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The Empowerment Factory OPPORTUNITIES~! See below...
Volunteer and Intern Opportunities 2025.docxThe Pawtucket Prevention Coalition is seeking interested youth to participate, ideally 2. These individuals would represent the youth voice of the coalition & participate in a wider regional youth group located in Woonsocket which would meet probably quarterly.
The coalition meets on the last Tuesday of each month (except July) at 3:30pm until around 4:45/5pm. Community service hours will be given to the involved youth. There will be multiple other community service hours available at various events throughout the year, like the St. Patrick's parade, Drug Take Back days, the Red Ribbon Rally, the World No Tobacco Day Poetry Slam, and much more. Youth who volunteer for this current availability will be primary candidates for induction into the Pawtucket Teen Hall of Fame in June.
Please contact Diane DuFresne at diane_dufresne@yahoo.com or 401-663-4947 and let Rhonda know if you apply! Thank you!
Write Rhode Island Saturday Community Classes
Write Rhode Island is hosting fun and engaging creative writing and visual art classes designed for students in grades 6–12 at School One on Saturdays in February. Students choose from Sewing, Poetry, Pop Up Books, Drawing, Magic The Gathering and more! These community classes are open to the public.
Click on this website page to read about the classes or use this form to sign up. Contact Diana at School One for more information, 401-331-2497 or dianac@school-one.org.
RISPCA: (Animals) - Warwick location
Let me know if you are interested and I can put you in touch with the program director.
The program is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands on experience with animals (animal care, feeding, cleaning, socialization etc.) while also spending time with our summer campers ages 8-11 years old. We have a few themes and dates for camp and I can include them below. If students are interested in volunteering we would just require an in-person shelter tour and we also have mandatory staff training June 23-27th.
VOLUNTEER AT ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO!!!
Zoo Crew Counselor in Training (Grades 7-12)
Application deadline is January 15th, 2026. Interested in applying? Fill out this application >
Zoo Crew Counselor in Training is a volunteer opportunity open to teens in grades 7-12. CITs assist in the ZooCamp experience and help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for campers (ages 4-10) by encouraging participation, modeling ZooCamp expectations and assisting campers with skills during activities or crafts.
Counselors-in-Training (CITs) is an opportunity for teens grade 7-12 to volunteer at the Zoo in the summer! CITs assist in the ZooCamp experience and help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for campers (ages 4-10) by encouraging participation, modeling ZooCamp expectations and assisting campers with skills during activities or crafts. CITs are supervised by ZooCamp staff while a part of the ZooCamp team. In this program, teens will gain experience in the organization of camp programs, teamwork, leadership, public speaking, and classroom management.
Application deadline is January 15th, 2026. To apply, please visit this link.
VOLUNTEER IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO SHOVEL SNOW THIS WINTER!!! - COMING SOON!
2024 Senior Snow Shovel Program
Student volunteers can protect the health and safety of older residents by participating in this program. It can be a real physical strain for seniors when shoveling snow on their property. Shoveling can cause strain on the heart, back, and negatively impact certain medical conditions, especially for those over the age 60 and over. Like last year Mayor Donald R. Grebien is again bringing back the city’s free snow removal program for seniors “who need more help than most,” in removing snow from their walkways and main driveway frontages that abut sidewalks, and drive ways abutting the streets. The city’s commitment to this program is deeply rooted in the belief that fostering intergenerational connections and supporting older residents during the winter months is not only a practical necessity but also a heartwarming way to strengthen the community and intergenerational bonds between young students and older city residents.
Link to sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLF2tpoUOWOr3O1_9jvufOL9FjBxzzuTzbiOSX3gWrvrshTA/viewform
HOTEL FOR HOMELESS DOGS IN CUMBERLAND, RI:
We have been attending as a group with advisories, but if anyone wants to volunteer, and if you are UNDER 18 years of age, you would need an adult (over 18+) with you, here is the link to sign-up! If you are 18, you don't need an adult with you:
Anyone 18 and over can sign up as a volunteer. The link is here:
https://newenglandhumanesociety.com/volunteer/
That will give them access to the schedule and they can sign up for a time slot that works for them.
2024 Snow Shovel Student Registration Poster (1).pdfST. MATTHEW TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH FOOD BANK:
690 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket
They are looking for volunteers to help their food bank every Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm (or however long you can stay!). If this may connect to your service-learning or senior project, please let Rhonda know or call Bruce at the church to confirm your arrival 579-4690. They can give you a letter for your portfolio! Don't forget to take a picture of you there working!
Don't forget to get a field trip form signed by your teachers and alert the office you will be out!
VOLUNTEER WITH THE PAWTUCKET BACKPACKERS: (See above card to donate)!
They are here each Wednesday morning from around 8:30 am to 10:30 am, starting on Wednesday, September 25th. You can sign-up to volunteer to help load food bags and carry boxes into their vans for distribution into the community. You MUST show that you have permission from your CIP teacher and you cannot volunteer several weeks in a row (and miss too many classes). Email rhanaway@blackstoneacademy.org to sign-up! VOLUNTEER AT PROVIDENCE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE (PARL):
PLEASE KNOW THAT PARL'S MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT HAS CHANGED TO THE AGE OF 18 AND OVER ONLY. SEE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION HERE: Volunteer | Providence Animal Rescue League | Rhode Island (parl.org)
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VOLUNTEER AT THE PAWTUCKET LIBRARY:
*The Pawtucket Library is open for 'walk-in' volunteering each Monday through Thursday from 3-8 pm...just go to the TEEN CENTER and ask to volunteer! Go with a friend and ask for a letter of verification for the hours you have completed for your portfolio!
Community Service Hours can be completed at the Teen Center. We are open 3-8pm Monday through Thursday.
Making greeting cards for service people and kids in the hospital
Organizing items for the Book Sale
Shelf Reading
Writing a letter of appreciation for a member of the Armed Forces
Writing letters to teens in juvenile detention
Writing a book review or creating a video/audio review
TEEN HAPPENINGS AT THE PAWTUCKET LIBRARY:
Good morning Blackstone Academy Charter School,
It's almost summer! My name is Jennifer McGrath, and I'm the Teen Librarian at the Pawtucket Public Library. I send these emails to middle and high school professionals each month to share information about what's happening at the Teen Center. If you ever have any questions or concerns, or are interested in partnering with us, my contact information is below. Here are the Teen Events coming up in June!
Teen Survey - Please take our Teen Survey so we can best serve the teens of Pawtucket! The survey will take just a few minutes to complete. You can fill out the survey in-person and online via Google Form. Once you've filled out the survey, stop in the Teen Center to receive your coupon for a free Jr. Frosty!
Monthly Display - Read with Pride! This month's display will contain books featuring LBGTQ+ teens.
Rainbow Suncatchers - Drop in Thursday June 4 from 3-8 pm (should take 15-30 minutes to complete) to make Rainbow Suncatchers. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an email reminder..
Teen Street Team - Join us Tuesday June 9 at 3:30 pm in-person or via Zoom for our monthly Teen Street Team meeting. Are you interested in impacting library purchases, programs, social media, advertising, and decorating the Teen Center? Are you looking for community service hours? Teen Street Team might be just the group for you! To get involved, fill out this form and attend meetings! Meetings are hybrid, so please fill out the form to get the Zoom link for each meeting.
June Movie Night - Join us Thursday June 18 at 5 pm for movie night! Teens will be watching Regretting You, an adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel. Snacks and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Closed Captioning will be enabled for accessibility.
Plant a Seed, Read! - Summer Reading begins Friday June 26! Teens can earn raffle tickets by reading and attending programs. Prizes include Walmart, Walgreens, and Amazon gift cards. An email will be coming soon outlining the summer reading program.
Graphic Novel Book Club - Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club Wednesday June 24 at 7 pm. We will be reading The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz. Teens can pick up a copy to borrow from the front desk. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Need some homework help? Check out askri.org to connect to tutor.com, Mango Languages, EBSCO, ERIC and more for free!
Community Service Hours can be completed at the Teen Center. We are open 3-8 pm Monday through Thursday.
Making greeting cards for service people and kids in the hospital
Organizing items for the Book Sale (as needed)
Shelf Reading
Writing a book, movie, tv show, or video game review or creating a video/audio review
Cleaning and organizing the Teen Center
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok!
Jennifer McGrath
she/her, they/them is fine too
Teen/Reference Librarian
Pawtucket Public Library
13 Summer Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-725-3714 ext. 235
Community Service Hours can be completed at the Teen Center. We are open 3-8pm Monday through Thursday.
Making greeting cards for service people and kids in the hospital
Organizing items for the Book Sale (as needed)
Shelf Reading
Writing a letter of appreciation for a member of the Armed Forces
Writing letters to teens in juvenile detention
Writing a book review or creating a video/audio review
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok!
Jennifer McGrath
she/her
Teen/Reference Librarian
Pawtucket Public Library
13 Summer Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-725-3714 ext. 235
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PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERINGS:
Teen Loft Summer Hours (June 22 - August 21)
Monday/ Wednesday 12-7 pm
Tuesday/ Friday 12-5 pm
Thursday 1-5pm
Summer Programs and Activities
Wander in Wednesdays (open to all school age youth)
Summer Drop-In Programs in the Children’s Room and Teen Loft at Wednesdays June 24th - August 12th 4:30-6pm
Summer English (upcoming 9th-12th graders)
Free summer program for teens to receive English language instruction and practice and to meet other teens learning English. Sign up here.
10 am-12pm Monday - Thursday July 7th-30th.
Summer Learning (drop in throughout the summer)
Youth may receive prizes for reading and engaging with summer learning opportunities at libraries across Providence
Data for Good Summer Employment Update
Unfortunately due to funding losses we are not able to offer summer employment for teens this summer. As always teens are welcome to come into the Teen Loft for help finding summer employment opportunities or with job applications.
Workshop (Makerspace)
Workshop open studio hours and equipment training will continue throughout the summer months.
Open Studios: Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-4:30
Equipment Training: Monday 5:30-6:30 (sign up required)
Family Makerspace: First Saturday of the month 11am-1pm
Fall ACN Courses
Enrollment for Fall courses is available now!
HTML/CSS
Student earn .5 high school credit
Open to grades 7-12
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30
In person at PPL
Enroll through ErollRI
Python
Student earn .5 high school credit
Open to high school students (Students must have basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or JavaScript)
Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5
Virtual class meetings
Enroll through ErollRI
Robotics Workshop with Micro:Bit
Open to middle school students
Student may earn .5 credit (at the discretion of their school)
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30
Enroll through ErollRI
All the best,
Mollie Goldblum | she, her, hers
Teen Librarian
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street | Providence, Rhode Island 02903
P: 401-455-8119
VOLUNTEER AT THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL!
Here is the link again for volunteering at the Miriam Hospital / Brown Health. Please remember, you need to email the person below. She will then send you a video to watch. Within that video are orientation links / dates to sign up for. As long as you watch the video, you will be fine...sign up for the orientation session and then they will contact you for next steps.
*NOTE* They will NOT let me coordinate for you, unfortunately. This is something you need to do yourself, but keep me posted.
*Also, please request a copy of all of your immunizations from your doctor (now) so you have them for the application process.
Good luck!
Link to their website / email below:
Interested in Volunteering?
Interested in Volunteering?
If you are interested in volunteering at The Miriam Hospital, please contact Vickie Scott at either 401-793-2510 or vickie.scott@brownhealth.org.
Rhonda M. Hanaway
VOLUNTEER AT WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL: (NEED TO BE 18 YEARS OF AGE!):
https://www.carenewengland.org/volunteer
*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU HAVE TO BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE PAWTUCKET ANIMAL SHELTER!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EMPOWERMENT FACTORY:
They are always looking for volunteers for their events! Email operations@empowermentfactory.org to sign-up and also let Rhonda know!
Sharlene Rosario (she/her)
Volunteer & Intern Coordinator
The Empowerment Factory
999 Main St, #707
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Office: 401-365-1010 | Fax: 401-365-1333
Creativity • Self Esteem • Civic Pride
MENTORING
In this crazy virtual world that we live in, here is a GREAT resource for you if you are exploring careers, need a mentor or advice on a particular topic, project, virtual job shadow, etc... Just click on this link and type in your zip code. You can fill out the online form for any 'business / organization / career' question you may have. You may even be speaking with others from all over the U.S., which is really cool! Need help navigating? Contact Rhonda at rhanaway@blackstoneacademy.org
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