Rhode Island Volunteer Opportunities
2026 directory • Contact information checked against organization websites in September 2026
Call or email before visiting to confirm current openings, age limits, screening/background-check requirements, training, schedules, and physical requirements. When a specific volunteer staff member was not publicly listed, the directory uses the appropriate general or volunteer contact.
1. United Way of Rhode Island – Volunteer Center
Area
Statewide
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer matching for Rhode Island nonprofits; community, family-friendly, virtual, outdoor, group and board opportunities.
Contact
Volunteer Center / general inquiries
Phone
(401) 444-0600
info@unitedwayri.org
Website
https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-involved/volunteer/
2. Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Area
Providence / statewide partner agencies
Volunteer opportunities
Food distribution, warehouse/group projects, and volunteer roles through participating food pantries and agencies.
Contact
Volunteer Coordinator / agency-specific contacts
Phone
(401) 942-6325
jhebert@rifoodbank.org (group volunteering)
Website
https://rifoodbank.org/volunteer/
3. Inspiring Minds
Area
Providence
Volunteer opportunities
Tutoring and mentoring Providence students; community/group and capacity-building opportunities. Training provided.
Contact
Volunteer inquiries / staff
Phone
(401) 274-3240
inspire@inspiringmindsri.org
Website
https://inspiringmindsri.org/for-volunteers/
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Area
Providence / statewide youth mentoring
Volunteer opportunities
One-to-one youth mentoring, committees, events and other youth-support opportunities.
Contact
Mentoring Programs
Phone
(401) 921-2434, press 1
mentoring@bigsri.org
Website
https://bigsri.org/get-involved/
5. MENTOR Rhode Island
Area
Warwick / statewide
Volunteer opportunities
Become a mentor or connect with mentoring opportunities across Rhode Island.
Contact
General contact / mentoring inquiries
Phone
(401) 732-7700
Contact through website
Website
6. Rhode Island SPCA (RISPCA)
Area
Warwick
Volunteer opportunities
Animal shelter volunteering, dog enrichment, gardening/yard work, donation drives and fundraising. Age limits vary by role.
Contact
Brittany DiPrete, Volunteer and Foster Manager
Phone
(401) 383-1900
brittany.diprete@rispca.org
Website
https://www.rispca.org/volunteer
7. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay
Area
Providence / Greater Providence
Volunteer opportunities
Construction and home repair, ReStore, committees, administrative support, photography and group volunteering.
Contact
Volunteer team / general volunteer contact
Phone
(401) 831-5424
info@habitatpvd.org
Website
https://habitatpvd.org/volunteer/
8. Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island, South County
Area
Charlestown / South County
Volunteer opportunities
Construction, ReStore, office/committee work, community service, advocacy and group volunteering.
Contact
Emily Passeroni, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone
(401) 213-6711
emily@southcountyhabitat.org
Website
https://www.southcountyhabitat.org/volunteer
9. Southern Rhode Island Volunteers
Area
Southern Rhode Island
Volunteer opportunities
Transportation, office support, telephone outreach, events, Meals on Wheels connections and other community placements.
Contact
Jessen Nichols / Lindsay Tanner
Phone
(401) 552-7661
info@southernrivol.org
Website
https://www.southernrivol.org/communitypartners
10. Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Area
Statewide / nature centers
Volunteer opportunities
Special events, visitor support, trail maintenance, community science and conservation projects.
Contact
Volunteer Manager
Phone
(401) 949-5454 ext. 3024
volunteering@asri.org
Website
https://asri.org/volunteer/volunteer.html?page=1
11. Save The Bay
Area
Providence / Newport / Westerly / statewide
Volunteer opportunities
Beach and shoreline cleanups, environmental monitoring, events, aquarium support and other Narragansett Bay projects.
Contact
July Lewis, Volunteer and Internship Manager
Phone
(401) 272-3540 ext. 130
jlewis@savebay.org
Website
https://volunteer.savebay.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=64082
12. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Area
Newport
Volunteer opportunities
Breakfast service, food pantry, grocery delivery, mobile food pantry, wellness classes, community meals, events and administrative support.
Contact
Hollie Johnson, Volunteer Manager
Phone
(401) 846-4828 ext. 103
hjohnson@mlkccenter.org
Website
https://mlkccenter.org/volunteer/
13. American Red Cross – Rhode Island Region
Area
Statewide
Volunteer opportunities
Disaster services, blood collection support, preparedness, administrative work and other humanitarian roles.
Contact
Rhode Island Region
Phone
(877) 287-3327
CHCTRIINFO@redcross.org
Website
https://www.redcross.org/local/rhode-island.html
14. The Samaritans of Rhode Island
Area
Providence / statewide listening-line service
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer listening-line service after training; confidential, nonjudgmental listening. Training is not for court-ordered community service.
Contact
Volunteer inquiries / business line
Phone
(401) 721-5220
info@samaritansri.org
Website
https://www.samaritansri.org/hotline/become-a-volunteer
15. The Jonnycake Center for Hope
Area
Westerly / Chariho
Volunteer opportunities
Market, pantry, food delivery, thrift/food support and community-garden volunteering.
Contact
Adrienne and Jamie, Volunteer Coordinators
Phone
(401) 377-8069 ext. 114
volunteer@jonnycake.org
Website
16. Project Hand Up
Area
West Warwick
Volunteer opportunities
Food assistance, grocery/community support and other opportunities supporting local families.
Contact
General volunteer inquiries
Phone
(401) 965-9050
info@projecthandup.net
Website
Additional statewide starting points
ServeRI also identifies United Way's Volunteer Center, RI Responds, Save The Bay, Audubon, food pantries, Inspiring Minds, Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Historical Society, American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels as volunteer resources.
ServeRI: https://serverhodeisland.com/volunteer-opportunities This list is a starting directory, not a guarantee of current availability.