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The Empowerment Factory OPPORTUNITIES~! See below...
Volunteer and Intern Opportunities 2025.docxRISPCA: (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.
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,
Winter is coming! 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 Center Events coming up in December!
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 - Walking in a Winter Wonderland! This month's display will feature snow, ice, and the holidays.
Drop In Ping Pong Ball Snowmen - Drop in and join us Thursday December 4 anytime from 3-8 pm to make your own Ping Pong Ball Snowman! You can make a snowman tealight or stack 3 ping pong balls to make your snowman. Tealights are available while supplies last. Please dress in clothes that you are okay with staining. This is a Teen event designed for ages 12-18 and/or grades 6-12.
Teen Street Team - Join us Tuesday December 9 at 3:30 pm in-person or via Zoom for our September 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.
Financial Aid Night: Learn about FAFSA with College Bound Citizens - Join us Wednesday December 10 at 6:30 pm for Financial Aid Night for Families! Gina Rigby from College Bound Citizens will be here in the Campbell Auditorium teaching us about FAFSA and student loans. You can bring your family and friends to this event. Snacks will be provided.
Banking Fundamentals with College Bound Citizens - Join us Tuesday December 16 at 3:30 pm for Banking Fundamentals with Gina Rigby. Learn about different bank accounts, how credit scores work, and more with Gina Rigby from College Bound Citizens. We will have food for all teens who attend.
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club - Join us December 17 at 7 pm for Graphic Novel Book Club. We will be reading Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Please register to receive email updates, but walk-ins will be welcome. You can pick up a copy to borrow at the front desk, and on Libby.
Holiday Movie Matinee: Dear Santa vs. Home Alone - Join us Monday December 22 at 3 pm for movie night! Teens can choose between Dear Santa vs. Home Alone at 3 pm, and the movie will play immediately following! Snacks and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Closed Captioning will be enabled for accessibility.
Drop-In Paper Doily Snowflakes - Drop in Tuesday December 23 from 3-5 pm and make your own paper doily snowflakes in the Teen Center. Registration is encouraged to receive an email reminder, but not required.
Winter Break Movie Matinee - Join us Monday December 29 at 3 pm for Winter Break Movie Matinee. Teens can choose between Fantastic 4 vs. Freakier Friday at 3 pm, and the movie will play immediately following! Snacks and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Closed Captioning will be enabled for accessibility. Registration is not required, but you can register for an email reminder.
Drop-In Galaxy Paintings - Drop in Tuesday December 30 from 3-5 pm and create a galaxy painting. Please wear clothes you don't mind staining. This craft event is for teens, ages 12-18 and/or grades 6-12. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an event reminder.
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
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:
As the school year begins, we are moving into fall programs and fall hours. Please see the attached flyers with details on specific programs, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Teen Loft Hours:
Monday/ Wednesday 2-7 pm
Tuesday/ Thursday/ Friday 2-5 pm
*the teen loft will no longer be open on Saturdays, and PPL is now closing at 5 pm on Tuesdays
Fall ACN Courses
Python
Student earn $350 and .5 high school credit
Monday + Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30 pm in person at PPL
Open to high school students
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 & Wednesday: 3:30-5:30 pm in person at PPL
Enroll through ErollRI
HTML/CSS
currently HTML/CSS is fully enrolled, with a lengthy waitlist
Workshop Updates
The workshop now has a slightly changed schedule and a new monthly family open studios!
Monday
Rotating equipment training 5:30 - 6:30 (registration required)
Tuesday & Thursday
Community Makerspace 2:30 - 4:30
1st Saturday of the Month
Family open studios 11 am - 1 pm
Tutoring:
We are excited to partner with Brown Tutoring Corps again this year. Tutoring will begin in October, and take place Monday - Thursday (see hours below). We will follow up with a flyer and exact start date later this month.
M 3:30 - 5:30pm
T - 3 - 5pm
W 3:30 - 5:30pm
TH - 3 - 5pm
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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