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 a ten-week early intervention program offered by VOWS for second grade students in Warwick Public Schools. It teaches important skills through age-appropriate lessons focused on self-awareness, resolving conflicts, understanding differences, and preventing bullying and violence. 

  Support your school by helping with teacher and staff requests at the Ed Tech Center during a one-hour weekly appointment. Tasks may include making black-and-white or color copies, and laminating materials. Don’t worry, staff at the Ed Tech Center will be there to guide you and show you how to use 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 dedicated volunteers!
If you enjoy working with preschool-aged children, collaborate well with a professional team, and can travel to preschools throughout the city, we’d love to hear from you.  We provide training to help you screen children in areas such as speech, general development, hearing, and vision. All volunteers must complete a BCI background check before starting in any school, and our office can assist you with that process.  If you're interested in joining our team, please contact Child Outreach Project Director Leslie Walaska Baxter at Leslie.Baxter@warwickschools.org 

or 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!