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Project Red Poppy
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wilmington, DE
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 2-3 hours per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    High school students only.

    Description

    For the below opportunies, we are looking for high school student volunteers based in the United States. We also appreciate individuals who have a background with seniors/veterans!

    → Researcher/Writer (2-3 hours/week)

    • Write or collaborate on 2–3 short-form articles per month on veteran-related issues (e.g., healthcare, unemployment, homelessness).
    • Conduct original research and cite credible sources.
    • Work directly with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize publications.

    For the below opportunies, we are looking for high school student volunteers based in the United States. We also appreciate individuals who have a background with seniors/veterans!

    → Researcher/Writer (2-3 hours/week)

    • Write or collaborate on 2–3 short-form articles per month on veteran-related issues (e.g., healthcare, unemployment, homelessness).
    • Conduct original research and cite credible sources.
    • Work directly with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize publications.

    Location

    On-site
    Wilmington, DE, USA
    Directions

    Volunteers are not required to be based in DE.

    How to Apply

    Please email redpoppyconnect@gmail.com with the following information:

    • Your Full Name
    • Email
    • School, State
    • In the 2025-26 school year, what grade will you be in?
    • Which volunteer role you would like
    • Tell us a bit about yourself!
    • Any questions you have

    Ensure that by applying to this position, you recognize that during your time at Project Red Poppy, you will be communicative and have all assigned work completed on time unless I notify team members & directors in advance.

    Please email redpoppyconnect@gmail.com with the following information:

    • Your Full Name
    • Email
    • School, State
    • In the 2025-26 school year, what grade will you be in?
    • Which volunteer role…
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