To join the RIPIN workshop volunteer team…

You: Have an interest in teaching adults and working with parents. Enjoy learning new things. Feel comfortable speaking in front of others. May already have some knowledge about a variety of parenting topics – not required but helpful.

RIPIN: Provides comprehensive training to help you do your best as a volunteer presenter. Topics in our “Train the Trainer” series include: breaking the ice, getting to know your audience, effective communication, handling difficult questions and others. Once trained in the basics of making presentations, volunteers receive one-on-one training in each topic area of their choice. Each volunteer receives ongoing support from a staff or volunteer mentor. Opportunities are available for those wishing to co-teach workshops before going it alone. A small stipend is also available to help defray the costs of travel to and from workshop locations across the state.

Volunteers must be willing to present a minimum of 2-3 workshops per year, complete and return all required paperwork, and maintain an inventory of RIPIN-provided training supplies.

For more information, please contact Suzanne Tobin at 800-464-3399 x123 (toll free in RI) or 401-727-4144 x123.

Opportunities at Other Organizations

Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Big Sisters of Rhode Island seeks women aged 19 years and older as Big Sister mentors. Big Sister volunteers as adult friends to girls between ages 7-15. The agency provides training and relationship support, as well as free, monthly group activity. For more information, go to www.bigsisterri.org, call 401-973-7500 x108 or email katje@bigsisterri.org.