Contributed by Scott Martin

Contributed by Sheri Ackerman

Contributed by Sheri Ackerman

The Food Bank of Delaware is currently accepting resumes for the positions of Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator organizes and oversees the volunteer program, supervises the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, recruits, trains and retains qualified volunteers and oversees "The Market", our low-cost retail food store in Wilmington. This is a full-time position requiring availability on weekends and evenings. A qualified candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs and have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A general understanding of volunteering and hunger issues, and/or familiarity with warehouse equipment are all pluses. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator position is also full-time.

Please submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements to amcdermott@fbd.org.

A 7-month pilot study is underway to see if retired Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals can effectively work together with teachers to design classroom learning activities that will enhance science education. The initiative based in Philadelphia but involving at least one school in Delaware is sponsored by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, a national nonprofit, and Temple University's Experience Corps (a volunteer program for 50+ adults). The STEM volunteers will receive an initial training and then meet with teachers in planning workshops to design experiential activities and classroom projects. For more information about "Mentors for STEM" email Robert Tietze at tietze@temple.edu or call 215-204-8057.

Don't wait for Congress to pass their health care reform package. Make a difference yourself by volunteering now to support the medical staff at Wilmington Hospital. You will be surprised at the many different ways you can become involved:

• Courtesy Cart- Drive the hospital's "golf-cart" type vehicle around the campus bringing patients and visitors to and from the parking garage to the main entrance.
• No One Dies Alone - Sit with patients when no family or friends are present.
• GetWellNetwork - Help patients navigate the hospital's state-of-the-art TV/computer/internet system which is being installed in
  every patient room at the hospital.
• ACE Unit (Acute Care of the Elderly) -Visit or play games with patients in this 14-bed unit for the elderly.

For more information, contact Debby Vandiver, Program Manager, RSVP New Castle County, by emailing deborah.vandiver@state.de.us or calling 302-255-9882.