First State Heritage Park welcomes work, school, and other small groups interested in scheduling a service project for their teams, classes, etc.
A small-group service project is a great way to provide your organization with an opportunity:
- To give back to the community or to learn about the value of service.
- To promote team building or collaboration.
- To embrace a new challenge together or to step outside a comfort zone in a safe, fun social setting.
- To learn about Delaware State Parks operations and to see the impact of the group’s service.
- To take a break from the office, warehouse, classroom, etc., and enjoy the great outdoors.
- To accumulate service hours collectively.
The types of service projects available to small groups are often event-related and may be based on seasonal needs at First State Heritage Park. Service projects for school groups may prioritize educational value and are intended to be age-appropriate.
Types of service projects available to small groups include:
- Setup and/or breakdown of citywide and park events, such as Old Dover Days and Colonial Market Fair
- Maintenance of the colonial, enslaved, and/or indigenous gardens at the John Bell House
Coordinators for group service projects may RESPOND AS TEAM to this opportunity and ask about scheduling a date and time that is compatible with the group’s schedule. (Coordinators are also welcome to RESPOND AS TEAM to a scheduled service project if there are enough available shifts.)
Featured is the First State Club, an award-winning Milford High School club for students interested in the storied history of Delaware. The First State Club has been instrumental in in supporting park staff for events, trades, planning, and more.
Note: The project site’s address may differ from the park’s address or the John Bell House's and will be provided during scheduling.
