Volunteer Opportunities

Support Areas

• Creative Arts
• Visiting
• Reading
• Entertainment/Music
• Special events
• Gardening

Volunteer

A meaningful way for organizations or teams to support and engage with our resident veterans.

DVH Volunteer Agreement

• Volunteers are not considered employees of the State of Delaware. The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) does not provide Worker’s Compensation or any insurance coverage for volunteers.
• DVH does not guarantee volunteer placement. The DVH will, however, make every effort to match volunteer applicants to volunteer opportunities based on the needs of the DVH and the interests and abilities of the volunteer.
• The DVH employs a screening process for all volunteers. Acceptance as a volunteer is contingent upon successful completion on all levels of screening, including drug screening, fingerprint and background check, and tuberculosis tests. Potential volunteers are not charged for these on-boarding tests and checks.
• Violation of any DVH policies or a negative background check will be just cause for immediate release from any volunteer service at DVH.
• The DVH can not be held liable for any injuries incurred while performing volunteer services on DVH property.
• The State of Delaware is an EO/EA employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title VI – Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs.
• Acceptance of gifts, money, or financial exchanges of any kind from DVH residents is strictly prohibited and calls for immediate termination of the DVH volunteer.
• The DVH reserves the right to reject a candidate for any reason that the DVH, in its sole judgment, determines may affect the best interests of the DVH residents. Furthermore, the DVH reserves the right to withhold the reason(s) for such refusal.
• Volunteers may at any time, for any reason, decide to sever the volunteer’s relationship with the DVH. Notice of such a decision should be communicated as soon as possible to the Volunteer Services Coordinator.