difference that Lasts a Lifetime

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Shape Brighter Futures for Children in the Gallatin Valley

Thrive is known for being one of the best local places to volunteer because of our Child Advancement Project (CAP). This program matches adult volunteers with children in Bozeman, Big Sky Public Schools, and Saddle Peak Elementary in Belgrade. Screened, trained, and supervised by professional CAP Coordinators, CAP mentors work one-on-one with students in grades K-12. They support students to discover their unique talents and inspire them to reach their highest potential.

*All CAP mentors must be at least 18 years of age.
Rewards of Being a CAP Mentor

Supporting Children at Every Step

Volunteer on Your Schedule

Being a CAP mentor is flexible and fulfilling. We coordinate timing between you and your mentee and offer complete support to make your mentoring experience impactful and easy.

Join a Positive Network of Peers

Connect with a growing community of people who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.

Make a Profound Impact

Research proves that CAP mentoring leads to transformative results for students: attendance improves, grades rise, and school engagement increases.

Numbers Say It All

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94% of teachers report that CAP mentoring was successful in helping CAP students establish goals

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93% of K-3 students report that because of their CAP mentor, they liked school more than without meeting with a CAP mentor

CAP Mentors in Their Own Words

Voices that Inspire

Meet Your School’s CAP Coordinator

Ensuring Mentors, Parents, & Students Thrive Together

Ashley Myers

CAP Coordinator - SMS & BHS

Darby May

CAP Coordinator - CJMS & GHS

Ramy Mehta

CAP Coordinator - Big Sky

Monica MacPherson

Events & Community Engagement Coordinator

Dana Brandon

Thrive Liaison - Hyalite Elementary

Sara Friedman

Thrive Liaison - Whittier Elementary School

Julie Kleine

Thrive Liaison - Longfellow & Morning Star Elementary Schools

Andrea Lawrence

Thrive Liaison - Hawthorne & Irving Elementary Schools

Roselle Shallah

Thrive Liaison - Saddle Peak Elementary

Elizabeth Stewart

Thrive Liaison - Meadowlark Elementary School

Kaylee Triemstra-Gonzalez

Thrive Liaison - Emily Dickinson Elementary School

Upcoming Events and Activities

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Our generous CAP sponsors

Thrive as an organization would not exist without the generous support of many individuals and partners who donate their time, materials and energy to this cause. Here are a few local businesses that continue to deserve our gratitude.