Volunteer as Special Project Volunteer in Wilmington, DE

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What

Volunteer Center:
DE State Office of Volunteerism

Posted By:
Odyssey HealthCare

Description:
This opportunity does not require direct patient contact, rather it allows the volunteer to put to use their talents to create items for our patients and their families, to perform yard work, bake cookies, cakes or plant flowers just to name a few pojects.

When

Duration:

Ongoing

Dates:

Apr 20, 2009 - Apr 20, 2010

Time of Day:

Morning , Afternoon , Evening

Week Day(s):

Sun

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Hours Needed:

Flexible

Where
Location:	Contact Info:
Wilmington, DE 19803	Login to see details. http://www.odsyhealth.com

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:	Flexible


Special Requirements:	If not age 18, must be authorized and supervised by an adult who is required to complete the application and orientation process.
Volunteer Options:
Minimum Age Requirements:	Under 14 , From 15 to 18 , Over 18

Interest & Skill Area

Administration/Organizational Support
- Board/Committee Member
- Business Assistance
- Clerical
  - Bulk Mailing
  - Data Entry/Word Processing
  - Filing
  - Receptionist/Telephone Answering
- Computer/Internet Services
  - Computer/Database Programming
  - Network Administration
  - Web Site Development
- Donations Management
  - Donations Distribution
  - Donations Pickup
  - Donations Sorting/Packing
- Finance/Accounting
  - Bookkeeping
  - Financial Planning
- Fundraising
  - Fund-Raising Events
  - Grant Development
  - Pledge Drives
- Interviewing
- Program Management
- Research/Evaluation
- Sales/Cashier
- Stockroom
- Thrift Shop Support
- Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination
Animal Services
- Animal Advocacy
- Animal Exercise
- Animal Foster Care/Rescue
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Shelter Attendee
- Animal Transportation
- Farm Maintenance
- Pet Assisted Therapy
- Veterinary Medicine
  - Licensed Veterinarian
  - Veterinary Technician
Arts/Culture
- Artist
- Backstage Production
- Gallery/Museum Sitting
- Historic Preservation
- Performer/Musician
- Sewing/Needlecraft
- Storytelling
- Tour/Exhibit Guide
- Usher/Ticket Taker
Civic Participation/Political
- Election
- Government Boards/Commissions
- Government Intern
- Lobbying
- Newcomer Assistance
- Opinion Poll Survey
Communications/Marketing
- Amateur Radio Operator
- Conference Exhibit Assistant
- Desktop Publishing
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Video Production
- Writing/Editing
Construction/Home Maintenance
- Automobile Repair
- Carpentry
- Custodial
- Decorating
- Electrician
- Equipment Operator
  - Backhoe Operator
  - Bulldozer Operator
  - Chainsaw Operator
  - Crane Operator
  - Forklift Operator
- Facility Design / Construction
- Flooring/Tiling
- Handyworker
- Home/Public Building Accessibility
- Masonry
- Painting/Wallpapering
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Snow Shoveling
- Window Washing
- Yard Care
  - Gardening
  - Lawn Care
  - Leaf Raking
Counseling/Information Support
- Bereavement
- Call Center
  - Crisis Intervention
  - Helpline
  - Information and Referral
  - Suicide Prevention
- Pastoral/Spiritual Conseling
- Support Group Facilitation
- Therapy
Criminal Justice/Legal Services
- Court Watching
- Crime Prevention
- Crime Victim/Witness Support
- Guardians ad Litem
- Inmate Support
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Services
  - Advocacy/Ombudsman
  - Alternative Dispute Resolution
  - Insurance Claims Assistance
  - Pro Bono Legal Aid
- Offender/Ex-Offender Support
- Youth Court
Disaster/Emergency Services
- Disater Related Damage Assessment
- Evacuation Center / Shelter Assistance
- Fire/Rescue
  - Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic
  - Fire Services
  - First Aid / CPR
  - Search & Rescue
- Safety/Disaster Education
Education
- Career Development
- Classroom Aide
- Computer Literacy
- English Language Instruction
- Field Trip Aide
- Job Coach/Career Development
- Library Assistant
- Literacy
- Reading Encouragement
- Student Dropout Prevention
- Teaching/Instruction
- Tutoring
Environment
- Debris Removal
- Environmental Protection/Advocacy
- Graffiti Removal
- Hazardous Materials Cleanup
- Land Conservancy
- Litter Cleanup
- Nature Trail
- Recycling
- Stream Cleanup/Water Conservation
- Tree Planting
Family Services Related
- Abuse Support
  - Child Abuse
  - Domestic Violence
  - Elder Abuse
- Adoption Support
- Chaperoning
- Child Care
- Companionship
  - Conversation Partner
  - Friendly Telephoning
  - Home Visit
- Errand Running/Shopping
- Foster Parenting Support
- Hairdressing/Nail Care
- Mentoring Services
- Parenting Support
- Personal Finances/Tax Assistance
- Refugee Resettlement
- Sexual Assault
Food Preparation/Delivery
- Food Collection
- Food Sorting/Packing
- Meal Delivery
- Meal Preparation/Serving
Health/Substance Abuse
- Blood Drive Assistant
- Dental Care
- Equestrian Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Hospital/Institutional Visit
- Medical Care
- Nursing Care
- Patient Support
- Pregnancy Related
- Rehabilitation
- Respite/Home Health Care
- Speech and Hearing
- Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment
Interpretation/Translation
- Braille Transcription
- Disability Related Reading Services
- Language Interpretation/Translation
  - Arabic
  - Chinese
  - French
  - German
  - Italian
  - Japanese
  - Korean
  - Polish
  - Portuguese
  - Russian
  - Spanish
  - Tagalog
  - Vietnamese
- Sign Language
Recreational Activities/Sports
- Camp Counselor
- Coaching
- Crafts
- Exercise/Fitness Leader
- Playground Aide
- Recreational Activities
- Sports Officiating
- Swimming Instructor
- Troop/Youth Club Leader
Special Event Support
- Bartending
- Bingo Caller
- Concessions
- Decorator Show House
- Event Coordination
- Holiday Related
- Parade Marshall
- Parking Lot
- Party Host/Hostess
- Setup/Cleanup
- Sporting Event Monitor

Population(s) Served
Families Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual/Transgender Ethnic Groups Immigrants/Refugees Low Income/Public Assistance Recipients Racial Groups Retirement Communities Mobility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Cognitive Disabilities Hearing Disabilities Vision Disabilities Emotional Disabilities Seizures Disabilities Infants/Toddlers Children Adolescents Young Adults Adults Older Adults