Volunteer Delaware 50+

is a statewide

program offered

through the State

Office of Volunteerism

within the Division of

State Service Centers.

Their mission is to

engage persons 50

and older in volunteer

service, to meet

crit ical community

needs and to provide

a high quality

experience that will

enrich the lives of

volunteers.

M AY & J U N E O P P O RT U N I T I E S

W I T H O U R C O M M U N I T Y PA RT N E R S

For More Information Visit:

www.VolunteerDelaware.org

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For more information about any of the opportunities please contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators,

Volunteer and Station Spotlights We love our volunteers and community partners! Thank you for all that you do!

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Just A Little Reminder News and announcements

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One-Time Volunteer Opportunities Looking for a one-day special event to kick off your volunteer journey or learn about a new organization?

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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Looking for a reoccurring opportunity where you can help and build great relationships?

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N e w C a s t l e C o u n t y

Have you picked up your copy of this month’s issue of

?

For its May issue, Out & About decided to feature the statewide Volunteer Delaware 50+ program, 50+ volunteers and 50+ community partners as part of the magazine’s series to highlight volunteers and the great that they are doing..

“I always believed that nonprofit institutions needed help. The more you can do for them, the better our community is.”

Olga Crowther, Volunteer Delaware 50+ member

For an electronic version of the Sensational Seniors article please visit outandaboutnow.com/community.

For more information about Volunteer Delaware 50+ please visit VolunteerDelaware.org

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Resident Play Dates Opportunities Anytime Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 8:00PM, Saturday-Sunday, 10:00AM - 8:00PM School: Assisting residents with educational goals. | Play Therapy: Assisting residents with therapy goals that are disguised through a play environment. | Living Room: Playing with residents in an unstruc-tured setting to include reading a book, watching a movie, playing with a toy, playing on the computer, homework help, doing an arts and craft activity, etc. | Art Therapy: volunteers interested in art therapy or currently perusing a degree in this

field can visit with the residents for art related projects; this particular role is typically paired with one of ECC's Activity Aides. | Pet Therapy: Volunteers visiting as part of a pet therapy program (Paws for People, National Capital Therapy Dogs). Mentor: Mentor volunteers visit with one specific resident Resident Play Date Requirements: Volunteering can begin once you have (in any order): Attended one Volunteer Tour &

Orientation session to ensure comfort level is suitable

Returned a completed Supervised Volunteer Packet to the Volunteer Coordinator and

screenings come back clean. Received a negative two-step

Tuberculin Skin Test OR negative Tuberculin bloodwork OR a negative Tuberculin Chest X-Ray within the past year.

Starting October 1st, 2017 through March 15th, 2018 ALL visitors, volunteers and prospective volunteers visiting for a Volunteer Tour & Orientation session, must have received an influenza vaccine in 2017 and documentation must be presented upon arrival.

For more information about

our partner, please visit www.exceptionalcare.org

or call (302) 894-1001.

Please note, Resident Play Dates volunteer roles require a consistent schedule since it involves the wellness of children. Please only attend a tour or orientation session if you plan on

visiting on a consistent, weekly or monthly basis.

Exceptional Care for Children improves the lives of technology-dependent children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional and palliative care. We are a haven for healing fragile bodies when improvement is possi-

ble, and a refuge for nurturing vulnerable spirits when a cure is unattainable.

The First & Only Skilled Pediatric Nursing Facility in the State of Delaware

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FREE Classes for those 55+ (302) 995 -7636

Free transportat ion to / from center

For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

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Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) and Lowe's invite women to build alongside future homeowners during the National Women Build Week,. Volunteers from our local community will be on site at either Hope Run or at one of our rehab homes. They will be

working on everything from painting to putting up dry wall in partnership with prospective Habitat homeowners. National Women Build Week brings together women to devote at least one day to building decent and affordable housing in their local communities. Nearly 100,000

women from all 50 states have volunteered in previous years. No construction skills are necessary to participate in this year's project. REGISTER TODAY! To volunteer please call

302.652.0365 ext. 110 or email mmartinez@habitatncc.org.

National Women Build Week • May 7th - 13th, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

MCC 5K Roll Stroll and Run

5th Annual 5K Roll Stroll & Run | The Mary Campbell Center Celebrating 40 years, The Mary Campbell Center recognizes the dreams of all people, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, and we urge the search for a quality of life that is vital to everyone. Adults and kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the 5th Annual 5K Roll Stroll & Run to benefit The Mary Campbell Center. Event starts at 9AM. If you are interested in participating in the race please contact (302) 762-6025 ext. 172 or visit marycampbellcenter.org We need volunteers to help us make this day a success. Will you join us?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Date\Time\Location: Saturday, May 19 \ shifts vary from 8am-12:00pm \ Bellevue State Park To register to volunteer please call Margaret Jenkins at 302- 762-6025 x 144 or email mjenkins@marycampbellcenter.org

E. D. Robinson Urban Farm Spring Clean Up Delaware Center for Horticulture Volunteers are needed to help us clean and maintain our raised garden beds, blackber-ries, and apple orchards, clean up debris in and around the garden, and remove all dead matter and weeds. Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Dress for the weather in layers. Snacks and water will be provided. Bring your own gloves if you have them. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Date\Time\Location: Every Thursday mornings from May 3 to August 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. E. D. Robinson Urban Farm & Community Garden, 1116 East Brandywine St., Wilmington To register, contact Adrienne Spencer at aspencer@thedch.org or 302-442-2367.

Volunteer Days at the E.D. Robinson Urban Farm & Community Garden Delaware Center for Horticulture

Join us at Wilmington's first Urban Farm as we clean up the community garden section of the property. Please bring your own gloves. Light

lunch and refreshments will be provided.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Date\Time\Location: Saturday, May 26,

and Saturday, June 23, 9 – 11 a.m., E. D. Robinson Urban Farm & Community Garden,

1116 East Brandywine St., Wilmington

To register, contact Ruth Arias at 302-658-6262 ext. 113.

For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

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69th Annual Platinum Picnic The Platinum Picnic is a day full of entertainment, fun activities, and useful information for seniors in New Castle County. For the last 68 years the Picnic has been an affordable way for hundreds of Seniors to enjoy each other’s company, visit vendor booths, and even kick up their heels on the dance floor. Volunteers are needed to help make the day a relaxing and enjoyable one for attendees. This year’s theme is “Prom”. We encourage volun-teers to join in the spirit and dress or accessorize accordingly. Volunteers can choose an opportunity that fits their schedule or stay the whole day.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Date\Time\Location: June 6th \ shifts vary; time of event 9am-1:00pm \ Hock-essin Community Recreation Center Registration: 8:15 am to 1:00 pm. – Help at the registration desk with sign-ins, payment, and other information. Greeters and Guiders: Friendly help is needed to assist Seniors as they de-scend from the buses and find their seats. This is also a good opportunity for CERT, VIPS member or Citizen Corps members. Liaisons: These volunteers will make sure the participants hear announce-ments of door prize winners, assists any seniors who are called up to the stage,

encourages picnickers to join the dancing and visit the information tent. Could include helping with 50/50 sales and delivering door prizes to winners. Assisting with lunch and refreshments. Help is needed to assist less mobile attendees with their lunch and refreshments. We don’t want any attendees to be hungry or thirsty! Just be willing to help our honored guests. To register to volunteer please contact Umema Ganijee at uganijee@nccde.org or 302-395-5496.

New Castle County Volunteer Opportunities

May and June offers us the time to enjoy the beautiful weather as well as relax and help out friends in a variety of ways. Help us to make great memories for everyone who will be attending one of our events or programs. Please see below for descriptions of our events and volunteering needs.

Kids to Park Day at Rockwood Park New Castle County This is a fun day full of outdoor adventures and activities. Kids will learn a variety of outdoor "survival skills" from setting up a tent to orienteering. The kids will also enjoy the beauty of the park on a nature hike or take part in a scavenger hunt. No experience is necessary to help out as we will provide you with the necessary training. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Date\Time\Location: Saturday, May 19 from 9:00am to 1:30pm at Rockwood Park Skill Builder: Lead or assist at outdoor skill-building activities eg shelter building, orienteering, etc (requires standing) Chek-in: Assist with participant check-in (can be seated) Freeplay: Help with free-play games such as parachute, tug-of-war, hula hoops (requires standing)

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For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

Mother & Father's Day Gift Wrap | Paws for People

We will have PAWS info and gift wrap tables for Mother's and Father's Day Volunteers are needed to serve as Pet Therapy Volunteers (with a PAWS pets) and as Gift Wrap Volunteers (without a pet). VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY— Mother’s Day Gift Wrapping Date\Time\Location: May 4, 5, 11 & 12 , Time shifts vary - 2 hours, Barnes & Noble, Christiana Mall VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY— Father’s Day Gift Wrapping Date\Time\Location: June 14, 15, 16 & 17, Time shifts vary - 2 hours, Barnes & Noble, Christiana Mall To register to volunteer please visit http://signup.com/go/nRAkqnf or call 302-351-5622.

Lutheran Community Services

Do you love to help with fundraising events? Well LCS is in need of volunteers to join the team and assist with coordi-

nating the layout for the LCS Golf Fundraiser Booklet and to make phone calls to potential advertisers.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Date\Time\Location: May 1 — June 25 (6-8 weeks) , make your own schedule for 3-5 hours each week. To register to volunteer please contact Lyn Budd at LBudd@lcsde.org or

by calling 302 654-8886 Ext. 107

Hagley Museum & Library MAY May 13 Sunday Strolls: greet visitors and direct them on cor-rect paths 10am-2pm/1:30-5pm May 16 Volunteer Orientation: join us to learn how to become a volunteer 1-4pm

May 20 Grand Fondo: bicycle race through Hagley, cheer on the racers 7:45am-10am JUNE June 6 Bike Hike and Brews: parking directing: need one vol-unteer 4:45-8pm June 10 Sunday Strolls: give di-rections along the paths 10am-2pm and/or 1:30-5pm June 13 Bike Hike and Brews: parking directing, photo/video person, trail safety assistant, Brew re-stocker all 4:45-8pm June 15 Fireworks: Store booth, Hawkers (sell items) , beer re-stocker, Kid central, Shifts vary June 16 Summer Saturdays –

fun activities with families at Hagley! Shifts vary June 18 Fireworks clean up Shifts vary June 18 - August NEW Summer Science Hands-on Activity Help-er Looking for those who can commit to a fairly regular sched-ule of 12-3pm and/or 2:30-5pm. June 20 Bike Hike and Brews – Parking directing, photo/video person, trail safety assistant, Brew re-stocker all 4:45-8pm June 22 Fireworks Greeter at Visitor Center 4, Raffle booth, Store Booth, Beer re-stocker, Kid Central, Hawkers (sell items) Shifts vary

June 25 Fireworks clean up shifts vary June 27 Bike Hike and Brews – Parking directing, photo/video person, trail safety assistant, Brew re-stocker all open all 4:45-8pm June 28 Volunteer Orientation meeting in the Library 9am-noon June 30 Summer Saturdays – fun activities with families at Hagley! photo/video person Shifts vary For more information please contact Angela Williamson at awilliamson@hagley.org or call 302-658-2400

For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

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O N G O I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S Rockwood Park & Museum

Love history? Have a special interest in decorative arts, the Victorian era, architecture, or antiques? You will enjoy guiding visitors back in time to 1895 to explore the Bringhurst family’s turn-of-the-century lifestyle at Rockwood. This rural Gothic home was built in the early 1850’s by Joseph Shipley, a Wilmington native, and purchased by Sarah Shipley Bringhurst, his niece, in 1890. The rooms at Rockwood represent the way the house looked between 1895 and 1901, the early years of the Bringhurst occupancy.

Volunteers are needed to help: Be a costumed tour guide Assist with one-time projects or special events Help set up special exhibits Research the collection and archival records Garden in the formal garden and surrounding 72 acres

Volunteering at Rockwood Museum has great benefits! A rare opportunity to work closely with museum objects

and to lend a hand in setting up special ongoing exhibits in the museum.

Free admission to museum for volunteer and guest. Educational sessions about interpreting the museum and

other aspects of the collection and local history. Volunteer discounts at the museum gift shop. Field trips provided quarterly to other museums for continuing education and socializing with other Rockwood Museum volunteers. Yearly appreciation dinner for all museum volunteers.

Rockwood Preservation Society Did you know you could also volunteer to be on the board that supports the Rock-wood Park & Mansion? The purpose of the Rockwood Preserva-tion Society is to pro-mote, preserve, and enhance the education-al, historical, architec-tural, and natural re-sources of Rockwood Park and Mansion.

New Castle County Fix-It Café at the Bank Barn

Every third Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm at Glasgow Park

We need tinkerers to help at the Fix-It Café. These events are held every third Saturday of the month (see

below for all dates from now until November). Volunteers with experience in home electronics and

simple repairs of household items are needed. Help New Castle County residents repair their small appliances, rewiring lamps, kitchen appliances and non-electrical household items, etc. As a Fix-It-Cafe expert you will

provide guidance to participants as they work to repair the items they bring to the event. Partnership with

Lowe's of Bear and the University of Delaware American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Set-up begins at 9 a.m.

Bring your own tools.

Fix-It Café dates: May 19 June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17

Connecting Generations

Every year mentors and students are making connections that make a difference. Well, we like to ask….Who men-

tored You? How many times have you thought to yourself that you should volunteer because you would like to make a difference in someone’s life,

too? Creative Mentoring is a great opportunity for you to do all that and more. We’re all about inspiring youth and improving future generations.

Mentoring helps children achieve success in school and life by helping to build self-esteem, self-confidence, interpersonal communication skills, social values, aspirations and school engage-ment. Through personal one-on-one time in schools, mentors work with students to develop

their unique qualities and to reach their full potential.

We find that mentors get as much out of the relationship as the students. Come join us and make a difference in the life of a student!

For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

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At the heart of our programs are our exceptional volunteers. If you have time or talent to share, come join our Claymont Community Center volunteer team. You’ll enjoy helping neighbors improve their quality of life, and you’ll see first-hand how our programs make a positive difference. Unsure about the time commitment? We have a wide range of short-term and long-term projects to choose from. Perhaps you’d like to volunteer for just a couple hours to call BINGO. Or maybe you’d like to donate more time by tutoring a child, teaching an art class for seniors, lending a hand in the Food Closet, or serving on our Board of Directors.

You can also help by doing administrative work, joining a committee, or working on our grounds/facilities. Groups are also welcome to help out for a day when extra hands are needed. At Claymont Community, you’re sure to find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you! The center is very much in need of a Customer Service Aide! Responsibilities would include: Greeting all people entering the Center Asking guests to sign in Directing people to various locations in the Center Answering the phone and direct callers to the appropriate

place

FISH of Northern Delaware

FISH invites you to volunteer to drive patients to medical appointments using your own vehicle and gas, or to become a scheduler who works from home organizing drivers for those appointments using your own phone and computer. This community service is offered Monday – Thursday in Northern New Castle County. We hope you are able to provide one day a month for this valuable outreach. If you know of anyone in need of medical transportation please call 302-658-2954. Please make sure to leave your contact information and a FISH volunteer will contact you.

Volunteer to Save Lives! As an American Cancer Society volunteer you can honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, help save lives of people in your local community, and around the world. It only takes a little time to do a lot of good. Discover how rewarding it is to be a volunteer. Community Office Support Volunteer: Help out at your local American Cancer Society office – American Cancer Society offices are always bustling with activity! Our local offices are open to the public and are the center for our support in communities nationwide. Activities conducted there

include connecting local cancer patients with programs and services, planning and coordinating fundraising activities and events, and promoting the Society within the local community. MSABC Volunteer – Our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events depend on volunteers to be successful. Share your time so that no one touched by breast cancer has to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. Through your time, effort, and dedica-tion, you're shining a light on the issue of breast cancer. Relay for Life Volunteer – At Relay For Life events teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground to raise funds for the fight against cancer.

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After School Club

Assistant-:

We are looking for

volunteers to

assist with

running

after-school clubs

for small groups

of 4th and 5th

graders at Mount

Pleasant

Elementary

School. The volunteer would

help with planning and

implementing the club once a

week from 3:30-5:00pm on

Wednesdays. Some club topics

that students have shown an

interest in are chess and tennis,

but we are open to other ideas.

Bayard Middle School

Volunteer: We are also

seeking volunteers to assist

with running a Marker Space/

Art, Science, Math Club during

school hours at Bayard.

Volunteers should be able to

commit to approx. 1 hour per

week. The day of the week has

not been set.

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Volunteer in NCC: We need

assistance in our Family Educa-

tion Program. Seeking volun-

teers to help translate verbal

communications and written

communications as needed so

that the consumer can

accurately understand and

complete written forms or

documents. The class runs

from Feb. 26th - June 4th, 5:00-

7:00 p.m., each Monday

evening.

Ready to Make a Difference? Red Cross volunteers touch lives every day. They are as diverse as the people receiving Red Cross services. It takes all kinds of people to make this organization work - different ages, different backgrounds and different skills. There are a variety of things to do, and you can navigate your own volunteer path. Become a Red Cross volunteer TODAY! Service to the Armed Forces – The Red Cross has supported our men and women serving in the military for more than 100 years. Volunteers connect families and veterans with resources to respond to emergencies, teach coping and resili-ence skills, and provide recreational and therapeutic support at local military hospitals. Other Opportunities include: Disaster Response — Preparedness Education — Health and Safety Training — Leadership (serve on local decision making committees, boards and councils) — Blood Services (blood drive) — International Humanitarian Services — Fundraising

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For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

Become a JFS Volunteer | Volunteer activities are individ-ual assigned based on a volunteer’s unique skills, interests and availability. JFS is currently in need of the following volunteers: Volunteer driver to bring seniors at various times to

doctor appointments – these are generally less than 1.5 hours and volunteer may pick from a variety of times and days.

Volunteers to help with spring yard work

Attention nature lovers! The Delaware Museum of Natural History seeks dedicated volunteers to support

various educational, administrative, and scientific efforts. The Museum’s mission is to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration

and discovery. As a volunteer, you can contribute your time, skills, energy, and enthusiasm on a weekly basis

or for a one-day event.

To become a volunteer, you need only bring your interest in nature – we will provide you with the

training necessary for a successful volunteer experience.

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2018 International Nights

We need 13-15 volunteers to help serve guests at our 2018 Ministry of Caring/International Night dinner events. We are

especially in need of volunteers who have restaurant, bar-tending and/or food service experience.

All proceeds obtained from this fundraiser, help the Emmanu-el Dining Room feed men, women and children in need, every

day. Without the support of volunteers, community events such as International Night would not be able to help those

who enter our doors every day. Ministry of Caring/International Night upcoming dinner events

are scheduled for:

May 20 – Mexican Night June 24 – Tuscan Night

July 22 – Taste of the Chesapeake August 26 – Buckley’s Favorites

September 23 – Filipino Night October 28 – Oktoberfest

Time & Location: Francis X. Norton Center (917 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801). Doors open at 5:00pm and

normally the event ends around 7:30 or 8: pm.

Many people who leave emergency shelters for more per-manent housing often start their new lives with little more than the clothes on their backs. To help meet their needs, the Ministry of Caring’s Distribution Center was established in 1989 as a collection, storage and distribution point for donated goods. Located in

Wilmington’s East Side, the Center offers clothing and household items for anyone in need. We need volunteers to help sort, fold, or display donated clothes or organize donated household items. Time: Flexible-based on your availability – Center is open from Monday-Friday, 8am to 3pm

Location: 1410 N. Claymont Street, Wil-mington DE 19802 If you are unable to volunteer please consider donating any new or gently used clothing, furni-ture, toiletries or any other household item.

Hagley Museum and Library

We offer a wide variety of

opportunities at Hagley Museum & Library for all

interests, talents, and ages, plus flexible scheduling to

meet your availability. Vol-unteers are needed to nur-

ture our gardens, interact with our visitors, work be-

hind the scenes, and support special events.

Some opportunities include greeter positions – in the Powder Yard and/or the Workers’ Hill! If you enjoy

people, these are for you! Training sessions can be done on an individual basis.

Other include assisting visitors on Science Saturdays as they discover solutions to science and engineering

challenges. Science Saturdays – 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every

month.

PAWS for People is looking for volunteers with

gentle, affectionate pets who are interested in

becoming certified to provide pet therapy

services. PAWS provides pet visitation services

in assisted living facilities, hospitals, schools, li-

braries, and many more.

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For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

Ministry of Caring — Distribution Center Volunteers

Paws for People

For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

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Without the compassion and commitment of our

volunteers and fosters, we would barely be able

to scratch the surface on animal welfare needs

within our community. Your time means every-

thing to out four-legged friends. Will you join us?

Administration

Adoption Counselor

Dog and Cat Volunteer Program

Dogs and Cats on Tour

Photography Program

Animal Health Center

Kong Stuffing Party

Baking for the Pups

Homemade Toys for Cats

Children Programs

Henry’s Cupboard (food pantry)

Vocational Rehabilitation Team Aid Volunteer will be asked to do some light administrative duties which would include sorting and filing of client documents. There may also be the chance to work with some of our counselors and other staff members by attending department meetings, community outreach events, and some trainings as well. In addition, volunteers may get the opportunity to learn how the division counselors conduct the proper assessments with our clients. Training will be provided and availability is flexible during business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. This opportunity will occur at the Biggs Building on the Herman Holloway Campus for a specified period. Instructional Materials and Resource Center Aid The center is responsible for creating Braille, Large Print, Audio, and Accessible PDF formats for school age students. Volunteers will help by printing and binding books, checking in/out equipment for the schools, and creating audio recordings of student novels. There will also be some light typing and proofing projects as well. Volunteer will also have the opportunity to work with other volunteers in the center. Braille certification is not required for this opportunity. If you have a passion to learn new things while working in a relaxed and friendly environment this is a great opportunity for you. Training will be provided. The Materials Center operates from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. This position is flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer. Volunteer Readers Readers are needed to assist one of our clients. The volunteer would be asked to read mail and other correspondences to the client on a weekly basis. The position is located in the city of Wilmington at the client’s home. Day and time can be flexible to meet the needs of the client and volunteer. A meeting between the client, volunteer, and volunteer administrator will take place prior to accepting the opportunity. Also, a criminal background check is required for this assignment. Communications Department Assistant Volunteer will be asked to help promote the agency through various social media platforms. They may also be asked to assist in the creation of newsletters, flyers, and other agency wide documents. A strong social media and Microsoft Suite background is required for this opportunity. The location for this volunteer assignment will be at the Biggs Building on the Herman Holloway Campus. Day and time may be flexible, while some work can be done remotely.

Luther Tower Aids

LTA is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the residents and staff of Luther Towers Senior Citizens Apartments. The Pineapple Din-ing Room is located in Luther Towers 1 at 1201 N. Harrison St. Volunteer positions include being a server in the dining room, a cashiersin the Gift Shop or assisting with special and holiday events. Hours are approximately 9am to 1pm, Monday-Friday. You are provided with a smock, badge and assigned parking.

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Volunteers are motivated for a variety of reasons. VITAS offers different

opportunities that allow volunteers to choose a role where they are com-

fortable and fulfilled. Volunteer opportunities are statewide and ongoing

unless otherwise stated.

Direct Patient Care | 11th Hour (Vigil) | Bereavement | Paw Pals Program | Spiritual Care | Veteran Program |

Memory Bear Makers | Life Story Volunteers | Alternative/Complimentary Care | Massage Volunteers | Music

Volunteers |Art Volunteers | Read to Patients | Handy Help | Photography Volunteers | Hair Care Volunteers |

Personal Pampering | Speaker’s Bureau | | Friendly Visits | Gardening | Reiki/Healing Touch Energy Therapy |

Administrative (Newark and Millsboro) | Telephone Assurance Program (Newark and Millsboro)

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For more information about any of the opportunities please contact Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-255-9882.

Reader Volunteer

Reading Nourishes the Imagi-nation of a Hospice patient. VITAS Healthcare® is looking for avid booklovers to read to hospice patients in their homes, the hospital or long term care facilities. Many hospice patients are un-able to read on their own. Vol-unteer readers offer hospice patients the ability to stay in touch with the world around them or the opportunity to escape into the world of a fa-vorite novel for a short time. By taking a small amount of time out of your busy schedule you can make the biggest difference in another’s life.

Generations Home Care is a private, not-for-profit home health agency. Our Mission is to help Delaware's elderly and adult residents with physical limitations , maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. By providing exceptional home health care, transportation, homemaker/companion, adult foster care and related services, we enable individuals to remain in their homes and communities. But we need your help! Please consider joining our team to fill one or several of the follow-ing opportunities: Phone Greeter: volunteer will answer phones and route calls to the appropriate staff

member. Monday through Friday 10 -2pm Card Writer: volunteer will write out Happy Anniversary Cards and Happy Birthday

cards for employees. This would be once a month in the beginning of the month. Administrative Supporter: volunteer will help Regional Director and Director of Busi-

ness Development with filing of documents Transportation Scheduler Assistant: volunteer will help our scheduling staff with confir-

mation calls for scheduled rides Device Transfer Volunteer: will help perform Field device transfers for laptops stored in

the NCC office (this is done 1x week).

Greenbank Mill Associates, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Greenbank Mill National Historical

District as a public museum, and expanding public knowledge of Red Clay Valley industrial, agricultural, and social history through on-site

educational and recreational programming.

Administrative Gardening Visitor Services Museum Advancement Livestock Maintenance & Res-

toration Special Events

- data entry - office admin-

istration - reception/

phones

- dye garden - medicinal

garden - heritage gar-

den

- gift shop cashier - docent/tour guide

- children’s pro-grams

- school tours

- marketing - public relations

- membership - Graphic design/web management

- Pasture mainte-nance

- Livestock feeding - Barn maintenance

- health days

- general mainte-nance

- carpentry - historic machinery - historic restoration

- Colonial inter-preters

- event planning - set-up

- ticket sales

The museum offers many areas of interest and ways to volunteer.