Short Term Service Opportunities

 The Lewis the Dual Language Elementary School located at 920 N. Van Buren Street in Wilmington DE. is looking fior vounteers for an in-school mentoring program during school hours only. If anyone is interested in spending 45 min to an hour with a student one on one reading or just talking with them as a mentor than please contact Mrs. Jackie Witherspoon via email at jaigw123@gmaill.com.   .

Any student interested in serving at the Wilmington Flower Market at Rockford Park during the weekend of May 9, 10, and/or 11 is asked to see Mrs. Ballintyn to pick up a volunteer form to register.

Each year the Food Bank runs a very high volume Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP provides meals to low-income children in the summer when access to free and reduced-price nutrition programs are not available. Last year the Food Bank packed and delivered about 20,000 - 25,000 meals per week.  The program requires 25 - 30 volunteers per shift in order to be successful and runs from mid June to mid August. Students can volunteer up to 30 hours per week to meet their service requirements. Along with our summer program, we offer weekday after-school opportunities which are perfect for volunteering during the school year. The need is now as well as in the coming summer months.Students can sign up themselves on our online Volunteer Hub. It’s http://www.fbd.volunteerhub.com and after you make a profile you will also see a schedule of dates and times that we have available and you can choose what works best for you.  

The Basket Food Pantry can use volunteers on-going for multiple jobs(sorting, loading organizing). Their email is thebasketfoodpantry@gmail.com. Please contact Marie who is the volunteer coordinator. Their website is www.thebasketfp.org; from there you will finda link for volunteer opportunities. Their phone is 302-449-6077 and their address is 128 Patriot Drive Unit 5 Middletown, DE 19709.

Hagley Museum and Library is looking for volunteer
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS for our educational fun summer camps.

 Eligible students will be:

• 16 years old or older
• Enjoy working with children
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Mature
• Interested in learning and helping others
• Able to commit to an entire week of June 24-28, July 8-12, and/or July 29-Aug. 2 (students may volunteer for one or more weeks)  www.hagley.org/event-summer-camp.html

Hagley Museum's summer camps are unique learning adventures, integrating history, science, and the arts. Children enjoy experiencing something completely new to them every day! Each group of 15-20 children is led by two adults and three-four teen counselors. Counselors work approximately thirty-five hours per week (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) during one or more weeks and have a wide variety of responsibilities, including: supervising children and keeping an eye out for their safety, setting up and cleaning up materials for various activities, helping children complete crafts and participate in activities, carrying the first aid kit, and providing general support to the instructors. Counselors must attend one day of training prior to the start of summer camp. Supervisor: Education Coordinator

To earn a FREE High School Credit volunteer at all 3 camps:  http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/sov/dvc.html Established by the Delaware General Assembly in 1998, allows students grades 9-12 to earn 1 elective credit towards graduation upon completing 90 hours of community service during 2 semesters. The semesters do not have to be consecutive or in the same calendar year. Hours must be performed outside the student's regularly scheduled school day.

TO APPLY:

Online: http://www.hagley.org/volunteer-application.html

Call: 302-658-2400 ext. 257

Warner Elementary School is starting a chess club. The first day is Tuesday, November 27^th from 3:50-4:50 and they will continue to meet every Tuesday following. There are several other opportunities for service at Warner Elementary School. Please see the list below:

On Tuesday we have the following clubs.  These clubs meet after school from 3:50-4:55
Odyssey of the Mind
Jr. Lego League
Lego League
Choir

Wednesday – 3:50-5:25- We have tutoring/basketball – Groups of students play basketball or participate in cheerleading for ½ of the time and then go into tutoring sessions

Fridays – 2:15-3:15 – WIZ (Warner Inspiration Zone)

4^th and 5^th graders join clubs – these clubs are:
Robotics
Science Olympiad (6)
Math Competitions (2)
Newspaper
Agriculture and Service
Spanish Language
Travel the US
CAB prep
Poetry

If you have an interest in helping a child learn the game and gain some valuable skills and insight, please see Mrs. Ballintyn in Room A-066 for more information.

PS dupont Middle School is seeking help on Thursdays for math tutors from 3-4.  If you are interested in serving, please contact Mrs. Crowley at mary.crowlet@bsd.k12.de.us

Urban Promise has WorkDays on the first Saturday of every month. This attachment provides information on the kinds of activities we have for volunteers. The WorkDays are from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm the first Saturday of every month and include a Panel discussion with some of the other teenagers that live in Wilmington and work as StreetLeaders in our AfterSchool Programs. Here is our website with details about our ministry.

Immaculate Heart of Mary is need of volunteers to help with maintenance and clean-up throughout the facility. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Gatta at poppy24@comcast.net or you can call him at 764-7858.

SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester is in need of help as follows:

Children’s Liturgy of the Word needs both leaders and shepherds at the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses on Sundays. Leaders present the First Reading and the Gospel in child-friendly language, and engage the children in discussions of what they’ve heard. Shepherds keep an eye on the behavior of the children. Training would be provided. These roles are very rewarding, and could benefit those students who might have an interest in pursuing a career in education. Assignments are done on a rotating basis, so the involvement would require an hour every five to six weeks for both leaders and shepherds. Leaders would also need to do discussion preparation during the week prior to their assigned Sundays. Anyone who is interested in doing this can contact Brian Jefferes, Coordinator for Children’s Liturgy of the Word at SS. Simon and Jude, at relbj@kennett.net, or Kathy Cummiskey, Assistant Coordinator, at cummiskeyk@yahoo.com.

The other organization in need of student volunteers is the Alpha program. This program meets on Thursday nights, and needs help in both setup and cleanup. Setup primarily involves lifting and setting up tables and chairs, and is usually done from 5:15 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Cleanup is done from approximately 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and is primarily comprised of dismantling tables and folding and stacking chairs. Students interested in providing service to the Alpha program should contact Maureen Doran at mfdorancm@yahoo.com.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH: St. Paul's Church in Wilmington requires assistance with its ESL classes. This is a great opportunity for students to practise their Spanish skills while providing a needed service to the Hispanic population. The contact information for St. Pauls is listed below.

Susan N. Booker
Director of Development
St. Paul's School
1010 West Fourth Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
phone: 302-655-6596
e-mail: sbookersps@aol.com

Lauren's House is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) in Boothwyn PA that provides licensed care to Medically Dependent/Technology Dependent children. This is an excellent opportunity for you to assist a child in many ways. Please contact Mary Pat Winterhalter at 888-340-9420 to schedule the required interview. Please note this organization would prefer rising Juniors and Seniors to assist in the program.

Nativity Prepatory School is in need of some student volunteers to help with tutoring. We have changed the evening study time due to the basketball practice schedule, so our need for volunteers are as follows:

Afternoon Study Hall from 3:30 – 5:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Evening Study Hall from 7 – 9 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Jenee Walker. Her email address is jwalker@nativitywilmington.org and the phone number is 302-777-1015, ext 101

The Delaware Historical Society Library could use volunteers to help out with archiving and other projects.The building is right in Wilmington at 5th and Market near the Court house, so it is not too far from Sallies. The contact info is as follows:

Constance Cooper
Director of Library Delaware Historical Society
ccooper@dehistory.org
302-295-2385

Rockland Place is looking for volunteers to work with their senior citizens. If you are interested in serving at this location, please contact Annette Bahn at abahn@rocklandplace.com.