Volunteer NH envisions our state as a place where people volunteer together to build strong and connected communities.
We bring our vision to life by engaging those communities to solve local challenges through volunteerism.
What We Do
Connect
Connect volunteers with opportunities to tackle food insecurity, support survivors of domestic violence, mentor youth, and more.
Celebrate
Celebrate individuals for their volunteer service and organizations for their volunteer programs & initiatives.
Train
Train volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer champions to partner in addressing community needs.
Steward
Steward AmeriCorps resources to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges right here in New Hampshire.
News and Funding Opportunities
Eight NH Nonprofits Receive Volunteer Program Capacity-Building Funds
Volunteer NH is excited to announce the awarding of eight Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) Mini-Grants (totaling $23,476) to nonprofits across the state to pay for a one-time need to increase the capacity of their volunteer programs. This funding opportunity was made...
Funding Opportunity: 2024-2025 Competitive AmeriCorps Programs
Volunteer NH has posted an opportunity for eligible organizations wishing to operate AmeriCorps Programs in New Hampshire. IMPORTANT NOTE ON ELIGIBILITY: Prior AmeriCorps experience is a requirement for any organization looking to apply to either Notice. Only...
Funding Opportunity: Volunteer Generation Fund Mini-Grants
Funding Opportunity Title: FY22 Volunteer Generation Fund Mini-Grants Announcement Grant Period: September 1, 2023 – Thursday, February 29, 2024 Federal Agency: AmeriCorps Assistance Listing Number: 94.021 Overview Volunteer NH invites eligible organizations to apply...
Serve, Learn, Earn NH
The one-stop shop for information about NH AmeriCorps opportunities, schools that match the Education Award, and businesses that provide benefits for AmeriCorps alums.
SERVE: See what AmeriCorps service opportunities there are across New Hampshire. Did you know most AmeriCorps positions offer a living allowance, money for college and trade school? Jump-start your career and gain transferable skills employers value including leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
LEARN: Are you an AmeriCorps member or alum? See which NH colleges and universities will provide a Segal Education Award match, discounted tuition, or other benefits.
EARN: There are many businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies that give special precedence or other considerations to alums of AmeriCorps programs – and more are added every year! See where you might want to go next after your service experience.
Latest Blog Posts
AmeriCorps Program Highlight: Manchester Excels
Manchester Excels is a partnership between Goodwill AmeriCorps and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): a 36-credit, 16-month clinical Master’s in Education program with a focus in secondary education STEM teaching and AmeriCorps service hours through a student...
AmeriCorps Week 2023
March 12-18 was AmeriCorps Week in New Hampshire, per proclamation of the Governor. We were proud to celebrate our members and uplift the work of our programs throughout that week, culminating in an event at the State House in Concord. Watch our video interview with...
Sign Up For State Service Plan Focus Groups
Volunteer NH is hosting focus groups over Zoom in September to dig deeper into the issues identified by the public within our State Service Plan survey. You've already indicated in the survey your interest in participating in one of our focus groups, or you've...
Get Connected
Are you looking to volunteer? Are you part of a nonprofit that needs volunteers? Look no further than Get Connected, an online hub for service in New Hampshire. Volunteers use Get Connected to find opportunities that fit their interests and schedules. Nonprofits use it to attract, manage, and report on volunteer activities in their organizations.
With Get Connected, both volunteering and volunteer recruitment have never been easier!
2022 Annual Sponsors
These companies are investing in building strong and connected communities throughout New Hampshire.
Luminaries
Visionaries
Change-Makers
2021 Annual Sponsors
AARP NH; Bangor Savings Bank; Bernstein Private Wealth; Management & the Sidebotham Family; Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; Northeast Delta Dental; Orr & Reno; St. Mary’s Bank; C&S Wholesale Grocers; Davis & Towle Insurance Group; Hypertherm HOPE Foundation; Nathan Wechsler & Company