May 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

Please contact Danielle Briggs or Linda Rogers at (302) 515-3020 to inquire about any of the wonderful volunteer opportunities listed below.

Cape Henlopen Senior Center The senior center, located in downtown Rehoboth, needs interested volunteers to help with the

following:

Teach a sewing class

Bingo Night: bingo callers and a Penny Bingo cashier needed

Casa San Francisco

Located in Milton, Delaware, Casa San Francisco provides a wide range of services aimed at helping

low-income residents of Sussex County. They have an emergency shelter, emergency food pantry

and a food cooperative that serves Sussex County. Volunteers are needed to help with clerical

positions, such as answering phones at the front desk and filing. Volunteers are also needed in the

Food Pantry to organize and stock shelves.

CHILD ADVOCATES NEEDED

The Office of the Child Advocate- Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) of Delaware is

expanding its efforts to represent the interests of abused and neglected children. The program is

seeking qualified adults to serve as CASA volunteers.

CASA volunteers are trained members of the community who are appointed by a Family Court

Judges to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court proceedings. The

CASA volunteer conducts an independent investigation into the child’s life and provides information

and recommendations to the Judge. CASA volunteers work with attorneys, social workers, and family

members to attain the goal of a safe and permanent home for each child.

CASA volunteers have varied professional, educational and ethnic backgrounds. They are selected

on the basis of their objectivity, competence and commitment. Each volunteer accepted into the

program must complete 30 hours of initial training. Casework supervision is provided by full time

Program Coordinators.

The problems of child abuse and neglect belong to all of us.

Be part of the solution. Be a CASA volunteer.

Classes are forming now for Summer Training statewide!

Delaware Hospice As the only nonprofit hospice agency in the state of Delaware, they are always looking for special volunteers:

Patient Care Volunteers

Vet to Vet Volunteers

Fundraising Volunteers

Office Volunteers

Memory Bear Seamstresses

Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering for a few hours a week, month, or year.

iTN Southern Delaware

ITN Southern Delaware is looking for a volunteer who is experienced in the use of QuickBooks. They

can start volunteering as soon as possible. ITN has office space in the Milton CHEER Center. If you

are interesting in supporting individuals in Sussex that can no longer drive, this is an opportunity to

help, without driving.

Overfalls Foundation

The Overfalls Foundation is seeking one (or more) volunteer(s) to help restore two lightship models to their former glory.

Ideally the person(s) will have model ship building or related experience, but most importantly

attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The restoration work is self-paced

and can be accomplished in your own home.

Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success mission is to prepare youth, adults and their families for successful lives. They

have given 1,000+ youth and their families guidance and support. The program is available at Cape

Henlopen High School, Seaford High School and Sussex Technical High School. Since 2006, the

graduation rate is 98%. They are looking for volunteers to act as:

Special event coordinators - experience in planning special events.

Fundraising assistance - experience acquiring raffle items and asking for monetary donations.

Grant writing – experience in researching and writing grants.

The Way Home

Located at 7 South King Street (2nd Floor), Georgetown, DE, The Way Home, Inc. is seeking

volunteers with strong data entry skills who would like an opportunity to use those skills to benefit a

non-profit. The Data Entry Assistant will assist The Way Home staff with compiling and entering data

into their case management system. The hours can be flexible, Monday through Friday, during

normal business hours. This volunteer position could be a great resume builder for those looking to

get back into the job market.

Announcements

Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities for

Sussex County

The mission of the Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities is to promote and

advocate for the aging and adults with physical disabilities in Sussex County. The committee’s

responsibility is to work with the Sussex County Council ensuring that residents of Sussex County are

offered the best quality of life possible.

You are welcome to join them at the next meeting, May 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

This meeting will be held in the Sussex County Administrative Office – West Complex, 22215 DuPont

Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware 19947.

Downtown Seaford

Friday May 4, 2018 – Beginning at 5:00 pm

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

RAIN OR SHINE, we will have fun! Scavenger Hunt – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

High Heel Race – 7:30 pm on High Street near City Hall

Duck Dip – Prize drawn 8:00 pm in Gateway Park

Reception & Door Prizes – 8:30 pm at the corner of Spring and High Streets

Complimentary Snacks – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at City Hall and Linda Vista Real Estate

OTHER ACTIVITIES Cake Walk & Survivors Cake Walk: Cake Walk games are by City Hall and will take place throughout the

night. Our special Survivors Cake Walk will take place at 7:15 PM by City Hall.

Duck Dip will be at Gateway Park: During the evening, stop by Gateway Park and purchase a duck to float in

the fountain in support of those impacted by breast cancer. You can purchase ducks for $5 each or 3 for $10 (purchase tickets

online). At 8:00 PM we will dip one lucky duck. The lucky duck winner will receive a gift certificate for a package donated

by The Day Spa at the Marina.

Fundraisers: All money raised from merchandise and raffle sales goes to help with expenses for women who cannot

otherwise afford a mammogram or other breast cancer diagnostic testing. All money helps women in Western Sussex

County. See items for sale.

Man Cave: Featuring tasting by 3rd Wave Brewing Co. Location to be announced!

Memory Wall at Gateway Park: Free to everyone, stop by Gateway Park to sign the Memory Wall in honor,

memory or celebration of someone you love or care about who has been affected by breast cancer.

Preston Automotive Group Drive to Inspire Vehicle : Free to everyone, be sure to sign the Preston Drive to

Inspire vehicle located near the Nanticoke Foundation.

Survivor Sashes: Survivor Sashes are again available and sponsored by Spicer Bros. Construction. You can pick up

your Survivor Sash at City Hall.

Mel’s Race for a Cure – begins in front of City Hall at 7:30 PM:

Held in honor of Melody Booker-Wilkins, this fun “run” will have teams of two local male celebrities

navigating an obstacle course in women’s heels. This activity is free to watch and is held in conjunction with

the Melody Joy Foundation.

Throughout the evening, you can vote on the team you think will win by purchasing tickets. A sleeve of 6

tickets is $5 and will be sold in Gateway Park and at Linda Vista Real Estate. One lucky winner will be

drawn from the winning team’s basket to win a gift certificate from Massey’s Landing.

NEW: Purchase votes online for your favorite team(s)! (Pictured left: Last year’s

teams.) Votes are $5 each. The team with the most votes before event day will be

given an advantage in the race! Purchase votes here.