Welcome

to Connections!

Cultivating a healthier Delaware County through volunteerism and community training.

2022 Professional Development

Registration Now Open!

Build your skillset and expand your knowledge base with our professional development courses.

Whether you are managing a team or an individual contributor, professional development keeps your knowledge and skills current as technology, policies and laws evolve. Our professional development courses provide insight on developing trends with expert trainers who will position you for career growth and success.

All courses will be presented as a webinar via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
All trainings offer continuing education units (CEUs) for counselors and social workers, approved through the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Courses are open to and are equally beneficial to community members, social service and nonprofit employees.
Provide opportunities for personal and professional growth & development

25 Years of

Volunteering Excellence

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Connections Volunteer Center, a program of HelpLine, bridges the gap between passionate volunteers and community needs by helping nonprofits focus on what matters most – people leading fulfilled and supported lives.

We partner with more than 60 nonprofits who address some of the most pressing social issues and together, we make a collective difference. Professional development is also offered to help community champions, social workers and counselors, move good forward.

Recruit, refer, and match volunteers to meet community needs, with an emphasis on those age 55+
Coordinate county-wide and local days of service
Mobilize and manage volunteers in the event of a local disaster
Provide opportunities for personal and professional growth & development

Volunteers were matched to community service opportunities and 142 of them were ages 55+

Hours of volunteer service provided to the community

Total older adult volunteers and at-risk youth participated in the first Sages & Seekers event at Delaware City School WILL program

$ 0

Invested in the Delaware County community through volunteerism

Volunteering during

COVID-19

is still possible

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Testimonials & Quotes

“I was able to listen to a person who has had more experience in life and I gained some very valuable knowledge from them including learn to live life to the fullest and don’t worry about the little things.”

“My Sage gave me great advice about my future and told me inspiring stories that I will carry with me the rest of my life.”

“I learned from my Sage that you can do anything you want to do, also to believe in yourself and your goals."

“Well, I learned that despite age differences, we want the same things: to dream, to create, to travel, to connect.”

“This year of COVID isolation has been so hard. It was delightful to start my Thursday mornings with my Seeker. His enthusiasm for life is contagious.”

“Each time I’ve participated in this program I have had a positive experience and look forward to each week. It’s amazing how quickly time goes.”