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.
Our Values
Service
Responding to community needs by sharing time, skills, and resources
Integrity
Being honest, virtuous, and principled
Collaboration
Creating partnerships where individual wants, needs, and visions unite to strengthen the whole
Community
Fostering inclusivity, connection, and belonging
News and Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunity: FY26 Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants (Round III)
General Information Funding Opportunity Title: FY26 NH Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants (Round III) Grantor: Volunteer NH Funding Source: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds passed through the State of NH Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Important Dates...
Announcing Our FY26 Round II Mini-Grant Awardees!
These eleven FY26 Round II Mini-Grant awardees will use their funds to help further their missions through volunteerism. The Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants ($1,000 – $4,000) are awarded to New Hampshire-serving organizations for a specific, one-time need to increase...
Members celebrate AmeriCorps Week 2026 with service across the Granite State and career pathways kick-off
Volunteer NH and national service members marked AmeriCorps Week 2026 with days of connection and engagement at New Hampshire nonprofits and the launch of a new professional development opportunity. During March 9 to 13, AmeriCorps members donated a total of 160 hours...
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 Week 2024
March 10-16 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 and continuing forward into the rest of the month. On Wednesday, March 13th, we gathered...
Program Highlight: Granite State Education Corps
Granite State Education Corps (GSEC) is an AmeriCorps State program under the portfolio of Volunteer NH. We spoke to their program director, Scott Hardy, and a member, James Colarusso, about what the program does and what service looks like. Learn more by visiting...
AmeriCorps Program Highlight: RISE Program
The newest New Hampshire AmeriCorps program is the RISE Program, the Refugee and Immigrant Social Empowerment Program, hosted by IINE, the International Institute of New England. The International Institute of New England’s mission is to create opportunities for...
Want to volunteer? Looking for volunteers?
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!
