Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale

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Since 1974, the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale has been working to eliminate hunger in Southern Rhode Island. They help local residents and families get the food, clothing, school supplies and household items they need through individual and systemic advocacy. They run a food pantry that delivers groceries to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities in South Kingstown and Narragansett on Fridays.

Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Distribute food in food pantry

  • Help sort through and price items for the thrift store

  • Help with mailings

  • Event and fundraiser help

  • Friday food pantry delivery substitutes

Horses Bring Hope

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Horses Bring Hope is a nonprofit offering both traditional and therapeutic riding lessons for people of all ages located at Smithbridge Stables in Wakefield. There are currently more than 15 horses on site ranging in age, shape and size. No prior experience is necessary, but if you'd like to volunteer with lessons, horse experience is a plus. Volunteers can interact with the horses and will learn required equestrian skills to help the nonprofit fun smoothly.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Marketing and communications volunteers

  • Grant writing and fundraising volunteers

  • Clerical work and office organization

  • Barn stable maintenance - requires a lot of manual labor

  • Help preparing for riding lesson

  • Weekly summer camp help is needed

    • Arts & Crafts Instructors

    • Help setting up for camp riding lessons