MyNemours Sign-InAuxiliary
Since 1985, Auxiliary members have helped the hospital’s patients and their families, visitors and the community. Members of the Auxiliary accomplish this by volunteering throughout the Hospital and raising funds through Gift Shop operations and donations.
As an Auxilian you will: help patients, families and staff, share you skills, form new friendships, take part in social and educational events, develop your leadership skills, and enrich your life. Auxiliary members can volunteer in any of the adult volunteer programs, as well as take part in a few programs specifically for Auxiliary members.
Auxiliary gifts to the Hospital include funding of the Sensory Playroom in the Child Life Clubhouse as well as the ZeroG Gait and Balance System in the Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Department. The Auxiliary also administers the Family Assistance Fund to help qualified patients and their families with nonmedical expenses. We invite you to join us in caring by becoming a member of the Auxiliary.
Application Process
Complete and submit the online application, explaining why you would like to participate in our program.
In addition, complete and submit the required forms:
- via Fax (302) 651-4083
- scan and e-mail to volunteers@nemours.org
- hand-deliver to the Volunteer Services office at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Applications will not be reviewed if we do not receive both the application and the required forms.
Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with additional requirements you will need to complete. Once you complete those requirements, you will need to attend an interview/information session.
The dates of our Interview/Information sessions vary. Once your application has been received and reviewed, further instructions on how to sign up for an Interview/Information session will be given. All further information about volunteering will be given at the Interview/Information session. If you have any questions about the volunteering requirements, please contact the volunteer office.
After you attend one of our interview/information sessions and if we are able to make a match, you will be required to:
- clear background screenings
- gain medical clearances
- complete online training
Auxiliary Opportunities
The Rocco and Mary Abessinio Gift Shop
Offers stuffed animals, toys, jewlery, flowers and attractive gifts for patients, visitors and staff
Baby Bookworm Program
Provides language nourishment that is critical to infant brain development by reading a selection of books to infants several times a day
Hospitality Hour
Provide hot beverage services to family members and visitors
Read Aloud Delaware
Involves reading aloud to children and visitors in hospital waiting areas in order to encourage a love of books.
Child Life
Engage and encourage patients and siblings in play
Pre-surgical Services
Provide information and emotional support to patients and their families
Contact Us
Phone: (302) 651-6081
Fax: (302) 651-6071
Email: volunteers@nemours.org
Address:
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Gift Shop
Rocco & Mary Abessinio Gift Shop
Located in the Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Atrium. Shop Online