Civic Engagement Archives

Utilizing Storytelling to Build Community – 2022 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

by Emily | Nov 29, 2022

Session Description: Telling a story is the next step beyond simply sharing information. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can uplift others, share powerful information, or simply let others know what you or an organization may be doing. With so many in-person and...

Can Beloved Community Exist in the “Live Free or Die” State? – 2022 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

by Emily | Nov 29, 2022

Keynote: “Can Beloved Community Exist in the ‘Live Free or Die’ State?” – James McKim Everyone wants to feel included – like they belong to a group; a state of being that is referred to as “Beloved Community.” But in some ways, our society seems to be moving toward an...

Building Community with AmeriCorps NCCC and Outside Volunteer Groups – 2022 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

by Emily | Nov 29, 2022

Session Description: The session will talk about how partnering with outside volunteer groups for a range of a week to a few weeks can help you build community and address community needs by creating or expanding partnerships within your own community and building...

Civics 101: How Does Policy Change Happen, and What Can You Do About It? – 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

by Maddie Odell | Jul 29, 2021

Presented by Stephen Pimpare, Principal Lecturer, US Politics & Public Policy, University of New Hampshire Session Description: If you’ve ever wished that you better understood how politics and policy-making work (or don’t work!) in D.C., Concord, and...

Welcome & Keynote Address: The Power of Giving Power Away – 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

by Maddie Odell | Jul 27, 2021

Keynote address presented by Bryan Bessette, President, Executive Director, & Co-Founder of The Freedom Cafe Other Speakers: Governor Chris Sununu Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director, Volunteer NH Larisa Striga, Event Chair, 2020 Governor’s Conference on...

Civics 101: How Does Policy Change Happen, and What Can You Do About It? – 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism

Search

Donate to VNH

Navigation

Helpful Links