Volunteer
Your time and talents are invaluable. Whether you'd like to work directly with a as a mentor, serve on a committee or the Board of Directors, provide professional services, help with behind-the-scenes planning or clerical work, there is a place for you at Connecting Generations. Read about some of our current and past volunteers here.
Volunteer Spotlight
Marilyn Whorl
Marilyn has been a dedicated volunteer for over forty-five years. Connecting Generations has been fortunate to have her service since the fall of 2008, helping with the Creative Mentoring program and fund development. Marilyn says she feels at home working with the people in the organization and that she values the project of bringing children and adults together. The mother of three daughters, she took an interest in children outside of her home in the 1960's, becoming a Girl Scout Leader for seven years.
Her volunteer history also includes work with women patients at the Governor Bacon Health Center and work for the FISH organization and more than 12 years of service at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware . Marilyn continues to serve Connecting Generations on a regular basis and her work and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated!
We thank Marilyn for her hard work and commitment to Connecting Generations!
Internship Opportunities
We have several unpaid internship opportunities for the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. We can work with universities and colleges to get you credit for these positions:
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Communications Intern for students with a major or interest in Communications or Marketing
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Program/Curriculum Intern for students with a major or interest in Education, Psychology/School Counseling, or Social Work
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Policy/Research Intern for students with a major or interest in Human Resources or research
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Technology Intern for students with a major or interest in Computer Science or IT
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Grantwriting Intern for students with a major or interest in English, Communications, Public Policy, or writing and research
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Statistics Evaluation Intern for students with a major or interest in Social Sciences and Statistics
If you're interested in learning more or applying, please complete an application and send it with a brief message about your interest and background to Jacki Shanebrook, Development and Communications coordinator at jshanebrook@connecting-generations.org.
Become a Mentor
Help a child reach his or her full potential. Spend an hour a week with a student in a local school or community/faith-based organization. We'll train you and provide support throughout your mentoring experience.
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information and an online application.
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Want to make a difference in the lives of children in your community? The Creative Mentoring program is looking for volunteers to support mentoring programs in our partner programs throughout the state. This volunteer position’s responsibilities may include helping to recruit mentors, working with school administrators and teachers to identify mentees, interviewing and matching mentee/mentor pairs and monitoring the mentoring matches throughout the school year. Training and support will be provided to you before you begin and throughout your volunteer experience. Volunteers should have great interpersonal abilities, organizational skills and basic computer knowledge. A year long commitment of 10-15 hours per week, during the school day or in an after school program, is required for the position.
Interested? Please contact Rachel Markowitz: Rmarkowitz@connecting-generations.org or 302-656-2122 ext.15 or toll free 877-202-9050.
Join a Committee
Lend your expertise by joining one of our Board Committees:
- Board Development
- Fundraising and Marketing
- Finance
- Program
- Creative Transitions Task Force (Ad Hoc Committee)
Become a Volunteer Trainer
If your strength is public speaking and facilitating training sessions and you have a few hours each month, let us know.
Special Events Planning
We have big and small events throughout the year, from Jazz in January to classroom celebrations. Let us know if you'd like to join one of our planning teams or help set up or assist at events.
Office Support
Help us in the office with checking references, maintaining prospective mentor files, and preparing materials. Confidentiality and professionalism are a must.
Design/Marketing Assistance
If you have an eye for design and would like to help out with creating brochures, flyers and other materials, let us know. Access to design software would also be very appreciated.
Professional Services If your company is able to provide in-kind services such as printing, evaluation, organization development facilitation, public relations assistance, or grantwriting support, let us know. We offer recognition opportunities for corporate supporters.
For more information about becoming a mentor, contact Rachel Markowitz, Manager of Recruitment and Training, at rmarkowitz@connecting-generations.org or 302.656.2122 ext. 15.
To learn more about the other volunteer opportunities listed, contact Jacki Shanebrook, Development and Communications Coordinator, at jshanebrook@connecting-generations.org or 302.656.2122 ext. 12.
