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 ⇒
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 ⇒
Using the Community Garden to Save Money & Support Healthy Living
Fresh apple pie, hot apple cider, and crispy apple chips are all a part of the fall season in New England. We wanted to bring a little bit of this into our youth centers. During our last Service Friday project, the AmeriCorps VISTAs worked with our youth program participants to pick apples from the Community Orchard (on… Read more ⇒
911 Day of Service
Many people who work for nonprofits have an extremely idealistic attitude. We simply get inspired by making the world a better place. As we settle into our work routine, it’s easy to get lost in the necessary day-to-day tasks that make our nonprofit run. NWBRV Service Fridays get us out and active in our community…. Read more ⇒
