MILTON, Del. - The Milton CHEER center is need of volunteers to help out in the kitchen and as delivery drivers.
A post was shared to a local Facebook group saying the Milton CHEER center is in desperate need of volunteers.
CHEER serves are an adult day center for individuals aged 50 and older. According to their website, the cost for yearly membership is $30 and can be used at all seven cheer center locations.
Milton center is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24855 Broadkill Road.
Meals and transportation are just a few of the services they provide on a daily basis. According to their website, adults can participate in activities such as exercise programs, concerts, educational and cultural trips, bingo and support groups.
There are seven CHEER locations in Delaware. They are located in:
- Milton
- Georgetown
- Lewes
- Greenwood
- Long Neck
- Ocean View
- Roxana
Richard Pitts is making his list and checking it twice. He is the chef manager of the kitchen at the Milton CHEER center.
However, the people he serves on a daily basis know him as Chef Ricky. He's been running the kitchen for seven months after working at a senior living facility for 19 years.
"We prepare 150 meals from Monday to Thursday for meals on wheels for our members outside of the building. Then on Friday, we take care of members that are in house,” said Pitts.
Ashlyn Elliott, the new center director, says they offer a number of services including senior housing, transportation, memory care programs and support groups.
Elliot says they need help with meals on wheels deliveries and are also looking for kitchen assistants.
"It could be up to 15 clients on each route and they're spread all over the place. So that's something that's really important to us, is our volunteers," Elliott shared.
Pitts says he will never turn down extra helping hands.
"Any volunteers that want to come in and help, please do. We will welcome you with open arms."
Anyone looking to become a volunteer can either apply online or stop at their local CHEER center to fill out an application in person.