We are a career/volunteer staffed company that averages over 3,500 fire calls and well over 9,000 EMS calls a year! We are one of Delaware's busiest departments with 3 stations. We offer a live in program for anyone 18 years old and over, an associate membership for individuals wanting to help with day-to-day operations without riding apparatus, and traditional membership for those wanting to fight fire. Aetna has a part time EMT program as well. | Requirements: 18 years old, no criminal history | Categories: Department Support, EMT, Firefighter, Fundraising

As an Event Coordinator Volunteer, you will assist in planning and executing special events that promote community engagement and support for youth and families. Strong organizational skills and creativity are essential for this role.

As a Social Media Specialist, you will help promote Tomaro's C.H.A.N.G.E. through various social media platforms. This role involves creating engaging content and interacting with the community online.

Assist in catching feral cats to be spayed or neutered. This role is crucial in controlling the feral cat population and ensuring they receive necessary medical care.

Help with phone calls, circulate information, and spread the word about the importance of spaying/neutering pets. Engage in activities such as putting up flyers, handing out brochures, and giving lectures.

Provide temporary housing for kittens too young to be adopted and care for cats after spaying for a short recovery period. Help store cats until they can be taken to be spayed.

As a Peer Prevention/Intervention Volunteer, you will engage with youth and families to provide support and guidance in emotional wellness. This role requires a passion for helping others and the ability to connect with diverse communities.

Assist with providing transportation for cats to and from vet clinics for spay/neuter appointments. Deliver cages and carriers to current projects and help with the new program offering rides for those unable to take their cat to a doctor.

Board members guide the Newark Bike Project, participate in fundraising, community outreach, and attend monthly meetings. Members help promote the mission and support the organization's growth and diversity initiatives.

Volunteers assist with bike repairs, cleaning, organizing parts, and engaging with customers. No prior bicycle experience is required, and volunteers can learn new skills while contributing to community projects and events.

Help maintain the Food Bank's farm and garden, which provides fresh produce to those in need. Volunteers will engage in planting, harvesting, and general upkeep of the garden.

Volunteers are needed to pack bags and boxes, sort food donations, assist in the food pantry, help on the farm/garden, and support mobile pantry operations. This role is vital to the Food Bank's mission and requires a commitment to helping those in need.

Assist with the operation of mobile pantries, helping to distribute food to families in need across Delaware. This role involves engaging with community members and ensuring a smooth distribution process.

As an Animal Care Volunteer, you will assist with daily cleanup of the shelter, including cleaning the cat room and walking dogs. This role requires a commitment of at least one day per week and is perfect for those who love animals and want to make a difference.

Provide temporary homes for pregnant cats, mother cats and their kittens, litters of weaned kittens, and single cats. Volunteers supply love and care, while Castaway Cats covers litter, food, and medical expenses.

Volunteers at ChristianaCare Union Hospital play a vital role in supporting the health and wellness needs of the community. They can choose to work in various departments within the hospital or participate in community activities and services.

Assist in various tasks for the Apple Butter Festival, including setting up tents, preparing and cooking apple butter, and managing festival logistics. Volunteers contribute to creating a successful community event that celebrates local history and culture.

Participate in the annual Work Day held on the last Saturday in April to help rehabilitate homes for low-income, elderly, and/or disabled homeowners. Volunteers will assist in various tasks to ensure homes are safe and livable.

Help out at events by setting up, interacting with the public, and promoting adoption and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may also assist in processing applications or posting on social media.

Assist in transporting animals from shelters to rescue homes or new adoptive homes. Volunteers can drive one leg of a transport or keep an animal overnight on their trip to safety.