Packers prepare the books for mailing. They wrap the books in brown paper and address the package.
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!
Start your own team of RAIN caravaners. Spread the word in your community, and raise funds online with our partners at GlobalGiving and Crowdrise.
RAIN hosts engaging events throughout the year – have an expertise in an area relating to our work? We’d love to hear from you!
Works with staff to: come up with fundraising ideas (live/silent auction, 50/50 and wine raffles), plan the event, find entertainment, advertise the event, sell tickets, decorate Function Hall, take pictures, assemble handout, and assemble gift bags.
We welcome General Help at any time of the year, no matter what events are happening. Opportunities include: attending monthly meetings; distributing flyers, resource cards, poster, and community resource guides; helping us promote our RCFY discount cards; helping enroll local businesses to support our mission; hosting a focus group; speaking at events; and more.
Ready Rides works with volunteer drivers who bring riders to their medical appointments using their own vehicles. Our drivers are vetted and trained to ensure the safety and comfort of our clients. Ride requests are shared with the volunteer drivers and drivers choose the trips that fit their schedules and preferences.
Everyone has a talent to share, and one of the keys to RMCC’s success is tapping into a volunteer’s skills and passion, and then matching it with our needs. A volunteer can help out on the day of a fundraising event, or may be more involved in the committees that plan them. Volunteers may help…
We welcome in-kind collection drives year-round. Organize a collection drive at your place of business, child’s school or other affiliation. It is easy and rewarding!