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
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 …
Virtual Volunteer Conference Sessions Available for Viewing
CONCORD, NH – Nearly 500 individuals from New Hampshire and across the country participated in Volunteer NH’s virtual 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism on May 11-14, 2021. The conference is an annual professional development opportunity that s …
Register Now for Free, Virtual Conference on Volunteerism
CONCORD, NH – This spring, more than 550 individuals from New Hampshire and across the country are expected to participate in Volunteer NH’s 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism. The conference is a professional development opportunity with the g …
Governor Sununu Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in New Hampshire
Governor Christopher Sununu issued a proclamation declaring March 7-13, 2021 to be AmeriCorps Week in New Hampshire. AmeriCorps Week is a time to celebrate the thousands of currently serving AmeriCorps State and AmeriCorps VISTA members across the coun …
Latest Blog Post
Jaimie Adams
Our August Volunteer of the Month is a special one: 2020 Spirit of NH Awardee, Jaimie Adams! When the COVID-19 pandemic hit NH in early 2020 and the State requested skilled medical volunteers, Jaimie registered on NHResponds.org and waited. She sprang into action in...
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