What is new at Volunteer Delaware?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Community Events
January 16 to 19, 2026
Across Delaware, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, schools, and volunteers are coming together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through reflection, education, and service. Explore opportunities to give back, learn, and stand together in your community.
2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. Our Selection Committee is currently reviewing submissions, and award recipients will be announced this spring.
These prestigious awards honor Delaware’s most outstanding youth and adult volunteers for their commitment, leadership, and impact in communities across the state.
Coming in mid-January 2026
A New Volunteer Delaware Experience
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Volunteer Delaware is launching a new statewide volunteer platform that will power how volunteers find opportunities, how partner organizations manage listings, and how volunteer hours are tracked.
The Volunteer Delaware website will continue to serve as the public home for volunteering in Delaware. This change provides a more modern experience behind the scenes.
The Volunteer Delaware website will continue to serve as the public home for volunteering in Delaware. This change provides a more modern experience behind the scenes.
No action is needed right now.
When the platform is activated, volunteers and partner organizations will receive an email with instructions to log in and get started.
More information 
Volunteer Delaware makes it easy to get involved.
From connecting volunteers with service opportunities to strengthening nonprofits through training and recognition, we’re here to build a stronger, more connected Delaware.
Here's how we serve communities across the First State:
Connect volunteers through our statewide platform
Celebrate service through the Governor's Volunteer Awards
Support community response during times of need
Provide tools, training & recognition for volunteer programs
