​NHNRI is reaching out to people of all skill sets to help keep families in their homes. Lend a helping hand to a neighbor; whether that is by supervising a contractor, raising funds, coordinating events or people, or writing grant applications. The only qualification necessary is the desire to help. Here is a sampling of the diverse volunteer job descriptions we are always in need of. If you do not see something that interests you, feel free to contact us at info@nhnri.org and learn how you can help a neighbor.

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Site Surveyors: Making the first face-to-face contact through visiting the site to assess the homeowner’s needs, confirm the type of work actually needed, identify contractor requirements, determine urgency, and verify homeowner’s qualification.

Project Managers: Coordinating and leading the project. The project manager oversees the project and is the single point of contact between the homeowner, the rest of the NHNRI team and the contractor.

Administrative Leaders: Skilled leadership is needed to serve as an Officer or Director on our Board of Directors to provide guidance and decision making. Leadership is also needed to head up committees, especially our Fundraising and Partnership/Membership/Publicity (PMP) committees.
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Partnership/Membership/Publicity Coordinators: Seeking personable people who are willing to help us reach out within the South County RI community to network with other social agencies, get the word out about NHNRI, and increase our membership of donators and volunteers.​ 

Town Liaisons: Form a relationship with one of the 9 towns that we serve.  Annually request a town budget allocation and keeping the towns of South County up to date on our activities, and learning about town building and zoning laws​..​

Grant Writers: Help NHNRI by researching, writing, and following up on potential grants to help us continue to keep South County families in their homes.​


​Event Planners: If your planning skills are better than say your plumbing skills, never fear, we need fundraising event planners and organizers as well! Help us by joining the fundraising committee! Previous fundraising experience is a plus. Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged!

Thank You Team: Helpers to send notes of gratitude, appreciation, and acknowledgement letters for tax purposes. 

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Testimonial of Volunteer Emma Shi:
"In college, when my friends were dreaming of drastically changing the world, I was dreaming of changing my world. At first glance, that may seem selfish, but I believe that in taking action in my community, over things that I can directly influence and improve, I am helping others improve themselves and their communities. When I found NHNRI, I knew immediately that this was the organization that would allow me to use the skills I had to give back to my community, to help change my world and the world of my neighbors, one neighbor at a time. Each project NHNRI and its volunteers completes changes the world for a person or family. I would love it if you came to help NHNRI change the world for one of your neighbors."​

Testimonial of Pastor Lisa Stoen Hazelwood:
"The St. Andrew community has been devoted to hands-on service to our neighbors for years.  We have a food pantry and a personal needs closet; we serve a monthly community dinner and so much more.  But as we began to put our faith into action by offering no-cost home repairs to low-income neighbors, we began to really get to know people and develop longer-term relationships with folks.  We feel we are having a more significant impact on our neighbors’ lives and well being.  We have also been overwhelmed at the desire of others to become partners in this work, offering both volunteer hours and resources.  Neighbors Helping Neighbors RI helps neighbors in need, for sure, but it also helps those of us with time and resources to share.  It helps us look beyond ourselves and serve others.  It helps us be better people."