Care about your community? Seeking a professional opportunity for the summer or more? Want to make a difference, but have a great time while doing it? Check out these opportunities with NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Fulltime, part time, and temporary positions available. Community Builder-in-Residence Work in the youth program 16 hours per week while enjoying… Read more ⇒
CVS Team Beautifies River Island Art Park
On Wednesday, May 9th, 25 volunteers from CVS Corporate Headquarters volunteered at River Island Art Park in an effort to prepare the riverfront park for the upcoming Levitt AMP Woonsocket Concert Series running Friday nights, June 29-August 31. Tasked with a laundry-list of projects, these volunteers did not hesitate to roll up their sleeves and… Read more ⇒
Giving Dough To Those In Knead
Millrace Kitchen offered students from the C3 center at Neighborworks Blackstone River Valleys the chance to bake their own bread during February break. A group of middle and high school students learned the timeless tradition of bread baking courtesy of King Arthur Flour. This class was facilitated by Woonsocket resident and bread lover Emily Lisker… Read more ⇒
The Dream Continues – Support Woonsocket’s Blessing Boxes
It was 16 Degrees Fahrenheit, but even freezing temperatures did not stop the community from gathering and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Community Committee, of which NWBRV is a member, plans events that honor the life and teachings of Dr. King. The day promotes community reflection on our nation’s… Read more ⇒
Accessing Home is Hiring!
Accessing Home is currently seeking 5 individuals who are passionate about community development, affordable housing access, and social work to serve as full- and part-time AmeriCorps members at different sites in Rhode Island. Apply today! What We Do The majority of Rhode Island’s renters are cost-burdened and at risk of housing instability. Accessing Home AmeriCorps… Read more ⇒
Now Accepting: Summer AmeriCorps VISTA Applicants
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Summer of Service AmeriCorps Summer VISTA NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, a community development corporation serving Northern RI, seeks seven outstanding individuals to provide a summer of service as part of a dynamic team through AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our AmeriCorps VISTA’s will function as a core part of… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Now Recruiting 6 Summer VISTAs
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, a community development corporation serving Northern RI, seeks six outstanding individuals to provide a summer of service through AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our AmeriCorps VISTA’s will function as a core part of our staff, devoted to bringing low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. Ideal candidates will have initiative be dedicated… Read more ⇒