Invoicers make sure that the chosen books are appropriate and do not contain any forbidden items. If they are good to go, they fill out an invoice. People who can read at least at the high school-level, have legible handwriting and good attention to detail are great candidates for this job.
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.
Start your own team of RAIN caravaners. Spread the word in your community, and raise funds online with our partners at GlobalGiving and Crowdrise.
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.
In Read to a Child’s Lunchtime Reading Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with an at-risk elementary school student for a rewarding read aloud experience during the child’s lunch break. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year. The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have…
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…
Assist with delivery of CBT, WFR, HSE, and Permit programming, both in a group and one on one classes in our building and one on one in the community (homes, library, schools, etc).