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Services: Provides programs such as classroom, computer, library, clerical and enrichment assistance to teachers; special education swim. Offers resource speakers. Recruits and trains volunteers.

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

Rhode Islands largest volunteer run organization is dedicated to animal well-being and the promotion of the human animal bond. Their mission is expressed through programs of education, advocacy and assistance of many varieties

Services: Operates 30 group homes and an apartment program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Income Source: MHRH

Volunteer to become a Lasagna Mama or Lasagna Papa. Services include preparing and delivering meals. Homecooked meals.

Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.

RIMOM volunteer opportunity is available for dental/medical and community volunteers. For dental/medical information, click https://www.rimom.org/professional-volunteer-info.htm. For community volunteer information, click https://www.rimom.org/community-volunteer-info.htm

** 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.

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: 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]

Provides full range of services for women and infants. Serves as the tertiary care center in obstetrics, gynecology and neonatology. Neonatal intensive care unit; high risk infant follow-up. Nutrition counseling, WIC program, social service and parent education. New Directions, school based adolescent pregnancy project. Breastfeeding Support: Gail K. Prachniak, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant Phone: 276-7800 X305 ** Health Education Department 100 Dudley Street, Providence 02905, 276-7800 Director: Maureen Pearlman, RN, BSN, 8:30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri Childbirth and parenting programs; health information, support groups for women of all ages. ** Warmline: 800-711-7011 **Physician Referral/Health Line: 1-800-921-9299 ** Women & Infants' Center for Health Education Locations Coordinator: Janet Searles 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich 02818, 886-4222; 886-4274 Fax Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Th; 9am - 12pm, Fri 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, 02895; 767-2344; 766-6883 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri 2220 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA, (508) 730-1010, (800) 574-0221 (508) 678-5704 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri ** Women's Primary Care Center 2 Dudley Street, 5th floor, Providence 02905, 274-1122 Ext. 2735 Routine obstetrical/gynecological services, family planning, specialty ob/gyn services, breast health, medical consultation, nutrition, and primary care for women. Patient education programs in a variety of topics. Serves women, 18 and over. In some cases, women under 18 years of age are welcome. Income Source: Federal; State; fees for some programs

To provide a friendly ear to individuals in quarantine and isolation

Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. See below for programs and local chapters. The Lions offer: Sight programs Youth Programs Services for Children International Relations Programs Community and Environment Programs Health programs Disaster Preparedness and Relief Local Chapters: Block Island Bristol: Frank Cirillo, 275-3000, [email protected]* Burrillville: Cheri Hall, [email protected] Chariho: Coventry-West Greenwich: Harold Ennis, [email protected]* Cumberland: Paul Neves East Greenwich: Jim Jacques, [email protected] East Providence: David Kent, [email protected]* Foster: Elwood Hopkins Glocester: Robert Winsor, [email protected] Jamestown: John Murphy, 423-0400, [email protected] Johnston: Joseph Swift, 231-9120, [email protected] Lincoln: Ronald Noble Narragansett Newport North Providence North Smithfield Pawtucket Portsmouth Providence Providence - Federal Hill Providence - Silver Lake Rumford Scituate Smithfield South Kingstown Tiverton Warwick Westerly Woonsocket

The Volunteers in Schools program is an integral part of the Portsmouth School Department. Volunteers are recruited and trained to make major, system-wide contributions in the areas of tutoring, health screening, kindergarten registration, classroom assistance, enrichment, student publishing and print media reproduction.

Supports seniors in their efforts to stay out of long term care facilities, maintain their health and enjoy life. Program participants access health, wellness and educational activities, meals, transportation information, volunteer opportunities, supportive services, counseling, trips and social events. Our program incorporates the best practices of multi purpose senior centers that are designed to provide holistic comprehensive services. Fully handicapped accessible.

Provides non-criminal civil legal assistance to low-income clients who cannot obtain legal representation either on their own or through other existing agencies. Fee generating cases not accepted.

Provides scholarships and mentoring to children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents in order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, crime and addiction that too often threatens them. To refer a child to: ...the mentoring program, please contact Sarah Antaya ([email protected]). ...the scholarship program, please call Jaime Rogers ([email protected]) or Tina Shepard ([email protected]). Source of Income: Individuals, foundations, Corporations, federal grant.

LINKS recruits, trains, places, and supports parent, community and business volunteers to enhance the educational experience of students in North Kingstown Public Schools. LINKS maintains a database of all volunteers serving in the North Kingstown school district including background check information.

First Baptist Church of Pawtucket is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA and embraces the belief in God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity, prayer, and services. Food Pantry every 4th Saturday of the month, 9 am to 12 pm. (except in summer months, it is closed)

EBCAP’s Community Programs are designed to help people to reach their full potential. It is their goal to create the bridge to self-reliance. Their programs improve lives through education, skills training, and clinical care when needed. A program like Baby Steps is a great place for parents to learn how their child develops. Their Home Energy Assistance Program helps those who can’t afford to heat their homes. Through the Congregate Nutrition Program, seniors received a healthy warm meal through their local Senior Centers. Head Start Programs teach the importance of a child’s healthy development so they can grow and thrive! The AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program offers a way for individuals 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth in communities while providing a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. Their AmeriCorps East Bay Retired and Senior Volunteer Program places individuals 55 and older volunteering in many programs and nonprofits in the East Bay area. Their Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA) provides fee tax preparation for income eligible individuals. Education and Career Pathways helps with educational goals, job readiness skills and improved career options. Their food pantries offer twice monthly food distribution. Senior Services provides options and resources to help income eligible seniors remain in the community. EBCAP has Primary, Behavioral and Dental Health Centers throughout the East Bay. They are unique from other providers because their programs and services go beyond the four walls of our Centers, reaching throughout their communities and neighborhoods. It is important to them that community members have access to the help they need. That is why they offer 24/7 support through their call center, and have staff who can travel to meet clients where it is most comfortable for them. Their goal is to help make access to a healthier life easier for everyone! They care for all residents of the East Bay, regardless of their gender, age, race, or income status.

To volunteer as a mentor you must be: At least 19 years old, Open minded and non-judgmental, Open to diversity, Willing to commit to a minimum of one year to the program (or three semesters if college student), Able to spend three or four hours each week or every other week with a child, Able to establish and maintain a one-to-one relationship with a child, Able to access an insured car or willing to take public transportation. Programs Include: Traditional Program - The Traditional Mentoring Program matches at-risk girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 15, in long-term, one-to-one relationships with adult female and male volunteer mentors. �Big Mentor League� Program - This is a special program provided by Big Sisters of Rhode Island, in partnership with the Urban League of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership working with girls & boys who have a parent currently incarcerated. The girls/boys range in age from 4 to 18 years old and are from all over Rhode Island. Hermana(o) a Hermana(o) - BBBSOS matches Latina girls/Latino boys with mentors. The girls/boys are considered to be at-risk for academic failure or delinquency or lacking a strong role model. School-Based Mentoring - This program provides mentorship to both girls and boys after class at their school. This program provides a structured environment to assist in academic success. Donation Center - The BSRI Donation Center provides a sustained source of revenue for the vital social service activities of the agency by collecting donations of gently used clothing, household items, small appliances, books and toys (also accepts TV's, computers, and other large electronics for a $10 processing fee) through a combination of scheduled home pick-ups, on-site clothing drop-offs, and targeted community clothing drives.

Services: Since 1854, an undergraduate and graduate comprehensive college offering more than 40 liberal arts and pre-professional programs on a full or part-time basis. ** Gerontology Program Coordinator: Rachel Filinson, 456-8732 E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: A 21 hour program open to matriculating or non-matriculating students. **The Poverty Institute (School of Social Work) Kate Brewster, 456-8512 Director of Administration: Dianne Sprague E-mail address: [email protected] Web address: www.povertyinstitute.org Services: To bring about systematic change by providing policy analysis, education and advocacy statewide on issues affecting the well being of all low income Rhode Islanders. ** Student Support Services and PEP Craig Lee Hall, Room 119 Director: Joseph Costa, 456-8237 E-Mail address: [email protected] Program for seniors in RI high schools who are from low income families and have parents who did not graduate from college. Offers counseling, tutoring, financial aid advice, PEP (Preparatory Enrollment Program), six week residency program. ** Upward Bound Program, 456-8081; 456-4725 Fax Director: Mariam Z. Boyajian E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: Eligible students must attend one of the six target high schools in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, East Providence. For students with college potential but who are not working up to capacity and who meet federal poverty guidelines. Academic classes, counseling, field trips, and tutorial assistance to motivate and steer disadvantaged high school students into post secondary education. Stipend for participants, recruiting each November. Six week summer residency program.

Free, confidential, one-to-one literacy tutoring in reading, writing and English to East Bay adults. We teach basic literacy skills, GED skills, and ESL (English as a Second Language) skills. Volunteers test and tutor students, serve on our board, maintain our mailing lists, man our computer lab and other tasks.

Rhode Islands largest volunteer run organization is dedicated to animal well-being and the promotion of the human animal bond. Their mission is expressed through programs of education, advocacy and assistance of many varieties

McAuley House also offers a host of support services such as rental assistance, toiletries, clothing, prescription assistance, transportation means, obtaining personal documentation, and referrals to housing and other medical or vocational resources. Guests also are invited to participate in a number of enrichment programs, which provide support, healing and engagement.