Volunteer Opportunities
The following is a listing of a number of youth volunteer opportunities in the local Wilmington area. This list is not all inclusive. Students may propose service projects which are not on this list. The Service Program's Statement of Purpose, "Defining Gray" and Service Proposal questions will help determine whether a certain volunteer activity will meet Tower Hill's graduation requirement. A number of volunteer opportunities listed may not meet the spirit of Tower Hill's service requirement but are included with the idea that if an organization's focus deeply interests a student, the student may propose a unique program which may fulfill the requirement. Many of the service listings have even more detailed volunteer information on file in the community service office. Those listings with little contact/descriptive information have not supplied up to date volunteer information. Please contact the Community Service Director if you have any questions or if there are any additional youth volunteer opportunities you feel should be included on this list.
AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
512 E. 4th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
571-1699
Preserve and create greater public awareness about African American history and heritage in Delaware. Volunteers needed to clean up Mr. Olive and Mt. Zion cemeteries, to assist with African American Family Reunion Festival, to help develop a web page, etc. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
AIDS DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 315
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-6776
www.aidsdelaware.org
ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE
1600 Rockland Road
P.O. Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
651-6081
www.nemours.org
Volunteers work directly with the hospital staff and patients in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, adaptive physical education, aquatics, child life and recreational therapy. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - Delaware Chapter
2306 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19805
633-4420
Provides support to families and caregivers who have a family member with alzheimer's. Volunteers needed to assist with mailings, newsletter, etc. Weekdays.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
92 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
324-4227
Dedicated to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem. Volunteers needed in coordination and participation in health fairs, fund raising, media events and clerical support. Weekdays.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 309
Wilmington, DE 19801
654-5326
www.aclu-de.org
Provides legal advocacy for constitutional issues. Volunteers needed to receive calls concerning legal issues, monitor local, state and national legislation, and support lobbying efforts. No minimum age but recommends 14 and up. Weekdays.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
656-0030
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
1096 Churchman's Road
Newark, DE
633-0200
Strives to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Volunteers needed to assist with health fairs, organize and promote community fund raisers, office duties and mentoring.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19806
655-7258
www.lungusa.org
Strives to prevent lunch disease and promote lung health. Volunteers needed to serve at our week-long asthma summer day camp and A.I. hospital. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-6620
www.redcrossdelaware.org
A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers needed in a number of areas—teaching health and safety courses, providing transportation to and from hospitals, clinics and medical appointments.
BAYARD HOUSE
300 Bayard Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19805
654-1184
Provides residential, educational and referral services to at-risk pregnant teens/women and to young families in need so that they may become nurturing parents and independent, contributing members of society. Student artistic talents needed to enhance the lives of our clients and their babies. Colorful door name plaques for residents rooms, birth announcements (plaques or cards, homemade coloring books or computerized storybooks (personalized with baby's name in story), geometric art cards for newborns, hand decorated tee or sweat shirts (mom and baby), hand puppets (from socks), decorative placements for table, plan and carry out fund raisers, car wash, hold a collection of diapers and other needed baby items, work on projects around Bayard House (outdoor clean up, widow washing, etc.) Weekdays and weekends.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
669 South Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
658-1870
www.bgclubs.org
Clarence Fraim Club - 655-4591
H. Fletcher Brown Club - 656-1386
Claymont Club - 792-1882
Jackson Street Club - 658-4514
Baltz - 683-9336
Open to boys and girls ages six to 20, provides a place for children to come after school and Saturdays to learn, socialize, play sports and develop as responsible members of our community. Activities include computer education, sports, recreational activities, arts and crafts, and special programs. Boys and Girls clubs provide opportunities for the educational, vocational, social, heath and moral development. The goal of all our programs is to teach youth to feel good about and believe in themselves. Volunteers needed as homework helpers, swim assistants, coaches, score keepers, game room supervisors, latch key assistants, cultural enrichment activities (arts, crafts, drawing, painting, gardening club, cheer leading, step groups, etc.) Minimum age high school. Weekdays and Saturdays.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
801 N. Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-3741
www.scouting.org
Promotes development of boys ages six through 18 through planned activities of Scoutcraft skills, personal fitness, leadership training and career education.
BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY and BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM
P.O. Box 141
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-2700
www.brandywinemuseum.org
Preserves the artistic heritage and natural environment of the Brandywine Valley and surrounding region via the Museum and Environmental Management Center. Volunteers needed as short term assistants for annual events and for land management tasks, grounds work, painting, etc. Minimum age varies and is dependent upon task. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
505 Greenbank Road
Wilmington, DE
998-0101
Nursing home that cares for the elderly and others. Volunteers needed in the activity department (run bingo, be a friend for one on one visits) and the dietary department. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE SENIOR CENTER
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
798-5569
Provides a nutritious noon meal for senior adults as well as meeting place for senior activities. Minimum age 15. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE ZOO
1001 N. park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
571-7788
www.k12.de.us/warner/zoointro.htm
Mission is to professionally exhibit specific species of animals and provide a comprehensive program of conservation, education and recreation to all Delawareans. Volunteers needed to work in educational programs such as Zoo Camp, Special Events, Family Programs, etc.
BRYN MAWR REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
414 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
610-251-5400
www.mainlinehealth.org
Rehabilitation hospital for head trauma patients. Volunteers needed to socialize with patients as well as help in many other areas.
CAMP DREAMCATCHER
347 N. Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-925-2998
The purpose of this very special summer camp is to provide children whose lives have been affected by AIDS/HIV with a place to get away, free from the concerns of an unfortunate life and the rare chance to be a kid. Volunteers needed as camp counselors in training. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE
P.O. Box 170
Cochranville, PA 19330
www.k94life.org
610-869-4902
Trains service dogs to work with persons who have mobility impairments/physical disabilities. Volunteers needed for exercise and playtime with the dogs in the kennel in formal training as well as grooming and bathing of the dogs and special events assistance.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN
10 Concord Ave.
Wilmington, DE
654-6279
www.cathedralsaintjohn.org
Debnam House
2013 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE
658-8277
Volunteers needed for the Summer of Respect day camp for children as well as to participate in a variety of children's fun and activities at Debnam House before and after school programs and summer programs. Weekdays.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
P.O. Box 2610
Wilmington, DE 19805
www.cdow.org/charities
Provides behavioral health services, children's services, community services, family life services and parish social ministry. Volunteers needed in all areas.
Siena Hall / Seton Villa
2307 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
656-2183
Group home for school age children who currently are unable to live with their families due to a variety of reasons. Volunteers needed to assist with recreational activities with younger children and tutoring or just helping children with homework. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays and weekends.
CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
P.O. Box 146
Yorklyn, DE 19736
239-2434
www.ccarts.org
Provides classes in the fine and performing arts to members and non-members from four years of age and up. Four seasonal class sessions are offered during the year with a 10-week Summer Arts Camp for four to 14 year olds. An After School and Home School Art Enrichment Program and an Art for Special Kids program are also offered. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
CENTREVILLE SCHOOL
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
571-0270
Goal is to educate children with learning disabilities between the ages of three and twelve years. Goal is to mainstream students back into regular classrooms as soon as they are ready. Volunteers needed to help in the seven-week summer program to assist teachers in the morning classroom block or assist in the afternoon recreational program. Weekdays.
CHALLENGE ASPEN
P.O. Box M
Aspen, Colorado 81612
970-923-0578
possibilities@challengeaspen.com
A year round recreational and cultural arts program for people with disabilities, their families and friends. Summer Program consists of the Exceptional Artists Studio for Children with Disabilities, the Magic of Music and Dance Camp for Children with Disabilities, A rock Climbing and Ropes Course for Disabled Ambulatory Participants, and a Wheelchair Outdoor Adventure Camp.
CHARLES W. BUSH SCHOOL
101 Whitby Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
479-1617
School for mentally and physically handicapped children between ages three and 16. Volunteers needed to work with staff members and supervise after school programs for the autistic or provide tutoring services in the classroom. Weekdays.
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-5241
Volunteers needed to run errands, transport patients, make beds, fill water pitchers and a variety of other duties needed throughout the hospital. The Teen Program has a one-year waiting list. Students may put their name on the list at age 13. Students volunteer in clinical areas of hospital. Students seeking service requirement hours may submit application for another program in which they can volunteer in non-clinical areas and clerical work.
CHILD, INC.
507 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-8989
www.childinc.com
Three shelters, two for neglected and abused kids, one for battered women and their children. Volunteers must be 18 or older and needed to play with children and working on a one to one basis and serve as a positive role model. Weekdays.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST
2005 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
658-5177
www.cffde.org
Strengthens families and communities by providing quality social, educational and mental health services. Volunteers needed in all areas.
CHILDREN'S BEACH HOUSE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 411
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-4288
www.cbhinc.org
Summer camp in Lewes, DE for children ages six through 12 who have communication disabilities: hearing, articulation, fluency, etc. and to help them reach their potential as functional members of their families and the community. Volunteers needed to assist program counselors in various activities—swimming lessons, arts and crafts, nature crafts, and computer. In the afternoons volunteers are needed to help campers write letters home and be able to read to an older person. Minimum age 15. Weekdays and weekends.
CHRISTIANA CARES
Christiana Hospital - 733-1284
Wilmington Hospital 428-2206
Riverside Campus 428-2206
Visiting Nurse Association 733-1284
Volunteers needed in a variety of areas at the hospitals. Copy of latest transcripts and immunization records needed. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
CHRISTIANA CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
705 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-0101
www.ccac-de.org
Volunteers would have an opportunity to serve as assistants in the after school theater and arts workshop program (ASTAW) and Arts summer camp. Assistants also needed to tutor and mentor youth between the ages of five and 12 on a daily basis. Volunteers would also be offered the opportunity to facilitate workshops in the arts/visual and or theater. Weekdays.
CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
220 Elkton Road
Newark, DE 19711
366-7060
Provides recreational opportunities for the Newark area. Volunteers needed to work in children's programs and in park upkeep. Weekdays and weekends.
CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CENTER
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
www.claymontcenter.org
792-2757
Unites the efforts of human service agencies, government and other community organizations to serve the needs and aspirations of the Claymont/Brandywine Hundred community. Volunteers needed to work with kids and seniors in many areas. Weekdays.
CLOTHING BANK OF DELAWARE
1124 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE
654-1390
COKESBURY VILLAGE
726 Loveville Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
234-4444
www.pumh.org
Volunteers needed for visiting individual patients, feeding, transporting, assist in therapy sessions, bingo, cooking, gardening, music exercise and entertainment, and more. Weekdays and weekends.
CROZER-CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
One Medical Center Blvd.
Upland, PA 19013-3995
610-447-2000
www.crozer.org
Volunteers needed in all areas of hospital. Weekdays and weekends.
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DELAWARE ADOLESCENT PROGRAM
1600 Jessup Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
652-3455
www.dapi.org
Provides an alternative educational setting to pregnant and parenting adolescents. DAPI offers grade appropriate academic instruction, pregnancy prevention counseling, individual/group counseling, family intervention, community referral/outreach services, pre/post natal health education, on-site child care (Tot's Turf), family life, parenting/child development education and transitional support service. Volunteers needed for tutoring, assistance in the nursery, and office aides. Weekdays.
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
571-9590
www.delart.mus.de.us
Volunteers needed for special events, department support and summer arts programs. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
800 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-2111
www.dabdel.org
Camp Sunnybrook
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE 19808
Camp Sunnybrook is a summer camp for blind and visually impaired children. Volunteers needed as counselor aids—assist campers in crafts, music, games and swimming. Minimum age 13. Weekdays.
DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-6466
www.thedcca.org
Strives to support the development of artists careers, present new and provocative work, and enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. Volunteers needed for clerical work, slide documentation and organizing for opening nights. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE CENTER FOR HORTICULTURE
1810 N. DuPont Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
658-6262
www.dehort.org
Promotes the greening of Delaware, and helps to build community through gardening and horticulture. Volunteers needed for summer kids camps in July, cleaning, planting and maintaining gardens throughout city: Rodney Square, Market Street Mall, community gardens, public landscapes, etc. as well as planting trees throughout the county, or help with set up and clean up of community events, register lecture attendees, bulk mailing. Minimum age depends upon the activity. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
739-3197
Volunteers need in all aspects of park maintenance, trail clearing, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE ELWYN
321 E. 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-8860
www.elwyn.org
Human service organization serving individuals with wide range of handicaps. Volunteers needed for tutoring in adult education classes, club house activities and other activities. Weekdays.
DFRC - DELAWARE FOUNDATION REACHING CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL disABILITIES
640 Plaza Drive
Newark, DE 19720
454-2730
www.blue-gold.org
DELAWARE FUTURES
1108 N. Adams Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-8619
Provides educational, social and motivational support to high school students with unrealized potential to become successful college applicants. Volunteers needed as tutors, especially in math, chemistry, physics, Spanish, biology and writing every Tuesday evening (6-7:30 p.m.) during the school year. Volunteers also needed for web site creation. Minimum age senior in high school. Weekdays.
DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
1213 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
652-3948
Provides comprehensive outpatient services by highly skilled staff of child psychiatrists, licensed clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers with graduate degrees. Volunteers needed to answer phone, schedule appointments and type.
DELAWARE HOSPICE
3515 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE
478-5707
www.delawarehospice.org
Provides high quality hospice care to individuals with limited life expectancy. Volunteers needed for office tasks. Minimum age 16. Weekdays.
DELAWARE HUMANE ASSOCIATION
701 A. Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
571-0111
www.dehumane.org
Provides shelter to homeless animals, to find permanent, loving homes for the animals, educates the public on humane animal treatment and pet population control, and to end animal abuse. Volunteers needed to assist in daily feeding and cleaning, help with the laundry, and to socialize with the cats and puppies (adult dog socialization requires training.) Office help, yard work, scooping the fields, picking up garbage, etc. An adult must accompany volunteers under the age of 16. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
658-9111
www.delmnh.org
Houses a world renowned collection of mollusks and birds and provides science education for school children. Volunteers needed as guides, Discovery Room assistants, gift shop sales and many other areas. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-2334
delawarenaturesociety.org
Fosters understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserves ecologically significant areas; and advocates stewardship and conservation of natural resources. Volunteers needed for trail maintenance, late night and museum overnight programs, office assistance, computer data entry and library assistance as well as summer counselors for summer camp sessions. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE RIGHT TO LIFE
P.O. Box 1222
Wilmington, DE 19899
832-9600
An all volunteer pro-life organization dedicated to educating the public about life issues.
DE LA WARR SENIOR CENTER
Rose Hill Community Center
19 Lambson Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
429-0581
Provides daily activities for senior adults such as crafts, ceramics, exercise and line dancing, art class, chorus trips, card and pool games, bingo. Hot lunch is served daily. Volunteers needed to pack breakfast bags for seniors each morning, call bingo, get seniors involved in shuffle board or card games and assist in kitchen. Weekdays.
DELAWARE S.P.C.A.
455 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
998-2281
www.delspca.org
Provides an animal shelter, enforces animal laws, prevents cruelty, reduces pet overpopulation. Volunteers needed to exercise, groom and give attention to adoption animals. Training is once a year in mid June. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
831-4635
www.deso.org
Provides year round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental disabilities. Volunteers needed in office work, coaching athletes, assisting with events (competitions or special events.) Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE STATE HOSPITAL
New Castle, DE 19720
421-6535
Cares and treats adult mentally ill. Volunteers needed for a number of activities at the hospital. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND WILMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION
Volunteers needed for summer day camp at Wilmington High to help with swimming and reading. This camp has a large number of minority participants and a large number of girls.
DIAMOND STATE YOUTH
1413 Lore Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-6360
Cares for and houses at risk youth, most being troubled juveniles who may have been abused or neglected. Volunteers needed for painting and grounds keeping, gardening, tutoring, crafts, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
1061 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
996-9400
Promotes the welfare of persons with Down Syndrome as participating members of their communities.
EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF DEL-MAR
61 Corporate Circle
New Castle, DE 19720
324-4444
eseaks@nc.esdel.org
Camp Fairlee Manor
Chestertown, MD
Dedicated to increasing the independence of children and adults with disabilities through direct services and advocacy. Volunteers needed to play games and activities, help with field trips, tutoring, reading, maintenance projects, gardening, painting, etc. Summer camp counselors for camp in Chestertown needed as well. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
EDGEMOOR COMMUNITY CENTER
500 Duncan Road, Suite A
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-1391
Provides comprehensive range of educational, recreational and social service programs for community members of all ages. Volunteers needed as aides to tutors, recreational program aides, and child care aides. Volunteers also needed for the 10-week Success Through Computers Program in the spring to assist pre-school and middle school age children with tutorial and educational software to help them improve academically. Minimum age high school. Weekdays only.
EMMAUS HOUSE - HOMEWARD BOUND
P.O. Box 9740
Newark, DE
737-2241
Temporary shelter for families in transition. A 60-day stay to provide a safe, secure environment conducive to change. Volunteers needed for child care and creative interaction with residents—game playing, read aloud and crafts with resident children. Weekdays and weekends.
EVEN START PROGRAM
Kennett Middle School
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-0679
Summer program in Kennett School District designed to give younger students (many of them Hispanic) a head start in school. Volunteers needed to assist with classroom activities and be a mentor to students. Weekdays.
FAMILY COURT
900 King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
5700-2200
Hears civil and criminal cases involving juveniles and family members. Volunteers needed for special assignments and research.
FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE
14 Garfield Way
Newark, DE 19713
369-0124
www.fbd.org
Strives to minimize hunger, primarily in Delaware, by providing low-cost and no-cost food and other products to qualified organizations, and informing the community about hunger issues. Volunteers needed as salvage sorters, sort and box salvageable grocery items into categories. Minimum age 13. Weekdays, some Saturdays.
FRANCISCAN CARE CENTER
100 St. Claire Street
Hockessin, DE 19707
234-5420
To provide a quality of life for our elderly residents. Volunteers needed to run a specific activity and assist with transportation. Weekdays and weekends.
FRIENDS SOCIETY OF BRANDYWINE PARK
www.brandywinepark.org
Committed to restoring and preserving one of Wilmington most precious natural and historic resources. Volunteers needed to serve as junior counselors in the summer camp program which offers a wide variety of activities for children aged five to 14. Volunteers also needed with general park maintenance and upkeep.
FRIENDS OF WILMINGTON PARKS
P.O. Box 435
Montchanin, DE 19710
656-3665
fowp@dcanet.com
To promote the sensitive restoration of parkland and buildings of the Wilmington State Parks and to advocate programs for public enrichment. Summer Camp program for campers aged four to 12 needs counselors. Help kids learn about bugs, nature, the Brandywine, etc. Volunteers also needed with parks upkeep, gardening, graffiti removal. Minimum age 15.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
P.O. Box 1517
Wilmington, DE 19899
652-8133
wperkins@friendship-house.org
Serves the homeless in Wilmington in a number of areas of support. Volunteers needed to work at Sunday morning breakfast program, the shelter for elderly homeless men, or at the enablement center.
Women's Day Center
720 N. Orange St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Men's Day Center
226 N. Walnut St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Andrew's Place
St. Andrew's and Matthew Church St.
GERIATRIC SERVICES OF DELAWARE
101 Rogers Road
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-6731
Provides a variety of services to the elderly. Volunteers needed to deliver mid day meal to the homebound elderly or do grocery shopping. Weekdays.
GILPIN HALL
1101 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
654-4486
Provides quality care to the residents in nursing care and assisted living divisions. Volunteers needed in activities department to help transport residents to and from activities. Assistance needed during exercise, crafts, baking, games, gardening, etc. Volunteers also needed to help residents with outings to restaurants, mall, parks, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
GIRLS INCORPORATED IN DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
575-1041
Mission is to encourage girls, boys and their families to live balanced and healthy lives. Opportunities provided for girls and boys to achieve their full potential as equal members of society. Goal is to preserve and strengthen families through quality education, childcare and family focused programs and to teach young people to take responsibility for their behavior, to respect themselves and others. Volunteers needed to read and play with preschool age children. Minimum age 15. Weekdays
GIRL SCOUTS
501 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19713
341-4007
We are the world's premiere organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, build character and skills for success in the real world. Volunteers needed in all areas.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
700 Lea Blvd.
761-4640
GRAHAM SENIOR CENTER
1709 Gilpin Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
655-0266
Dedicated to serving the needs of older citizens in the neighborhood. Provides transportation to medical appointments, banks, grocery store. Volunteers needed in exercise programs, activities, meals, gardening, maintenance projects, call bingo, computer, newsletter, etc. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
New Castle County
1920 Hutton Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 652-0365
www.habitatncc.org
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County builds affordable housing at no-profit through a combination of volunteer labor, "sweat equity," and non-interest mortgages. We act in partnership with the local community as a diverse group, including concerned individuals, partner families, faith groups, civic organizations and businesses. Construction volunteers work on-site under the direction of the Site Supervisor in all phases of new home construction. All skill levels welcome—professional, some ability, and willing to learn volunteers. Ages 16 and up. Occasional projects are available to students under 16. Workdays at the construction sites are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round. Volunteers must sign up in advance.
HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
P.O. Box 3630
Wilmington, DE 19807
658-0568
www.hagley.org
Volunteers needed to help take visitors back to the roots of our country and share about the beginnings of the du Pont company powder mills. Volunteers needed dramatize the contrast between children's experiences in the 19th century and youth of today as well as participate in children's activities in the summer program. Weekdays and weekends.
HILLSIDE HOUSE NURSING HOME
810 S. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-1181
Nursing home for the elderly. Volunteers needed to help in activity department.
HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1018 West 6th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
656-3224
Provides supplemental educational activities for youth in the Hilltop area so they are able to effectively compete academically and socially for career opportunities and higher education. Volunteers needed for latchkey program and assist staff in the homework room, computer, art projects, table games and gym. Volunteers needed in evening study program to work individually with students to reinforce basic concepts and work habits. Volunteers also needed to assist staff in a varied, fun filled program for school aged children. Tutors of all ages welcome. Weekdays and weeknights.
HOPE DINING ROOM
Kingswood United Methodist Church
300 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
738-4556
Provides noon time meal for all those who are hungry. Volunteers needed to help prepare and serve meals. Weekdays.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
1800 N. Broom Street, Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
429-6693
An independent rehabilitation network designed to maximize the independence of people with disabilities including physical, developmental, cognitive and/or psychiatric. Provides responsibly managed housing, service coordination, independent living skills training, medical and vocational services family support and advocacy.
INDEPENDENCE DOGS
146 State Line Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-358-2723
Trains dogs to assist people with physical disabilities. Volunteers needed to feed and run dogs, or grounds/yard maintenance. Weekdays and weekends.
INGLESIDE
1010 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
575-0283
inglesidehomes.org
Home to over 200 low and middle income senior citizens who live independently in their own apartments. Volunteers needed to begin a weekly sing-along program and artwork needed for "fantasy trip." Volunteers also needed to provide office assistance in office for Care Van (serves older adults by linking them services in community.) Weekdays and weekends.
IRON HILL MUSEUM
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19202
368-5703
Natural history museum conducting educational programs for students K-8. Also conducts summer science adventure camps. Volunteers needed to assist with trail maintenance, grass cutting, summer camp assistants, program assistants, rehab of old exhibits and general museum upkeep and maintenance. Summer Science Camp is weekdays. Minimum age approximately 14. Weekends, mostly Saturday afternoons.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
101 Garden of Eden Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
478-9411
jccdelaware.org
Dedicated to strengthening the psychological, spiritual and emotional well being of individuals, families and community while reflecting and perpetuating Jewish values. Volunteers can choose to mentor a child, run errands for someone who is homebound, provide companionship to someone who is ill, etc. Weekdays.
JOHN G. LEACH SCHOOL
Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
429-4055
Specialized program that provides educational and therapeutic services to children from the ages three to 21. The children have been identified to have physical or cognitive impairments. Speech impairments are also evident. Children are provided with customized and specialized equipment for gross motor activities and computer technology. Volunteers needed for those interested in special education, physical or occupational therapy and speech. There are also opportunities for students interested in computer assisted learning. Weekdays.
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1103
Wilmington, DE 19801
888-1117
www.jdrf.org
Primary purpose is to raise money for diabetes research. Volunteers needed for walk-a-thons, McDonald's Championship and other areas. Weekdays.
KALMAR NYCKEL FOUNDATION
1124 East Seventh Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
475-9026
www.kalnyc.org
Dedicated to preserving history through the authentic recreation of the 17th century tall ship and shipyard acting as Delaware's Tall Ship ambassador, serving as anchor for Christiana River redevelopment. and educating about Delaware history and sail training. Volunteers needed as tour guides, maintenance of shipyard and facilities, small boat instruction for inner city youth, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
KENTMERE
1900 Lovering Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
652-3311
Nursing home with elderly population. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-grandparent, intergenerational activities, visitation, gardening, serve in dining room, teaching, write letters, transporting residents and helping with a variety of activities. Weekdays and weekends.
KINGSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
2300 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
764-9022
Community based organization providing crisis intervention (housing, food, clothing) preschool, senior and youth programming, tutoring, karate, recreation, rites of passage, drug prevention, team sports, and more. Volunteers needed for tutoring, arts and crafts classes, recreation, and theater.
LA COMMUNIDAD HISPANA
223 Birch Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-8308 x12
Mission is to empower and improve the lives of low income Latinos and others through health care, educational, vocational and employment programs. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays.
LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
403 N. Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
655-7338
Purpose is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic children by developing resources that will promote their advancement. Volunteers needed for homework and ESL program, computers, arts and crafts, sports programs and the summer camp. Weekdays.
THE LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA
100 West 10th Street, Suite 209
Wilmington, DE 19801
661-7300
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
185 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
368-5886
Home for the aged, persons admitted must be at least 60 years of age and very moderate income. Volunteers needed to help prepare and serve meals, fold clothes in laundry, help residents tidy up closets, visit with the lonely, read to the blind, write letters, take residents for walks and other odd jobs. Weekdays and weekends.
LoveINC of NORTHERN NCC
P.O. Box 1152
Bear, DE 19701
221-5683
A partner of World Vision, help out communities poorest families and restores them to independence. Has a life skills program, donated goods program and clearinghouse intake advisors. Volunteers needed in all areas.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
1304 North Rodney Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
654-8886
Provides housing health and hunger services to low and moderate income Delawareans of all races and faiths. Focus is on those who need the help most, the working poor, the elderly, single parents, children, minorities, the disabled and the unemployed. Volunteers needed with the emergency housing assistance program, emergency food program, food distribution and a mobile food pantry. Weekdays.
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
1601 Concord Pike, Suite 78
Wilmington, DE 19803
658-9474
Fulfills wishes of children between the ages of two-and-a-half and 18 who suffer from life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. No age requirement. Weekdays.
MARY CAMPBELL CENTER
4641 Weldin Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
762-6025
www.marycampbellcenter.com
Residential/respite care facility for 63 developmentally disabled adults with limitations associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, mental retardation, etc. Respite care and new children's program as well. Volunteers needed for recreation, education, health care, physical development and many other areas. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
MATH MASTERY THROUGH MENTORING
A.I. Middle School
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
651-2690
Tutors needed in after school program for middle school students. Weekdays.
MEALS ON WHEELS
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 106
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-3257
www.mealsonwheelsde.org
Delivers hot meals to homebound seniors who need them. Volunteers deliver during the lunch hour. Weekdays.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SALEM COUNTY
310 Woodstown Road
Salem, New Jersey 08079
856-935-3108
mhschealth.com
Health care provider to the community at large. Many different volunteer opportunities available. Weekdays and weekends.
METHODIST COUNTRY HOUSE
4830 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19801
654-3101
Continuing care retirement home. Volunteers needed for one-on-one visits, readers, game players, arts and crafts, sing-along, walking group leaders and many other activities. Weekdays and weekends.
MILTON AND HATTIE KUTZ HOME
704 River Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
764-7000
Provides a comfortable home for elderly residents with sensitivity, compassion in an environment which nurtures Jewish traditions and values. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-friend: visit one on one, talk about your life, ask about resident's life, take residents for walk. Assist with tea time and bingo. Weekdays and weekends.
MINISTRY OF CARING
506 N. Church St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hope House 1 - shelter for destitute women - 21 beds
1102 W. 8th Street
Wilmington, DE
Hope House II and III - shelter for destitute women and children - 42 beds
515 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-1935
Homeless shelters for women aged 18 and older, and those with children up to the age of 12. Purpose is to teach women life skills, to help with child care, school, money management, etc. but mainly to move them on to self sufficiency. Volunteers needed to read to the children, do arts and crafts, help with homework, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
House of Joseph I - shelters 13 employable, destitute men
1328 W. 3rd Street
Wilmington, DE
House of Joseph II - residential program for terminally ill (last stages) AIDS patients
594-9473
Emmanual Dining Room
EDR East
226 Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-2577
EDR West
121 N. Jackson Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-3228
EDR South
500 Rogers Road
New Castle, DE 19720
571-2951
Lunch is served from 12-1 p.m. at all three locations—EDR West, EDR South, EDR East seven days a week. Assist in serving meals to the poor and hungry with dignity. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at EDR West. Volunteers needed to prep, clean, serve breakfast 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. to serve.
Samaritan Center - services for poorest of poor
594-9476
Child Care Center - capacity for 92 children
N. Jackson Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Open to children living in homeless shelters and children lining in the area who are living in poverty. Volunteers needed to act as teachers' helper in the classroom. Infants through four years old.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
1218 B Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-3928
Provides a variety of programs including family services, emergency assistance, housing, counseling, employment services, child care, tutoring, drop out prevention, college career counseling and a summer day camp. Volunteers needed to work with kids in all programs. Weekdays.
NEW BOLTON CENTER
382 W. Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-5800
University of Pennsylvania's large animal hospital. Volunteers needed to assist with all areas of the hospital. Volunteers also needed in the spring as foal sitters. Work in the NICU with critically ill newborn foals. If you like horses and foals and are curious about cutting edge veterinary medicine, and you don't mind hard work and getting dirty, this is the place for you. Foal sitters must be 16 and up. Weekdays and weekends.
NEWARK SENIOR CENTER
200 White Chapel Drive
Newark, DE 19713
737-2336
www.delnet.com/nsc
Purpose is to enable older adults in the community to maintain dignity, enhance their quality of living and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life. Volunteers needed in all activities. Weekdays and weekends.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
187-A Old Churchman's Road
New Castle, DE 19720
323-6449
Special populations section offers recreational programming for persons of all ages with disabilities. Volunteers needed for the following programs: dances, bowling, Saturday activities and summer day camps. Weekdays and weekends.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START
Serves children aged three and four from financially disadvantaged and/or "at risk" households. Classroom aids, office aids and kitchen aides are needed. Weekdays.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
87 Reads Way
New Castle Corporate Commons
Wilmington, DE
395-5650
Serves people age 60 and over, offers nutrition programs, daily transportation, educational programs, and arts and crafts. Volunteers needed to help with planned programs and to socialize with senior citizens.
OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC.
3030 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
762-0300
www.oppctr.org
To enable people with disabilities and other special needs to realize their maximum vocational potential. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays.
PACEM IN TERRIS
1304 N. Rodney Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
656-2721
Organization dedicated to community peace education. Volunteer needed to assist in office duties. Weekdays. No minimum age. Weekdays.
PEOPLE'S SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
408 East 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-4133
www.psassociation.org
Provides day care, senior programs, recreational activities, tutorial services, and summer camps. Volunteers needed in all activities. Weekdays. Minimum age 15.
PERINATAL ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
622-9355
www.healthybabies.org
Provides quality health care for women, infants and their families. Work with at-risk pregnant women and their babies and their partners. Volunteers needed to help with creative activities benefiting these women. Weekdays.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF DELAWARE
625 Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-7296
www.ppdel.org
Provides community responsive reproductive health care services such as education and training in sexuality, counseling, and advocacy for reproductive freedom, and low cost medical services. Volunteers needed for filing, writing letters to legislators, assisting with the preparation of bulk mailings and updating computer information listings. Weekdays.
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF DELAWARE
7259 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-8857
Provides youth with supervised athletic, educational and social development activities with the purpose of helping to prevent youth crime. The main thrust of the program is to steer kids in a positive direction, and to keep them from making the wrong choices. Weekdays and weekends.
PRESERVATION DELAWARE
1405 Greenhill Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
651-9617
www.preservation.org
Dedicated to the preservation of Delaware's architectural heritage and historic settings. Preservation Delaware strives to education citizens of the value of Delaware's heritage, to advocate for preservation policy initiatives and incentives, and be directly involved in various preservation projects. Garden interns and person to work on web site needed. Weekdays and weekends. Minimum age 12.
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE
577-5200
Provides criminal defense to the poor. Volunteers needed to assist with office duties. Weekdays.
READ-ALOUD DELAWARE
100 West 10th Street, Suite 207
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-5256
www.readaloudelaware.org
Working to eliminate illiteracy by ensuring that each preschool age child in Delaware has someone to read to him or her on a regular and sustained basis. Volunteers needed to read to individual children in day care centers, shelters and clinics for five-to-15 minutes per child. Weekdays. Minimum age 14.
ROCKWOOD MUSEUM'S DAY CAMP
761-4340
Rockwood Museum sponsors one-week summer day camps for children between the ages of six and 12. Volunteers needed to assist with supervision of children as they participate in camp activities. Campers will be engaged in crafts, games and activities.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
1901 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
656-4847
www.rmhde.org
Home away from home for families of seriously ill children. The average stay is six weeks. Many children can stay in the house and receive treatment on an out-patient basis. We encourage the family to stay together and siblings will also stay at the house. Need volunteers for arts and crafts, music, playing, cooking meals, light cleaning, yard work, office work, organize holiday parties. Weekdays and weekends. Minimum age 15 or 10th grade.
ROW FOR IT
206 Holland Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
Vounteers needed for urban rowing program.
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2500
Wilmington, De 19805
421-4100
Health care provider to the community at large. Many different volunteer opportunities available. Weekdays and weekends.
SAINT MICHAEL'S DAY NURSERY
305 East Seventh Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3800
656-3389
stmichealsde.org
Provides early education and child care for children from infancy through kindergarten. Volunteers needed to supervise small groups during work/play activities times. Play indoor/outdoor games. Read to individuals and small groups. Help with arts and crafts projects. Supervise a small group during meals. Weekdays.
SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CENTER
P.O. Box 308
400 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
656-1696 x66
The evening tutoring program works with first grade through college students on improving academic performance. High school students would be trained how to tutor elementary school age children, and then work one-on-one as a tutor in our program. We also have a summer recreational evening program involving swimming, basketball, skating and tutoring. Tutoring program runs from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for eighth to 12th graders. Weekdays and weekends.
SEAMEN'S CENTER OF WILMINGTON
Port of Wilmington
575-1300
Provides services for Port of Wilmington's seamen such as communication networking, social and recreational activities, local land transportation and personal counseling. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-ship program.
SHOES THAT FIT OF NEWARK DELAWARE
4 West Periwinkle Lane
Newark, DE 19711
234-9319
shoesthatfitde@aol.com
Provides new shoes and clothing to school age children. The program is partnered with schools in Delaware with the greatest need based on percentage of low income students.
SHIPLEY MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
2723 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
479-0111
Retirement community and health care facility. Volunteers needed to be friendly visitors and assist with activities programs. Weekdays and weekends.
SODAT
625 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-4044
www.sodatdelaware.com
Dedicated to prevention, intervention, treatment, research and evaluation in drug and alcohol abuse. Volunteers needed in all areas.
SOUJOURNER'S PLACE
2901 Northeast Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
764-4713
Mission is to assist homeless men and women on their journey to self-sufficiency through a case-managed residential program. Volunteers needed in many areas. Weekdays and weekends.
SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
1015 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-1354
Volunteers needed as candy stripers. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
STONEGATES
4031 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 109807
658-6200
Thirty-nine bed health care facility, residents range from alert to confused and disoriented. Average age around 82. Volunteers needed to work with activity coordinator getting residents to and from programs and assist with activities. Help serve juice and snacks, read to individuals, take wheelchair bound residents for walks, play piano for (or any instrument), bring a pet to visit and many other more activities. Weekdays and weekends.
SUPPORTING KIDDS
658-5433
www.supportingkidsds.org
Supports kids involved in death, divorce and separation.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION
110 N. Popular Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-8542
Homeless mission for men. There are typically 40 residents in various stages of recovery at the shelter and 100 transients per night. Volunteers needed to sort clothing for clothing bank, serve or make meals. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES
507 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-5518
Provides guardianship, financial management and adult foster care services to elderly, handicapped and disabled clients. Volunteers needed to work with case manager in adult foster care: developing new adult foster care homes, evaluating existing homes and developing foster care placement patterns.
THERAPEUTIC RIDING - BELLEVUE STATE PARK
577-3390
Barn offers a therapeutic riding program for children with physical limitations. Volunteers needed to assist with these special riders.
TICK TOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER
1694 Old Baltimore Pike
Avondale, PA
610-268-8134
THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT OF FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH
477-1671
Mission is to supply building materials to low income families for repairing/upgrading their homes while reducing the amount of waste in local landfills and recycling usable materials back into the community. Volunteers needed to pick up donated goods, assist donors and clients, help maintain inventory.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
4810 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
995-2850
www.wellnessdelaware.org
Mission is to help people live as normally and as fully as possible in spite of a cancer diagnosis. Volunteers needed to help with computer database and other promotional information.
TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH
110 Possum Hollow Road
Newark, DE 19711
737-9543
www.tristatebird.org
Wildlife rehabilitation and research facility which provides care for over 2,000 wild birds each year. Volunteers needed to feed injured songbirds, hawks, owls, and waterfowl, cleaning cages, sweeping, dusting, answering the telephone, keeping records and assisting in medical care. Ages 14-15 junior volunteer (no birds), age 16 with parental permission. Weekdays and weekends
URBAN YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM
The LPGA Foundation
P.O. Bo x19
599 Rockland Road
Rockland, DE 19732
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - CAMP MANITO
700 A River Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
764-2400
Purpose is to find ways to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy. Camp Manito is a summer day camp for children and young adults (ages three to 21) with orthopedic disabilities living in New Castle County. The program serves those with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, and other disabling conditions. Eighty to 90 volunteers needed to help provide a one to one interpersonal relationship which helps each camper to fully participate in camp activities. You haven't had a life altering moment until you've seen a football player, who is a summer counselor, tenderly lift a dependent, non-verbal child and help that child with changing clothes or into the pool. Camp runs from mid June till mid August. Volunteer summer camp counselor applications due by April 1. Weekdays.
VETERANS HOSPITAL
1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19801
994-2511
Provides a variety of medical services to veterans and their families. Many volunteer opportunities. Weekdays and weekend
WEST CENTER CITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
600 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-0485
Purpose is to provide an educational opportunity for the children of Wilmington a nurturing environment that enhances their intellectual, physical and emotional development. Volunteers needed to read, play, participate in activities, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays.
WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
710 N. Lincoln St.
Wilmington, DE 19806
658-4171
Provides quality health, educational and social services to adults and youth. Volunteers needed to tutor grades 1-6, serve as homework room assistants, computer room assistants and participate in fun activities at Camp Wright, summer camp program. Weekdays. Minimum age 14. Computer room assistants can be as young as 10.
Camp Wright
3850 Millcreek Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-4030
WHYY
625 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
888-1200
whyy.org
Through television, radio, the Internet and community events, makes our region a better place, connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each other.
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
1901 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
651-3400
Daily senior center for senior adults. Volunteers needed to help organize events, help with parties and programs and assist with monthly newsletter, garden and many more areas. Weekdays.
YMCA OF DELAWARE
Western Branch - 453-1482
Bear Branch - 832-7980
Brandywine Branch - 478-8303
Central Branch - 571-6900
Walnut Street Branch - 571-6935`
An association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strive to cultivate the human potential, self esteem and dignity of all people. Volunteers needed for the after school program and child care program. Weekdays and weekends.
Immersion Volunteer Opportunities
GLOBAL WORKS
RD 2, Box 173A
Huntingdon, PA
814-667-2411
Summer service programs for high school students. Tuition required.
LEGACY INTERNATIONAL
Summer program for young people around the world, emphasizing cross-cultural understanding and community involvement. Explore US issues while working with community organizations. Live in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia for one week and assist the local people. Then meet youths from around the world at the Legacy campus in Bedford Virginia. Next travel to Washington, DC to help out in refugee centers, child care programs, and soup kitchens. Three-week program. Tuition required.
LANDMARK VOLUNTEERS
A non-profit summer service organization for high school students. Spend two weeks in July working at one of several important historical, cultural, conservation, scientific or social service institutions. Tuition required.
LATITUDES INTERNATIONAL
800-398-4960
www.latitudesinternational.com
EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING
Summer Abroad - travel abroad and do community service at the same time. Tuition required.
VISIONS
Newport, PA 17074
717-567-7313
www.visionsadventure.com
AMIGOS DE LA AMERICAS
Houston, Texas
800-231-7796
www/amigoslink.org
INTERLOCKEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
510-848-4800
www.interlocken.org
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR SERIES
P.O. Box 297
North Bennington, VT
800-353-5534
www.study-serve.org
A program of cultural immersion through community service and study. Tuition required.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Americas, GA
912-924-6935
VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE
43 Tiffany Road
Belmont, Vermont 05730
802-259-2759
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AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
512 E. 4th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
571-1699
Preserve and create greater public awareness about African American history and heritage in Delaware. Volunteers needed to clean up Mr. Olive and Mt. Zion cemeteries, to assist with African American Family Reunion Festival, to help develop a web page, etc. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
AIDS DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 315
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-6776
www.aidsdelaware.org
ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE
1600 Rockland Road
P.O. Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
651-6081
www.nemours.org
Volunteers work directly with the hospital staff and patients in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, adaptive physical education, aquatics, child life and recreational therapy. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - Delaware Chapter
2306 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19805
633-4420
Provides support to families and caregivers who have a family member with alzheimer's. Volunteers needed to assist with mailings, newsletter, etc. Weekdays.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
92 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
324-4227
Dedicated to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem. Volunteers needed in coordination and participation in health fairs, fund raising, media events and clerical support. Weekdays.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 309
Wilmington, DE 19801
654-5326
www.aclu-de.org
Provides legal advocacy for constitutional issues. Volunteers needed to receive calls concerning legal issues, monitor local, state and national legislation, and support lobbying efforts. No minimum age but recommends 14 and up. Weekdays.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
656-0030
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
1096 Churchman's Road
Newark, DE
633-0200
Strives to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Volunteers needed to assist with health fairs, organize and promote community fund raisers, office duties and mentoring.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19806
655-7258
www.lungusa.org
Strives to prevent lunch disease and promote lung health. Volunteers needed to serve at our week-long asthma summer day camp and A.I. hospital. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-6620
www.redcrossdelaware.org
A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers needed in a number of areas—teaching health and safety courses, providing transportation to and from hospitals, clinics and medical appointments.
BAYARD HOUSE
300 Bayard Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19805
654-1184
Provides residential, educational and referral services to at-risk pregnant teens/women and to young families in need so that they may become nurturing parents and independent, contributing members of society. Student artistic talents needed to enhance the lives of our clients and their babies. Colorful door name plaques for residents rooms, birth announcements (plaques or cards, homemade coloring books or computerized storybooks (personalized with baby's name in story), geometric art cards for newborns, hand decorated tee or sweat shirts (mom and baby), hand puppets (from socks), decorative placements for table, plan and carry out fund raisers, car wash, hold a collection of diapers and other needed baby items, work on projects around Bayard House (outdoor clean up, widow washing, etc.) Weekdays and weekends.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
669 South Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
658-1870
www.bgclubs.org
Clarence Fraim Club - 655-4591
H. Fletcher Brown Club - 656-1386
Claymont Club - 792-1882
Jackson Street Club - 658-4514
Baltz - 683-9336
Open to boys and girls ages six to 20, provides a place for children to come after school and Saturdays to learn, socialize, play sports and develop as responsible members of our community. Activities include computer education, sports, recreational activities, arts and crafts, and special programs. Boys and Girls clubs provide opportunities for the educational, vocational, social, heath and moral development. The goal of all our programs is to teach youth to feel good about and believe in themselves. Volunteers needed as homework helpers, swim assistants, coaches, score keepers, game room supervisors, latch key assistants, cultural enrichment activities (arts, crafts, drawing, painting, gardening club, cheer leading, step groups, etc.) Minimum age high school. Weekdays and Saturdays.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
801 N. Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-3741
www.scouting.org
Promotes development of boys ages six through 18 through planned activities of Scoutcraft skills, personal fitness, leadership training and career education.
BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY and BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM
P.O. Box 141
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-2700
www.brandywinemuseum.org
Preserves the artistic heritage and natural environment of the Brandywine Valley and surrounding region via the Museum and Environmental Management Center. Volunteers needed as short term assistants for annual events and for land management tasks, grounds work, painting, etc. Minimum age varies and is dependent upon task. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
505 Greenbank Road
Wilmington, DE
998-0101
Nursing home that cares for the elderly and others. Volunteers needed in the activity department (run bingo, be a friend for one on one visits) and the dietary department. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE SENIOR CENTER
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
798-5569
Provides a nutritious noon meal for senior adults as well as meeting place for senior activities. Minimum age 15. Weekdays and weekends.
BRANDYWINE ZOO
1001 N. park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
571-7788
www.k12.de.us/warner/zoointro.htm
Mission is to professionally exhibit specific species of animals and provide a comprehensive program of conservation, education and recreation to all Delawareans. Volunteers needed to work in educational programs such as Zoo Camp, Special Events, Family Programs, etc.
BRYN MAWR REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
414 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
610-251-5400
www.mainlinehealth.org
Rehabilitation hospital for head trauma patients. Volunteers needed to socialize with patients as well as help in many other areas.
CAMP DREAMCATCHER
347 N. Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-925-2998
The purpose of this very special summer camp is to provide children whose lives have been affected by AIDS/HIV with a place to get away, free from the concerns of an unfortunate life and the rare chance to be a kid. Volunteers needed as camp counselors in training. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE
P.O. Box 170
Cochranville, PA 19330
www.k94life.org
610-869-4902
Trains service dogs to work with persons who have mobility impairments/physical disabilities. Volunteers needed for exercise and playtime with the dogs in the kennel in formal training as well as grooming and bathing of the dogs and special events assistance.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN
10 Concord Ave.
Wilmington, DE
654-6279
www.cathedralsaintjohn.org
Debnam House
2013 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE
658-8277
Volunteers needed for the Summer of Respect day camp for children as well as to participate in a variety of children's fun and activities at Debnam House before and after school programs and summer programs. Weekdays.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
P.O. Box 2610
Wilmington, DE 19805
www.cdow.org/charities
Provides behavioral health services, children's services, community services, family life services and parish social ministry. Volunteers needed in all areas.
Siena Hall / Seton Villa
2307 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
656-2183
Group home for school age children who currently are unable to live with their families due to a variety of reasons. Volunteers needed to assist with recreational activities with younger children and tutoring or just helping children with homework. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays and weekends.
CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
P.O. Box 146
Yorklyn, DE 19736
239-2434
www.ccarts.org
Provides classes in the fine and performing arts to members and non-members from four years of age and up. Four seasonal class sessions are offered during the year with a 10-week Summer Arts Camp for four to 14 year olds. An After School and Home School Art Enrichment Program and an Art for Special Kids program are also offered. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
CENTREVILLE SCHOOL
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
571-0270
Goal is to educate children with learning disabilities between the ages of three and twelve years. Goal is to mainstream students back into regular classrooms as soon as they are ready. Volunteers needed to help in the seven-week summer program to assist teachers in the morning classroom block or assist in the afternoon recreational program. Weekdays.
CHALLENGE ASPEN
P.O. Box M
Aspen, Colorado 81612
970-923-0578
possibilities@challengeaspen.com
A year round recreational and cultural arts program for people with disabilities, their families and friends. Summer Program consists of the Exceptional Artists Studio for Children with Disabilities, the Magic of Music and Dance Camp for Children with Disabilities, A rock Climbing and Ropes Course for Disabled Ambulatory Participants, and a Wheelchair Outdoor Adventure Camp.
CHARLES W. BUSH SCHOOL
101 Whitby Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
479-1617
School for mentally and physically handicapped children between ages three and 16. Volunteers needed to work with staff members and supervise after school programs for the autistic or provide tutoring services in the classroom. Weekdays.
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-5241
Volunteers needed to run errands, transport patients, make beds, fill water pitchers and a variety of other duties needed throughout the hospital. The Teen Program has a one-year waiting list. Students may put their name on the list at age 13. Students volunteer in clinical areas of hospital. Students seeking service requirement hours may submit application for another program in which they can volunteer in non-clinical areas and clerical work.
CHILD, INC.
507 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-8989
www.childinc.com
Three shelters, two for neglected and abused kids, one for battered women and their children. Volunteers must be 18 or older and needed to play with children and working on a one to one basis and serve as a positive role model. Weekdays.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST
2005 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
658-5177
www.cffde.org
Strengthens families and communities by providing quality social, educational and mental health services. Volunteers needed in all areas.
CHILDREN'S BEACH HOUSE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 411
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-4288
www.cbhinc.org
Summer camp in Lewes, DE for children ages six through 12 who have communication disabilities: hearing, articulation, fluency, etc. and to help them reach their potential as functional members of their families and the community. Volunteers needed to assist program counselors in various activities—swimming lessons, arts and crafts, nature crafts, and computer. In the afternoons volunteers are needed to help campers write letters home and be able to read to an older person. Minimum age 15. Weekdays and weekends.
CHRISTIANA CARES
Christiana Hospital - 733-1284
Wilmington Hospital 428-2206
Riverside Campus 428-2206
Visiting Nurse Association 733-1284
Volunteers needed in a variety of areas at the hospitals. Copy of latest transcripts and immunization records needed. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
CHRISTIANA CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
705 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-0101
www.ccac-de.org
Volunteers would have an opportunity to serve as assistants in the after school theater and arts workshop program (ASTAW) and Arts summer camp. Assistants also needed to tutor and mentor youth between the ages of five and 12 on a daily basis. Volunteers would also be offered the opportunity to facilitate workshops in the arts/visual and or theater. Weekdays.
CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
220 Elkton Road
Newark, DE 19711
366-7060
Provides recreational opportunities for the Newark area. Volunteers needed to work in children's programs and in park upkeep. Weekdays and weekends.
CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CENTER
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
www.claymontcenter.org
792-2757
Unites the efforts of human service agencies, government and other community organizations to serve the needs and aspirations of the Claymont/Brandywine Hundred community. Volunteers needed to work with kids and seniors in many areas. Weekdays.
CLOTHING BANK OF DELAWARE
1124 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE
654-1390
COKESBURY VILLAGE
726 Loveville Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
234-4444
www.pumh.org
Volunteers needed for visiting individual patients, feeding, transporting, assist in therapy sessions, bingo, cooking, gardening, music exercise and entertainment, and more. Weekdays and weekends.
CROZER-CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
One Medical Center Blvd.
Upland, PA 19013-3995
610-447-2000
www.crozer.org
Volunteers needed in all areas of hospital. Weekdays and weekends.
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DELAWARE ADOLESCENT PROGRAM
1600 Jessup Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
652-3455
www.dapi.org
Provides an alternative educational setting to pregnant and parenting adolescents. DAPI offers grade appropriate academic instruction, pregnancy prevention counseling, individual/group counseling, family intervention, community referral/outreach services, pre/post natal health education, on-site child care (Tot's Turf), family life, parenting/child development education and transitional support service. Volunteers needed for tutoring, assistance in the nursery, and office aides. Weekdays.
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
571-9590
www.delart.mus.de.us
Volunteers needed for special events, department support and summer arts programs. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
800 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-2111
www.dabdel.org
Camp Sunnybrook
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE 19808
Camp Sunnybrook is a summer camp for blind and visually impaired children. Volunteers needed as counselor aids—assist campers in crafts, music, games and swimming. Minimum age 13. Weekdays.
DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-6466
www.thedcca.org
Strives to support the development of artists careers, present new and provocative work, and enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. Volunteers needed for clerical work, slide documentation and organizing for opening nights. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE CENTER FOR HORTICULTURE
1810 N. DuPont Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
658-6262
www.dehort.org
Promotes the greening of Delaware, and helps to build community through gardening and horticulture. Volunteers needed for summer kids camps in July, cleaning, planting and maintaining gardens throughout city: Rodney Square, Market Street Mall, community gardens, public landscapes, etc. as well as planting trees throughout the county, or help with set up and clean up of community events, register lecture attendees, bulk mailing. Minimum age depends upon the activity. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
739-3197
Volunteers need in all aspects of park maintenance, trail clearing, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE ELWYN
321 E. 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-8860
www.elwyn.org
Human service organization serving individuals with wide range of handicaps. Volunteers needed for tutoring in adult education classes, club house activities and other activities. Weekdays.
DFRC - DELAWARE FOUNDATION REACHING CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL disABILITIES
640 Plaza Drive
Newark, DE 19720
454-2730
www.blue-gold.org
DELAWARE FUTURES
1108 N. Adams Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-8619
Provides educational, social and motivational support to high school students with unrealized potential to become successful college applicants. Volunteers needed as tutors, especially in math, chemistry, physics, Spanish, biology and writing every Tuesday evening (6-7:30 p.m.) during the school year. Volunteers also needed for web site creation. Minimum age senior in high school. Weekdays.
DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
1213 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
652-3948
Provides comprehensive outpatient services by highly skilled staff of child psychiatrists, licensed clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers with graduate degrees. Volunteers needed to answer phone, schedule appointments and type.
DELAWARE HOSPICE
3515 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE
478-5707
www.delawarehospice.org
Provides high quality hospice care to individuals with limited life expectancy. Volunteers needed for office tasks. Minimum age 16. Weekdays.
DELAWARE HUMANE ASSOCIATION
701 A. Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
571-0111
www.dehumane.org
Provides shelter to homeless animals, to find permanent, loving homes for the animals, educates the public on humane animal treatment and pet population control, and to end animal abuse. Volunteers needed to assist in daily feeding and cleaning, help with the laundry, and to socialize with the cats and puppies (adult dog socialization requires training.) Office help, yard work, scooping the fields, picking up garbage, etc. An adult must accompany volunteers under the age of 16. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
658-9111
www.delmnh.org
Houses a world renowned collection of mollusks and birds and provides science education for school children. Volunteers needed as guides, Discovery Room assistants, gift shop sales and many other areas. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY
P.O. Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-2334
delawarenaturesociety.org
Fosters understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserves ecologically significant areas; and advocates stewardship and conservation of natural resources. Volunteers needed for trail maintenance, late night and museum overnight programs, office assistance, computer data entry and library assistance as well as summer counselors for summer camp sessions. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE RIGHT TO LIFE
P.O. Box 1222
Wilmington, DE 19899
832-9600
An all volunteer pro-life organization dedicated to educating the public about life issues.
DE LA WARR SENIOR CENTER
Rose Hill Community Center
19 Lambson Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
429-0581
Provides daily activities for senior adults such as crafts, ceramics, exercise and line dancing, art class, chorus trips, card and pool games, bingo. Hot lunch is served daily. Volunteers needed to pack breakfast bags for seniors each morning, call bingo, get seniors involved in shuffle board or card games and assist in kitchen. Weekdays.
DELAWARE S.P.C.A.
455 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
998-2281
www.delspca.org
Provides an animal shelter, enforces animal laws, prevents cruelty, reduces pet overpopulation. Volunteers needed to exercise, groom and give attention to adoption animals. Training is once a year in mid June. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
831-4635
www.deso.org
Provides year round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental disabilities. Volunteers needed in office work, coaching athletes, assisting with events (competitions or special events.) Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE STATE HOSPITAL
New Castle, DE 19720
421-6535
Cares and treats adult mentally ill. Volunteers needed for a number of activities at the hospital. Weekdays and weekends.
DELAWARE TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND WILMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION
Volunteers needed for summer day camp at Wilmington High to help with swimming and reading. This camp has a large number of minority participants and a large number of girls.
DIAMOND STATE YOUTH
1413 Lore Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-6360
Cares for and houses at risk youth, most being troubled juveniles who may have been abused or neglected. Volunteers needed for painting and grounds keeping, gardening, tutoring, crafts, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
1061 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
996-9400
Promotes the welfare of persons with Down Syndrome as participating members of their communities.
EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF DEL-MAR
61 Corporate Circle
New Castle, DE 19720
324-4444
eseaks@nc.esdel.org
Camp Fairlee Manor
Chestertown, MD
Dedicated to increasing the independence of children and adults with disabilities through direct services and advocacy. Volunteers needed to play games and activities, help with field trips, tutoring, reading, maintenance projects, gardening, painting, etc. Summer camp counselors for camp in Chestertown needed as well. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
EDGEMOOR COMMUNITY CENTER
500 Duncan Road, Suite A
Wilmington, DE 19809
762-1391
Provides comprehensive range of educational, recreational and social service programs for community members of all ages. Volunteers needed as aides to tutors, recreational program aides, and child care aides. Volunteers also needed for the 10-week Success Through Computers Program in the spring to assist pre-school and middle school age children with tutorial and educational software to help them improve academically. Minimum age high school. Weekdays only.
EMMAUS HOUSE - HOMEWARD BOUND
P.O. Box 9740
Newark, DE
737-2241
Temporary shelter for families in transition. A 60-day stay to provide a safe, secure environment conducive to change. Volunteers needed for child care and creative interaction with residents—game playing, read aloud and crafts with resident children. Weekdays and weekends.
EVEN START PROGRAM
Kennett Middle School
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-0679
Summer program in Kennett School District designed to give younger students (many of them Hispanic) a head start in school. Volunteers needed to assist with classroom activities and be a mentor to students. Weekdays.
FAMILY COURT
900 King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
5700-2200
Hears civil and criminal cases involving juveniles and family members. Volunteers needed for special assignments and research.
FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE
14 Garfield Way
Newark, DE 19713
369-0124
www.fbd.org
Strives to minimize hunger, primarily in Delaware, by providing low-cost and no-cost food and other products to qualified organizations, and informing the community about hunger issues. Volunteers needed as salvage sorters, sort and box salvageable grocery items into categories. Minimum age 13. Weekdays, some Saturdays.
FRANCISCAN CARE CENTER
100 St. Claire Street
Hockessin, DE 19707
234-5420
To provide a quality of life for our elderly residents. Volunteers needed to run a specific activity and assist with transportation. Weekdays and weekends.
FRIENDS SOCIETY OF BRANDYWINE PARK
www.brandywinepark.org
Committed to restoring and preserving one of Wilmington most precious natural and historic resources. Volunteers needed to serve as junior counselors in the summer camp program which offers a wide variety of activities for children aged five to 14. Volunteers also needed with general park maintenance and upkeep.
FRIENDS OF WILMINGTON PARKS
P.O. Box 435
Montchanin, DE 19710
656-3665
fowp@dcanet.com
To promote the sensitive restoration of parkland and buildings of the Wilmington State Parks and to advocate programs for public enrichment. Summer Camp program for campers aged four to 12 needs counselors. Help kids learn about bugs, nature, the Brandywine, etc. Volunteers also needed with parks upkeep, gardening, graffiti removal. Minimum age 15.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
P.O. Box 1517
Wilmington, DE 19899
652-8133
wperkins@friendship-house.org
Serves the homeless in Wilmington in a number of areas of support. Volunteers needed to work at Sunday morning breakfast program, the shelter for elderly homeless men, or at the enablement center.
Women's Day Center
720 N. Orange St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Men's Day Center
226 N. Walnut St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Andrew's Place
St. Andrew's and Matthew Church St.
GERIATRIC SERVICES OF DELAWARE
101 Rogers Road
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-6731
Provides a variety of services to the elderly. Volunteers needed to deliver mid day meal to the homebound elderly or do grocery shopping. Weekdays.
GILPIN HALL
1101 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
654-4486
Provides quality care to the residents in nursing care and assisted living divisions. Volunteers needed in activities department to help transport residents to and from activities. Assistance needed during exercise, crafts, baking, games, gardening, etc. Volunteers also needed to help residents with outings to restaurants, mall, parks, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
GIRLS INCORPORATED IN DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
575-1041
Mission is to encourage girls, boys and their families to live balanced and healthy lives. Opportunities provided for girls and boys to achieve their full potential as equal members of society. Goal is to preserve and strengthen families through quality education, childcare and family focused programs and to teach young people to take responsibility for their behavior, to respect themselves and others. Volunteers needed to read and play with preschool age children. Minimum age 15. Weekdays
GIRL SCOUTS
501 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19713
341-4007
We are the world's premiere organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, build character and skills for success in the real world. Volunteers needed in all areas.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
700 Lea Blvd.
761-4640
GRAHAM SENIOR CENTER
1709 Gilpin Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
655-0266
Dedicated to serving the needs of older citizens in the neighborhood. Provides transportation to medical appointments, banks, grocery store. Volunteers needed in exercise programs, activities, meals, gardening, maintenance projects, call bingo, computer, newsletter, etc. Minimum age 14. Weekdays.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
New Castle County
1920 Hutton Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 652-0365
www.habitatncc.org
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County builds affordable housing at no-profit through a combination of volunteer labor, "sweat equity," and non-interest mortgages. We act in partnership with the local community as a diverse group, including concerned individuals, partner families, faith groups, civic organizations and businesses. Construction volunteers work on-site under the direction of the Site Supervisor in all phases of new home construction. All skill levels welcome—professional, some ability, and willing to learn volunteers. Ages 16 and up. Occasional projects are available to students under 16. Workdays at the construction sites are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round. Volunteers must sign up in advance.
HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
P.O. Box 3630
Wilmington, DE 19807
658-0568
www.hagley.org
Volunteers needed to help take visitors back to the roots of our country and share about the beginnings of the du Pont company powder mills. Volunteers needed dramatize the contrast between children's experiences in the 19th century and youth of today as well as participate in children's activities in the summer program. Weekdays and weekends.
HILLSIDE HOUSE NURSING HOME
810 S. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-1181
Nursing home for the elderly. Volunteers needed to help in activity department.
HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1018 West 6th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
656-3224
Provides supplemental educational activities for youth in the Hilltop area so they are able to effectively compete academically and socially for career opportunities and higher education. Volunteers needed for latchkey program and assist staff in the homework room, computer, art projects, table games and gym. Volunteers needed in evening study program to work individually with students to reinforce basic concepts and work habits. Volunteers also needed to assist staff in a varied, fun filled program for school aged children. Tutors of all ages welcome. Weekdays and weeknights.
HOPE DINING ROOM
Kingswood United Methodist Church
300 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
738-4556
Provides noon time meal for all those who are hungry. Volunteers needed to help prepare and serve meals. Weekdays.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
1800 N. Broom Street, Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19805
429-6693
An independent rehabilitation network designed to maximize the independence of people with disabilities including physical, developmental, cognitive and/or psychiatric. Provides responsibly managed housing, service coordination, independent living skills training, medical and vocational services family support and advocacy.
INDEPENDENCE DOGS
146 State Line Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-358-2723
Trains dogs to assist people with physical disabilities. Volunteers needed to feed and run dogs, or grounds/yard maintenance. Weekdays and weekends.
INGLESIDE
1010 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
575-0283
inglesidehomes.org
Home to over 200 low and middle income senior citizens who live independently in their own apartments. Volunteers needed to begin a weekly sing-along program and artwork needed for "fantasy trip." Volunteers also needed to provide office assistance in office for Care Van (serves older adults by linking them services in community.) Weekdays and weekends.
IRON HILL MUSEUM
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19202
368-5703
Natural history museum conducting educational programs for students K-8. Also conducts summer science adventure camps. Volunteers needed to assist with trail maintenance, grass cutting, summer camp assistants, program assistants, rehab of old exhibits and general museum upkeep and maintenance. Summer Science Camp is weekdays. Minimum age approximately 14. Weekends, mostly Saturday afternoons.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
101 Garden of Eden Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
478-9411
jccdelaware.org
Dedicated to strengthening the psychological, spiritual and emotional well being of individuals, families and community while reflecting and perpetuating Jewish values. Volunteers can choose to mentor a child, run errands for someone who is homebound, provide companionship to someone who is ill, etc. Weekdays.
JOHN G. LEACH SCHOOL
Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
429-4055
Specialized program that provides educational and therapeutic services to children from the ages three to 21. The children have been identified to have physical or cognitive impairments. Speech impairments are also evident. Children are provided with customized and specialized equipment for gross motor activities and computer technology. Volunteers needed for those interested in special education, physical or occupational therapy and speech. There are also opportunities for students interested in computer assisted learning. Weekdays.
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1103
Wilmington, DE 19801
888-1117
www.jdrf.org
Primary purpose is to raise money for diabetes research. Volunteers needed for walk-a-thons, McDonald's Championship and other areas. Weekdays.
KALMAR NYCKEL FOUNDATION
1124 East Seventh Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
475-9026
www.kalnyc.org
Dedicated to preserving history through the authentic recreation of the 17th century tall ship and shipyard acting as Delaware's Tall Ship ambassador, serving as anchor for Christiana River redevelopment. and educating about Delaware history and sail training. Volunteers needed as tour guides, maintenance of shipyard and facilities, small boat instruction for inner city youth, etc. Weekdays and weekends.
KENTMERE
1900 Lovering Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
652-3311
Nursing home with elderly population. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-grandparent, intergenerational activities, visitation, gardening, serve in dining room, teaching, write letters, transporting residents and helping with a variety of activities. Weekdays and weekends.
KINGSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
2300 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
764-9022
Community based organization providing crisis intervention (housing, food, clothing) preschool, senior and youth programming, tutoring, karate, recreation, rites of passage, drug prevention, team sports, and more. Volunteers needed for tutoring, arts and crafts classes, recreation, and theater.
LA COMMUNIDAD HISPANA
223 Birch Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-8308 x12
Mission is to empower and improve the lives of low income Latinos and others through health care, educational, vocational and employment programs. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays.
LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
403 N. Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
655-7338
Purpose is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic children by developing resources that will promote their advancement. Volunteers needed for homework and ESL program, computers, arts and crafts, sports programs and the summer camp. Weekdays.
THE LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA
100 West 10th Street, Suite 209
Wilmington, DE 19801
661-7300
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
185 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
368-5886
Home for the aged, persons admitted must be at least 60 years of age and very moderate income. Volunteers needed to help prepare and serve meals, fold clothes in laundry, help residents tidy up closets, visit with the lonely, read to the blind, write letters, take residents for walks and other odd jobs. Weekdays and weekends.
LoveINC of NORTHERN NCC
P.O. Box 1152
Bear, DE 19701
221-5683
A partner of World Vision, help out communities poorest families and restores them to independence. Has a life skills program, donated goods program and clearinghouse intake advisors. Volunteers needed in all areas.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
1304 North Rodney Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
654-8886
Provides housing health and hunger services to low and moderate income Delawareans of all races and faiths. Focus is on those who need the help most, the working poor, the elderly, single parents, children, minorities, the disabled and the unemployed. Volunteers needed with the emergency housing assistance program, emergency food program, food distribution and a mobile food pantry. Weekdays.
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
1601 Concord Pike, Suite 78
Wilmington, DE 19803
658-9474
Fulfills wishes of children between the ages of two-and-a-half and 18 who suffer from life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. No age requirement. Weekdays.
MARY CAMPBELL CENTER
4641 Weldin Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
762-6025
www.marycampbellcenter.com
Residential/respite care facility for 63 developmentally disabled adults with limitations associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, mental retardation, etc. Respite care and new children's program as well. Volunteers needed for recreation, education, health care, physical development and many other areas. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
MATH MASTERY THROUGH MENTORING
A.I. Middle School
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
651-2690
Tutors needed in after school program for middle school students. Weekdays.
MEALS ON WHEELS
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 106
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-3257
www.mealsonwheelsde.org
Delivers hot meals to homebound seniors who need them. Volunteers deliver during the lunch hour. Weekdays.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SALEM COUNTY
310 Woodstown Road
Salem, New Jersey 08079
856-935-3108
mhschealth.com
Health care provider to the community at large. Many different volunteer opportunities available. Weekdays and weekends.
METHODIST COUNTRY HOUSE
4830 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19801
654-3101
Continuing care retirement home. Volunteers needed for one-on-one visits, readers, game players, arts and crafts, sing-along, walking group leaders and many other activities. Weekdays and weekends.
MILTON AND HATTIE KUTZ HOME
704 River Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
764-7000
Provides a comfortable home for elderly residents with sensitivity, compassion in an environment which nurtures Jewish traditions and values. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-friend: visit one on one, talk about your life, ask about resident's life, take residents for walk. Assist with tea time and bingo. Weekdays and weekends.
MINISTRY OF CARING
506 N. Church St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hope House 1 - shelter for destitute women - 21 beds
1102 W. 8th Street
Wilmington, DE
Hope House II and III - shelter for destitute women and children - 42 beds
515 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-1935
Homeless shelters for women aged 18 and older, and those with children up to the age of 12. Purpose is to teach women life skills, to help with child care, school, money management, etc. but mainly to move them on to self sufficiency. Volunteers needed to read to the children, do arts and crafts, help with homework, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
House of Joseph I - shelters 13 employable, destitute men
1328 W. 3rd Street
Wilmington, DE
House of Joseph II - residential program for terminally ill (last stages) AIDS patients
594-9473
Emmanual Dining Room
EDR East
226 Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-2577
EDR West
121 N. Jackson Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
652-3228
EDR South
500 Rogers Road
New Castle, DE 19720
571-2951
Lunch is served from 12-1 p.m. at all three locations—EDR West, EDR South, EDR East seven days a week. Assist in serving meals to the poor and hungry with dignity. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at EDR West. Volunteers needed to prep, clean, serve breakfast 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. to serve.
Samaritan Center - services for poorest of poor
594-9476
Child Care Center - capacity for 92 children
N. Jackson Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Open to children living in homeless shelters and children lining in the area who are living in poverty. Volunteers needed to act as teachers' helper in the classroom. Infants through four years old.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
1218 B Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
652-3928
Provides a variety of programs including family services, emergency assistance, housing, counseling, employment services, child care, tutoring, drop out prevention, college career counseling and a summer day camp. Volunteers needed to work with kids in all programs. Weekdays.
NEW BOLTON CENTER
382 W. Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-5800
University of Pennsylvania's large animal hospital. Volunteers needed to assist with all areas of the hospital. Volunteers also needed in the spring as foal sitters. Work in the NICU with critically ill newborn foals. If you like horses and foals and are curious about cutting edge veterinary medicine, and you don't mind hard work and getting dirty, this is the place for you. Foal sitters must be 16 and up. Weekdays and weekends.
NEWARK SENIOR CENTER
200 White Chapel Drive
Newark, DE 19713
737-2336
www.delnet.com/nsc
Purpose is to enable older adults in the community to maintain dignity, enhance their quality of living and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life. Volunteers needed in all activities. Weekdays and weekends.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
187-A Old Churchman's Road
New Castle, DE 19720
323-6449
Special populations section offers recreational programming for persons of all ages with disabilities. Volunteers needed for the following programs: dances, bowling, Saturday activities and summer day camps. Weekdays and weekends.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY HEAD START
Serves children aged three and four from financially disadvantaged and/or "at risk" households. Classroom aids, office aids and kitchen aides are needed. Weekdays.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
87 Reads Way
New Castle Corporate Commons
Wilmington, DE
395-5650
Serves people age 60 and over, offers nutrition programs, daily transportation, educational programs, and arts and crafts. Volunteers needed to help with planned programs and to socialize with senior citizens.
OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC.
3030 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
762-0300
www.oppctr.org
To enable people with disabilities and other special needs to realize their maximum vocational potential. Volunteers needed in all areas. Weekdays.
PACEM IN TERRIS
1304 N. Rodney Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
656-2721
Organization dedicated to community peace education. Volunteer needed to assist in office duties. Weekdays. No minimum age. Weekdays.
PEOPLE'S SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
408 East 8th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
658-4133
www.psassociation.org
Provides day care, senior programs, recreational activities, tutorial services, and summer camps. Volunteers needed in all activities. Weekdays. Minimum age 15.
PERINATAL ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE
100 W. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
622-9355
www.healthybabies.org
Provides quality health care for women, infants and their families. Work with at-risk pregnant women and their babies and their partners. Volunteers needed to help with creative activities benefiting these women. Weekdays.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF DELAWARE
625 Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-7296
www.ppdel.org
Provides community responsive reproductive health care services such as education and training in sexuality, counseling, and advocacy for reproductive freedom, and low cost medical services. Volunteers needed for filing, writing letters to legislators, assisting with the preparation of bulk mailings and updating computer information listings. Weekdays.
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF DELAWARE
7259 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-8857
Provides youth with supervised athletic, educational and social development activities with the purpose of helping to prevent youth crime. The main thrust of the program is to steer kids in a positive direction, and to keep them from making the wrong choices. Weekdays and weekends.
PRESERVATION DELAWARE
1405 Greenhill Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
651-9617
www.preservation.org
Dedicated to the preservation of Delaware's architectural heritage and historic settings. Preservation Delaware strives to education citizens of the value of Delaware's heritage, to advocate for preservation policy initiatives and incentives, and be directly involved in various preservation projects. Garden interns and person to work on web site needed. Weekdays and weekends. Minimum age 12.
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE
577-5200
Provides criminal defense to the poor. Volunteers needed to assist with office duties. Weekdays.
READ-ALOUD DELAWARE
100 West 10th Street, Suite 207
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-5256
www.readaloudelaware.org
Working to eliminate illiteracy by ensuring that each preschool age child in Delaware has someone to read to him or her on a regular and sustained basis. Volunteers needed to read to individual children in day care centers, shelters and clinics for five-to-15 minutes per child. Weekdays. Minimum age 14.
ROCKWOOD MUSEUM'S DAY CAMP
761-4340
Rockwood Museum sponsors one-week summer day camps for children between the ages of six and 12. Volunteers needed to assist with supervision of children as they participate in camp activities. Campers will be engaged in crafts, games and activities.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
1901 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
656-4847
www.rmhde.org
Home away from home for families of seriously ill children. The average stay is six weeks. Many children can stay in the house and receive treatment on an out-patient basis. We encourage the family to stay together and siblings will also stay at the house. Need volunteers for arts and crafts, music, playing, cooking meals, light cleaning, yard work, office work, organize holiday parties. Weekdays and weekends. Minimum age 15 or 10th grade.
ROW FOR IT
206 Holland Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
Vounteers needed for urban rowing program.
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 2500
Wilmington, De 19805
421-4100
Health care provider to the community at large. Many different volunteer opportunities available. Weekdays and weekends.
SAINT MICHAEL'S DAY NURSERY
305 East Seventh Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3800
656-3389
stmichealsde.org
Provides early education and child care for children from infancy through kindergarten. Volunteers needed to supervise small groups during work/play activities times. Play indoor/outdoor games. Read to individuals and small groups. Help with arts and crafts projects. Supervise a small group during meals. Weekdays.
SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CENTER
P.O. Box 308
400 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
656-1696 x66
The evening tutoring program works with first grade through college students on improving academic performance. High school students would be trained how to tutor elementary school age children, and then work one-on-one as a tutor in our program. We also have a summer recreational evening program involving swimming, basketball, skating and tutoring. Tutoring program runs from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for eighth to 12th graders. Weekdays and weekends.
SEAMEN'S CENTER OF WILMINGTON
Port of Wilmington
575-1300
Provides services for Port of Wilmington's seamen such as communication networking, social and recreational activities, local land transportation and personal counseling. Volunteers needed for adopt-a-ship program.
SHOES THAT FIT OF NEWARK DELAWARE
4 West Periwinkle Lane
Newark, DE 19711
234-9319
shoesthatfitde@aol.com
Provides new shoes and clothing to school age children. The program is partnered with schools in Delaware with the greatest need based on percentage of low income students.
SHIPLEY MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
2723 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
479-0111
Retirement community and health care facility. Volunteers needed to be friendly visitors and assist with activities programs. Weekdays and weekends.
SODAT
625 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-4044
www.sodatdelaware.com
Dedicated to prevention, intervention, treatment, research and evaluation in drug and alcohol abuse. Volunteers needed in all areas.
SOUJOURNER'S PLACE
2901 Northeast Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
764-4713
Mission is to assist homeless men and women on their journey to self-sufficiency through a case-managed residential program. Volunteers needed in many areas. Weekdays and weekends.
SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
1015 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-1354
Volunteers needed as candy stripers. Minimum age 14. Weekdays and weekends.
STONEGATES
4031 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 109807
658-6200
Thirty-nine bed health care facility, residents range from alert to confused and disoriented. Average age around 82. Volunteers needed to work with activity coordinator getting residents to and from programs and assist with activities. Help serve juice and snacks, read to individuals, take wheelchair bound residents for walks, play piano for (or any instrument), bring a pet to visit and many other more activities. Weekdays and weekends.
SUPPORTING KIDDS
658-5433
www.supportingkidsds.org
Supports kids involved in death, divorce and separation.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION
110 N. Popular Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-8542
Homeless mission for men. There are typically 40 residents in various stages of recovery at the shelter and 100 transients per night. Volunteers needed to sort clothing for clothing bank, serve or make meals. Minimum age 16. Weekdays and weekends.
SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES
507 W. 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
655-5518
Provides guardianship, financial management and adult foster care services to elderly, handicapped and disabled clients. Volunteers needed to work with case manager in adult foster care: developing new adult foster care homes, evaluating existing homes and developing foster care placement patterns.
THERAPEUTIC RIDING - BELLEVUE STATE PARK
577-3390
Barn offers a therapeutic riding program for children with physical limitations. Volunteers needed to assist with these special riders.
TICK TOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER
1694 Old Baltimore Pike
Avondale, PA
610-268-8134
THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT OF FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH
477-1671
Mission is to supply building materials to low income families for repairing/upgrading their homes while reducing the amount of waste in local landfills and recycling usable materials back into the community. Volunteers needed to pick up donated goods, assist donors and clients, help maintain inventory.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
4810 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
995-2850
www.wellnessdelaware.org
Mission is to help people live as normally and as fully as possible in spite of a cancer diagnosis. Volunteers needed to help with computer database and other promotional information.
TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE AND RESEARCH
110 Possum Hollow Road
Newark, DE 19711
737-9543
www.tristatebird.org
Wildlife rehabilitation and research facility which provides care for over 2,000 wild birds each year. Volunteers needed to feed injured songbirds, hawks, owls, and waterfowl, cleaning cages, sweeping, dusting, answering the telephone, keeping records and assisting in medical care. Ages 14-15 junior volunteer (no birds), age 16 with parental permission. Weekdays and weekends
URBAN YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM
The LPGA Foundation
P.O. Bo x19
599 Rockland Road
Rockland, DE 19732
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - CAMP MANITO
700 A River Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
764-2400
Purpose is to find ways to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy. Camp Manito is a summer day camp for children and young adults (ages three to 21) with orthopedic disabilities living in New Castle County. The program serves those with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, and other disabling conditions. Eighty to 90 volunteers needed to help provide a one to one interpersonal relationship which helps each camper to fully participate in camp activities. You haven't had a life altering moment until you've seen a football player, who is a summer counselor, tenderly lift a dependent, non-verbal child and help that child with changing clothes or into the pool. Camp runs from mid June till mid August. Volunteer summer camp counselor applications due by April 1. Weekdays.
VETERANS HOSPITAL
1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19801
994-2511
Provides a variety of medical services to veterans and their families. Many volunteer opportunities. Weekdays and weekend
WEST CENTER CITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
600 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
656-0485
Purpose is to provide an educational opportunity for the children of Wilmington a nurturing environment that enhances their intellectual, physical and emotional development. Volunteers needed to read, play, participate in activities, etc. Minimum age 16. Weekdays.
WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
710 N. Lincoln St.
Wilmington, DE 19806
658-4171
Provides quality health, educational and social services to adults and youth. Volunteers needed to tutor grades 1-6, serve as homework room assistants, computer room assistants and participate in fun activities at Camp Wright, summer camp program. Weekdays. Minimum age 14. Computer room assistants can be as young as 10.
Camp Wright
3850 Millcreek Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
239-4030
WHYY
625 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
888-1200
whyy.org
Through television, radio, the Internet and community events, makes our region a better place, connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each other.
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
1901 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
651-3400
Daily senior center for senior adults. Volunteers needed to help organize events, help with parties and programs and assist with monthly newsletter, garden and many more areas. Weekdays.
YMCA OF DELAWARE
Western Branch - 453-1482
Bear Branch - 832-7980
Brandywine Branch - 478-8303
Central Branch - 571-6900
Walnut Street Branch - 571-6935`
An association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strive to cultivate the human potential, self esteem and dignity of all people. Volunteers needed for the after school program and child care program. Weekdays and weekends.
Immersion Volunteer Opportunities
GLOBAL WORKS
RD 2, Box 173A
Huntingdon, PA
814-667-2411
Summer service programs for high school students. Tuition required.
LEGACY INTERNATIONAL
Summer program for young people around the world, emphasizing cross-cultural understanding and community involvement. Explore US issues while working with community organizations. Live in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia for one week and assist the local people. Then meet youths from around the world at the Legacy campus in Bedford Virginia. Next travel to Washington, DC to help out in refugee centers, child care programs, and soup kitchens. Three-week program. Tuition required.
LANDMARK VOLUNTEERS
A non-profit summer service organization for high school students. Spend two weeks in July working at one of several important historical, cultural, conservation, scientific or social service institutions. Tuition required.
LATITUDES INTERNATIONAL
800-398-4960
www.latitudesinternational.com
EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING
Summer Abroad - travel abroad and do community service at the same time. Tuition required.
VISIONS
Newport, PA 17074
717-567-7313
www.visionsadventure.com
AMIGOS DE LA AMERICAS
Houston, Texas
800-231-7796
www/amigoslink.org
INTERLOCKEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
510-848-4800
www.interlocken.org
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR SERIES
P.O. Box 297
North Bennington, VT
800-353-5534
www.study-serve.org
A program of cultural immersion through community service and study. Tuition required.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Americas, GA
912-924-6935
VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE
43 Tiffany Road
Belmont, Vermont 05730
802-259-2759
