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Heroes Read, which utilizes the popular arts—such as comic books—to ignite a love of reading in kids, is looking for a volunteer to join its board of directors as Development Chair. This position will play an important role in fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and [...]
Haus of Codec, a Providence-based nonprofit that addresses homelessness among young people through the arts and workforce development, is growing its volunteer team. The organization seeks individuals who can help support the delivery of its housing and emergency resources. Volunteers will be asked to complete [...]
Learn It Together is an educational nonprofit that works to close the academic opportunity gap that affects low-income students and students of colors by providing free and engaging virtual tutoring sessions. The organization is looking for volunteers aged 18 who have graduated high school to [...]
Brighten a Day Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting isolation, is looking for volunteers to bring cheer to retirement home residents by writing letters. Many older adults can feel lonely, isolated, and bored when they can’t see their loved ones. You can remind them that [...]
Winners’ Circle XR Academy, a nonprofit that empowers underserved students with access to advanced technology and dynamic STEAM programs, seeks volunteers to serve as mentors and to assist with pop-up experiences. If you’re passionate about helping young people turn their curiosity into career skills for [...]
Ronald McDonald House in Providence is in need of volunteers to assist with meal preparation and activities for guest families. The House provides temporary housing for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers prepare meals for 28-30 people daily and meals are served at 5 p.m. For [...]
Habitat for Humanity South County is in need of construction volunteers and volunteers to assist its donation truck, which picks up furniture around the state. Those interested in helping with construction do not need prior experience to join a build site, training will be provided. [...]
Jaycees Alumni of Kent County, an organization based in Warwick, is looking for individuals to help assemble, collect, and distribute boxes for toys, games, and age-appropriate gift. This volunteer opportunity is part of their annual “Toys for Tots & Teens” event. Volunteers also can decorate [...]
The Village Common of Rhode Island helps to support older adults who wish to age in their home through a network of local ‘villages’ and volunteers. They are seeking volunteers from across the state to help seniors in their local community. Volunteers are needed to [...]
Progreso Latino, based in Central Falls, is in need of volunteers to help with its weekly food distribution. The organization assists thousands of families facing food insecurity every month and volunteers are needed to help with setup, distribution, and cleanup each Wednesday. To help or [...]