Our Mission

The mission of the Women's Center of Rhode Island is
to end interpersonal violence. We seek to empower all
we serve thorough culturally competent programs that
provide safety, shelter and court advocacy to victims of
domestic violence. We work collaboratively to prevent
the occurrence of violence and to educate the community
about the dynamics of violence

 



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Volunteer/Intern Opportunities


Help us provide vital services to victims of domestic violence! The Women's Center of Rhode Island welcomes interns/volunteers who want to help break the cycle of violence in our community. Interns/volunteers receive specialized training by professional staff in order to provide critical hotline, residential, and administrative support services.

Hotline/Front Desk Volunteer
Offer emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and crisis intervention to our 24-hour hotline callers. Assist victims of domestic violence get away from their abusive partners and get to a safe place.

Children's Enrichment Program
Supervise children during group activities. On nights and weekends, help children do homework by giving them individual attention and guidance.

Court Advocacy Program
Provide advocacy and support to victims of domestic violence involved in the criminal justice process. Conduct follow-up calls to victims who have recently been involved in a domestic disturbance as well as assist with program documentation.

Administrative Volunteer
If you do not have a lot of time, becoming one of our Administrative Volunteers might be a good option. Provide general clerical support to staff and help with organizing donations. We have many special events throughout the year that require assistance including cell phone drives, grant writing and holiday celebrations.

Community Outreach and Education
Interested in learning about our primary prevention educational programs? Teach youth how to build healthy relationships, communicate feelings, and recognize red flags of dating abuse. Or join our community partnership team and help plan strategies to prevent intimate partner violence in Providence.

The Men's Initiative
Hey all you guys out there, wondering how you can help out at the Women's Center? Well wonder no more. We have a new program called the Men's Initiative that engages men in the movement to prevent domestic violence. You can help out in a variety of areas including fundraising, event planning, community outreach, and education.

Maintenance/House Keeping
If sitting at a desk does not appeal to you, consider helping us maintain a clean and safe environment. Tasks can include anything from washing floors to raking leaves.

 

Do you have a special talent or skill? We are always eager to create new and exciting activities to help improve the lives of women and children who have experienced interpersonal violence.


Interested? Please download our volunteer application and send it to:

Melissa England
Women's Center of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 603300
Providence, RI 02906

We provide a free agency orientation. BCI (criminal background check) must be completed prior to working with our agency.

For additional information on our volunteer opportunities, please contact Melissa England at (401) 861-2761 ex: 133 or you may also email her at Mengland@womenscenterri.org

Thank you for your interest in volunteering.