Every senior at LHS needs community service hours in order to graduate. But getting these hours done doesn’t have to be just another thing to add to your already busy schedule. In fact, it can actually be a lot of fun. Here are 6 exciting volunteer opportunities for high school students in the state of RI.

1. The Cumberland Public Library. While the website doesn’t specify exactly what volunteers will be doing, if you love books, you’re sure to love working at a library. Go to http://www.cumberlandlibrary.org/volunteer-application to fill out an application.

2. Roger Williams Park Zoo. They have a wide variety of options, including CITs at summer Zoo Camp. Most of these opportunities are seasonal or accepting applications for the next year as of right now, so if you’re looking for something immediate, this isn’t your best option. Go to http://www.rwpzoo.org/136/volunteer-zoo for more information.

3. Ronald McDonald House Providence. This organization is in need of a wide variety of volunteers, including maintenance volunteers and volunteers to lead fun activities for families who are going through a difficult time. Some of these opportunities require you to be 18 or over. Go to https://rmhprovidence.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/volunteer-application/ for more information.

4. The Hearthside House. The Hearthside is one of Lincoln’s most beloved and well-known historical landmarks. They’re able to keep the house open to visitors, but they can only do so with the help of volunteers in many different areas, including sewing, tour guides, and social media outreach. Go to https://www.hearthsidehouse.org/support#Volunteer to fill out an application.

5. The Providence Children’s Museum. Many high school students at LHS have fond memories of going to the Children’s Museum when they were younger. Now, you can help today’s kids make those same fond memories as well. Some opportunities require you to be over 18. Go to http://childrenmuseum.org/volunteer.asp for more information and to fill out an application.

6. Trinity Repertory Company. Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol is a decades-old Rhode Island tradition that couldn’t go on without the help of dedicated volunteer ushers. They need ushers for other shows as well. If there’s enough room you’ll get to see the show that you ushered for for free. Go to https://www.trinityrep.com/Online/default.asp for more information.