Child & Family is a private, nonprofit organization working every day to help the most vulnerable children, families, and seniors across Rhode Island since 1866.  

Volunteer & Intern

Get motivated and find your reason to start helping a fellow neighbor today.

Volunteers and interns have enriched the lives of many and we at Child & Family are deeply thankful for your support.

When a community comes together through the efforts of service to one another, change and growth are within reach. Rhode Island residents assist in a wide variety of ways from helping with holiday food and gift programs, tutoring and yard work to administrative support.

All volunteer and intern positions require an interview and some require a background check.

Work with Child & Family and...

  • Feel good about yourself
  • Develop organizational skills
  • Share your talents with others
  • Inspire your children
  • Honor the memory of a loved one
  • Lead by example
  • Meet new people
  • Contribute your time
  • Make a difference
  • Help others in need
  • Experience community service

Explore the Social Service Profession.

  • Child & Family has exciting and rewarding internship opportunities for college undergraduate and graduate students through which you can gain experience.


  • Please fill out the     Internship/Volunteer application.
apply now!