Volunteer

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Welcome!

Volunteers are very important to Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County. Almost XXX individuals volunteered their time to a variety of Extension activities, contributing thousands of hours last year.

Through duties as diverse as teaching others to prune trees or make compost, answering callers' questions on gardening issues, mentoring young people as they acquire new skills, or serving as board members or on committees that guide our work, volunteers represent Extension's far-reaching roots in our community.

Ongoing opportunities appear below, with contact names for additional information.  Some programs may require specialized training to participate; upcoming training dates are listed where known.   

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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Prospective volunteers should start with our  Volunteer Interest Form, which will be sent to staff coordinators in the relevant program. Before officially starting, you may also be asked to complete other forms. In addition, those who volunteer to work with vulnerable populations (children, individuals with disabilities, seniors, etc.) will be asked to consent to a criminal background screening at Cooperative Extension's expense, as a means of ensuring the safety and security both of our volunteers and of the people we serve through our programs.

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Organizational Leadership:

Program Committee Member

Program Committees are made up of individuals who have an interest or experience in one of our main program issue areas (LIST AREAS) and who choose to share their time and talents with CCE-Delaware as volunteer advisers. Program Committees meet monthly; individual members generally serve for a term of X years, although 2 and 1 year options also are considered. Program Committee members do not need to be Delaware County residents unless they wish to serve as a representatives to the Board (in which case county residency is required).

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4-H Youth Programs

4-H offers youth aged 5-19 from throughout Delaware County a variety of special interest clubs, afterschool programs, short-term enrichment offerings, a public speaking program, Environmental Appreciation Days, summer programs, and an annual youth-run Fair. There are many short- and long-term opportunities for volunteer involvement, depending upon the skills you care to share and the time you wish to commit to volunteering.

Last updated November 15, 2024