GET INVOLVED!

How can I get involved?

You are welcome to be a part of the Delaware Optimist Club programs! Our Club would not exist without all its hard working, dedicated members and volunteers!

Whether it's a little or a lot, rest assured your help is very much appreciated, desired and needed! There are many ways to help out - here are just a few:

• Become a football coach or assistant coach
• Become a cheerleading advisor
• Introduce two students from one school for Youth Appreciation
• Help us sort football equipment for one afternoon in the spring
• Come to an event and take photos for our website
• Help out with football and cheerleading registrations in June
• Volunteer to head up a committee

Sometimes the best way to figure out how you can help is just to show up and see what's going on. Check our calendar for upcoming events or drop us a line at membership@delawareoptimistclub.com to see what's happening.

Meeting Information

We are meeting the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. Right now we are searching for a regular meeting location, so we have been meeting at various locations. 

Please email us at  membership@delawareoptimistclub.com if you would like to attend so we can let you know where we're meeting. 

FAQs

FAQ: Do I have to join in order to help out?

Most opportunities to help out do not require membership in order to participate. (Of course we always welcome new members, though!) Exceptions would be head football coaches and committee chairs; those people need to be members of the club in order to hold those positions.

FAQ: Who do I contact to help out?

If a specific person's email address is not on the page along with the program or event you're interested in, visit the contact page. If you still can't find what you're looking for, email membership@delawareoptimistclub.com and we'll put you in touch with the right person.

FAQ: What is the cost to join the club and are there any requirements?

The cost to be in the club is $60 per year. There is an initial one-time fee of $15 for paperwork processing that Optimist International charges. The only requirement is you must be at least 18 years of age.

FAQ: Will the Delaware Optimist Club help us out with a project?

We are always interested in helping out kids in the community. Assuming we have the manpower and time, we generally will get involved in any community youth program and are open to new ideas and projects. Please contact us if you are aware of a community or youth program that you think we'd be a good fit for. We generally seek to serve kids and groups as a whole as opposed to sponsoring individual students on specific projects, but you're always welcome to ask us about anything!

FAQ: When and how do I sign my child up for football or cheerleading?

Visit the football and cheerleading registration pages for exact dates, times and location. While you're at registration, ask us about coaching. It's very rewarding!

If your question is not answered here or you want more information about anything our Club does, please contact us.

- home -