Needs From: Care New England VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer: Season of Giving Donation Drive - Women & Infants

Donate items our patients and families need most during the Season of Giving (October - December). Collection boxes outside the Remondi Family Resource Center, 1st fl at W&I.

Donation examples noted below.

Click here if you are interested in making a gift to support the greatest needs of our patients or an area most important to you.


Winter Clothing Items: coats, hats, gloves, scarfs

AdultChildInfant

Agency: Philanthropy Office - Women and Infants Hospital

Donate items our patients and families need most during the Season of Giving (October - December). Collection boxes outside the Remondi Family Resource Center, 1st fl at W&I.

Donation examples noted below.

Click here if you are interested in making a gift to support the greatest needs of our patients or an area most important to you.


Winter Clothing Items: coats, hats, gloves, scarfs

AdultChildInfant

Agency: Philanthropy Office - Women and Infants Hospital

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 02905

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pack Food for Pawtucket Students

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

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: Gift Card Drive for our Workforce Development Program - Youth from 14-24

Help us celebrate and support the incredible young people in our Workforce Development Program!

SCLT employs youth aged 14-24 from Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls at $15 per hour during fall, summer, and spring, providing them with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and essential workplace skills.

Many of our youth participants come from families living below the poverty level in Rhode Island's most underserved communities.

For many, SCLT provides their first meaningful employment opportunity. Gift cards offer these hardworking young people:

Recognition for their dedication and achievements Support for daily needs like groceries, clothing, and household essentials Resources to pursue their educational and career goals A tangible reminder that their community values their contributions

Our youth don't just learn to grow food; they develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and transform their communities. The results speak for themselves: 93% go on to college or enter the workforce after graduation, 60% return for multiple seasons, and 90% consider careers in agriculture, environmental science, or food policy.

We're collecting gift cards to:

Grocery stores (Stop & Shop, Shaw's, Whole Foods, etc.) Superstores (Walmart, Target) Amazon

Suggested denominations of $25-$50

Your support helps us continue building the next generation of food system leaders while providing youth with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we're growing more than food; we're growing futures.

Agency: Southside Community Land Trust

Help us celebrate and support the incredible young people in our Workforce Development Program!

SCLT employs youth aged 14-24 from Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls at $15 per hour during fall, summer, and spring, providing them with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and essential workplace skills.

Many of our youth participants come from families living below the poverty level in Rhode Island's most underserved communities.

For many, SCLT provides their first meaningful employment opportunity. Gift cards offer these hardworking young people:

Recognition for their dedication and achievements Support for daily needs like groceries, clothing, and household essentials Resources to pursue their educational and career goals A tangible reminder that their community values their contributions

Our youth don't just learn to grow food; they develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and transform their communities. The results speak for themselves: 93% go on to college or enter the workforce after graduation, 60% return for multiple seasons, and 90% consider careers in agriculture, environmental science, or food policy.

We're collecting gift cards to:

Grocery stores (Stop & Shop, Shaw's, Whole Foods, etc.) Superstores (Walmart, Target) Amazon

Suggested denominations of $25-$50

Your support helps us continue building the next generation of food system leaders while providing youth with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we're growing more than food; we're growing futures.

Agency: Southside Community Land Trust

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 02907

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Male Mentors Needed for Little Brotherhood Program

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: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7anvsG4PMbmrmh8wo--N7vZZ8JZnUNzkllx7KpazrGaAJJw/viewform?usp=preview


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: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7anvsG4PMbmrmh8wo--N7vZZ8JZnUNzkllx7KpazrGaAJJw/viewform?usp=preview


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 Involved

There 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 Donate

Clothing & shoes (any condition)

Linens (sheets, blankets, towels) - even ripped, stained, & mismatched as they'll be recycled!

Small housewares, toys, and books
(No cribs, car seats, old textbooks, or library 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 Involved

There 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 Donate

Clothing & shoes (any condition)

Linens (sheets, blankets, towels) - even ripped, stained, & mismatched as they'll be recycled!

Small housewares, toys, and books
(No cribs, car seats, old textbooks, or library 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 - SCHH

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 required

 Suggestions:

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 required

 Suggestions:

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 Assistant

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

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