NEW FEATURE
Volunteer Delaware: Community in Action
There is amazing volunteer work happening every day across Delaware, and we want to help tell those stories. Community in Action celebrates the volunteers, organizations, projects, and initiatives making a difference in communities throughout the First State.
Share Your Story With Us!
Send us 75 to 100 words about your volunteers, a recent project, a special initiative, or something exciting happening through your organization. Include one or two photos and a link to your Volunteer Delaware agency page or volunteer opportunity.
Send your story, photos, and link to: dhss_VolunteerDelaware@delaware.gov
We want to show off your volunteers, your impact, and all the great things happening through service across Delaware!
Featured Organization
Elsmere Volunteer Cleanup Crew
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Since 2022, the Elsmere Volunteer Cleanup Crew has brought neighbors together to reduce litter, promote environmental awareness, and encourage volunteerism throughout the Town of Elsmere. From March through October, volunteers gather each month to make a visible difference in their community.
Next Cleanup: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn More & Get Involved
Stories may be featured on the Volunteer Delaware website, social media, and other Volunteer Delaware communications.
What is new at Volunteer Delaware?
CELEBRATING SERVICE
2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Honorees!
The 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards were presented on June 9, 2026, recognizing exceptional volunteers, organizations, and community leaders whose service is making a lasting impact throughout Delaware.
View this year's honorees and learn more about the individuals and groups helping to strengthen our communities through volunteerism.
Looking to post volunteer opportunities or connect with volunteers?
Register Your Organization
Ready to engage volunteers and make a difference in your community?
Create your organization account on the Volunteer Delaware platform to post opportunities, manage volunteers, and track your impact.
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
