Community Development
16 community development organizations are listed in Providence, RI.
CEHC provides volunteering opportunities for non-medical provider volunteers to assist with administrative tasks and support staff in various capacities. Volunteers must commit to a weekly shift and submit a completed application along with several required documents.
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Crossroads Rhode Island offers a range of services aimed at addressing homelessness, including affordable rental housing, community-based case management, and various supportive programs. They specialize in helping chronically homeless individuals and provide access to education, employment services, and health care.
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Dress for Success Toronto supports women by providing professional attire and career development resources. They rely on dedicated volunteers to help drive their success and engage with the community.
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Farm Fresh Rhode Island is dedicated to growing the local food system through community engagement and volunteerism. They offer seasonal volunteer opportunities, particularly through their Hope's Harvest program, which focuses on gleaning surplus crops from local farms to support hunger relief agencies across Rhode Island.
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Friends of Rhode Island CASA, Inc., is a non-profit organization established to provide assistance to the Rhode Island State Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) program through fundraising activities. The organization supports CASA’s recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer advocates, and raises funds for the children’s Dreams Come True Fund.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence has been utilizing volunteers in Rhode Island since 1987. Volunteers from local colleges, businesses, high schools, and the community contribute significantly as committee and board members and as the driving workforce for house projects.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay is dedicated to providing safe, decent, affordable housing for families who lack adequate shelter. Volunteers are at the heart of Habitat's work, helping to improve neighborhoods and transform lives through construction and repair projects.
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Holy Family Home helps women and children rebuild their lives. It serves as a homeless shelter and provides support to those in need in the community.
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NAMI Rhode Island focuses on spreading mental health awareness, fighting stigma, and providing advocacy and community building. They rely on volunteers to assist with events such as the Bridging the Gaps Conference and NAMIWalks RI.
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OpenDoors is dedicated to supporting individuals in need through various services including housing assistance and community engagement. They welcome volunteers to help with projects ranging from cooking to research, aiming to create a positive impact in the community.
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The Providence Animal Rescue League is a Rhode Island animal shelter dedicated to providing services such as animal adoption, fostering, and pet food assistance. They also hold various clinics and community events to support the welfare of animals.
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RICARES is a nonprofit that provides services to individuals and families who are in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and other co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Volunteering for RICARES allows individuals to give back to the community, gain experience, and support a cause they care about.
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ServeRI is a platform that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities to help nonprofits in Rhode Island. It encourages civic engagement and aims to develop skills and leadership through service in AmeriCorps.
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Stages of Freedom is Rhode Island's fastest-growing African American History & Culture non-profit. The organization focuses on empowering inner-city youth while promoting historical and contemporary topics related to the African American experience.
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The Providential Gardener provides resources and support for volunteer opportunities in Rhode Island, emphasizing the importance of volunteering for the community and the local economy. They encourage Rhode Islanders to engage in various volunteer activities, particularly focusing on environmental and educational efforts.
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United Way of Rhode Island's mission is uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. They offer various programs and resources to help individuals and nonprofits in need throughout the state.
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Nexys currently lists 16 community development volunteer organizations in Providence, RI, with 12 additional organizations nearby.
Volunteer work supporting organizations and opportunities related to community development.
Nexys currently lists 16 community development organizations in Providence, RI. Visit an organization’s website for its current ways to help.
Yes. Nexys lists 12 additional volunteer organizations in the nearby search area.
Current organization listings include Community Development.
Nearby listings include organizations in Newport, RI, Hamden, CT, Connecticut, CT, Westerly, RI.
Volunteer listings last updated May 31, 2026.
Nexys listings are based on current organization and group data provided through the Nexys volunteer network. Separate volunteer opportunities are not currently modeled.