Programs

Individuals in the community are served through programs provided and/or managed by SRIV.  Because SRIV is responsive to individual needs whenever possible, the community at-large benefits - families, schools, health care service, non-profit agencies and organizations.  Help to one individual has far reaching effects.

Independent Aging

SRIV manages in-house independent aging support programs, including:
  • Transportation to Medical Appointments (medical, dental, therapy and dialysis) Volunteers make approximately 2-4 medical transports daily, Monday through Friday
  • Meals on Wheels  In South Kingstown and Narragansett alone 50 plus meals are delivered daily, Monday through Thursday
  • Visitation  Providing an answer to isolation and companionship
  • Telecare  A friendly voice and safety check
  • Respite/Caregiver Program  Offering respite to full time caregivers
  • Minor Home Repairs  Providing limited upkeep help to older homeowners
  • Grocery Shopping  Providing homebound seniors with the ability to get groceries
  • Food Delivery Pick up and delivery of food from local pantries
  • Library Materials Delivered Monthly

For further information about these programs or if you know someone in need, please contact Pat Baglieri at 789-2362, x 107 or email:  southernrivol.org 

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Community Volunteering for All Ages

  • 14 - 54, to register with SRIV to meet their volunteer service goals.
  • Children under 14 are encouraged to volunteer alongside their parents or grandparents who are registered volunteers in appropriate service opportunities within the community 
  • Retired Senior Volunteer Program   RSVP targets citizens over 55 and encourages them to stay active by volunteering their time to local agencies that are in dire need of assistance. RSVP gives seniors an opportunity to participate in fulfilling activities which can make a difference in the lives of others.  Volunteer activities help seniors improve self-confidence and self-esteem, which helps reduce blood pressure and improves immune function. In addition to helping seniors stay healthy and happy, RSVP also serves as a resource to the local non-profits, government agencies, and health care proprietors that are registered as stations.  These stations,, with assistance from our RSVP volunteers, meet critical community needs.
For more information about these Programs please call Lindsay Tanner at 789-2362 extension 106. 

Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Response

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Southern Rhode Island Volunteers participates in FEMA's Community Emergency Response Teams program with the Towns of Narragansett and South Kingstown.

Volunteers learn from local and regional experts in the different fields of disaster response, from shelter management to medical operations.

If you are interested in learning about the national program check out FEMA's CERT Website. 

This past year SRIV's Disaster Relief Team responded to both Hurricane Sandy and Blizzard in Nemo, managing the shelter at South Kingstown High School.

Trainings occur on an ongoing basis, from now until November 2013.  Please
                                                                   contact Lindsay Tanner (401.789.2362) to sign up or learn more information!