Volunteer Delaware

Volunteer Delaware Our goal is to strengthen communities statewide through the promotion of volunteer opportunities. Questions? Email us at: [email protected]

Volunteer Delaware provides volunteer referral services, technical assistance, and other resources to those in the field of volunteer management and to those interested in serving as a volunteer in the State of Delaware. Volunteer Delaware is part of the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers within the State Office of Volunteerism.

💜 Volunteer Opportunity: Sexual Assault Helpline Advocates (Statewide) 💜Make a powerful difference—right from home. YWCA...
06/19/2026

đź’ś Volunteer Opportunity: Sexual Assault Helpline Advocates (Statewide) đź’ś

Make a powerful difference—right from home. YWCA Delaware Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Sexual Assault Helpline Advocates supporting survivors across Delaware.

Helpline advocates provide confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Through crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals, advocates serve as a critical bridge from immediate crisis to long-term healing.

đź•° Ongoing | Choose your own on-call shifts:
• 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM
• 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
(No minimum number of shifts required)

đź“ž What this role looks like:
• Respond to helpline calls routed to your personal phone
• Provide calm, compassionate crisis support
• Conduct safety, su***de risk, and lethality assessments when appropriate
• Connect survivors to SARC and community resources
• Volunteer remotely from a quiet, private space

🎓 Training & Requirements:
• Application and interview required
• No prior experience needed
• Completion of initial training and advanced workshops required
• Communication with on-call Supervisor during shifts
• Timely and accurate documentation
• Delaware state background check required

ℹ️ Additional Details:
• Ages 18+
• Virtual opportunity
• Not family friendly
• Not outdoors
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Must have a private, secure computer with Wi-Fi and a secure phone

If you’re ready to listen, support, and help survivors take steps toward safety and healing, this role truly matters. 💜
Register: https://getconnected.delaware.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1272292

💛🤝 Be the Break a Caregiver Needs - Volunteer with ChristianaCare in collaboration with Delaware AccentCare 🌟 This is a...
06/18/2026

💛🤝 Be the Break a Caregiver Needs - Volunteer with ChristianaCare in collaboration with Delaware AccentCare

🌟 This is a chance to make a truly life-changing difference—right here in Delaware, with multiple volunteer opportunities available statewide.

As a Hospice Volunteer, you’ll:
• Offer friendly conversation and emotional comfort
• Provide companionship that eases loneliness
• Give families much-needed respite and support

No medical experience required—just compassion, reliability, and a desire to help others.

🌟 Statewide Volunteer Opportunities include:
Caregiver Relief
Serving Fellow Vets on Hospice
Companionship Volunteers

👉 Register here to get involved:
https://getconnected.delaware.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=176052

đź“š READ ACROSS DELAWARE BOOK DRIVE đź“šHelp us spread the joy of reading across Delaware! We are collecting new and gently u...
06/18/2026

đź“š READ ACROSS DELAWARE BOOK DRIVE đź“š

Help us spread the joy of reading across Delaware! We are collecting new and gently used books for readers of all ages as part of the Read Across Delaware initiative.

đź“Ť Drop-Off Location:
Bear Public Library
Bear Library (101 Governor’s Pl, Bear, DE 19701)
đź“… Date: June 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm – 3pm

Your book donation can help inspire a love of reading and provide access to books for children, teens, and adults throughout our communities.

We are also seeking volunteers to assist with book collection, sorting, and community outreach. Whether you donate books or your time, your support makes a difference!

Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors to help us reach more readers across Delaware.

✨ Volunteer Opportunity: Special Event Food Service Support ✨Help support a beautiful summer evening at Mt. Cuba Center ...
06/17/2026

✨ Volunteer Opportunity: Special Event Food Service Support ✨

Help support a beautiful summer evening at Mt. Cuba Center ! 🌿🍽️

Mt. Cuba Center is hosting Provisions at the Ponds, a signature event featuring curated cocktails, small-plate tasting stations, and behind-the-scenes insights—all set throughout the gardens’ stunning native plant landscapes.

Volunteers are needed to assist with food service during the event. Responsibilities include plating food items and setting out servings as guests move through tasting stations. No experience is necessary—just a friendly attitude and willingness to help.

đź“… Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Two volunteer shifts available:
• 4:30 – 6:30 PM
• 6:30 – 8:30 PM
đź”—Register: https://getconnected.delaware.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1274836

ℹ️ Event Details:
• Ages 21+
• Outdoors
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Registration deadline: June 25, 2026

Stay Steady, Stay Active!Join our free A Matter of Balance program, created for older adults who want to improve their b...
06/17/2026

Stay Steady, Stay Active!

Join our free A Matter of Balance program, created for older adults who want to improve their balance, prevent falls, and maintain their independence. Participants will explore practical techniques, set achievable activity goals, and learn ways to build confidence in their daily routines.

Location: Bear Library
Address: 101 Governors Place, Bear, DE 19701
Registration: Please call (302) 838-3300 to reserve your spot.

🌿 Volunteers Needed as a W**d Warrior! 🌿Volunteers needed to roll up their sleeves to protect one of Delaware’s favorite...
06/17/2026

🌿 Volunteers Needed as a W**d Warrior! 🌿

Volunteers needed to roll up their sleeves to protect one of Delaware’s favorite parks.

Join the W**d Warriors at Killens Pond State Park and help remove invasive plants, protect native habitats, and keep the park thriving for everyone. No experience needed—just curiosity, good vibes, and a love for the outdoors 🌱

đź“… 3rd Saturday of each month (through Oct 18, 2026)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
đź“Ť 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton, DE 19943
đź”— Register: https://getconnected.delaware.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1224004

đź‘ź What to wear/bring:
• Weather-appropriate clothes (long sleeves & pants recommended)
• Closed-toed shoes
• Gloves
• Water
• Sunscreen & bug spray

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good to know:
• Ages 5+
• Family-friendly
• Outdoors & wheelchair accessible
• Registered volunteers are notified if weather cancels

📚✨ Love books and community connection? This flexible volunteer opportunity makes it easy to share stories and spark joy...
06/15/2026

📚✨ Love books and community connection? This flexible volunteer opportunity makes it easy to share stories and spark joy—on your own schedule.

Distribute Books to a Little Free Library Near You
đź“… Ongoing | Flexible timing
👤 Ages 18+ | Family Friendly | Outdoors | U.S.-based

They help keep books accessible 24/7 by sharing gently used books in neighborhood Little Free Libraries. Volunteers can do this once—or make it a regular habit.

What Volunteers will do:
• Collect books in good condition (or donate from their own collection)
• Visit Little Free Libraries nearby and leave books inside
• Check in using the Little Free Library app to log how many books were shared
• Submit a quick impact form when finished

Why it matters:
Keeping Little Free Libraries stocked helps build community, inspire readers, and expand access to books for all ages.

Support provided:
They’ll receive simple online training, tips, and suggested sources for finding books. Staff are available by email for questions.

Good fit for:
• Solo volunteers seeking flexibility
• Parents looking for a volunteer activity to do with kids
• Anyone who loves books and community sharing

👉 Register to get started:
https://getconnected.delaware.gov/manager/need/edit/?need_id=1234888

Once registered, they’ll create an account in the volunteer hub, review resources online, and start sharing books whenever it works for them.

đź“ŁClaymont Elementary School is getting a brand-new garden, and they need your help to make it happen! Join Healthy Foods...
06/15/2026

📣Claymont Elementary School is getting a brand-new garden, and they need your help to make it happen! Join Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids for a fun, hands-on day of playing in the dirt as we build garden beds and fill them with soil—all in one day.

🗓 When: Tuesday, June 30 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🌧 Rain date: Thursday, July 2
đź“Ť Where: Claymont Elementary School
3401 Green St., Wilmington, DE 19703

👩‍🌾 What to Expect:
We’ll split into teams to build and fill new garden beds
HFHK staff will demonstrate how to do everything
Up to 5 hours of work depending on volunteers and equipment
A great community project that makes a lasting impact

🧤 What to Bring:
Clothes and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
Refillable water bottle (water will also be available)
If you can, your own tools!

đź›  Tools Most Needed:
Power drills/drivers
Wheelbarrows
Shovels
Hard rakes

👥 We’re looking for 10–15 volunteers to make short work of this invigorating project! https://getconnected.delaware.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1261060

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805 River Road
Dover, DE
19901

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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