Services: Extensive values-oriented family, youth, and adult programs. Social, aquatic, fitness, and physical education activities for all ages. Licensed kindergarten and nursery school; toddler, pre-school and school age child care; day and resident camping. Special programs for teens, senior adults, the disadvantaged and the handicapped.

** Volunteers must be a part of MRC before they are eligible for the DMAT team.** RI Responds is a complementary volunteer network working through the Statewide Emergency Registry of Volunteers (SERV - RI), the RI Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and RI Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to offer a range of health professional volunteer opportunities for Rhode Islanders. This collaboration greatly enhances the effectiveness of deployment and response coordinated through the state's incident command system. There are three different programs within RI Responds. See right hand for each team.

A link between women and government to promote equity for women in Rhode Island. Legislatively mandated to advise the Governor and General Assembly in areas affecting the status of women in the state; serves as a referral service between women of the state and human service agencies.

Founded in 1999, the Rhode Island Free Clinic’s mission is to provide free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services to adults who have no health insurance and cannot afford those services; and to serve as an educational training site for aspiring health care professionals. The Clinic mobilizes vital health resources for Rhode Island’s uninsured, working poor and low-income adults. The Clinic also provides the most efficient and cost effective alternative to emergency rooms for uninsured residents seeking comprehensive health care.

Services: Mentoring for children and family resources in six East Greenwich schools. Offer 1 to 1, small group and homework clubs. Community events.

Services: Provides rides to all ages. Will drive to Providence on a limited basis. Transportation- to help you get around the town and the state, whether for appointments, shopping, hospital visits or coming into the Senior Center. Call transportation coordinator Melissa Smith at 401-268-1590. North Kingstown Transportation Services: Within Town only: Please call the Transportation Coordinator at 401-268-1590. To: Beechwood, shopping, and medical in North Kingstown ( pharmacy, office visits, labs). When: Monday through Friday between 10:45am- noon and 1:30-2:30pm. North Kingstown residents, ages 55+, fee no charge.

Services: Making "dreams" possible for RI chronically ill children, birth to 18 years. Impossible Dream Playground, 575 Centerville Rd., Warwick, John D. Florio Memorial Park, Rte. 117 (west) off I-95. Open to the public. Completely handicapped playable. Income Source: Community; private; business donations.

Services: Diagnostic work-up, medical management offered through clinical programs; assistance purchasing wheelchairs or braces; physical/occupational therapy evaluations upon physician's request; summer camp for clients, ages 6-18. Research directed towards cure of neuromuscular disease. Local programs available to foster greater community and professional awareness. Income Source: Telethon; special events; solicitations.

Programs that identify individuals who have chosen to work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration in one of the human service fields and which systematically evaluate the skills, talents and personalities of recruited volunteers and match them with human service agencies that need voluntary support.

Services: Extensive values-oriented family, youth and adult programs. Social, aquatic, fitness and physical education activities for all ages. Licensed school age child care, day camping. Special programs for teens, senior adults, the disadvantaged and the handicapped.

Volunteers are needed for Friendly visiting and telephoning programs. Their role is to provide companionship, encouragement and support. Volunteers are required to attend training, satellite meetings and regional workshops. Volunteers will visit in person or by phone a homebound elder, nursing home or assisted living resident, or veteran once a week for one hour. Volunteers will act as an advocate on their behalf when necessary.

SRIV's mission is to recruit volunteers, of all ages, and match their skills and interests to provide direct services to seniors and others in need and to support our community partners in Washington County and Jamestown. Volunteer at one or more of 50 plus Community Partners in a myriad of meaningful opportunities or internally at SRIV making a difference in some of the following ways: - Independent Aging Services Program: Transport assistance for homebound seniors or disabled adults to healthcare appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and housing appointments; Delivery of food Meals on Wheels and/or farmers’ markets (or placement at a food pantry); Grocery shopping and delivery for a senior client; Companionship/visitation for a home bound older senior and/or respite care for their full-time caregiver; Minor home repairs (very minor—larger jobs are referred to partner agencies), fall clean ups and snow removal for walkways for senior safety. - Disaster Preparedness Program - SRIV's office/programs/services Services that support independent living and aging for those 60 years of age and over. Washington County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP-55 plus yrs of age)-Recruitment, training, support and deployment of volunteers through meaningful service opportunities assisting individuals, non-profits and our communities. Community Volunteers Program (individuals 13 to 54 yrs of age)-recruitment, training, support and deployment of volunteers through meaningful service opportunities assisting individuals, non profits and our communities. SRIV Disaster Preparedness and Response Team- SRIV volunteers 13 plus years of age helping during community disasters, crisis and other needs as determined by local emergency management directors. SRIV offers opportunities for our members to use their skills, talents and time to benefit individuals in need and to benefit the greater community. Whether you are a retiree with extra time on your hands, a student looking to fulfill community service hours, a mom or dad with mid-day hours, or an individual or group interested in being involved, SRIV has an opportunity for you! Volunteerism is as flexible as you need it to be at SRIV, we will work with you to help you make a meaningful choice for your service goals.

Services: Recreational activities and instruction for children, 3+, youth and adults; day care program for children; summer camping program. Olympic size swimming pool, 2 gyms, racquetball courts, two health centers, outdoor family pool and family camping. After school/Pre-school Day care for school age children, Kindergarten through twelve years of age. Transportation from school dismissal; activities include swimming, crafts, gym class, sports, etc. Parents provide transportation home. Play groups program at 9am for 5 year old children. Income Source: United Way; fees; dues; endowments

Services: The Corporation for National and Community Service was formed to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet community needs. Each year, more than 1.5 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities. These include projects in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas through the Corporation's three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. National Office Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Tel.: (202) 606-5000 TTY: (202) 606-3472 e-mail: [email protected] VOAD Contact: Vin Marzullo E-mail: [email protected]

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

Services: To promote and foster increased literacy in southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut through free, student-centered, volunteer teaching of basic literacy, English as a second language, and other literacy programs, primarily to adults.

Services: Educational and advocacy programs on urban environmental issues and stewardship of open spaces. Activities focus in four areas: schools, neighborhood organizations, business and industry and municipal operations. Income Source: City grant; corporate and individual memberships; private foundations and special events.

Provides training to volunteers to tutor adults with limited English skills that prevent them from functioning effectively in their homes, workplaces, communities, or as citizens of the United States. Tutoring is free of charge, confidential, and typically done on a one-to-one basis.

Services: Extensive values-oriented family, youth and adult programs. Social, aquatic, fitness, and physical education activities. Licensed infant, toddler, pre-school and school age child care; day and resident camping. Special programs for first offenders, teens, senior adults, the disadvantaged and the handicapped. Income Source: Membership dues; program fees; contributions; grants; third party payments; United Way.

Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting, and its special girl only environment, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. The program is delivered through troops comprised of five age levels: Daisy, 5 - 6 years old; Brownie, 6 - 8 years; Junior, 8 - 11 years old; Cadette, 11 - 14 years old and Senior, 14 - 17 years old. Individual memberships are available for girls who cannot attend regular troop meetings. A summer camp program is conducted at six camps throughout the council's area. Bilingual Hispanic staff. Troop Leader/Co-Leader: Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime. Troop Family and Friends: Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running oh-so-smoothly from week to week. Cookie Volunteers: Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn the rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever! Service Unit Volunteers: Mentor adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts to create memories they will never forget. Camp/Seasonal Volunteers: Help the girls explore nature and find the fun outdoors. Visit the GSSNE website, or contact by phone or email to learn more.

Services: A nationally recognized educational innovator for children, birth to 21. For six decades, Meeting Street has been a pioneer and leader in inclusion, early intervention, and providing educational and therapeutic services with clinical expertise for children. Today, Meeting Street continues to lead the way by providing a quality education that empowers children of all abilities, from infancy to young adulthood, and their families to expand their horizons and reach for their dreams. Each year, Meeting Street educates and supports the development of more than 1,700 children and young adults by providing educational and support services personalized to meet each person's unique needs and learning style. Our core services and supports are: Meeting Street Early Intervention, Bright Futures, The Children's Network, Meeting Street Specialty Services, The Grace School, The Carter School. Income Source: Tuition; DOD; DHS contracts; private insurance; grants; bequests; memorials; fees.

Serves West End, Elmwood and South Providence. Also serves Greater Providence and State of Rhode Island depending on program and service needs. **Holiday programs for West end residents ONLY.** A multi-service organization providing infant/toddler and pre-school day care for children. After school programs, tutoring and formal educational, recreational, sports and character building programs; minority health education, tobacco use prevention, mentoring, family and individual counseling, social case work, girls emergency shelter, boys group home, boys supervised living program. Addresses problems related to housing, unemployment, civic responsibility, voter registration and food distribution. Administers the Providence Comprehensive Emergency Services (CES) Program for prevention of child abuse. The Family Renewal Center (FRC) provides special services to families of color. Project New Hope and Youth New Futures (YNF) serve youth returning from the Rhode Island Training School. Child Adolescent Service (CASSP) serves adolescents experiencing mental health problems. ** John Hope Shelter, 272-0767 81 Parade Street, Providence 02909 Services: Residential emergency group shelter for girls ages 13 - 17. Offers counseling and planning for long-term placement. ** Comprehensive Emergency Services, 455-2330 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way, Providence 02903, Fax: 223-3465 Director: Max Arias Services: 24 hour crisis intervention, case management, counseling, homemaker service, parent education, day care and emergency foster care. Participation is voluntary and parents are required to sign an agreement before services are provided. Eligibility requirements: families with children under 18. Income Source: United Way; grants; fees; government; donations. VOAD Contact: Max Arias E-mail [email protected] Richmond Flowers [email protected]

Provides free ESL, ABE, Pre-GED, and GED classes. The Center is an official GED testing site. Testing fee applies. Another program offered is the External Diploma Program, a competency based program. In addition, we offer vocational training programs and adult education courses.

A transitional rental assistance program located in the Elmwood section of Providence. Designed to assist low income single parent families in their efforts to become economically independent. Security; on site childcare and other support services are offered in a semi-structured setting for a period not to exceed two years. Easily accessible by public transportation.

Services: Promotes community gardens, green space, and environmental education to encourage environmental and community awareness and improve the quality of urban life. At the foundation of the Land Trust's program is a philosophy that environmental issues are issues of equity and justice and it is committed to working with residents of all ages to effect necessary social changes and improve people's lives. Income Source: Private foundations; plot fees and product sales; State and City contracts; memberships