Go Week 2025
GO Week 2025 is Sunday, April 27 – Sunday, May 4. GO Week is a mobilization initiative designed to catalyze our congregation into intentional, outward-facing service where we love God and love people. We are partnering with a variety of local organizations to be of service to them and the people they serve. There are volunteer opportunities for all ages – kids, teens and adults – and all skillsets. Our goal is to provide opportunities for every single person at Brandywine to serve.Â
Below is everything you need to know before you GO. Sign up closed Friday, May 2 at noon. Awana and Student Small Groups will do a GO Week service project during their regularly scheduled meetings on April 30 and May 1.
GO Week Projects: Capacity has been reached!
Below are the GO Week opportunities that have already reached capacity. Signup for GO Week closed on Friday, May 2 at noon.
Even though GO Week 2025 is concluding, the outreach is not! We encourage you to continue to volunteer in your community and make connections that enable you to share the Gospel. If you are looking for an organization with which to volunteer, check out our local partners.
Brandywine Creek State Park
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Maintain the park’s gardens and trails. Capacity of 15 people.
WHEN:
Friday, May 2, 1:00-3:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. Parking is free in the parking lot.
Brandywine Zoo
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Help maintain the park’s gardens. Capacity of 10 people per day.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 10:00am-12:00pm Capacity has been reached!
Thursday, May 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802. On-street parking is available on North Park Drive.
Broken Beginnings - Under the Bridge
WHO: Adults
WHAT: Meet the practical needs of the less fortunate in the city of Wilmington as a means to a conversation about their spiritual need of a Savior. Capacity is 15 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 11:00am-1:00pm 3 Spaecs Left!
Saturday, April 26, 11:00am-1:00pm Rescheduled due to weather
WHERE: Downtown Wilmington. Meet at Brandywine Valley Church to carpool.
Brown-Burton Winchester Park
WHO: All ages. Children need to be supervised and stay with a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Pick up trash around the park and distributing water and donuts to people in the park. Wear comfortable work/play clothes. Bring gloves (both latex and work gloves) and two large black trash bags. Capacity of 20 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Brown-Burton Winchester Park. Meet at the intersection of Kalmar Place and E 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802. This is the southwest corner of the park. View map. On-street parking is available along E. 23rd Street.
Chester Heights Camp in Glen Mills
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Painting the outside of the guest cottages at this historic camp. Chester Heights Camp in Glen Mills hosts kids at no charge for stay and play. Then the kids head out to do service projects in the community for organizations like Greenhouse, City Team, and UrbanPromise. Capacity of 30 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 1:00-5:00pm. 4 Spaces Left!
WHERE: Chester Heights Camp, 320 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342. On-site field/unpaved parking is available.
Cornerstone Adult Community Center
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Revitalize the senior center with a fresh coat of paint (indoors). Capacity of 12 people.
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 4:00-7:00pm Signup closed.
Friday, May 2, 4:00-7:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Christ the Cornerstone Church. 3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE 19701. Parking is available in the church’s parking lot.Â
ESL International Dinner
WHO: High school students and above
WHAT: Set up tables, serve food, and clean up. You’ll also get to participate in the dinner! Capacity of 3 people per shift (set up and clean up).
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 5:30-7:00pm and 7:00pm-8:30pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Food Bank of Delaware
WHO: Everyone age 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Assist the Food Bank with managing their food. Capacity of 15 people. In addition to signing up to volunteer, you must also complete the Food Bank of Delaware’s registration form.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 30, 9:00am-12:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702. Parking is available in the parking lot.Â
Foster Well Bunk Bed Building
WHO: High school students and older
WHAT: Set up bunk beds for foster children. Capacity of 4 people.
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 6:00-8:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: 704 North Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. On-street parking.
Foster Well Furniture Cleaning and Refinishing
WHO: High school students and older
WHAT: Refinish and repair dressers for use by foster children. Capacity of 4 people.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 1:30-3:30pm. Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: 116 Homewood Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. On-street residential parking.
Foster Well Meal Prep
WHO: Anyone age 16 and above.
WHAT: Assist in preparing meals for foster families. Capacity of 6 people per shift.
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 4:00-6:00pm Capaticy has been reached!
Monday, April 28, 7:00-9:00pm Capaticy has been reached!
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Good Neighbors Home Repair
WHO: Anyone age 14 and above. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Prepare a roof on a one-story home for replacement! A waiver must be signed by each volunteer. Tools, materials, and safety equipment will be provided by the organization. Please bring your own lunch. Capacity of 10 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-2:00pm. 4 Spaced Left!
WHERE: Please note there is a location change. The new address is: 748 Javelin Way, Bear, DE 19707. Â On-street residental parking.
Make VBS Decorations
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Make decorations for VBS 2025. Capacity of 8-15 people per shift.
WHEN:
Sunday, April 27, 12:00-4:00pm (capacity is 15 people) Capacity has been reached!
Monday, April 28, 9:00am-12:00pm OR 12:00-3:00pm Capacity has been reached! (capacity is 8 people per shift)
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Newlin Grist Mill
WHO: Everyone age 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Remove invasive plants at the historic park. Wearing long sleeves and long pants is advised, as the plants are thorny/prickly. Volunteers must bring their own gloves and gardening tools (loppers, shovels, spading forks, etc.). Capacity of 50 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 1:30pm-4:30pm, 37 Spaces Left!
WHERE: Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills PA 19342. Parking is available by the visitor center, carpooling encouraged.
No Sew Blanket Blessings
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Create no-sew blankets to be used as a gift to those who need them. Capacity of 16 people per day.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 1, 1:00-4:00pm Capacity has been reached!
Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-12:00pm. 5Â Spaces Left!
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Packing Hygiene Kits
WHO: All ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Pack hygiene kits for Sunday Breakfast Mission and Broken Beginnings to pass out to people in need. Capacity of 100 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 1:00-4:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware
WHO: Everyone age 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Spruce up the outside of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware…weeding, raking, light pruning, wiping down outdoor patio furniture. Capacity of 10 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-1:00pm. Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware, 1901 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803. Parking is available in the parking lot.
Sunday Breakfast Mission Serve Dinner
WHO: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Serve dinner to the homeless. Capacity is 5 people per day.
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 5:00-7:00pm. Capacity has been reached!
Wednesday, April 30, 5:00-7:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Sunday Breakfast Mission, 110 N Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE. Free parking is available in the Sunday Breakfast Mission’s lot on Poplar St. or in their back lot on Lombard St.
Sunday Breakfast Mission Men's Chapel
WHO: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: A group of 3-5 people working as a team to lead worship music, share their testimony and share a short Gospel message. This team is responsible to create and lead the chapel. Capacity is 5 people per day. Please have each team member sign up. Questions? Contact Willie Lin.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 1, 7:00-8:00pm. Capacity has been reached!
Saturday, May 3, 7:00-8:00pm. 5 Spaces Left!
WHERE: Sunday Breakfast Mission, 110 N Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE. Free parking is available in the Sunday Breakfast Mission’s lot on Poplar St. or in their back lot on Lombard St.
Sunday Breakfast Mission Women's Chapel
WHO: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: A group of 3-5 people working as a team to lead worship music, share their testimony and share a short Gospel message. This team is responsible to create and lead the chapel. Capacity is 5 people per day. Please have each team member sign up. Questions? Contact Willie Lin.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 7:00-8:00pm Signup Closed
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00-8:00pm. Signup Closed
Thursday, May 1, 7:00-8:00pm. Signup Closed
Friday, May 2, 7:00-8:00pm Capacity has been reached!
WHERE: Sunday Breakfast Mission, 110 N Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE. Free parking is available in the Sunday Breakfast Mission’s lot on Poplar St. or in their back lot on Lombard St.
UrbanPromise After School Camps
WHO: Anyone in 6th grade and above. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT: Assist kids with homework and participate in free time activities with them. Kids are in grades 1-6. In addition, Camp Freedom has a few middle school students. The camps occur at three different locations on each of the dates listed below. Capacity is 5 people per day, per location.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 3:30-6:00pm. Signup Closed
Wednesday, April 30, 3:30-6:00pm. Signup Closed
Thursday, May 1, 3:30-6:00pm. Signup Closed
WHERE:
Camp Freedom at 1000 East 28th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. Free, on-street parking is available on East 28th Street.
Camp Victory at 800 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Free parking is available around the church.
Camp Hope at 455 Townsend Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Free parking is available around the church.
UrbanPromise Work Day
WHO: Anyone 6th grade and above.
WHAT: Partner with UrbanPromise to assist with the upkeep of their site. Capacity is 20 people.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-1:00pm 10 Spaces Left!
WHERE: UrbanPromise, 1000 East 28th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. On-street parking is available on East 28th Street.
Young Adults Prayer Walk
WHO: Young adults
WHAT: Join us for a prayer walk where we’ll pray for all of the upcoming GO Week projects happening on Saturday, and end with dinner together on the Wilmington RiverWalk. There is NO capacity limit.
WHEN:
Friday, May 2, 6:00-9:00pm. Signup has closed!
WHERE: Brandywine Valley Church, 7 Mt Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.