Save The Bay Staff Give Back

In January and February, Save The Bay staff members began our new STB Gives Back program by volunteering their time at Amos House in Providence for three weeks.  Staff members came in to assist with lunch preparation and then served lunch to those who needed a hot meal.

"Volunteering at Amos House was nothing short of spectacular.  I was shocked at the sheer volume of people who passed through the doors (I had no idea the need within the community was so great!).  It was both humbling and heartwarming to be able to offer those who passed through the food line a smile, a kind word, and a full plate of food.  The volunteer experience was hugely rewarding, especially since I usually volunteer for environmental causes."
~ Stan, Operations Assistant 

"I felt like I was really making a difference, and I learned a lot too."
~ Marci, Coastal Ecologist

"I enjoyed my time volunteering at Amos House.  The staff were more than welcoming and very appreciative of the help.  It was a great avenue for STB staff to reach out and help our local community." ~ Grainne,  Educator

"I enjoyed having the chance to work with another great cause and spend time with my colleagues doing something 'good' outside of our daily work." ~ Rupa, Education Coordinator
"Always great to help in the community we call home!" ~ Jenny, Development Associate

"I liked wearing the fancy hair net. It really accented my lunch lady bun."
~ Gretchen, Events Manager

"I volunteered with Save The Bay because we are a non-profit that relies on volunteers ourselves, we know the value of volunteers to another organization and how important it is to volunteer. It was also nice because food is such an essential part of our lives and it is good to remind yourself how important food is to the well-being of all."
~ Rachel, Community Organizer & Advocate

"Volunteering at Amos House was a blast! Despite the fact that it was frigid and snowing outside, there was an abundance of warmth and smiles inside from happy kitchen staff already hard at work preparing lunch.  Everyone who passed through was gracious and thankful and made it known with continuous words of “thank you” before they left to go back out into the storm.  I felt very pleased that such a place exists in Rhode Island and is successful because of the magnificent caring people who work there.  I highly recommend the experience to anyone. " ~ Cherisa, Education Specialist and Bay Camp Director

"Volunteering is an experience that gives me a lot of personal satisfaction because there’s genuine appreciation for my efforts.  It’s very satisfying to know that you’re making a positive difference (regardless of how small) in someone else’s lives. " ~ Mary K., Director of Communications and Marketing

In the three weeks we were there, staff members chopped 100 pounds of potatoes, 60 pounds of carrots, caseloads of cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce. We peeled approximately 40 pounds of shrimp, peeled and chopped dozens of hardboiled eggs, and cut countless pieces of pastry and cakes for dessert!