Art Therapy Express needs volunteers to assist children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities at the Kaleidoscope Adapted Art Studio at The Art Studio located at the Absalom Jones Community Center. The next summer art camps will be held on August 2nd - 6th from 1pm to 3:30pm and August 16th - 20th from 1pm to 3:30pm. You may volunteer for as many or few days as you are able. NO experience required-just a desire to learn and a warm heart. Art projects include painting, printmaking, sculpture, drama, creative movement, music, and more. To volunteer email Mary Cella at nycella@verizon.net or call 366-8529.
Posted on Jul 29, 2010
The Ministry of Caring Inc., a non-profit agency serving the ongoing needs of the poor and homeless in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Full-time Shelter Staff person for Mary Mother of Hope House II, a short-term shelter serving homeless women and children. The individual is responsible for assisting the residents and assuring the smooth operation of the shelter while on their shift.
Interested parties should e-mail their resume to
[Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or fax it to (302) 428-3655. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Posted on Jul 27, 2010
The Emergency Services Corps (ESC) is a team of AmeriCorps members who commit to a year of service with the county’s volunteer fire companies. Educate the public about the needs of and services provided by the volunteer fire service, recruit more volunteer fire fighters and help to retain current volunteers. Be active in your community, educating children about fire safety, teaching first aid and CPR skills to community members, and participating in a wide variety of community events. Be trained as a firefighter and have an opportunity to serve alongside other volunteer firefighters on emergency calls.
Members complete 1700 hours of service and receive $12,400 living stipend, health insurance, child care assistance (if eligible), student loan deferment, and a $5,350 education award upon completion of service. Members also receive a free YMCA membership.
Please contact Evelyn Lemmons, ESC Program Director, at 302.571.6975, ext. 104 or elemmons@ymcade.org for more information or to receive an application.
Posted on Jul 27, 2010
Read-Aloud Delaware has a new volunteer opportunity as a traveling librarian focusing on licensed home-based childcare. On a monthly basis volunteer traveling librarians will rotate a lending library of books between several childcare homes in their area. The traveling librarian will also demonstrate appropriate reading strategies and support home care providers with effective reading practices. If you would like to participate in this unique program please contact Read Aloud Delaware at 674-4423 (Kent) or 856-2527 (Sussex).
Posted on Jul 2, 2010
The Dover Public Library Job Center is looking for individuals to help dislocated workers in Kent County utilize computers and library resources to search for jobs. The Job Center is also looking for volunteers with experience in navigating a computer, human resources or job coaching to help with mock interviews and resume consultations. For more information contact Wanda Nesbit at 760-4911.
Posted on Jul 2, 2010
The Food Bank of Delaware, in a partnership with the State of Delaware, is in need of 1 or 2 volunteers for two-hour shifts to help at 3 state service center locations. Volunteers will be helping case workers gather emergency food for clients so they can feed their families until their SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) benefits are ready. It does require some light lifting and some inventory-taking. We are also looking for volunteers willing to give about 3 hours once a week to do inventory. Please contact Kat Caudle, Volunteer Coordinator at KCaudle@fbd.org for more information on locations and opportunity specifics!
Posted on Jul 2, 2010
The Latin American Community Center's Giants & Geniuses Mentoring Program takes a holistic approach to guiding students on a path to success. We are currently working in partnership with several schools throughout the City of Wilmington to provide mentoring to students in need. If you are interested in helping throughout the upcoming 2010-2011 school year and/or our Summer Camp running from June 14th to August 20th, please contact Nicole Gonzales at 302-655-7338,x7711.
Posted on Jun 25, 2010
Run for the Ages 5K Run/Walk and Senior Stroll will take place on Memorial Day, May 31st at Brandywine Park and will benefit The Wilmington Senior Center. Online registration is available at
www.races2run.com. An application, donation form and additional information may also be obtained by calling 302-651-3460 or emailing
race@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org. Volunteers are needed to assist with planning and pre-race activities, including getting door prizes, distributing race brochures and recruiting participants willing to collect donations for the Center. Volunteers will be needed on race day to assist with donation collection, distribution of prizes, water and rest stations and post-race refreshments. No training is required. Please call 651-3460.
Posted on May 7, 2010
Volunteers are needed to work with children in the Delaware Center for Horticulture's garden to see what's sprouting, flowering and buzzing around. Volunteers should arrive at 8:00 a.m. for orientation and to help set up, then conduct mini-tours with small groups of children. At the end of the tours, volunteers will assist staff members in working on projects with the children. A pizza lunch in the park will follow. Contact Marcia Stephenson, 658-6262, ext. 105 or email
mstephenson@thedch.org.
Posted on May 6, 2010
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford location is accepting applications for a part-time assistant to the Volunteer Coordinator. This position would be responsible for assisting the Volunteer Coordinator in organizing and overseeing volunteers. In order to be considered an applicant should courteous and be able to communicate well with staff, volunteers and the public and serve as a good representative of the Food Bank in the community. They should be detail oriented, flexible and have basic math skills. Qualified applicants should have a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug screening. Additionally they should be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable working in a warehouse environment, with experience with warehouse equipment a plus. This is a seasonal position, though it could become permanent dependent on the needs of the organization.
In order to apply, please visit the Food Bank of Delaware's Milford location at 1040 Mattlind Way, Milford, DE 19963 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm to complete an application.
Posted on May 3, 2010
Remember the old television show, "What's My Line?" Schools now use this format to provide career awareness to young students. Volunteers representing various careers visit schools as mystery guests. They are with a group of students for 30 minutes. Students have 10 minutes to guess the person's occupation by asking questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no" responses. If, after 10 minutes, they have not guessed the occupation, it is revealed. A panel of students then conducts a 20-minute interview with the guest. For more information click
here or call the Delaware BIE Alliance at 739-2209 (Kent) or 368-4371 (New Castle).
This opportunity, posted at least 90 days ago, may no longer be available.
Posted on Apr 20, 2010
Delaware Center for Horticulture needs receptionists to greet and guide visitors and callers. Duties include greeting walk-in visitors, answering phones, transferring calls to appropriate staff, and receiving and preparing mail. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Benefits include an invitation to the DCH annual “thank you” event and staff price for any DCH event. Please call Susan Fox of RSVP at 255-9690 to volunteer.
This opportunity, posted at least 90 days ago, may no longer be available.
Posted on Apr 20, 2010
Winterthur needs your help at Point to Point on May 2, 2010. Volunteer for a few hours and then enjoy the festivities with family and friends. Enjoy the steeplechase races, parade of antique carriages, tailgate competition, bagpipers, Canine Capers, Stick Horse Races, and much more. As a volunteer, you will receive an admission wristband and special parking pass. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful day and support a major fund-raising event for Winterthur. Please contact Ellen Hughes at 302.888.4871 or
eshughes@winterthur.org.
This opportunity, posted at least 90 days ago, may no longer be available.
Posted on Apr 20, 2010
Full-time position responsible for the overall management, coordination and implementation of volunteer services. Functions as member of interdisciplinary team and as liaison for volunteers to provide quality hospice services to patients and families.
Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to relate well with all people. High School diploma, minimum requirement. Prior experience working with volunteers. Training and/or skills in Human Relations, Management, Supervision, Sales, Promotion, Public Speaking. More information.
This opportunity, posted at least 90 days ago, may no longer be available.
Posted on Apr 20, 2010
Old Swedes Historic Site is looking for a part-time, weekend visitor services manager, 2-3 days per month. Responsibilities include management of the historic site on Saturdays. This includes greeting visitors, overseeing gift shop, giving tours of two 17th century buildings, and managing volunteers. Historic site is located in the city of Wilmington, DE. Must be interested in history and have a minimum of Bachelor of Arts degree in American History, Museum Studies, or Art History. To apply please email or fax a letter of application, resume, and references. Fax Number 302-652-8615. For more information call 302-652-5629
This opportunity, posted at least 90 days ago, may no longer be available.
Posted on Apr 20, 2010
