Volunteer at Brandywine

BCCS 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:

Babysitter

Outreach Support

Internships

 

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"I had been looking for ways to help women in trouble..."

"What I would take away is the pleasure of meeting such great people..."

"I felt welcomed and part of the team. It really is a terrific feeling to get involved and help people in need."

 

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Available Projects

 

 

BABYSITTER

2713 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington

Do you enjoy working with and playing with young children? BCCS's women's program is looking for an active, energetic female who is capable of working well with special needs children for 2-4 hours Monday through Thursday.  Responsible for activities, such as, reading, arts/crafts, and movies. Must be able to pass a background check.

Apply for this project

 

OUTREACH SUPPORT

The Linda DeShields 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? BCCS 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

INTERNSHIPS

Various locations

Are you a student interested in hands-on experience in the behavioral health treatment field? Are you enrolled in a degree program in behavioral science, psychology, nursing, or a related field? BCCS has internship opportunities that will give you the chance to observe and participate in your area of interest:

• Behavioral Health Treatment: Brandywine’s treatment programs address mental health and drug addiction directly, as well as their side effects, such as chronic illness, criminal activity, family issues, and unemployment. We provide intervention and treatment through the use of medication, therapy, education, and referral to self-help groups. Responsibilities include: facilitating educational groups, crisis intervention, assessment of a client's needs, strengths, and weaknesses, treatment planning, case management, sitting in on psychological and psychiatric assessments.

• HIV Prevention: Brandywine’s Harm Reduction Outreach Program provides health education and risk reduction activities for persons at risk for HIV infection. Using an approach that reduces harm, we offer culturally sensitive, non-judgmental services to address the health and social service needs of drug users, sex workers, and their partners in the City of Wilmington. The Syringe Exchange Program and Outreach Team provide the following free services: anonymous syringe exchange, HIV counseling and testing, overdose prevention counseling, information and materials related to reducing risk, and referrals to health care and social services. Responsibilities include: community outreach, distribution of HIV risk-reduction supplies, overdose prevention, data management and reporting, group education, and other projects as developed by the intern and supervising staff.

• Communications: BCCS wants to connect with our supporters in the community, inspire them with our stories, and partner with them to invest their money, time, or expertise in a cause we both support. Development/Communications staff does this through multiple media including our print newsletter, speaking engagements, Web site, blog, video, and social networking sites. We work closely with staff and clients to collect stories, and use them in creative ways to inspire and inform. Responsibilities include: writing guest posts for the BCCS Blog, identifying and writing success stories, using Web 2.0 tools such as video and social networking, and crafting a strategic communications plan.

Candidates will be selected based on resume and interview.

To apply for an internship, send your resume to:

 Mark Lanyon,  Alpha Site Director

 mlanyon@brandywinecounseling.org

 Mail: 2500 W. 4th Street, 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. Brandywine appreciates your help!

Last updated August 24, 2010

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