Needs From: Volunteer Greater Nashua

United Way of Greater Nashua holds regular drives for menstrual supplies and other personal care items at Hannaford in Hudson, 77 Derry Rd, on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The hours are 10am to 1pm between April and the end of December. The hours are 12pm to 3pm between January 1 and March 31.

Up to 8 volunteers are needed for each drive date. One volunteer will pick up supplies before the drive from bins behind the United Way office at 20 Broad Street, Nashua. Volunteers will be offering flyers to interested shoppers and encouraging them to purchase extra items to donate. At the end of each drive, volunteers will bring the supplies and donations back to the United Way office.

Donations collected at these drives will be used to supply "Rosie's Pantry", United Way of Greater Nashua's free women's hygiene cabinet hosted by Girls Inc. in Nashua.  These donations will also supply period  pantries at 23 other local nonprofits. Donations to Rosie's Pantry may also be made through our wish list HERE.

United Way of Greater Nashua hosts food drives every Saturday from 10am to 1pm through the end of December. Food drives between January 1 and March 31 will run from 12pm and 3pm.

Volunteers distribute flyers to interested shoppers, listing needed items in the hope that they will purchase additional products to donate. The collected items are then donated to a different local food pantry after each drive. Volunteers will set up at one or two store entrances depending on how many people register to help on a particular day. You can choose to only volunteer on one weekend or on many.

One volunteer at each drive will be responsible for picking up supplies from the United Way office at 20 Broad Street in Nashua on the Friday preceding their food drive and returning them after the drive along with the food collected.  

Please contact sceaser@unitedwaynashua.org if your school or work group would like to reserve all the available spots on a particular day. 

February 21 - Shaw's Main Street, Nashua

February 28 - Walmart, Amherst

March 7 - Hannaford, Hudson

March 14 - Hannaford, Nashua

March 21 - Shaw's Main Street, Nashua

March 28 - Walmart, Amherst

We are seeking a few dedicated volunteers to assist with sorting holiday cards that will be sent to members of the military serving overseas. These cards are thoughtfully created by school children as part of a program run by the local organization, Holiday Cards 4 Our Military Challenge.

While many cards are sent during the holiday season, the organization receives cards throughout the year. With this new batch, volunteers will be helping prepare cards for next year’s mailing, as these were received after the deadline for this year’s holiday shipments.

In addition to counting the cards, volunteers will help carefully review each one to ensure the messages and artwork are appropriate and respectful for sending abroad. This important step helps us bring cheer year-round while honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops.

Join us for the second annual Reading United Day of Caring and help spark a love of reading in Nashua School District kindergarten and first-grade classrooms!

Volunteers will be assigned to one classroom for a 30-minute reading session on March 3, 4, or 5 during school hours (you choose the day and time that works best for you). You’ll read Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, an age-appropriate book produced by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and help create a positive, engaging experience for young learners.

All materials will be provided, and volunteers should plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to get settled. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in a short amount of time

Time commitment: ~40 minutes
Location: Nashua School District elementary schools
Impact: Promote literacy, emotional awareness, and a love of reading

When you respond, please make a note which day(s) and time(s) you would like to volunteer. 

No prior teaching experience required — just a love of reading and working with kids!

Help a child succeed in school! Learn United is seeking caring volunteers to support students in grades K–12 with math, reading, science, or general homework help.

Volunteer as a Tutor
Work one-on-one (or in small groups, if you choose) with students who need extra support—whether for a few sessions or the full school year. You choose the age group, subject, and schedule that works for you. Teaching experience is helpful, but certification is not required.

Volunteer as a Session Monitor
Monitors provide a second adult presence to ensure a safe, supportive environment during tutoring sessions. This is a great option if you enjoy being around kids but prefer a lighter role—you can read, work quietly, or do crafts during sessions.

Tutoring typically takes place after school and may be in-person or virtual, with some opportunities during school hours or weekends. In-person sites include community partners such as the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Nashua PAL, Girls Inc., Nashua Public Library, Salvation Army, and United Way of Greater Nashua.

All volunteers complete an annual background check.

We're looking for volunteers who like horses, and barns, and helping! Each year, United Way volunteers go to Lyndeborough, NH (just past Wilton) to help our nonprofit partner Touchstone Farm get their outdoor area ready for summer! 

You'll help with the paddocks, getting the gardens ready, and other outdoor yard maintenance. 

Bring your gloves and some garden shears if you have them. 

Touchstone Farm is a therapeutic riding farm that works with people with disabilities and veterans.

Rain Date - June 12

Winter Warming Station Volunteers help provide a safe, warm, and welcoming space for individuals experiencing homelessness at the former Elm Street School during the coldest months of the year. Volunteers serve overnight during 2-hour shifts at the Winter Warming Station, which operates every night of the week from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, playing a critical role in keeping our neighbors safe and cared for through April 30.

Become an On-Call Digital Navigator!

We’re looking for volunteers who are comfortable with everyday technology and want to help community members build confidence with their devices. As an on-call Digital Navigator, you’ll meet clients in public locations (such as libraries or community centers) to answer common tech questions—like how to recover a password, transfer photos, or navigate apps.

Here’s how it works:

You’ll know the possible locations in advance and choose the ones convenient for you.

A volunteer scheduler will set appointments and connect you with clients—you’ll get a few days’ notice before any sessions.

We’ll provide training to prepare you for working one-on-one with clients.

Most questions are simple and focused on everyday tech use.

If you’d like a flexible way to make a real difference and empower others through technology, this is a perfect opportunity!

Join the Wee Read United Volunteer Team!

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help support the Wee Read United program, where we encourage early literacy and creative learning with preschool children (ages 3-5) at various childcare centers across the Greater Nashua area.

What Will Volunteers Do?

Commitment & Requirements:

Where & When:

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to help nurture the next generation of learners, we’d love for you to join our volunteer team!

How to Sign Up:
For more information or to sign up, please contact United Way of Greater Nashua at info@unitedwaynashua.org. Together, we can make a lasting impact on young minds and help create a brighter future through reading and learning!

Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Support for the Nashua Prevention Coalition

Are you passionate about building a healthier, safer community and skilled in social media? The Nashua Prevention Coalition is seeking a creative and committed volunteer to help amplify our efforts through impactful social media content!

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Why Volunteer?
Your contributions will directly support efforts to educate, engage, and empower our community to make healthier choices. Together, we can make a lasting impact on Nashua's future.

Join United Way of Greater Nashua in our mission to support our community's homebound individuals by volunteering for our Grocery Delivery Assistance project. Since the onset of the pandemic, our volunteers have been delivering essential groceries from local food pantries, completing nearly 40 deliveries per month.

Volunteer Role:

Grocery Pick-Up: Collect pre-packed grocery packages from our partnered food pantries.

Delivery: Safely transport groceries to the homes of individuals who are unable to leave due to various circumstances.

Community Connection: Provide a warm and friendly interaction with recipients, fostering a sense of community and support during each delivery.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Meaningful Impact: Make a direct and immediate impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in our community.

Flexibility: Volunteer opportunities are designed to accommodate your schedule.

Community Engagement: Join a diverse and caring community of volunteers who share a common goal of making a positive difference.

United Way of Greater Nashua occasionally needs volunteers to fill in for our projects between the hours of 10am and 4pm on weekdays. We need help with projects like our Pop-Up Pantries on weekdays, delivering groceries to homebound people, and helping with various other projects as they come up. If you're sometimes free between those hours and would like to help, please sign up here, or contact us at (603)438-2173 or sceaser@unitedwaynashua.org. 

United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for a volunteer skilled in graphic design to help with projects like flyer and sign production and design of t-shirts and other collateral. This individual will be part of United Way of Greater Nashua's Marketing Committee and are invited to attend monthly Marketing Committee meetings.  

United Way of Greater Nashua has placed donation boxes on the counters of stores around the community to collect their customers' spare change. We're looking for volunteers to check on these boxes and to find new stores who would be interested in participating in the program.

We would particularly like some volunteers to be Spanish speakers to work with stores in the Spanish speaking areas of Nashua.

Volunteers will check on their assigned boxes monthly or every few weeks depending on the busy-ness of the store. They will change the box for an empty one and bring the full box to the United Way office.  

United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for volunteers to share information about United Way projects and events on their local http://www.nextdoor.com and http://www.patch.com pages. 

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