Volunteer Opportunities

WHY VOLUNTEER?

CITIZENSHIP

Volunteering fosters a sense of social responsibility and supports the well-being of others in your community. It allows you to give back.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESUME BUILDING

Volunteering also allows you to develop valuable skills, flesh out your college application or resume, and build your network!

PERSONAL GROWTH

Lastly, volunteering provides opportunities for self-reflection and can be useful in helping you discover passions and strengths. It can also improve mental health by providing a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CONSIDER:

The SEE Science Center is a museum located in Manchester that offers fun, hands-on science learning opportunities for families and students. They are always looking for volunteers to lead drop-in STEM activities for kids. There is a particularly high need during school vacations!

You can view volunteer opportunities here.

Catholic Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital and regional health system based in Manchester that accepts volunteers of all ages and backgrounds across a variety of programs and departments.

You can learn more and find the teen volunteer application here.

One Love Foundation is a national non-profit with the goal of ending relationship abuse.They empower young people with tools and resources to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities. They offer a youth leadership program and assistance with starting Team One Love clubs in your school or community.

You can learn more here.

The Boys and Girls Club BGCM is the largest youth development organization in Manchester. They serve students K-12 in a number of areas, providing childcare, recreational opportunities, support in college and career readiness, and more.

If you are interested in learning more, visit their volunteer page, linked here.

FIND YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES

Below you will find links to some great resources for fiinding volunteer opportunities in your area.

Project Happy

Project Happy is a application/platform for student community involvement that connects NH high school students to non-profits looking for volunteers. You can download it from the iOS app store or Google Play.

Get Connected

Get Connected is an online hub for service in New Hampshire hosted by Volunteer NH. Volunteers can 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.

Volunteer Match

VolunteerMatch is a website that connects inspired people to non-profits in their area seeking volunteers. Enter your zip code to find out what opportunities are happening near you!

QUICK TIPS

SERVE WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR INTERESTS AND VALUES.

Completing service with organizations that align with your interests and values will increase the personal fulfillment and professional development you gain from the experience. Additionally, you are less prone to burnout when you're doing work that truly resonates with you.

KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR SERVICE!

Don't forget to keep track of the volunteer work you do, including the number of hours, organizations served with, and contact information for potential references. This information may come in handy when you're building a resume or completing applications for colleges or scholarships.

IF YOU CAN'T FIND AN OPPORTUNITY, CREATE ONE!

If you are passionate about a particular issue or community need and can't find an existing opportunity or organization related to it, you can pave your own way! Whether it be through hosting a fundraiser, collecting donations, organizing a volunteer event, or providing community education, you have the power to make a difference. If you need support in planning or executing something like this, talk to your advisor or reach out to Ben!

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