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Volunteer Center At Serve Rhode Island
The mission of the Volunteer Center at Serve Rhode Island is to connect people and opportunities for effective volunteer community service. We are the only statewide volunteer center that provides services to all ages and from all communities.
Description:
To fulfill our mission, our major activities include:
1) Promoting volunteerism statewide, through our website and weekly or monthly columns in major state newspapers (including the Providence Journal, Woonsocket Call, Pawtucket Times, NorthEast Independent, Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and the East Bay Newspapers). We speak at churches/temples, community groups, companies and schools and provide recognition awards.
2) Connecting volunteers to community needs. We refer many thousands of individuals to nonprofit, governmental and education agencies throughout the state. We have special programs for youth, working professionals, seniors and corporate employees.
3) Training volunteers and their managers to be more effective. We offer a professional development workshop series for agency professionals, as well as an annual conference in March. We are also available for consulting.
4) Collaborating with community stakeholders where volunteers are involved. We are a proud member of United Way of Rhode Island, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Points of Light Foundation.
History:
The Volunteer Center at Serve Rhode Island was born as "Volunteers in Action" in 1969. In 1997, we changed our name to "Volunteer Center of Rhode Island" to reflect the broader range of services that the organization provides. On January 1, 2009, we joined forces with Serve Rhode Island to become "Volunteer Center at Serve Rhode Island."
Contact person: Janice Pothier Pac, Executive Director, (401) 421-6547, (email)
Office fax number: (401) 331-2273
Address:
Web Site: http://www.serverhodeisland.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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| Last updated on October 14, 2009 |
Volunteer Reflections
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Volunteer Center At Serve Rhode Island
5
Overall Experience
When I go to VCRI am greeted with a pleasant environment and a learning experience
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The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island is a main artery that connects agencies across the state with volunteers. My volunteer helped me to feel needed in the work place despite my disability and has given me training that will assist me in helping other agencies in the near future.
posted by Mistyblue4me on July 26, 2003 |
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