Opportunities From: Volunteer Delaware

Volunteer: Village Volunteers Board Member

Could include:

Attending and actively participating in Board meetings and discussionsReviewing materials in advance and contributing to informed decision-makingSupporting the development of organizational goals, priorities, and strategic directionProviding oversight of financial health, programs, and overall operationsServing on at least one committee and contributing to its workActing as an abassador for the Village within the communitySupporting efforts related to fundraising, outreach, and partnershipsBringing forward ideas, feedback, and perspectives to support growth and improvementHelping ensure the organization is operation responsibly and in alignment with its missionSupporting and collaborating with staff to strengthen programs and services

Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

Attending and actively participating in Board meetings and discussionsReviewing materials in advance and contributing to informed decision-makingSupporting the development of organizational goals, priorities, and strategic directionProviding oversight of financial health, programs, and overall operationsServing on at least one committee and contributing to its workActing as an abassador for the Village within the communitySupporting efforts related to fundraising, outreach, and partnershipsBringing forward ideas, feedback, and perspectives to support growth and improvementHelping ensure the organization is operation responsibly and in alignment with its missionSupporting and collaborating with staff to strengthen programs and services

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Planning Committee Member

General purpose:

The Social Planning Committee supports the Village by creating and coordinating educational, social, and community-building programs that bring members and volunteers together. This includes planning events that reduce isolation, strengthen connection, and show appreciation for volunteers.

Could include:

Planning and coordinating social activites for members, such as bing, sing-alongs, and other group programsDeveloping educational programming that supports member engagement and connectionOrganizing volunteer appreciation events, including recognition activities and celebrationsSupporting informal gatherings such as happy hours or social meet-ups for volunteersHelping create opportunities for members and volunteers to connect with one another in meaningful waysSupporting communication and promotion of upcoming social and educational programsWorking with staff to ensure events are accessible, welcoming, and aligned with Village valuesHelping identify new ideas for social and engagement programming throughout the year

Agency: Village Volunteers

General purpose:

The Social Planning Committee supports the Village by creating and coordinating educational, social, and community-building programs that bring members and volunteers together. This includes planning events that reduce isolation, strengthen connection, and show appreciation for volunteers.

Could include:

Planning and coordinating social activites for members, such as bing, sing-alongs, and other group programsDeveloping educational programming that supports member engagement and connectionOrganizing volunteer appreciation events, including recognition activities and celebrationsSupporting informal gatherings such as happy hours or social meet-ups for volunteersHelping create opportunities for members and volunteers to connect with one another in meaningful waysSupporting communication and promotion of upcoming social and educational programsWorking with staff to ensure events are accessible, welcoming, and aligned with Village valuesHelping identify new ideas for social and engagement programming throughout the year

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Member & Volunteer Committee Member

General purpose:

The Member & Volunteer Committee focuses on supporting and strengthening the Village community by helping to recruit, retain, and engage both members and volunteers. The committee helps guide efforts that grow participation, improve the member and volunteer experience, and support the long-term sustainability of the Village.

Could include:

Reviewing monthly dashboard information to understand trends in membership and volunteer engagementHelping define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to members and volunteersSupporting programs and activities that help members stay connected, engaged, and socially supportedDeveloping and supporting efforts to retain volunteers through engagement and recognitionAssisting with outreach to community organizations to increase awareness of the Village and grow the memebr and volunteer baseSupporting efforts that strengthen recruitment pipelines for both members and volunteersReviewing data and feedback to help guide improvements in member and volunteer experienceReflecting on committee effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement

Village Office - KPI Team

Could include:

Monitoring monthly dashboard data and identifying trends over timeHelping define what success looks like for recruitment, retention, and engagement effortsPreparing summaries or visual reports to support committee and Board understandingSupporting data-driven recommendations for improving Village operations and outreachTracking/reviewing key metrics related to membership growth, volunteer engagement and service activity

Village Office - Focus Team

Could include:

Concentrating on specific engagement or outreach priorities indentified by the committee (e.g., volunteer retention, member engagement, or recruitment efforts)Developing targeted ideas or initiatives to address specific challenges or opportunitiesSupporting pilot programs or short-term engagement strategiesHelping test and refine new approaches to member or volunteer connectionProviding feedback on what is working and what may need adjustment before broader outreach

Agency: Village Volunteers

General purpose:

The Member & Volunteer Committee focuses on supporting and strengthening the Village community by helping to recruit, retain, and engage both members and volunteers. The committee helps guide efforts that grow participation, improve the member and volunteer experience, and support the long-term sustainability of the Village.

Could include:

Reviewing monthly dashboard information to understand trends in membership and volunteer engagementHelping define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to members and volunteersSupporting programs and activities that help members stay connected, engaged, and socially supportedDeveloping and supporting efforts to retain volunteers through engagement and recognitionAssisting with outreach to community organizations to increase awareness of the Village and grow the memebr and volunteer baseSupporting efforts that strengthen recruitment pipelines for both members and volunteersReviewing data and feedback to help guide improvements in member and volunteer experienceReflecting on committee effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement

Village Office - KPI Team

Could include:

Monitoring monthly dashboard data and identifying trends over timeHelping define what success looks like for recruitment, retention, and engagement effortsPreparing summaries or visual reports to support committee and Board understandingSupporting data-driven recommendations for improving Village operations and outreachTracking/reviewing key metrics related to membership growth, volunteer engagement and service activity

Village Office - Focus Team

Could include:

Concentrating on specific engagement or outreach priorities indentified by the committee (e.g., volunteer retention, member engagement, or recruitment efforts)Developing targeted ideas or initiatives to address specific challenges or opportunitiesSupporting pilot programs or short-term engagement strategiesHelping test and refine new approaches to member or volunteer connectionProviding feedback on what is working and what may need adjustment before broader outreach

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Finance Committee Member

General purpose:

The Village Finance Committee helps the Village stay financially healthy and sustainable. It supports the Board by reviewing financial information, guiding budget decisions, and making sure strong financial practices are in place.

Could include:

Reviewing financial policiesProviding input on banking and investment relationships when neededSupporting transparency and accuracy in financial reportingChecking in periodically on committee goals and suggesting updates if needed

Agency: Village Volunteers

General purpose:

The Village Finance Committee helps the Village stay financially healthy and sustainable. It supports the Board by reviewing financial information, guiding budget decisions, and making sure strong financial practices are in place.

Could include:

Reviewing financial policiesProviding input on banking and investment relationships when neededSupporting transparency and accuracy in financial reportingChecking in periodically on committee goals and suggesting updates if needed

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Marketing Team Member

General purpose:

The Village Marketing Team helps support the Village's visibility, outreach, and communication efforts by assisting with consistent messaging, content creation, and campaign execution.

Could include:

Helping share Village campaigns that focus on volunteer recruitment, awareness, and givingSupporting the creation and distribution of newsletters and email updatesAssisting with ads and outreach in local publications and online platformsMonitoring social media activity and helping increase engagement on postsAssisting with organizing and planning content for ongoing communicationsHelping with special projects such as website updates or content reorganization effortsContributing ideas during planning discussions for upcoming marketing initiatives

Agency: Village Volunteers

General purpose:

The Village Marketing Team helps support the Village's visibility, outreach, and communication efforts by assisting with consistent messaging, content creation, and campaign execution.

Could include:

Helping share Village campaigns that focus on volunteer recruitment, awareness, and givingSupporting the creation and distribution of newsletters and email updatesAssisting with ads and outreach in local publications and online platformsMonitoring social media activity and helping increase engagement on postsAssisting with organizing and planning content for ongoing communicationsHelping with special projects such as website updates or content reorganization effortsContributing ideas during planning discussions for upcoming marketing initiatives

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Development Committee Member

General Purpose:

A standing Board committee focused on advancing the Village's mission by leading and supporting all fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and community partnership development.

May Include:

Developing and shaping the Village's fundraising plan, including goals, donor outreach, sponsorships, and campaign strategiesIdentifying and building relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and community partners who can support the VillageTracking fundraising progress and reviewing what is working well or may need to be ajdustedSupporting the planning and coordinationg of fundraising efforts and campaigns to ensure they are organized and effectiveStrengthening connections in the community that help grow awareness and long-term support for the VillageParticipating in subcommittees or focused working groups as needed for specific initiatives or events

Agency: Village Volunteers

General Purpose:

A standing Board committee focused on advancing the Village's mission by leading and supporting all fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and community partnership development.

May Include:

Developing and shaping the Village's fundraising plan, including goals, donor outreach, sponsorships, and campaign strategiesIdentifying and building relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and community partners who can support the VillageTracking fundraising progress and reviewing what is working well or may need to be ajdustedSupporting the planning and coordinationg of fundraising efforts and campaigns to ensure they are organized and effectiveStrengthening connections in the community that help grow awareness and long-term support for the VillageParticipating in subcommittees or focused working groups as needed for specific initiatives or events

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Volunteer

Could include:

Serving as the first point of contact in the office and answering phones (responding to inquiries)Being trained and knowledgeable about Village services to accurately represent the organizationTaking and documenting member service requests by phone or emailEntering and updating service requests in the systemProcessing cancellations, changes and scheduling updatesContacting volunteers by phone or email to fill open service requestsSending service request communications to volunteersCoordinating between members, volunteers, and staff to ensure services are coveredMaintaining accurate records of scheduled, completed, and canceled servicesCommunicating service updates and needs to appropriate Village staff

Administrative

Filing and organizing physical and digital recordsPrinting, copying, and assembling office materials (member folders and orientation packets)Preparing mailings (letters, newsletters, appreciation notes, event invitations)Shredding



Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

Serving as the first point of contact in the office and answering phones (responding to inquiries)Being trained and knowledgeable about Village services to accurately represent the organizationTaking and documenting member service requests by phone or emailEntering and updating service requests in the systemProcessing cancellations, changes and scheduling updatesContacting volunteers by phone or email to fill open service requestsSending service request communications to volunteersCoordinating between members, volunteers, and staff to ensure services are coveredMaintaining accurate records of scheduled, completed, and canceled servicesCommunicating service updates and needs to appropriate Village staff

Administrative

Filing and organizing physical and digital recordsPrinting, copying, and assembling office materials (member folders and orientation packets)Preparing mailings (letters, newsletters, appreciation notes, event invitations)Shredding



Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Handyperson

Could include:

Minor repairs (e.g., tightening a loose doorknob, replacing a showerhead, reattaching a cabinet handle, or fixing a loose fence panel, etc.)Simple home tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, replacing air filters, hanging pictures, assembling simple furniture, or putting up curtains, etc.)

Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

Minor repairs (e.g., tightening a loose doorknob, replacing a showerhead, reattaching a cabinet handle, or fixing a loose fence panel, etc.)Simple home tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, replacing air filters, hanging pictures, assembling simple furniture, or putting up curtains, etc.)

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Telephone Check-ins

Could include:

A scheduled weekly or bi-weekly call from a volunteer to a member at a consistent timeA short "how are you doing today?" conversation to gauge wellbeing and moodFriendly conversation to reduce isolation and provide social connectionA quick check-in to confirm the member is doing okay

Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

A scheduled weekly or bi-weekly call from a volunteer to a member at a consistent timeA short "how are you doing today?" conversation to gauge wellbeing and moodFriendly conversation to reduce isolation and provide social connectionA quick check-in to confirm the member is doing okay

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Technical Assistance

Could include:

Education for device/softwareHelp with electronic devicesHelp with remote controllersHelp with tech problemNew device setup/configuration

Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

Education for device/softwareHelp with electronic devicesHelp with remote controllersHelp with tech problemNew device setup/configuration

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Household Support

Can include:

Bill pay/checkbook assistanceHousehold organization (e.g., organizing paperwork/mail, refridgerator, linen closets, etc.)Indoor plant careOccasional pet careTrash service

Agency: Village Volunteers

Can include:

Bill pay/checkbook assistanceHousehold organization (e.g., organizing paperwork/mail, refridgerator, linen closets, etc.)Indoor plant careOccasional pet careTrash service

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Friendly Visits

Could include:

Respite careCompanionshipFriendly conversationCrafts/puzzles/games

Agency: Village Volunteers

Could include:

Respite careCompanionshipFriendly conversationCrafts/puzzles/games

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Transportation

Transportation to:

Medical appointmentsNon-medical  appointmentsGrocery or other shoppingSocial activitiesErrands

Agency: Village Volunteers

Transportation to:

Medical appointmentsNon-medical  appointmentsGrocery or other shoppingSocial activitiesErrands

Agency: Village Volunteers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19958

Allow Groups: No