Programs & Services

Small group work helper is someone who supports students during group activities

 or assignments, providing guidance, encouragement, and assistance as needed. This person may facilitate discussions, clarify instructions, help students stay on task, and promote collaboration among group members. 

 “Heads Up” is VOWS’ ten week, early intervention program for second grade students in the Warwick Public Schools that combines age-appropriate lessons on self-awareness, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity as well as violence and bullying prevention. 

 Support your school by completing teacher and staff requests at the Ed Tech Center weekly during a one-hour appointment. These requests typically include black and white copying, color copying, and laminating projects. Assistance will be provided at the Ed Tech Center to guide you through using the machines. 

Students love having a guest come into their classrooms!  Special guest readers are great way for students to hear fluent reading. They are all ears when someone is visiting to read and they're absorbing everything, including the fluency. 

VOWS is always looking for volunteers!  If you enjoy working with preschool-aged children, work well with a professional team, and can travel to preschools in the city, we would love to meet you.  We provide training for screening children in speech, general development, and hearing and vision. All volunteers must have a completed BCI background check before they can volunteer in any schools.  Our office provides this service.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Child Outreach Project Director Leslie Walaska Baxter at Leslie.Baxter@warwickschools.org or 

at 401-298-6973. 

Do you like to sew and have access to a machine?  Our Heads Up Program uses hand puppets in one of our lessons.  Approximately 700 second grade students particpate! If you are interested in sewing a bundle of 25 or more!