West End Neighborhood House

Volunteer Spotlight:
The Junior League of Wilmington

The Junior League of Wilmington is an organization of over 500 women who are dedicated to improving Delaware communities with volunteering and community service. Every three years, the JLW adopts a new signature project to focus on. Recently, West End Neighborhood House was thrilled to learn that the JLW has chosen to work with our Life Lines program, which helps former foster care youth adapt to adult independence after aging out of the foster care system at 18.

In May, League members helped Life Lines bring Emma’s House, their most recent renovated home, to life by purchasing new bed linens, bathroom accessories, wall art and window treatments for the home. The following Saturday, League members and their families landscaped the exteriors of four West End Neighborhood house properties with new plants, garden stones and outdoor furniture.

Throughout the duration of the JLW’s commitment, League members will assist West End in refurbishing, landscaping and maintaining these four houses to provide a comfortable, safe environment for Life Lines residents. The League will also provide a series of life-skills seminars for the houses’ residents. This work will be funded through the fundraising efforts of the JLW, with more than $90,000 projected for the project through 2011.

For more information about the Wilmington Junior League, visit them online at www.jrleaguewilm.org.

 
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Currently there are many employment opportunities at West End. See below for more information.

West End’s Education and Employment Department is seeking SIX new employees to implement its newest programmatic endeavor, the Positive Pathways Program (P3). See below for a combined listing of the new available positions. They include one full-time Program Coordinator, two full-time Case Managers, one full-time Academic Instructor, one full-time Employment Coach, and one full-time Restorative Justice Coach.

P3 – Job Descriptions – Combined

Interested applicants for the Positive Pathways Program should email resumes, cover letters, and references to Ann Marie Chieffi at achieffi@westendnh.org.

Both Bright Spot Ventures and Life Lines are both seeking new employees. Please see links for job descriptions below.

BSV – Job Description – Manager

LL – Job Description – Case Manager

Interested applicants of the Life Lines and/or Bright Spot Ventures available positions should email resumes, cover letters, and references to Tasha Warren at twarren@westendnh.org.

West End is seeking a Statewide Coordinator to lead the Delaware Prevention Coalition initiative. Please see the link below for the job description.

DPC – Job Description – Statewide Coordinator

Interested applicants for the Statewide Coordinator position should email resumes, cover letters, and references to Tanny Collins at tcollins@westendnh.org

Volunteer Opportunities

No matter what your age or interests are, West End has the right volunteer opportunity for you. We welcome any time commitment you can make to our organization and its customers. Below is a list of volunteer positions we are consistently filling. If your ideal opportunity is not listed, get creative and contact us with an idea of how you would like to help.

  • Tutoring/mentoring (youth up to age 21)
  • Food and Clothes Closet
  • Special events (such as Taste of Little Italy or Santa’s Workshop)
  • Athletic coaching
  • Arts & crafts
  • Chaperone/leader for youth activities
  • General administrative work
  • House and yard work
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising (including group sponsored activities)
  • Executive leadership and board membership
  • Individual program advisory committee membership
  • Loan Review Committee membership

Internships

West End continuously offers unpaid internships for students and individuals interested in learning more about social service,  non-profits or one of our specific programs. We are currently seeking interns for the following positions:

  • Communications and Marketing Intern
  • Development and Fundraising Intern
  • Financial Services and Family Management Intern
  • GED Instruction Intern (reading and/or math)

For more information about volunteering or interning at West End, contact Monica Alvarez at