The effort to save the valley is complex, and requires a variety of different skill sets, and activism in many different capacities.  It is important that we understand exactly what your skills and interests are so that we can set you up for success.

Please take a few minutes to fill out this form to completion so that we may match you with the best possible volunteer opportunities.  Thank you for your interest in joining the cause!

Please indicate which of the following volunteer opportunities would be of interest to you, and the degree to which you are interested.

Requires going door to door in Northern Wilmington, or attending events in order to inform people of the cause, acquire signatures, and grow our support base.

• Fun, easy, and a great way to get your feet wet in activism.
• Groups of anywhere from 2 to 12 people.
• We will provide informational packets.

 

The intern position is responsible for helping mail out t-shirts, bumper stickers, and other Save The Valley gear as it is ordered online. 

Orders need to be fulfilled promplty.  STV will provide all needed materials.  May require running the occasional errand and meeting one on one with the director in Wilmington.

A short in-person interview required.

Save The Valley is looking for people to attend monthly NCC Land Use meetings in order to remind our representatives to prioritize preservation of the unprotected land in Delaware.  Your responsibility would be to sit quietly through a meeting and show your support through your presence.  Optional opportunity to speak during a brief public comment section.

Unlike Concord Township Meetings, we only need a few people to be present at each meeting.

Meetings are usually at 6:30 on a Tuesday.  Please let us know if you are interested in attending.

Live the Valley is a series of events that take place in the valley, which aim to get people within our community using the valley that we love.

In this initiative, individuals will present a series of programs to raise community awareness and interest in visiting Beaver Valley. These programs range from weekly yoga classes in the Valley’s tranquil outdoor setting to informational tours of its centuries-old historical structures and remnants. There will be photography workshops, birdwatching outings, and even opportunities to explore the scenic vistas and exciting trails of the Valley’s lesser known Pennsylvania side.

Live The Valley will allow interested people of all walks of life to immerse themselves in nature and learn more about all that the Valley has to offer. If you are intrigued by the Valley, yet intimidated or overwhelmed by its expanse, Live the Valley will provide stepping stones for you to begin your relationship with the natural wonder existing in your backyard. If you already treasure the Valley, but want to grow in your understanding of its bounty, these events will guide you to new knowledge and appreciation. No matter what your connection with Beaver Valley, this summer’s event will help you answer the question: Why do you love the Valley?

https://savethevalley.org/2016/live-the-valley

This will require at least a few hours of work a week until the event date.  Although it requires a high level of dedication, it is also the highest-impact, and the best way to be a champion of the valley, just as William Poole Bancroft was in the early 1900s.

Committees are formed when Save The Valley is organizing a larger effort, such as a rally, a sign making event, or even a music festival.

We are looking for strategic-minded people who know how t get things done.  Champions should be:

• Organized
• Driven
• Self-sufficient
• Problem solvers

Champions should be someone with credibility who can reach out on behalf of the organization, and represent the best of Save the Valley.

Every person is different!  Please tell us your skills and abilities and whatever thoughts or ideas you might have about your capacity to volunteer for Save The Valley.

Examples to get your creative juices flowing:

• Artist
• Access to large volunteer force (teacher, boyscouts, club...)
• Journalist, blogger, writer
• Social media influnce
• Video maker
• Song writer

Unfortunately, Save The Valley operates on a shoestring budget and no compensation is able to be offered for these volunteer positions.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of this organization. Thank you for your interest in continuing the fight to keep our valley pure.