Butler Hospital in Providence seeks a gift shop attendant to perform cashier duties and wait on customers in the hospital gift shop. This is a great opportunity for high school students to fulfill community service requirements, seniors interested in sharing their talents or individuals who want to meet new people. Hours are flexible for morning and afternoon shifts. Benefits include a 25 percent discount on purchases to gift shop attendants, free parking, and complimentary meals. In addition, prescription drugs are discounted for attendants who have no prescription drug coverage. Orientation to the hospital and training in the gift shop will be provided. Contact Linda Dias at (401) 455-6245 or e-mail ldias@butler.org.

The American Diabetes Association in Providence seeks dedicated committee event members and day-of-event participants for their annual Tour de Cure fundraiser on June 1. The Tour de Cure is a bicycle ride through the South County area. Interested individuals should have experience in recruiting, marketing, logistics, and customer service. Contact Matthew Netto at (401) 351-0498.

Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence seeks teens, adults and small groups for a variety of opportunities. Docents at the zoo are needed to explain various exhibits to visitors as well as tell them fun facts and important information about conserving the environment. Special event members are needed to assist with Breakfast with Santa, School Vacation Week and more. Requirements vary according to each activity. All participants must be over 18, submit to a background check and attend an orientation about the Zoo. Contact Audra Dolan at (401) 785-3510 ext. 356 or e-mail adolan@rwpzoo.org.

The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island has several upcoming professional development workshops for nonprofit professionals, dedicated volunteers, and anyone looking for volunteer management skills.

• Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition: Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Recycling for R.I. Education, Providence.

• Basic Volunteer Management: Jan. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Newport Hospital, Newport.

• Leading Teams the “AI” Way: Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at R.I. Community Food Bank, Providence.

• Communications II: Speaking Persuasively: Feb. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center, Warwick.

All workshops are $40 for member agencies and $50 for non-member agencies. Pre-registration is required. Contact VCRI at (401) 421-6547 or e-mail info@vcri.org.

Volunteer opportunities are provided by the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island. To list a volunteer opportunity, call (401) 421-6547 or (800) VOLUNTEER; to search volunteer opportunities, go to www.vcri.org.

—MARY BETH WOODWARD