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Volunteer in Providence

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Volunteer in Providence

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

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Local Organizations

Community

Volunteer Opportunity Websites	For the Rhode Island area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations. United Way of Rhode Island A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Rhode Island. Help Serve Rhode Island Get involved with a nonprofit organization! Look for volunteer opportunities that match your skills and schedule or that impact a cause important to you. RI Responds, United Way of Rhode Island Volunteer Center, and more are waiting. Providence Department of Recreation The official city hub for civic and recreational roles, including coaching youth sports, assisting with seasonal events, and supporting programs at various city-run recreation centers. Recommend changes or additions

Service Clubs	Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs. Rotary Club of Providence Founded in 1911, this club is dedicated to supporting literacy education in Providence’s public schools, funding teaching tools, and distributing grants to local agencies serving children. Rotary Club of Metro Providence A diverse club focused on addressing food insecurity, shelter, and environmental sustainability. They organize environmental cleanups and create Welcome Home Kits for clients of Crossroads Rhode Island. Providence Lions Club A chapter dedicated to community service, supporting global Lions initiatives focused on fighting blindness, supporting youth, and funding diabetes research. Recommend changes or additions

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks	Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms. Food Not Bombs Providence A non-hierarchical, direct aid group that seeks to redirect food that would otherwise be wasted to the community, often distributing vegan meals or groceries in downtown Providence. Providence General Assembly (PGA) Operates working groups focused on Unhoused Solidarity, Mental Health Mutual Aid, and community gardening, striving to combat systemic injustice through shared skills and resources. Recommend changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 150 Organizations Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 11 organizations Animal Rescue Rhode Island to rescuing companion animals in need and to the humane welfare of homeless animals. Info Elderly Pet Organization To provide information and education about what to expect from a senior pet and to keep senior pets with their families as long as possible. Our primary objective is to end senior pet abandonment and premature euthanization, while increasing senior pet adoptions throughout the US. Info Ten Lives Cat Rescue Committed to saving homeless, abused, and abandoned cats by providing veterinary care, rehabilitation services, and then placing them into loving adoptive homes. We are dedicated to giving a second chance to those who have been forgotten: seniors, the physically and emotionally scarred, the behaviorally challenged, and those who need critical medical care. Info Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 28 organizations Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful To prevent litter, reduce waste and beautify communities. Info Pawtucket Backpackers to provide supplemental food to Pawtucket students facing food insecurity on weekends and during school time vacations. Info Washington County Coalition for Children To be a voice that advocates for the health and well being of children and families, serving as catalyst and facilitator, in creating a culture where all children in Washington County can thrive. Info Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 28 organizations Climate Action Rhode Island to change the way our society creates and uses energy, focusing on the elimination of fossil fuel extraction and use, and the way we work together in anticipation of climate change. Info Gilbert Stuart Memorial Birthplace and Museum to preserve and maintain the mills and Gilbert Stuart’s birthplace, guiding tours and teaching visitors about Stuart’s life and work. Info Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission to organize the residents of Warwick to maintain each of the City’s 150 Historical Cemeteries. Info Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 40 organizations Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter to ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementias by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for those affected. Info American Heart Association Rhode Island Join our movement to create longer, healthier lives for all. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy, and care, together, we can change the future of health. Info Office of Healthy Aging – Volunteer Guardianship Program As Rhode Island’s designated state unit on aging, OHA is the chief advocate for older Rhode Islanders, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers. Info Volunteer to Help EducationSee all 47 organizations Hamilton House Adult Learning Exchange To inspire and enhance members’ lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends in an adult learning center and to connect them with opportunities to serve the community. Info Little Free Library Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. We believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege. Info Providence Student Union Procidence Student Union empowers students by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment where leadership, advocacy, and personal growth thrive. We champion student voices, promote educational and social opportunities, and cultivate a strong sense of community to ensure every student has the resources and representation they need to succeed. Info

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