Since its inception in 1971, CHEER has relied on volunteers to carry out its mission of providing a variety of services to people in need. CHEER employees and volunteers serve over 30,000 senior citizens living throughout Sussex County every year. Our volunteers provide home-bound meals, transportation to and from medical appointments, companionship for those who have few friends or relatives living nearby, and assistance with the daily operations of our seven CHEER Activity Centers and the Community Center. Without the generosity of our volunteers, we would be unable to continue many of the programs and services that bring comfort and joy to those in need.
MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY
Deliver pre-packaged nutritious meals to seniors in Sussex County, DE. Each delivery route requires 1 to 1½ hours. Volunteers can deliver once per month or several times per month. Volunteer uses their own vehicle.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Transport seniors to and from medical appointments. Each driver will utilize their own personal vehicle. Seniors are picked up from their homes and transported to a direct location, then returned to their residence. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Assist with a variety of tasks: clerical support, answering telephones, welcoming visitors to the building, receiving and sorting mail, scanning in members as they arrive, and more. Administrative Assistants also help at special events.
PHONE-A-FRIEND
Make wellness call to homebound seniors to check on their health and safety on a daily basis. Volunteers are assigned a client call list (the number of clients to call is determined by the volunteer). Volunteers communicate any health or safety concerns for follow up.
RECREATION CENTER/ASSISTANT
Assist in the planning and delivery of various activities, classes, and trips. If you have a talent or activity to share, please let us know.
FITNESS CENTER ASSISTANT
Volunteers are needed to assist members in the fitness center, provide oversight, and clean the fitness center equipment before and after use. Note: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. required for fitness center roles.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Assist members with arts and crafts, planning and delivery of various activities, including fun games setting up activities. If you have a particular talents, hobby or craft that you would like to lead or share, please let us know.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT
Assist with special events held for CHEER members and the public. Duties can include, but are not limited to, administrative assistance, kitchen assistance, room set-up, decorating, and cleaning. Events may take place during the day or evenings and/or on weekends.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Prepare and/or serve meals for our congregate seniors in every CHEER center. Those with culinary skills or interests are needed to assist with lunch service and homebound meal packaging. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire (no sandals and no shorts).
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www.cheerde.com/volunteer
GET MORE INFORMATION
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@cheerde.com
302-515-0001 ext. 1166
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT
CHEER Volunteer Coordinator – 302-515-0001
volunteer@cheerde.com
Or apply at www/cheerde.com/volunteer
PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN O PARA SER VOLUNTARIO, PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON
Director de Voluntarios de CHEER – 302-515-0001
volunteer@cheerde.com
O presente su solicitud en www/cheerde.com/volunteer
Interested In Becoming A CHEER Volunteer?
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