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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,
Happy New Year! 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 January!
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 - Set the New Year on Fire! This month's display will feature fire on the covers or in the stories to get you fired up for the New Year.
Graphic Novel Book Club (makeup date) - Join us January 7 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.
Drop-In Slime - Drop in Thursday January 8 from 5-8 pm and make slime! Registration is encouraged to receive an email reminder, but it is not required.
Teen Street Team - Join us Tuesday January 13 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.
January Movie Night: Turtles All the Way Down vs. Karate Kid Legends - Join us Thursday January 22 at 5 pm for movie night! Teens can choose between Turtles All the Way Down vs. Karate Kid Legends at 5 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.
Understanding Credit with College Bound Citizens - Join us Monday January 26 at 3:30 pm for a presentation on Understanding Credit with Gina Rigby from College Bound Citizens. Snacks will be provided. No registration required, but you can register to receive an email reminder.
Graphic Novel Book Club - Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club Wednesday January 28 at 7 pm. We will be reading Safe Passage by Greg Neri. 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
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
Interview workshop
1/14 5:30pm for teens and families , with a focus on college admissions but applicable to job and internship interviews as well. The workshop will be led by a community member who worked in college admission for many years! Sign ups not required but preferred.
ACN classes: Earn school credit through FREE classes at PPL
Javascript (open to grades 6 -12) and E-commerce (grades 9-12). Sign up on enrollri.org/acn
CYFAR - spots still avaible!
A FREE 3-credit college course for Rhode Island 10th - 12th grade students interested in leadership, media literacy, nutrition, community outreach, and environmental science. This class will run from the end of January through April 2026 on Friday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm. Registration day January 16th 3:30pm at PPL!
Drop in tutoring will start up again in February - more information coming up!
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
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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