Rules for story submission:
Stories should be between 250 and 500 words, include dates, locations, photos and relevant contact information of those individuals or agencies mentioned by name and must be verifiable in some way (i.e. name, address, phone, e-mail). . Submission of a story is considered permission for VCRI to publish it in various forms of print and electronic media. Submission of a story does in no way guarantee publication and use of story or obligate VCRI to do so in any way.
The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island is in no way affiliated with Health Communications, Inc., publishers of the best selling “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books.
A portion of the profits generated from Chicken Soup for the Volunteer’s Soul does go to The Points of Light Foundation, which supports volunteer efforts that address serious social problems. The Volunteer Center of Rhode is a proud member in good standing with the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network.