Time Commitment
Because of the time and resources invested in this process, we expect that you will make a minimum commitment of at least one consistent three or four-hour shift each week. Six months of service - approximately 100 hours.
Any programs requiring a different timeframe are specified in the program overview.
Onboarding Requirements
All prospective volunteers must complete the following onboarding as promptly as possible. No position is guaranteed and roles will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
- Volunteer application
- Interview
- Health screen per RI Department of Health guidelines. Health screen includes TB tests and immunization screening. Please know that during flu season, an annual flu shot if required of all volunteers unless medically contradicted, per physician documentation. All Volunteers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
- Criminal background check.
- Orientation to organizational wide policies and practices
- Additional training is required for some positions as indicated in service or program descriptions.
Note: Care New England currently does not accept volunteers who are required to fulfill court-ordered community service or job shadowing opportunities.
