Tomaquag Museum

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Tomaquag Museum was first founded as the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum by archaeologist Eva Butler and Narragansett/Pokanoket Wampanoag historian and educator, Mary E. Glasko. It first opened its doors in 1958 and has moved locations throughout the years.

The Tomaquag Museum now resides in Exeter and acts as an Indigenous cultural education center that seeks to engage its visitors with cultural knowledge and to broaden their perspective and attitudes about Indigenous Cultures.

Mission: Educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue regarding Indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Archive Volunteers: Receive training on how to preserve, maintain and archive collections for the Tomaquag Museum

  • Museum Cleaning

  • Painting

  • Data entry

  • Education staff assistant: Friday from 9:00-11:30 assist museum educator with setup, running and cleanup of weekly Children’s Hour

  • Winterization- outdoor cleanup, storing things for winter, covering windows with plastic

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register.

 

RI DOT

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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation operates the RI Welcome Center in Richmond located on I-95 N between exits 2 and 3. Volunteers provide suggestions, informational brochures and assist guests who need help. 

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Tourism Information Desk Volunteers

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Westerly Land Trust

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The Westerly Land Trust is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving, preserving and enhancing community resources. They have various programs that preserve open space, provide education and offer recreation opportunities for the public. All programs focus on the "protection and enhancement of the environment, agriculture and water resources." 

Mission: Conserves open space, revitalizes culturally significant properties and provides environmental programs for the enduring benefit of our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteers needed to co-lead upcoming hikes

  • Invasive Species Removal Volunteers

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register.

South Kingstown Public Library

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The South Kingstown Public Library oversees the Peace Dale Library, the Kingston Free Library and the Robert Beverly Hale Library. 

Mission: Provide free, convenient and equal access to print and non-print materials, services and technologies that support our community’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Drivers needed to take seniors to the library

  • Newsletter Delivery Volunteer: Deliver Library newsletter to La Casa, Peace Dale House, Brookdale, S.K. Senior Center, Indian Run Complex and Bright View Commons

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Charlestown Land Trust

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The Charlestown Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation corporation established in 1996. They are primarily run by volunteers and managed by their Board of Directors. As a Land Trust, the Charlestown Land Trust acquires land and development rights for the purpose of preservation of open space. The Charlestown Land Trust operates the Kettle Pond Visitors Center in Charlestown that emphasizes "connecting people with nature" and assists visitors with any questions.

Mission: Preserve and protect the distinctive character of our local area through acquisition and management of open space.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Kettle Pond Visitors Center: Front desk helpers, assist tourists and guests, provide information on hiking, nature expeditions and more

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register.

Charlestown Senior Community Center

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Charlestown’s Senior Community Center is a place for leisure programs and activities, meetings and social events for persons of all ages, located in Ninigret Park. They offer meals Monday-Friday for seniors over the age of 60 in their cafeteria. There are many activities at the center for residents including bingo, informational workshops, yoga, classes and more. They also run Meals on Wheels for Charlestown out of the center.

Volunteer Opportunities

•    Substitute drivers for Meals on Wheels
•    Kitchen help Mondays through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County

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The Domestic Violence Resource Center is a nonprofit agency that works toward a future free of violence and works to build a community in which each individual shares the responsibility to create a culture of safety and personal dignity. We work collaboratively to offer safety, support, advocacy, education and a network of services to the residents of Washington County. The DVRCSC is dedicated to both preventing and responding to domestic violence by working to change the social conditions, beliefs and social actions that perpetuate abuse.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Hot line advocates- help answer phones of victims and family members calling in for support, assistance, etc. Training and shadowing will be provided until volunteer is comfortable handling calls on their own.

  • Special events volunteers are needed to attend community events such as farmers markets, fairs, etc. to promote DVRCSC's mission and services offered to the community. Training and materials provided.

  • Bulk mail helpers to assist with appeals.

  • Child care volunteers are needed to watch over children of victims/family members who are participating in various activities at the center.

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

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Scallop Shell is a nursing and rehab facility located in Wakefield. They have 50/50 short-term and long-term care patients. They offer residents a variety of activities that help keep them active, both physically and mentally. This is a great opportunity to interact one-on-one with residents and to help alleviate isolation for the long-term patients. (Immunization records and a background check are required)

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Visiting one-on-one with residents

  • Facilitating and assisting with group activities

  • Teaching a class, presenting a lecture or hosting an event for residents

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online. 

Westerly WARM Center

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Westerly WARM Center Mission

The Westerly Area Rest Meals (WARM) Inc. was established in 1987 as shelter and meals to the homeless throughout Southern Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut. It operates seven days a week from November through March.

Mission: Provide a continuum of care and service to the homeless and needy by providing affordable housing and assuring supportive services, and to help the homeless and needy build self-esteem and move toward independent and responsible living.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Kitchen helpers serving food to people in need of a warm meal

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Narragansett Community Center

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The Narragansett Community Center is a town space for people to use for various programs. People can rent out space at affordable prices for programs or personal events.

It is also home to the Narragansett Senior Association, where meals are provided to members and activities such a ceramic painting, quilting and an exercise room downstairs.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Special Events

  • Bingo Callers

  • Activity facilitators

South County Habitat for Humanity

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South County Habitat for Humanity is part of the global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Volunteers help construct, rehabilitate and preserve homes, as well as advocate for fair and just housing policies. SC Habitat runs its furniture donation center store, called the ReStore, in Charlestown. People donate their furniture and the ReStore sells that furniture at fair prices to community members.

Mission: Contribute to the elimination of substandard housing by creating decent homes in partnership with people in need.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • ReStore Cashier: Work with customers and gain some communication/retail experience.

  • Furniture Pickup Scheduler: Gain office and time management skills.

  • Store helper: Help organize furniture, clean up and make sure the store is presentable.

  • Office help: Filing, computer assistance and more.

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Narragansett EMA

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The Narragansett Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is responsible for the town's planning, response, recovery and mitigation of natural disasters, technological accidents, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.  

SRIV works with the Narragansett EMA & Town Managers from South Kingstown to provide a Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) serving the Southern Rhode Island communities in effective preparation, response and recovery during times of natural and man-made disasters. SRIV also has opportunities for the local youth community to serve on the Youth Community Emergency Response Team (YCERT).

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Youth CERT Team: Volunteers under the age of 18 are needed to join this group. Training provided.

  • CERT Team members: All ages needed. Training provided.

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Kingston Center

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Kingston Center is a nursing and rehab center for long-term and short-term care patients. They offer a variety of activities for residents to participate in and are always looking for more volunteers to interact with their residents. Help alleviate isolation and be a friendly visitor.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Activities facilitator: Have an idea for a class to host for residents? Want to assist residents play games, color or just have a chat? This is a perfect opportunity to get creative.

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

Richmond Senior Center

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The Richmond Community Senior Center is a gathering place for town residents to get together, participate in activities, and attend classes and workshops that promote healthy living. The Meals on Wheels of Richmond also runs out of the center. If you are interested in working with people, including seniors, this is the opportunity for you.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Special event volunteers

  • Activity volunteers: teach a class or assist with a class

  • Meals on Wheels substitutes

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

North Kingstown Food Pantry

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The North Kingstown Food Pantry is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that strives to eliminate hunger in their community. They operate a fully donation-based food pantry to help with short-term diet needs for their clients. This is a great opportunity to help alleviate hunger and help low-income residents gain access to a healthy diet. Plus, it's a great way to meet people and get involved locally.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Take clients shopping around the food pantry to ensure they are taking the correct amounts of items

  • Data entry - only needed once a month

  • Limited position for shelf stocking due to space

  • Potential opportunity to help senior and adults with disabilities gain access to food boxes to supplement their diets (take them once a month)

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.

 

Narragansett Fire Department

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The primary objective of the Narragansett Fire Department is the protection of human life and property from fire, prevention and suppression of fire, and to provide emergency medical service to the Town of Narragansett.

SRIV works in conjunction with the Narragansett Fire Department to serve our local community through the efforts of both the Adult and Youth Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and (YCERT). Both CERT teams are trained how to effectively prepare, respond and recover from natural and man-made disasters. 

Smith's Castle

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Smith's Castle is a nonprofit located in North Kingstown on the grounds of the first English settlement in South County. It is a designated National Historical Site that provides tours for visitors who want to learn about the history of Rhode Island's development through three eras: Native American days, early colonial days and plantation era. This is a perfect opportunity for a history buff or anyone interested in learning about these eras.

Jonnycake Center of Westerly

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The Jonnycake Center runs a thrift store, food pantry and provides social service programs to get people job-ready and become self-sufficient.

Mission: Provide a continuum of services in cooperation with other agencies in our service area to assist people through crisis situations & work with each individual to find a path out of dependency toward self-sufficiency.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Thrift store help- sorting organizing and pricing items.

  • Academic Community Service opportunities

  • Helping with mailings during appeals

Call (401) 552-7661 if you are interested in this opportunity or click HERE to register online.