City Welcomes Volunteers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to Significant Community Outreach, Will Begin Volunteer List
Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket is welcoming volunteers who are interested in helping with efforts to assist other members of the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to receiving a number of volunteer inquiries, the City will begin creating a volunteer list.
“The community wants to help. I have received calls, my staff has received calls, other elected officials have received calls. I am thankful for these individuals’ desires to contribute,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “As we establish the needs in the community, we will be sure to use those who sign up for the volunteer list in a way that is beneficial and safe from both health and security perspectives.”
“We want everyone to help,” continued Mayor Grebien. “However, everyone’s safety and health is paramount. The creation of this list is a first step in identifying and managing everyone who wants to get involved in a coordinated effort.”
The City of Pawtucket continues to take the necessary precautions in the wake of COVID-19. The City is currently working closely with the Pawtucket School Department, the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, the Pawtucket Housing Authority, and other entities within the city to best support all residents.
Anyone who has contracted the virus or been in the vicinity of someone who has contracted the virus will not be allowed to participate. Background checks will also be performed as a precaution.
Anyone who is interested in attending can provide their name, address, phone number, and email to volunteer@pawtucketri.com or via phone at 401-616-2241.
For reliable and up-to-date information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rhode Island please visit the Rhode Island Department of Health’s website at https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/.