The local chapter of the Red Cross provides swimming lessons, trains lifeguards and water safety instructors and coordinates successful blood drives. Services are also available to community residents from Delaware Speech and Hearing Center. For many residents of Delaware County, volunteerism is an important part of civic life. Church groups contribute to this spirit of giving and doing. Ohio Wesleyan University students continue a long tradition of service to the community.
Opportunities abound and newcomers are welcome.
There is always more to be done. In addition to service agencies, there are many national service organizations in Delaware such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Optimists, American Association of University Women, Business and Professional Women and League of Women Voters, to name a few. Veterans organizations include the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AmVets and their auxiliaries. A number of historical groups are also active.