The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for persons 60 years and older
to utilize their enthusiasm, skills, and experience in a volunteer capacity.
For information, call these agencies:
Blackstone Valley RSVP |
723-4520 |
| Capitol Region RSVP |
421-7472 |
| Cranston RSVP |
461-1000 |
| East Bay RSVP |
435-7876 |
Southern Rhode Island Volunteers
Limited to Washington County: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Jamestown, Richmond & Westerly |
789-2362
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| Westbay RSVP |
732-4660 |
| Woonsocket RSVP |
766-2300 |
SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business is a non-profit organization of active and retired business executives that offers free, confidential advice for persons who are starting or operating a small business. Call 528-4571. You can also visit the national web site at www.score.org.
DEA sponsors the Volunteer Guardianship Program through a Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island grant. Volunteers are trained to serve as guardians for eligible frail elders who have cognitive impairments.
The Providence Foster Grandparent Program, 9 Courtland Street , Providence, RI 02909 serves special needs children in the capital city. Call 421- 1095 .
The Foster Grandparent Program of Rhode Island , 20 Factory Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 serves special needs children statewide. Grandparents serve in residential and community settings such as schools, day care centers and hospitals. Call 822-4450.
