Opportunities From: Volunteer SouthCoast

We are looking for the next generation of WaterFire Captains! If you've got a passion for WaterFire, a drive to learn and lead, and a driver's license, you can be in the program!

Becoming a Captain is a long and dedicated process. You won't immediately be thrown into driving on a Full Fire; there are many steps to get there. In time and with practice, you will hopefully get your chance!

Please see below for all the class requirements:

1) You'll need to attend both the In Class Training dates which are on March 27th and April 3rd.

2) You'll need to attend the On River training days. These dates will be on April 9th, 10th, and 17th.

3) You need a driver's license.

5) We reserve the right to remove anyone from the training at any time. We of course, want everyone to succeed but we must protect other volunteers, staff, and equipment along the way.

You should take the RI Boating Safety course, Here is a link Boating Safety. If you were born after 1986 it is required.

Below, you will also see the Levels to the training needed to become a Captain.

Captains In Training levels

Level 1

4 Hours Per Level

In Class Training on March 27th and April 3rd

Level 2

6 Hours Per Level

On River Basic Training - April 9th, April 10th and April 17th

Level 3

6 Hours Per Level

One-on-One Training - Throughout the month of May

Level 4

40 Hours Per Level

12 Hours - Morning Build w/ Mentor Captain

Fires/ Builds - 3 builds

16 Hours - Full Fire w/ Mentor Captain Little - no driving

Fires/ Builds - 4 full fires

12 Hours - Full Fire as Guest Boat Captain

Fires/ Builds - 4 fires

Level 5

40 Hours Per Level

20 Hours- Morning Build by self

Fires/ Builds- 5 morning builds

20 Hours - Partial/ Basin Events w/ Mentor Captain - with Driving

Fires/ Builds - 5 partial fires

Level 6

40 Hours Per Level

20 Hours- Full Fire driving majority of time w/ Mentor Captain

Fires/ Builds - 5 events

20 Hours - Driving by self for Partials

Fires/ Builds - 5 events

For more information, click here. 

Thank you for supporting WaterFire Providence! We appreciate you.

Partners for Youth with Disabilities is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of Metro South to offer Mentoring to their youth and we are looking for Passionate volunteers like you to Join! PYD offers one to one friendship based mentoring for young people with Disabilities aimed at helping young people develope social skills!  Mentors will be paired with disabled youth ages 13-18 based on common interests. Mentors will connect with their mentees at a clubhouse location in either Brockton or Taunton 6 hours per month throughout the school year!  If you are interested sign up at PYD.org or email Bwhidden@pyd.org!

The role of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors are simply to be an adult friend to a child who could benefit from an additional caring adult in their life.  Adult volunteers (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) meet with their mentee (Littles) at the child's school - during the lunch break one day a week for an hour.

Participating schools: Talbot Middle School in Fall River

The "match" - a one-to-one friendship between an adult and a child of the same gender - gets together weekly for the whole school year to talk, play games, shoot hoops or just hang out. Because positive outcomes result from long-term friendships, we ask that volunteers "Bigs" commit to spending at least the full school year with their Little.

There is no set curriculum, however site-based suggested activity guides are provided. The agency provides professional support to the family, the child and the volunteer to make sure the friendship grows and deepens and that any bumps in the road are overcome.

The role of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors are simply to be an adult friend to a child who could benefit from an additional caring adult in their life.  Adult volunteers (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) meet with their mentee (Littles) at the child's school - during the lunch break one day a week for an hour.

Participating schools: Sgt. William Carney Memorial Elementary School

The "match" - a one-to-one friendship between an adult and a child of the same gender - gets together weekly for the whole school year to talk, play games, shoot hoops or just hang out. Because positive outcomes result from long-term friendships, we ask that volunteers "Bigs" commit to spending at least the full school year with their Little.

There is no set curriculum, however site-based suggested activity guides are provided. The agency provides professional support to the family, the child and the volunteer to make sure the friendship grows and deepens and that any bumps in the road are overcome.

With boys referred to our program at a rate 4 times greater than girls, the need for male mentors (Big Brothers) is ever present.

Being a Big is simple, a few hours, twice a month is all takes to help defend and ignite potential for Southcoast youth. No one is too young (18) or too old (our oldest Big is in his 80's) to make a lasting impact on the life of a child, and your own. From hiking, biking, trips to the beach, mini-golf, ice cream or simply hanging out, the time that you spend helps to guide and shape a future generation of youth. In our program, you're never alone to figure it out, each volunteer has a professional trained support person to guide them through the life of their mentoring friendship.

With COVID-19, we have programs for all comfort levels. From virtual mentoring to socially distanced in person outings, we ensure the safety of our Bigs, Littles and their families.

You can start the process immediately by visiting our website and scheduling your own volunteer interview, or respond to this opportunity and a member of our team will reach out to you!

Not a guy, but know someone who would make a great Big Brother? Forward them this opportunity today!

Through traditional one-to-one matching, Old Colony Y Mentoring provides guidance and support to children ages 9-17, living in Brockton and 28 surrounding communities. Current mentoring programs include: traditional community based one-to-one mentoring, group and site-based mentoring, and monthly "While on Waitlist" activities for youth waiting for mentors.

Volunteer mentors are at least 21 years of age and are matched for a minimum of one year with their mentee. Old Colony Y Mentoring puts great thought into making a thoughtful and intentional match and many things are taken into account such as interests and hobbies, geographical location, and personality traits. The ideal mentor is an open-minded, responsible, and caring adult who wants to give back to the community and support a child in need.

Volunteers undergo an extensive training process in order to provide our mentors with the tools they need to create deeper and more intentional change. Training topics focus on building relationships, working with families, and understanding issues that youth may experience.

Have you ever considered being a Job Coach or Re-entry Mentor to those imprisoned? Ever wanted to make a difference in your community but didn?t know how or where to start? The Bristol County Sheriff?s Office is currently seeking volunteers who are qualified and have a desire to teach inmates how to create a resume, prepare for a job interview, complete a job application, and how to use resources available in the community to their advantage. Research indicates that workplace acculturation combined with substance abuse treatment and vocational preparedness leads to community-based success for offenders. If you or someone you know may be interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact James Rioux, Volunteer Coordinator at 508-995-6400 ext. 2419. Remember, together we can make a difference!

Private attorney volunteers are vital to supplement legal services programs through the generous donation of time and legal skills to assisit eligible clients and can make a big difference in the lives of indigent and low-income residents of Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Specialty panels include our monthly Family Law Pro Se Workshopss where volunteer attorneys instruct litigants on how to prepare forms and learn how the court conducts business and the Consumer Debt Management Clinics where volunteer attorneys present an overview of  consumer debt law and the bankruptcy process.  An attorney’s pro bono contribution is limited to the workshop or clinic and does not, typically, result in direct representation.

For direct representation in pro bono cases,  we are most interested in referring Ch. 7 bankruptcy petitions; divorces; simple document preparation of wills, deed changes, durable powers of attorney, and health care proxies; family law and probate matters including support and guardianships; foreclosure defenses; private landlord-tenant evictions; and education cases involving suspension, expulsion, and special education

Massachusetts Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking religious / spiritual mentors in the Muslim, Native American and Rastafaria traditions.

All Department of Correction volunteers will be required to attend an orientation program that will provide an understanding of the rules, responsibilities, and standard procedures of required conduct for all individuals who enter the correctional institution

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate seeking parenting mentor volunteers to be trained to facilitate a curriculum that is designed to assist incarcerated parents in developing skills to become more involved, responsible and supportive while incarcerated. The program is also designed for incarcerated parents, once trained and certified, to facilitate program and to mentor to other inmates or peers. The program will be delivered in nine weekly sessions in a small group format.

Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation program that will provide an understanding of the rules, responsibilities, and standard procedures of required conduct for all individuals who enter the correctional institution