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

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

Employment Opportunities

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Development Department is currently seeking an experienced communications professional to manage all of West End’s public relations and marketing needs, including the website, press and public events and print materials. For a complete list of responsibilities and requirements, please view the attached job description. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Monica Alvarez, Director of Development:

Job Description – Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Part-Time Program Specialist/Nighttime Supervisor

The Youth Services Division at West End is seeking a responsible individual to implement organized activities for Youth between the ages of 6 and 17 during evening hours. For a complete list of responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached job description. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Tanny Collins:

Night Time Supervisor Job Description

Become a VISTA Volunteer

West End is currently looking for an energetic and creative individual to serve as an Americorps VISTA member on site at West End Neighborhood House. If you want to make an impact in the community and learn how to develop and run a program, this position is ideal for you. Visit Americorp’s website to learn more. To apply, e-mail Hayley Schmittinger at or call 302-658-4171.