South Coastal Village Volunteers brings together neighbors helping neighbors in a community of mutual support. As we grow older, we can live independently in our homes and remain active in the communities for as long as possible.
- Preparing or administering medication
- General household tasks, such as laundry, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance or assistance dressing
- Major home repairs
- Major yard work
- Heavy lifting
- Shoveling snow or lawn mowing
We would welcome you as a volunteer and may provide services if you live in a community contiguous to the service area. We will thoughtfully consider expanding to other adjacent areas as we gain experience and an increase in the number of volunteers. Consider becoming a supporting member to help us grow and to get to know us before you need us.
The fee is $500 per year for up to 25 hours of service per month ($1.67 per hour) for full membership for one person, and $750 per year ($2.50 per hour) for a household. Subsidized memberships are available for lower income families based on documented need.
Short term memberships are available for $75 for a period of 30 days, which can be renewed for a maximum of 90 days.
A Supporting Membership is $250 a year. This membership offers access to our programs and events. It is a way to get to know us before you need us. $200 of the annual fee may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax professional.
Yes, you can specify what you’re comfortable doing and when you are available.
Yes, first volunteers complete an application and then they are interviewed by SCVV. Following that, SCVV will conduct a minimum of two reference checks. Potential volunteers will then be asked to pay a $17.00 fee for an official background check. Certain counties may charge an additional fee which will be passed on to the volunteer. In most cases, it can range from $2.00 – $4.00.
Volunteers who are willing to be drivers must sign a waiver of liability, as do the members they serve. Additionally, volunteers must have a current driver’s license, proof of insurance and no recent moving violations.
The Village is a non-medical service provider, therefore, training in first aid is not required. The Village does provide training in a number of areas during orientation and ongoing volunteer workshops.
Yes, there is a “donate now” button on this website, or you can send a check made out to South Coastal Village Volunteers to PO Box 1453, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. You can also become a Supporting Member. These members help support the mission of the Village while they get to know us. The annual membership is $250, of which $200 is tax deductible.