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Volunteer at BCI
 Brandywine Counseling has many projects available for people who wish to donate their time to help
out at our agency. Click on an available project or browse below for more information:
CREATING A WELCOMING
ENTRANCE
Alpha Program, 2814 West 2nd Street,
Wilmington
First impressions matter in drug and alcohol
treatment! Do you want to help us create a more attractive treatment
environment? Brandywine Counseling seeks volunteers
to do some odd jobs around the Alpha Center. Interior and exterior painting,
and decoration of the outside entrance. Also, we want to tear out some old
carpeting in our reception area and install a new tile floor. Great for a group of 3-5 who want to
give back to the community.
Flexible weekday hours. We
will provide materials.
Apply for this
project
VIDEOGRAPHER TO FILM
“VIRTUAL TOUR” FOR PATIENTS
Alpha Program, 2814 West 2nd Street,
Wilmington
Do you have experience with a
video camera? Are you looking for a fun project that will make a difference
for people in need? Use your skills to help us connect patients with treatment
in a whole new way. Brandywine Counseling seeks someone to help us produce a
“virtual tour” of our facility, showing people what to expect when they come
in to get help for their addiction. Work with our staff to produce a welcoming
and informative video that is accessible through our web site.
Experience is desired filming
professional quality videos and editing to produce a ready-to-view product.
Also, knowledge of how to incorporate the finished video into a web site.
This project is available
weekdays during daytime hours.
We have a video camera
available.
Apply for this
project
MURAL
ARTIST/DECORATOR - WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
The Lighthouse Program, 13726 S. Old
State Road, Ellendale
Do you have artistic or
decorating talent? Put it to use in the lively environment of our newly opened
residential women and children's treatment program. The Lighthouse Program seeks talented volunteers
to spruce up the walls in our patient waiting area with a mural, artwork,
plants, etc. Corporate groups are welcome for projects tying in with your
corporate theme.
Flexible weekday and weekend hours. Bring your
own materials - we can help you get materials donated.
Apply for this
project
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OUTREACH SUPPORT
- Outreach Center, 2814 Lancaster Avenue,
Wilmington
Are you concerned about the
HIV/AIDS epidemic in Delaware? Do you want to get an up close look at the
prevention effort going on in Wilmington? Brandywine Counseling seeks volunteers
who would like to spend a few hours helping out in our Outreach Center.
Assemble supplies and HIV testing packets for
outreach workers. There are at least 8 different items that go into our safe sex
packets/kits, such as bleach kits given to injecting drug users to encourage
safer injection practice. This is a relaxing and zen-like activity.
Also, work in our clothes closet sorting donated
items by size and gender. Hang sorted clothes in the closet and help keep it
tidy and organized.
Hours are 9:00-12:00 weekdays. This is a one-time
or ongoing project. Individuals or groups of up to 4 are welcome.
Apply for this
project
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CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
- Various locations
Are you a student interested in hands-on
experience in the addiction treatment field? Brandywine Counseling has
internship opportunities that will give you the chance to observe and
participate in a number of our programs, including:
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Opioid Treatment
Program: Sit in on groups and observe the group dynamics. Observe
the dispensing of methadone, buprenorphine, and Revia (Naltrexone). Sit in on
assessments.
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Drug Court
Program: Observe groups that address addictive thought patterns
and legal issues. Accompany the court liaison to Court of Common Pleas or
Superior Court to observe proceedings for first-time drug offenders.
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Alpha Drug
Free Program: Attend a variety of groups such as Men's, Women's,
Addiction Education, Relapse Prevention, Lifeskills, and Dual Diagnosis. Sit in
on assessments to see how treatment recommendations are made. Sit in on
psychological and psychiatric assessments.
- Perinatal Program:
Observe case management for substance abusers who are pregnant, new
mothers, and mothers of young children.
Candidates will be selected based on resume and
interview.
To apply for an internship, send your resume to:
- Mark Lanyon
- Alpha Program Manager
- 2713 Lancaster Avenue
- Wilmington, DE 19805
Fax: (302) 472-0392
For more information, call (302) 472-0381.
To Apply
If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Matt Friedman at
(302) 472-0381 or click below to e-mail us. BCI appreciates your help!
Last updated
July 02, 2008
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