Volunteer: Pack Food for Pawtucket StudentsHelp pack bags of food for Pawtucket students facing food insecurities. Each week we provide free food for 500 students in schools across Pawtucket. Agency: Pawtucket Backpakers Help pack bags of food for Pawtucket students facing food insecurities. Each week we provide free food for 500 students in schools across Pawtucket. Agency: Pawtucket Backpakers Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 02860 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer for FeedRI's Hope MarketFeedRI is looking for a team of CNE employees who would be available to support their Hope Market. The Hope Market is a program that aims to reduce food insecurity by providing access to food and necessities in a "market" format. Hope Market is open to anyone who needs extra help obtaining food for themselves and their families. Saturday is the busiest day in Hope Market and during the 4 hours that they are open, they can see up to 250 transactions. Volunteers can help by managing the welcome desk, stocking shelves, fridges and freezers or helping retrieve carriages from outside. Agency: Office of Community and Social Impact - Care New England FeedRI is looking for a team of CNE employees who would be available to support their Hope Market. The Hope Market is a program that aims to reduce food insecurity by providing access to food and necessities in a "market" format. Hope Market is open to anyone who needs extra help obtaining food for themselves and their families. Saturday is the busiest day in Hope Market and during the 4 hours that they are open, they can see up to 250 transactions. Volunteers can help by managing the welcome desk, stocking shelves, fridges and freezers or helping retrieve carriages from outside. Agency: Office of Community and Social Impact - Care New England Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 02916 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Oakland Beach CleanupSave the Bay is looking for a team to help keep Narragansett Bay clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference. WHERE: 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, RI 02889. This is the address for Iggy's...continue past this address and park in the Oakland Beach parking lot, and meet at the gazebo in the middle of the lawn. HOW TO PREPARE Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.Plan time to shower and change afterward.Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.SAFETY TIPS Use tick repellent and sunscreen (provided).Watch for poison ivy and don’t touch it! Learn to recognize it here.Stay within sight of the group.Watch your step! Avoid slippery rocks and sensitive dunes.Don’t overfill trash bags or carry heavy items without help.For sharp items or needles, inform a leader for proper disposalWHAT NOT TO PICK UP Embedded items (anything you'd have to dig out of the ground)Natural items such as seaweed, driftwood, or even a dead fish or bird. Nature will take care of it!Anything too heavy, sharp or hazardous to handle safely. Report these items to your cleanup leader.AFTER THE CLEANUP: Use hand sanitizer, do a tick check, and shower/change at home to minimize exposure to ticks and poison ivy. AGE: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event. Agency: Office of Community and Social Impact - Care New England Save the Bay is looking for a team to help keep Narragansett Bay clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference. WHERE: 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, RI 02889. This is the address for Iggy's...continue past this address and park in the Oakland Beach parking lot, and meet at the gazebo in the middle of the lawn. HOW TO PREPARE Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.Plan time to shower and change afterward.Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.SAFETY TIPS Use tick repellent and sunscreen (provided).Watch for poison ivy and don’t touch it! Learn to recognize it here.Stay within sight of the group.Watch your step! Avoid slippery rocks and sensitive dunes.Don’t overfill trash bags or carry heavy items without help.For sharp items or needles, inform a leader for proper disposalWHAT NOT TO PICK UP Embedded items (anything you'd have to dig out of the ground)Natural items such as seaweed, driftwood, or even a dead fish or bird. Nature will take care of it!Anything too heavy, sharp or hazardous to handle safely. Report these items to your cleanup leader.AFTER THE CLEANUP: Use hand sanitizer, do a tick check, and shower/change at home to minimize exposure to ticks and poison ivy. AGE: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event. Agency: Office of Community and Social Impact - Care New England Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 02889 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Male Mentors Needed for Little Brotherhood ProgramWant to help young boys feel seen, heard, and supported? You don’t need to be perfect- just present. The Little Brotherhood is a Mentoring program for boys on our waitlist ages 8-12 at our Providence headquarters and we are looking for men like YOU! Join a two-hour session that fits your schedule or join every other month. This is a great way to give back without a long-term time investment while getting a feel for mentoring. Our team handles planning and facilitating the activities - you just show up and have fun! Sign up here: Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Want to help young boys feel seen, heard, and supported? You don’t need to be perfect- just present. The Little Brotherhood is a Mentoring program for boys on our waitlist ages 8-12 at our Providence headquarters and we are looking for men like YOU! Join a two-hour session that fits your schedule or join every other month. This is a great way to give back without a long-term time investment while getting a feel for mentoring. Our team handles planning and facilitating the activities - you just show up and have fun! Sign up here: Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 02909 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cloth Donations Needed. Donate Individually OR Get your Colleagues Involved!Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island operates the Donation Center Foundation of Rhode Island, where donations of clothing, linens, and small housewares help fund critical youth mentoring programs. How You Can Get InvolvedThere are four easy ways to donate: Host a Clothing Drive with Your Colleagues – Team up to make an even bigger difference! Schedule a FREE home pick-up - Visit DonateRI.org Visit one of our 4 Donation Drop-Off Centers (Cranston, Johnston, Middletown, Wakefield) Donate at one of 100+ bins across the state What You Can DonateClothing & shoes (any condition) Linens (sheets, blankets, towels) - even ripped, stained, & mismatched as they'll be recycled! Small housewares, toys, and books Your donations help raise 70% of the funds needed to support our mentoring programs. These programs support 250+ youth through mentorship and more than 2500 Rhode Islanders through case-management, emergency services, career exploration, enrichment activities, and more. Every bag you donate helps create more mentoring opportunities for Rhode Island kids. Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island operates the Donation Center Foundation of Rhode Island, where donations of clothing, linens, and small housewares help fund critical youth mentoring programs. How You Can Get InvolvedThere are four easy ways to donate: Host a Clothing Drive with Your Colleagues – Team up to make an even bigger difference! Schedule a FREE home pick-up - Visit DonateRI.org Visit one of our 4 Donation Drop-Off Centers (Cranston, Johnston, Middletown, Wakefield) Donate at one of 100+ bins across the state What You Can DonateClothing & shoes (any condition) Linens (sheets, blankets, towels) - even ripped, stained, & mismatched as they'll be recycled! Small housewares, toys, and books Your donations help raise 70% of the funds needed to support our mentoring programs. These programs support 250+ youth through mentorship and more than 2500 Rhode Islanders through case-management, emergency services, career exploration, enrichment activities, and more. Every bag you donate helps create more mentoring opportunities for Rhode Island kids. Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 02909 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Construction Volunteer - SCHHWhat you can expect to work on: No construction experience required! We are currently working on house rehabilitations in the Greater South Kingstown area and Charlestown, RI. The majority of the construction work on our homes is completed by volunteers, so you could be framing a house, installing floors, painting, cleaning, and so much more. We will guide and train your for the day! You are not expected to do anything you are uncomfortable with, please speak up if you would like a different task for the day. Habitat’s mission… and how you fit into it: South County Habitat for Humanity (SCHH) brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Your role is to contribute to the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes, which will be safe, decent, and affordable shelter for hardworking, low-income families. Position Duties Include: At the direction of our Director of Construction, Site Supervisors and Crew Leaders, complete tasks assigned to your group Adhere to construction safety requirements and inform the site Supervisor if you do not feel comfortable with a particular task (climbing ladder, using power tools, etc) Learn how to properly use power tools where appropriate Clean-up work area at end of shift Complete assigned jobs to best of ability Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, framing, using power tools, carpentry, cleaning, site preparation, landscaping, and other related tasksClosed toed shoes are requiredSuggestions: Dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirtyDress for weather conditions (rain, cold, heat)Bring a reusable water bottleBring a lunchKeep your tools at home! We will provide you with all tools and safety equipment for the day (please ask our construction staff if you'd like to provide your own)Skills and Requirements: You do not need any prior construction experience to join us on the build site - On-site training will be provided the day of Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Volunteers aged 16 and 17 need parent/guardians to sign their volunteer waivers and need a chaperone above the age of 18 present Ability to follow clear instruction to complete tasks Willingness to learn various construction duties and work on all tasks Time Commitment: Build site volunteers are welcome to join us for one build day or multiple days a month. Please register for whenever you are available. We build every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Saturdays. There is no need for a weekly commitment, our registration operates on a first come first serve basis. Visit our website southcountyhabitat.org to check our volunteer calendar and stay up to date with latest news, events, homeownership opportunities, and more! Please contact Emily at emily@southcountyhabitat.org for any questions regarding volunteering. Agency: Habitat For Humanity South County What you can expect to work on: No construction experience required! We are currently working on house rehabilitations in the Greater South Kingstown area and Charlestown, RI. The majority of the construction work on our homes is completed by volunteers, so you could be framing a house, installing floors, painting, cleaning, and so much more. We will guide and train your for the day! You are not expected to do anything you are uncomfortable with, please speak up if you would like a different task for the day. Habitat’s mission… and how you fit into it: South County Habitat for Humanity (SCHH) brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Your role is to contribute to the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes, which will be safe, decent, and affordable shelter for hardworking, low-income families. Position Duties Include: At the direction of our Director of Construction, Site Supervisors and Crew Leaders, complete tasks assigned to your group Adhere to construction safety requirements and inform the site Supervisor if you do not feel comfortable with a particular task (climbing ladder, using power tools, etc) Learn how to properly use power tools where appropriate Clean-up work area at end of shift Complete assigned jobs to best of ability Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, framing, using power tools, carpentry, cleaning, site preparation, landscaping, and other related tasksClosed toed shoes are requiredSuggestions: Dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirtyDress for weather conditions (rain, cold, heat)Bring a reusable water bottleBring a lunchKeep your tools at home! We will provide you with all tools and safety equipment for the day (please ask our construction staff if you'd like to provide your own)Skills and Requirements: You do not need any prior construction experience to join us on the build site - On-site training will be provided the day of Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Volunteers aged 16 and 17 need parent/guardians to sign their volunteer waivers and need a chaperone above the age of 18 present Ability to follow clear instruction to complete tasks Willingness to learn various construction duties and work on all tasks Time Commitment: Build site volunteers are welcome to join us for one build day or multiple days a month. Please register for whenever you are available. We build every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Saturdays. There is no need for a weekly commitment, our registration operates on a first come first serve basis. Visit our website southcountyhabitat.org to check our volunteer calendar and stay up to date with latest news, events, homeownership opportunities, and more! Please contact Emily at emily@southcountyhabitat.org for any questions regarding volunteering. Agency: Habitat For Humanity South County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 02879 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ReStore Donation Truck AssistantOur ReStore team is looking for a Donation Truck Assistant Volunteer! Take a tour of wonderful Rhode Island while picking up furniture donations! It’s an awesome way to explore the state, get a workout, and make a big impact, all in one shift. Volunteers in this position are comfortable lifting furniture such as sofas, dressers, tables, etc., with the help of our staff, a hand truck, and our truck's lift gate! Shifts run from 9AM – 2PM, Tuesday to Friday, and we ask for just one day a week. Requirements: 9-2PM commitment, one day a weekComfortable lifting heavier furniture with the help of a staff member (i.e. sofas, dressers, tables, etc.)Must be 18+ to participate.If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Emily, at emily@southcountyhabitat.org. Agency: Habitat For Humanity South County Our ReStore team is looking for a Donation Truck Assistant Volunteer! Take a tour of wonderful Rhode Island while picking up furniture donations! It’s an awesome way to explore the state, get a workout, and make a big impact, all in one shift. Volunteers in this position are comfortable lifting furniture such as sofas, dressers, tables, etc., with the help of our staff, a hand truck, and our truck's lift gate! Shifts run from 9AM – 2PM, Tuesday to Friday, and we ask for just one day a week. Requirements: 9-2PM commitment, one day a weekComfortable lifting heavier furniture with the help of a staff member (i.e. sofas, dressers, tables, etc.)Must be 18+ to participate.If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Emily, at emily@southcountyhabitat.org. Agency: Habitat For Humanity South County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 02879 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join Care New England's Team for the Southern New England Heart WalkRegister and Join the Care New England Team for the American Heart Association 2026 Heart Walk! The Heart Walk is in June 2026 - DATE and LOCATION TBD. 9:00am - Event Opens9:45am - Walk BeginsRoute Length: 3 milesAgency: American Heart Association Register and Join the Care New England Team for the American Heart Association 2026 Heart Walk! The Heart Walk is in June 2026 - DATE and LOCATION TBD. 9:00am - Event Opens9:45am - Walk BeginsRoute Length: 3 milesAgency: American Heart Association Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 02903 Allow Groups: No |