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The Empowerment Factory OPPORTUNITIES~! See below...
Volunteer and Intern Opportunities 2025.docxPROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
I am sending an email about PPAC’s Teen Ambassador Program. This program is a free opportunity for high school students to learn about non-performance careers in the arts. Students will have the opportunity to volunteer at the Art Center and meet with industry professionals.
Friendly reminder that the deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 8th at 3 PM.
I have attached two flyers for the program. For more information about the program and the application, please visit our website at https://www.ppacri.org/outreach/engagement-education/teen-ambassador-program.
Grace Madeya
She/Her/Hers
Outreach & Engagement Associate
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
Teen Ambassadors Flyer.pdfThe 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!
Teen Fall Newsletter (1).pdfVOLUNTEER 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 a new school year, and we have new hours! The Teen Center will be opening at 2:30 on weekdays, and will be opening on Saturdays as well beginning September 12! 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 September!
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 - Kinda Chic to Start a New Series! This month's display will showcase the first books in various series.
Drop-In Crystal Ball Making for Teens - Drop in Thursday September 10 from 3-8 pm (should take 15-30 minutes to complete) to make a Crystal Ball. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an email reminder..
Drop-In Art Rocks! Rock Painting for Teens - Drop in Wednesday September 16 from 3-8 pm to paint a rock. You can paint a kindness rock with an encouraging message, or you can paint whatever you like. Registration is encouraged to receive an email reminder but not required.
FSA ID and Financial Aid Drop-In for Teens - Join us Tuesday September 22 from 3-5 pm to create your FSA ID, and get familiar with the FSA website before it's time to fill out your FAFSA. Talk with Gina Rigby, a professional with Financial Aid experience here from College Bound Citizens about your financial aid concerns, and sign up for future workshops. Drop-ins accepted, registration not required, but you can register for an email reminder.
Movie Night For Teens: Project Hail Mary - Join us Thursday September 24 at 5 pm for movie night! Teens will be watching Project Hail Mary! Snacks and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Registration is encouraged to receive an email reminder, but is not required. Closed Captioning will be enabled for accessibility.
Quiet Club for Teens - Join us Wednesday September 30 at 7 pm for Quiet Club. The Teen Center will take a noise break. Feel free to come and read quietly, do homework, play video games with headphones or sound off, or any activity that can be done with minimal noise. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an email reminder. Come get a break from the noise.
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 2:30-8 pm Monday through Thursday.
Making greeting cards for service people and kids in the hospital
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
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:
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
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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