Pickers read a prisoner’s hand-written request and find appropriate books in our book store. Pickers are essentially personal shoppers for the prisoners. If you enjoy browsing in your local library or bookstore, this is the job for you! High school-level reading skills and a love of books are all you need to do this job.
Host a potluck where everyone donates the cost of going out to RAIN. Recruit a local band to play a benefit concert…..the possibilities are endless!
You can coordinate a drive to collect basic household items for a woman as she moves into her new apartment. With your help, she can get settled a little more quickly and continue to work on the challenges that surround her.
For the women at On The Rise, a home-cooked and hearty meal enjoyed in a safe home is invaluable. We rely on the kind hearts and culinary talents of volunteers to cook a meal in their kitchen and deliver to ours. Don’t shy away from this opportunity even if you don’t consider yourself a cook;…
It’s easy! Host a drive with your company, school, religious organization friends and family, or club. The in-kind needs of On The Rise change alongside the changing seasons. If you’re interested in hosting a drive, please contact us.
On The Rise invites groups and individuals to volunteer on the first Saturday of the month. Your efforts help preserve a dignified space for the women to enjoy each day. We will work on various projects in and around our beautiful home that may include: general grounds clean-up, garden work, sorting and organizing clothing, arts…
From preparing and serving the Wednesday Meal, assisting guests in our food market, or helping behind the scenes, Our Neighbors’ Table offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Help assist with facility and operations projects at Discover Portsmouth and the John Paul Jones house. To include: painting, yard work, minor repairs, light carpentry work and general upkeep. These positions are project based and very rewarding!
Teams or groups of people are needed to serve dinner each evening. This is a great way for coworkers to get together and do something to help our community. The typical volunteer shift to serve meals is from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. The volunteer commitment is serving dinner followed by helping to clean…
Is your company or school group looking for a team-building or community service project? We have many group opportunities and we can build a day of service or an ongoing project around your availability. Yardwork, housepainting…the opportunities are many.