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
Partner
Partner with organizations to train volunteers and connect them with resources
Promote
Promote volunteerism throughout New Hampshire
Support
Support local service programs
Recognize
Recognize outstanding volunteer contributions
Train
Train volunteers & volunteer managers
News and Funding Opportunities
Join Our Board of Directors!
Volunteer NH, New Hampshire’s State Service Commission, is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. Candidates should have a passion for our mission: engaging NH communities to solve local challenges through volun …
Spirit of NH Awards Recognize Volunteers for their Dedication to Service
CONTACT: Aislinn Kalob Aislinn@volunteernh.org 603-271-7200 CONCORD, NH – Volunteers and volunteer champions from across the Granite State will receive well-deserved recognition for their efforts throughout the past year during the 2021 Spirit …
Notice of Funding Opportunity: 2022-2023 AmeriCorps State Competitive Grants
PLEASE NOTE: This notice is for AmeriCorps New Hampshire Competitive Grant Programs. These grants are awarded to organizations to operate an AmeriCorps program that will place AmeriCorps members in service in New Hampshire. Only Legal Applicants that h …
Notice of Funding Opportunity: 2021-2022 Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) Grant
Volunteer NH invites eligible organizations to apply for a nine-month Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant. These federal AmeriCorps funds will be subgranted through Volunteer NH with the intention of supporting local entities serving New Hampshire co …
Latest Blog Post
People’s Choice Award
In 2020, Volunteer NH awarded the first-ever People's Choice Award to Ishwori Bhatta live during the Spirit of NH Awards. The event was virtual, but because our team had recorded interviews with each awardee before the event, we were able to play his during the event....
Get Connected
Volunteer NH and Granite United Way have partnered to bring you Get Connected, an online hub for volunteerism in New Hampshire. Volunteers use Get Connected to find nearby opportunities that fit their interests and schedules. Nonprofits use it to attract, manage and report on volunteer activities in their organizations. Needs are searchable and categorized by location, organization and/or focus (such as animals, disaster relief, etc.).
With Get Connected, both volunteering and volunteer recruitment have never been easier.
2021 Annual Event Sponsors
These companies are investing in building strong and connected communities throughout New Hampshire.
Friends of Volunteer NH
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Davis & Towle Insurance Group
Hypertherm HOPE Foundation
Nathan Wechsler & Company
Our Impact
Here are a few of the many service-driven accomplishments that Volunteer NH has supported.
540+
Economically disadvantaged individuals received housing placement services.
700+
Students improved their behaviors related to academic engagement and performance.
140+
Ready Corps members were trained in shelter fundamentals and emergency response.
870+
Individuals increased their knowledge of environmental stewardship
350+
Individuals affected by substance use and behavioral health disorders received services addressing a crisis event, housing, transportation or literacy challenges
1000+
Volunteer needs were responded to using the online Get Connected application