Topic: Volunteering

... a selection of articles, some original and others taken from newspapers, magazines, and online resources that focus on civic engagement and issues of interest to boomers and others 50+. If you would like to comment on any of the articles, please click here to go to the message board.

Delaware and Volunteerism: How Are We Doing?

Topics: Volunteering

Volunteerism is a hot topic today. Our President, politician's wives, celeberties, companies like Disney - just about everyone is talking about it. In this article, Sheri Ackerman explores how volunteering is faring in the First State based on the most recent national statistics. It's a mixed report card. Continue Reading

Contributed by Sheri Ackerman

Posted on Feb 23, 2010

Delaware Medical Relief Team Returns from Haiti

Topics: Volunteering

On January 20, 2010 a team of 21 Delaware doctors, nurses and other health professionals left for a week of volunteer service in Jacmel, Haiti. The team is back now, exhausted but feeling fulfilled after seeing hundreds of patients and leaving behind a clinic that will serve thousands more in the future. To learn more about these Delaware Heroes click here to read Beth Miller's article in the News Journal. The Delaware Medical Relief Team is also seeking donations and local volunteer help. For more information contact Deep Kahlon at rkahlon@fsortho.com.

Contributed by Scott Martin

Posted on Jan 26, 2010