Needs From: Volunteer Greater Nashua

We’re excited for our upcoming Pickleball Tournament at Wasserman Park in Merrimack on Friday, October 17th! To make the day a success, we need volunteers to help with setup, food, raffles, and more. If you’re available, we’d love to have your support.

Here are the opportunities:

Setup Crew | 7:00 – 8:00 AM
Help set up tents, tables, and chairs before the event kicks off.

Raffle Table | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We need 2 volunteers to staff the raffle table for the duration of the event.

Food & Refreshments Table | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We need 2 volunteers to help with coffee, water, and morning snacks, as well as serving lunch around 11 AM.

Coffee Prep Volunteer (before the event) Ideally, this would be one of the Setup, Raffle, or Food volunteers for the first shift.
We’d love one volunteer to brew coffee early that morning using our Mr. Coffee machines and carafes, then bring it to Wasserman Park for setup. We’ll provide the coffee, filters, cups, and all supplies.

Take Down Crew | Afternoon
Help us break down tents, tables, and chairs once the tournament wraps up.

Your help will keep the tournament running smoothly and ensure our players and guests have a great experience.

If you'd like to play in the tournament you can register HERE.

Positive individual to serve as a mentor for the youth of the Nashua community.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. and help us provide Halloween costumes to children and families.

Join S.C.A.R.E. in providing costumes to children and families in need.

Join S.C.A.R.E. in providing costumes to children and families in need.

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 April 15 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. 

August 16 - Shaw's Main Street, Nashua

August 23 - Ayotte's Market, Hudson

August 30 - Shaw's, Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua

September 6 - Hannaford, Hudson

September 13 - Hannaford, Nashua

September 20 - Shaw's Main Street, Nashua

September 27 - Ayotte's Market, Hudson

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is seeking a reliable and organized Office Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative operations of our office. This part-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and has strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Volunteers are invited to help United Way of Greater Nashua and Hillsborough County Gleaners pick food left in farm fields after the initial harvest. Pantries receiving food will include Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, SHARE Outreach in Milford, and St. Joseph Hospital Employee Food Pantry, among others. 

The event will take place on October 27th at Kimball Fruit Farm in Pepperell, MA (just over the border from Hollis). Families are welcome to participate. Contact United Way at info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011 for more information. 

Assist children in their education by helping them complete their homework after school. 

This is an ideal role for someone who loves to drive and wants to make a difference in food access in the city of Nashua. 

As a Lil' veggie courier driver, you will be collecting donations from donation stations across the city. There are about 10 stations, and the route takes ~ 1 hour to complete. These donations will be gathered and then driven to the "collection hub" for sorting in Nashua. This route is to be completed by 11:30 am. 

Requirements

- reliable car

- valid driver's license

- ability to do light lifting (~ 20 lbs)

- comfortable using a smartphone for navigation and communication

Organization: Grow Nashua – Lil’ Free Farmstand Program
Location: Your workplace (Greater Nashua area)
Schedule: Flexible – organize at your own pace over 2–4 weeks

As a food drive champion, you will be planning and hosting a food drive at your place of work, school, church, or organization. The food collected goes straight to the Lil’ Free Farmstand and into the hands of local families in Nashua. 

Grow Nashua will provide you with marketing tools and also pick up the food from the drive. All you have to do is organize a date and time within the desired location to hold the food drive. 

We’re looking for someone who is organized, motivated, and excited to make a difference. You don’t need prior experience, just a desire to help your community!

Do you have a connection to a local nursing home, hospice, assisted living facility, Meals on Wheels program, or senior center in the Nashua area? We'd love your help spreading the word!

Letters Against Isolation is a volunteer-run nonprofit that coordinates volunteers to mail friendly, handwritten letters to seniors facing social isolation. We're hoping to grow our outreach in New Hampshire and connect with more care homes in Greater Nashua.

If you know a facility that might want to receive letters, please share this link:

https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/care-homes

Please don’t sign up on behalf of a location; a director or manager from the facility must complete the form. If you’re reaching out, only contact a facility you know personally, such as one you’ve volunteered with, worked at, or where a friend or relative lives.

You can also pass along our press release with more information.

If you're personally interested in writing letters, check out our Greater Nashua volunteer listing .

Seniors are also welcome to join us as letter writers! If you or someone you know might enjoy writing to brighten another senior’s day, we’d love to have you as part of our community.

Thanks for helping us deliver more smiles to seniors’ mailboxes!

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Are you looking for a rewarding and fun volunteer opportunity?  Are you interested in helping your homebound older and disabled neighbors? We are the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining for Hillsborough County, NH and we are seeking reliable and dedicated volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound and disabled adults in Nashua and surrounding towns. Just a few hours of your assistance typically between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm can help your neighbors remain healthy and live independently at home. 

Volunteer individually or as a part of a team on a rotating cycle. Training is provided. Please call Sean at 603-424-9967 or email volunteers@hcmow.org to find out about available volunteer opportunities in your community!

Join Us in Making a Difference: Volunteer with Meals on Wheels!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Meals on Wheels is seeking passionate volunteers to help with our Community Dining Events. These events provide a great opportunity to connect with older adults and make a positive impact in their lives.

What You'll Be Doing:

When & Where:

Your support will make a world of difference. Join us in bringing joy, connection, and nourishment to the senior community.

Ready to help? Reach out today to become a part of this wonderful initiative. Together, we can make every meal a moment of care.

United Way of Greater Nashua holds regular drives for women's hygiene products 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 April 15.

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 women's hygiene cabinets in nurse's offices at some of Nashua's public middle and high schools. Donations to Rosie's Pantry may also be made through our wish list at:  https://tinyurl.com/RosiesDriveUW

Volunteer Drivers Needed to Pick Up Food from NH Food Bank – Weekdays

Help us fight hunger in Greater Nashua by becoming a volunteer driver! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to pick up food donations from the NH Food Bank in Manchester and transport them back to Nashua to stock our Pop Up Pantries.

Schedule: One volunteer needed per weekday (Mon–Fri); you will be assigned the same day each week.

Pick-Up Location: NH Food Bank, Manchester, NH

Drop-Off Location: Greater Nashua area

Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Access to a large, enclosed vehicle (such as a van or SUV)

Dependability and good communication skills

We are also seeking “on call” volunteers to step in when regular drivers are unavailable.

This is a crucial role that ensures our Pop Up Pantries are stocked with fresh food and ready to serve those who need it most. Your time behind the wheel will help fill empty cupboards across our community.

Sign up today and help us deliver hope—one trip at a time.

"Learn United" Volunteer Tutors or Monitors

Description

Volunteer tutors and monitors are needed to work with children in grades K - 12 in math, literacy, or science.

This program offers free tutoring services to children in the community who need tutoring in a particular subject or general assistance with schoolwork. Volunteers for this program work with students who need one-on-one help on a particular topic for a short period of time - or for the entire school year. With education being one of United Way’s main areas of focus, Learn United Tutoring serves to fulfill the mission of supporting and promoting education.

Volunteering will take place primarily during after school hours and may be virtual or in-person depending on the needs of the student. Volunteering does happen during school hours and on weekends in some instances. In-person tutoring locations include the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua, the YMCA of Greater Nashua, Nashua PAL, Girls Inc, the Nashua Public Library, the Salvation Army of Nashua, and United Way of Greater Nashua.

Volunteers will be expected to pass a background check, annually, that does require your social security number. The first step in our background check process can be found HERE. Please print and fill out this form. The form should be notarized prior to dropping it off or sending it to United Way of Greater Nashua, 20 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03064. If you cannot easily print the form and/or you would like to have it notarized at the United Way office instead, that is an option.

Those interested in finding out more should contact United Way at tutoring@unitedwaynashua.org or (603) 882-4011 and ask to speak with Sam if calling.

Description:
United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to help spread the word about our events! This role involves regularly posting our upcoming events and programs on various community calendars to increase visibility and engagement.

Responsibilities:

Research and identify relevant online and print community calendars.

Submit event details to calendars on a regular basis.

Ensure postings are accurate, up-to-date, and follow submission guidelines.

Track where events have been posted for consistency.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 1-2 hours per week (flexible schedule, can be done remotely).

Skills Needed:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Basic computer and internet research skills.

Reliability and ability to work independently.

Impact:
By helping us share event information widely, you'll play a key role in increasing community participation and engagement with our programs, helping more people access valuable resources and opportunities.

United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help transport fresh grocery donations from Regenerative Roots Association (West Hollis Street, Nashua) to the United Way office every Monday at 10:00 AM.

Pick up grocery donations from Regenerative Roots Association.

Transport donations to the United Way of Greater Nashua office.

Ensure timely and reliable delivery to support local food security efforts.

A reliable vehicle and ability to lift moderate-weight grocery items.

Availability on Monday mornings at 10:00 AM.

Commitment to making a positive impact on our community.

We feed the Spartans members 4 meals a day during rehearsal camps in April and May (local) and our tour (July 5 - Aug 12) (national).  Looking for food service volunteers to help either locally or to go on part of the tour with the Drum and Bugle Corps.

Help with the Spartans Bingo which takes place in Nashua on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.  

Bingo volunteer position could consist of light cleaning, busing tables, bringing food to tables, or other similar tasks.

Help Compile Resource Information for Greater Nashua!

United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to help gather and compile information about nonprofit agencies that provide essential services to people in need in our community.

This information will be used to create brochures that individuals and nonprofit staff can reference to connect people with vital resources. No design experience is needed—just a willingness to research and organize details about available services.

If you’d like to help ensure that people in need can easily find support, please reach out to [your contact info].

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected Greater Nashua!

The volunteer in the Travel Office works weekdays answering questions via the telephone or in person and signs up people for trips. Responsibilities include greeting people with, answering the phone and directing people to the appropriate staff members, be familiar with the current trips, signing people up for trips, processing credit card payments, creating receipts, entering information into daily ledger, monitor supplies and helping staff as needed.

The volunteer in the Membership Office works weekdays answering the telephone, signing up new members and renewing current memberships. Responsibilities include greeting people, answering the phone, directing questions to appropriate staff member, enrolling new members and renewing existing memberships, complete and provide receipts, entering information into the computer, filing and assist staff with other projects.

The volunteer in the library greet and talk to members and works to keep the library clean and well stocked.

The volunteer helps sort books by paperback or hardcover, stack by author or subject matter, remove old books for resale or donation, tracks the number of visitors per day, takes in money for printing or books sold, and returns books to the proper place in the stacks.

The Front Desk Receptionist works weekday mornings and afternoons answering telephone calls, being familiar with the day's schedule, registering people for classes, directing people to specific areas,  keep track of money taken in and  turn in to appropriate staff member and working with other staff on special projects.

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!

About Our Board of Directors:

As a member of the Board of Directors playing a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and viability of Nashua Center, you will provide sound governance, fiduciary oversight and strategic leadership.  You will join other Directors in bringing diverse perspectives and expertise, a willingness to engage in initiatives to advance Board governance protocols and the Center’s evolution, and the sharing of your network communities in support of the Center’s development and fundraising needs.  Committing to a 3-year term provides opportunity to become part of, and influence, the culture of the Board of Directors while simultaneously familiarizing yourself with the nuances of Nashua Center as it continues to evolve.

This a volunteer, leadership role and all applicants understand that board members do not receive financial compensation for board service.

Role & Responsibilities

Areas of Expertise Needed (but not limited to):

Qualifications

Volunteer Station Coordinator Needed for AmeriCorps Senior Companions Program at United Way of Greater Nashua

We are seeking a dedicated volunteer for the role of "Volunteer Station Coordinators for the AmeriCorps Senior Companions Program at the United Way of Greater Nashua". This role is crucial in providing support and companionship to homebound seniors in our community. AmeriCorps Senior Companions will provide training for this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

For more details about the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program and to apply, please contact Sara Ceaser at sceaser@unitedwaynashua.org.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community!

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.

Are you tech-savvy and passionate about helping others navigate the digital world? United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for dedicated volunteers to join us as Digital Educators!

What You’ll Do:
As a Digital Educator, you’ll teach weekly or monthly classes on digital literacy, empowering community members to confidently use technology in their daily lives. Volunteers can lead classes using Senior Planet’s digital literacy curriculums—or bring your own ideas to create a unique learning experience!

Ideal Skills:

Familiarity with basic technology, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones
Experience teaching or working with others in a learning environment
Patience and strong communication skills

When:
Class frequency and timing are flexible, and we’ll work with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Why Volunteer?
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build new skills, and help bridge the digital divide in our community.

Ready to get started? Register here or contact us at info@unitedwaynashua.org to learn more about becoming a Digital Educator!

Are you passionate about animals and looking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity? Touchstone Farm in Lyndeborough, NH, is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist on FRIDAYS with our barn operations. As a barn helper, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our animals are well-cared for and our facilities are maintained. Your responsibilities may include:

Feeding and Watering Animals: Ensuring that horses and other animals have fresh water and are fed according to their dietary needs, including measuring grain, distributing hay, and preparing special meals.
Cleaning Stalls and Barn Areas: Mucking out stalls, replacing bedding, and maintaining clean, dry living conditions for the animals, as well as keeping common areas tidy.
Grooming Animals: Brushing, washing, and grooming horses or other animals, including cleaning hooves, detangling manes and tails, and checking for signs of illness or injury.
Exercise Assistance: Depending on experience, assisting with exercising horses or walking them to provide necessary physical activity.
Barn and Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining farm equipment, tack, and tools, ensuring they are properly stored and in good working order.
If you love working with animals and want to support a meaningful cause, we’d love to have you join our team!

We have room for almost anyone interested in haunted houses!

We ask for age 14 or older UNLESS your parent is staying with you. 

Smart Start has launched the Welcome  Baby Campaign to build awareness of resources and knowledge of infant care for new and expectant parents.  Many agencies offer quality programes about parenting, infant care, healthy growth and development and economic supports like home visiting, diaper pantries, WIC and SNAP that can help them with thier new addition.  The welcome baby campaign includes our annual Community Baby Shower.  Welcome Baby Gift Bags distribued in each town at the clerks office or public library, post-partum support groups Welcome Baby Information kiosks.

We are looking for a team of 6 - 13 Welcome Baby Stewards that will manage the distribution of resource materials for the kiosks and back and deliver Welcome Baby Gift bags.  We envision 1 steward per town that will check at least once per month to replenish materials and keep watch the the kiosk remain in good condition and track the count of materials taken.

I need someone who loves to post online. I want you to tell a story about who we are and what we are all about. Help S.C.A.R.E. be known more than just around Halloween!

We use Facebook and Instagram to promote the charity and all the things we do. 

Grow Nashua provides community gardens throughout the city for low income families to grow fresh produce and connect with their neighbors.  We currently support 7 different garden sites and 160+ plots.

To keep the gardens welcoming and fun to be at we do our best to keep them looking good.  Occasionally someone will leave a piece of trash too large for us to dispose of in a city trash bin (like a tire or large board) and we need to bring the item to the dump.

Responsibilities: 

Visiting a garden and picking up a piece of trash.

Disposing at the landfill.

Benefit:

Having a garden that is tidy creates a welcoming, relaxing, beautiful place to spend time, which translates to positive mental health.

Skills & Supplies needed: 

Driving to the community garden.

Having a vehicle with a dump sticker.

Working independently.

Duration: 

Usually less than an hour round trip to the landfill.

Time Frame:

We'll let you know when there is something to pickup.

You can go whenever you like any day of the week at any hour to take care of the trash.

Grow Nashua provides community gardens throughout the city for low income families to grow fresh produce and connect with their neighbors.  We currently support 7 different garden sites and 160+ plots.

To keep the gardens welcoming and fun to be at we do our best to keep them looking good.  We would love your help with weed-wacking periodically when the weeds start to take off!!

Responsibilities: 

Visiting a garden and weed whacking around the garden beds, fences, and other miscellaneous areas.

Benefit:

Beyond the nourishing veggies, having a garden that is a nice relaxing and beautiful place to visit is good for mental health.

Skills & Supplies needed: 

Driving to the community garden.

Having a working weed whacker and the ability to use it.

Working independently.

Duration: 

Usually less than an hour per garden.

Time Frame:

We have 7 gardens in the city, so you are welcome to choose one or several.

You can go whenever you like any day of the week at any hour.

You can do it independently or we could just send you a text when it is needed.  

We'll customize to your desire.

Grow Nashua provides community gardens throughout the city for families to grow fresh produce and connect with their neighbors.  We currently support 7 different garden sites and 160+ plots.

We prioritize supporting low income families, so try to provide as many helpful resources as possible.

One of these is providing free seeds and seedlings to the gardening families.

Responsibilities: 

Sorting and organizing seeds.

Bagging them up in ziplocks based on the time of the season that they will be used.  

Driving the seedlings to the 7 sites throughout the city and placing them inside our Garden Huts.

Benefit:

Your help will allow families to grow food that they can use to feed their families.  You'll also be setting them up for success, as the seeds and seedlings we place are coordinate with the right time of the spring/summer/fall to be most successful.

Skills: 

Reading seed packaging.

Working with your hands.

Driving independently. 

Duration: 

Usually 1-2 hrs each time a need arises.

Time Frame:

This volunteer role happens on weekdays whenever is convenient for you between 9-5.

Grow Nashua has built and manages 7 community gardens for families to grow fresh produce and connect with their neighbors.  We support about 160 garden plots spread over all these sites.

Often times things break at the site or we need to replace hoses, patch fencing, or replace a board on a raised bed.

If you are handy with fixing miscellaneous things, we'd love a hand on occasion.

Responsibilities: 

Working with wood.

Working with garden irrigation things like hoses, spigots, and sprayers.

Benefit:

Your help will create a welcoming environment for the families that garden with us and rely on the space for access to nutritious fresh fruits and veggies.

Skills: 

Working with miscellaneous hand tools.

Working independently and figuring out solutions that will solve an issue.

Duration: 

Usually 1-2 hrs each time a need arises.

Time Frame:

Most of the needs/issues that arise throughout the gardening season you will be able to do at your leisure.  On occasion something will be time sensitive, but the majority of the time you can go any day any time.

Our Lil' Free Farmstand is all about community helping community.

We would love if you would join us in growing an extra row in your garden this year with the intention of donating the veggies to the Lil' Free Farmstand.

Sign-up as a "Gardener that Gives" today!

To learn more about the program and how we delivered 26,000 pounds just last year!

Do you want to make a significant difference in another person’s life? The Nashua Adult Learning Center is seeking Volunteer Tutors to work 1-on-1 or in small groups with students in our ESL (English for Speakers of other Languages) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) programs. No previous teaching experience required, and you don't need an advanced degree or the ability to speak any language other than English! Help a student practice English Conversation, Grammar, and Vocabulary; or help a student with Reading, Writing, Math, Science, or Social Studies, in preparation for their High School Equivalency Test - your choice! We can match you with a student who will fit your strengths, interests, and schedule. Tutoring can be done in-person or online. We provide training and materials. Are you a patient, kind individual, who can make a 6-month commitment to tutoring at least one hour per week? Contact MT Huard at (603) 716-7017, or email mhuard@nashuaalc.org. We’d love to connect you with a student who can benefit from your time and attention!

Digital Navigators offer digital literacy training and support, helping individuals understand and use technology such as smartphones, computers, and the internet. They also address continuous tech support needs such as dealing with broken devices, spyware, lost passwords, and operating system updates.

Digital navigators assist with connectivity issues, aiding individuals in accessing affordable internet services and figuring out how connect their devices to the internet.

They provide individualized support tailored to the person's needs, from setting up devices to applying for jobs or services online. The role of Digital Navigators is teaching and empowering others.

Volunteers for this project will be assigned to a location within Greater Nashua (based on their preference) to be available for one-on-one assistance at a set time. 

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. 

We collect donated furniture and deliver to previously unhoused families. Our clients are referred to us by various agencies including, NSKS, St Patrick's Church, Nashua, Bridges, SHARE, Families in Transition, Front Door, Greater Nashua Mental Health, Stepping Stones, PATH, etc.

We seem to have plenty of furniture donations but as we are growing (from3-4 clients per month to 13 in June and 13 in Sept., we are in short supply of moving help. We need strong individuals that can carry the other half of a couch or kitchen table up stairs.

We also are in need of people with trucks that can pull our trailer.

We could also use cash donations to purchase kitchen and bath goods starter kits. Checks can be written to CCA with Home Starter in the Memo line.

Lil' Iguana is looking to develop a social media calendar and weekly email schedule with the help of a professional in the field. Lil' Iguana's target audience is parents of children ages 2-10 and educators of children ages 2-10.

Looking for volunteers who love to crochet! Lil' Iguana is looking for volunteers who would like to crochet Lil' Iguana stuffed animals that will be sold by the foundation as a fundraiser. This project can be completed from home. Supplies can be provided to volunteers, or volunteers can choose to donate their time and material costs. 

We are looking for a team of educators and community leaders to assist in developing a curriculum that can be used in elementary schools for PRE-K to 5th grade. 

Team members can meet in person or through zoom meetings. 

Be a Driving Force in Your Community!

Life is hard enough without worrying about transportation! Transportation is needed within your community to help with transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, or Future In Sight-sponsored programs that provide the support, education, and training necessary to promote independence.  Very flexible assignment. Drive when you are available.  Mileage reimbursement is available.

Community Drivers needed Statewide within your community

Bridges Outreach Ambassadors may table at community events, or
distribute Bridges materials in the community. They also assist in support
groups or educational outreach, and volunteer in other ways in the
community. Bridges Outreach Advocates can be Support Line Volunteers as
well, if they choose to.

Create short format videos, must be able to do own editing.

work with the Lil' Iguana team to produce educational videos and podcast for children and parents to enjoy.

Work with the Lil' Iguana team to develop new and exciting education materials to be used in programming presented in preschools, elementary schools, and virtually. 

Work with the Lil' Iguana team to supervise a Lil' Iguana information table at a local community event

work with the Lil' Iguana team to create new and exciting digital and print marketing materials.

work with members of the Lil' Iguana team to prepare materials to be used in school programs or at community events. 

Home Health & Hospice Care is currently looking to engage multilingual volunteers interested in supporting patients approaching end of life, as well as their family and caregivers. The greatest need for Spanish, French, and Greek speakers, but HHHC would welcome volunteers from any background to broaden their collective diversity. When a patient and family is going through a difficult time, it may be a great comfort if they can offer a native language speaker to talk with and listen.  Volunteers are required to complete the 33-hour hospice training to volunteer as companions or provide respite for caregivers. Trainings are offered throughout the year. 

At Women's Money Matters, we know that when women achieve financial security and independence, the entire community benefits. That's why we partner with low-income women in a unique one-on-one coaching program that helps them set and achieve financial goals.

You don't have to be a finance expert to be a coach. All you need is the desire to help a woman in your community make the most of the money she has.

WMM builds the financial literacy, confidence, and security of low-income women in Massachusetts, through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching.

We work with clients referred by local social service agencies and customize our program to their needs. Local financial institutions lead our classes. Volunteer coaches serve as personal mentors. The special mentoring component customizes assistance to each client.

Low-income women - who typically have no access to the financial advisors that educate those with higher incomes - get individualized help with the specific financial issues that keep them in poverty.

Teach Financial Skills that Last a Lifetime

Do you have 90 MINUTES a week to change someone’s life?

As a volunteer coach, you’ll provide ongoing, one-on-one support for your client - and we’ll support you in that effort. As a start, here’s a summary of what we ask of our coaches:

      - A genuine interest in and commitment to working with low-income women

      - Strict confidentiality of all client financial and personal information

      - A 3-4 month commitment to your client

      - Participation in a one-hour coaches’ orientation

Reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Berny, at blugo@womensmoneymatters.org

for more information or visit our volunteer page.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with prepping and hosting our Family Empowerment Nights on Thursday evenings. This would include setting up tables and chairs, providing babysitting services, and working the rest of the team of volunteers to plan activities for the children while the adults are at the training. Please use our volunteer form to learn more and apply. 

https://form.jotform.com/221854608110146

For more information about donations, or our shelter program in general, please contact Bridges’ Emergency Shelter Manager at janiceshouse@bridgesnh.org or 603-889-0858

Call 603-889-0858 for more information and to sign up for training! 

Pre-service qualifications:

-Effective communication skills and desire to work on topics of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and elder abuse.
-Ability to intervene appropriately in crisis situations and to maintain client confidentiality
-Successful completion of Crisis Intervention Advocacy training
-Must be 18 years or older

Supervision: The volunteer/intern will be directly supervised by the Direct Service Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities: The volunteer will work in conjunction with the Direct Service Program Coordinator and other agency staff in order to provide crisis intervention support and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized by domestic and sexual violence. The volunteer is responsible for assessing the client’s needs, offering supportive services including referring to other programs as appropriate, reporting statistical information, maintain client records and attending crisis intervention meetings. 

Friday Community Nights: Starting August 12th, every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm, a free fun activity will be hosted at the center. The events will be different each week, but each week, volunteers will be needed to help set up, clean up, serve food, provide child care if necessary, and make community members feel welcome. Volunteers are needed from 5pm to 9pm on Fridays.

All volunteers must be fingerprinted and background checked before starting as a volunteer. This can take roughly 3 weeks.

Summary
Position type: Volunteer

Time commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, maximum 15 hours per week

Reports to: Program Manager

An ARCNH Peer Recovery Coach’s role is to support individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder. A Peer Recovery Coach will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent set-backs and promote long-term recovery. 

Qualifications

Responsibilities

GROUP FACILITATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Type

Position type: Volunteer

Time commitment: Minimum 2 hours per week

Reports to: Peer Support Program Manager

Position Description

An ARCNH Group Facilitator organizes, leads and promotes a structured recovery group program. Some examples of a facilitated group program include SMART Recovery and Women For Sobriety. 

ARCNH is also open to accepting self developed group programming so long as the facilitator can provide ARCNH with a written program plan. If no such program plan exists, ARCNH can assist in development of the program plan.

ARCNH welcomes 12 step programs and other self-supporting, member facilitated programs. Facilitation of these programs is not considered a volunteer position with ARCNH as it would be a violation of that programs traditions or principles. Individuals seeking to begin a group at ARCNH should contact us at recover@arcnh.com to request usage of the meeting room.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

United Way of Greater Nashua is looking for volunteers with experience in the field of marketing to help with writing projects, graphic design, and web design and maintenance. 

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 is looking for volunteers to join their Events Committee. Events Committee volunteers are invited to help plan and execute events on a one-off basis or to help with all of United Way of Greater Nashua's 12+ events. Tasks include planning a timeline, directing other volunteers on the event day, helping collect and organize materials, doing outreach to local businesses to inform them about the event and to ask for participation, helping put up flyers and signs, and a wide variety of other tasks. 

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. 

Attention Wordpress Experts!

United Way of Greater Nashua needs your help managing and updating our website, http://www.unitedwaynashua.org. If you know how to work with Wordpress on an expert level, we'd love to talk to you about how you can help.  

Want to make a positive difference in the lives of others?  Touchstone Farm, an equine therapeutic and educational center located in Lyndeborough, NH is in need of volunteers to help with our school groups once again. We help at-risk youth, veterans, and children with disabilities throughout the year. Through the magical connection with horses and small animals, mentoring, and encouragement, they are able to improve their lives socially, physically, and cognitively.

Don’t you want to help in this journey?  We will provide all of your training. Depending on your ability and comfort level, volunteers for these positions will assist weekly in one of two ways:

You may join this important program by selecting the hours you are available each week. We need volunteers throughout the day so lesson times will vary once assigned to a lesson, that time slot will be the same week to week.

Monday -  Friday  8:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday & Sunday  8;00am – 3:30pm

Use this link to sign up as a volunteer for this need:

https://www.touchstone-farm.org/sign-up/

Our lessons are outside or in a big indoor arena so social distancing is easy! Face masks will be worn at all times. (provided by Touchstone Farm, if you don’t have one)  When arriving for shift, your temperature will be taken, and wellness questions asked.

Prior to working with Touchstone Farm, volunteers will be asked to authorize a background check and references, and complete a 1-hour in person instructor-led training. It’s all quick and easy. Links to start these credentials will be provided when you click the Volunteer button. When credentials are completed, Touchstone Farm will reach out to you to determine a convenient date for you to start volunteering.   We hope to see you soon at Touchstone Farm!

The Syringe Service Alliance of the Nashua Area is in need of help! We are looking for volunteers to help during our outreach hours in the community! 

The Syringe Service Alliance of the Nashua Area ( SSANA) is a syringe service program (SSP) that has been serving the Greater Nashua Region since 2018. Our goal is to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use. We are a community initiative for harm reduction. However, most importantly, we are a friendly face in the community reminding people who use drugs (PWUD) or people who inject drugs (PWID) that they matter, that we care about them, and their health is important. 

To learn more about harm reduction and SSPs please visit the following websites: https://www.nashuanh.gov/1174/Syringe-Services-SSANA, http://nhhrc.org/#, https://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/

Expectations:

Responsibilities: 

Requirements: 

Desired Qualities: 

How to apply/contact information: To apply, email taylor.koch@reviverecovery.org to request an application. For more information, contact Taylor Koch at (603) 484 - 3882 or at the email address listed. 

The Greater Nashua Food Council is currently need volunteers to help distribute fresh produce and pantry items at various community locations in Nashua. The distribution sites are open on Friday afternoons and they need two people per site for a total of 10 volunteers. Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter will drop off all food items, a table and two chairs to each location, and volunteers will distribute to community members who come to mobile pantry table. 

June 19th-September 4th

3-5:30pm

Locations in Nashua

Volunteers are needed to help with the following projects: Buildings/Grounds, Membership/Volunteer, Collections, Newsletter, Education, Refreshments, Exhibits, Research, Fundraising, Special Events, Mailing Team, Technology, Marketing, Tour Guide, Writer for Grants & Charitable Donations.

Volunteer opportunities include: Meal preparation and serving, Food and Clothing sorting, Facility Maintenance (Repairs & Cleaning), Landscaping, Providing Rides for appointments to their guests.

The Greater Nashua Food Council has ongoing needs for volunteers to help with distribution of gleaned produce to community partners and for volunteers to distribute gleaned produce at their mobile food pantry sites throughout Nashua. Each opportunity is only a couple of hours a week. Days and Times depend on gleaning coordinators schedule and mobile pantry operation times.

The International Institute of New England’s education program is looking for volunteers to assist in “English to Speakers of Other Languages “(ESOL) classrooms by supporting individual student learning needs in small groups and on-one-one tutoring on English language instruction.

Many of these efforts would not be possible if not for the many caring volunteers who donate their time and serve as the liaison to the Auxiliary. The Medical Center currently has over 300 volunteers who donate more than 35,000 hours a year in 35 different departments. Their volunteers are men and women of all ages and backgrounds-students, retirees, former patients, and caring people who just want to give back. They look for the right assignment and the right department for all volunteers. A few of the volunteer choices are Coffee or Gift Shop, guest services, office work, data entry, or messenger.

The choir director and organist of Pilgrim Congregational Church is looking for a guitar player to accompany the choir occasionally.

Contact Rev. Tom Woodward if interested. Call.603-881-8206 if interested

The NH Children’s Behavioral Health wing of New Futures is looking for advocates to share their stories and help advocate for changes to the System of Care for children.

The Nashua Community Music School is looking for volunteers to be available on an on-call basis who would be willing to help at a variety of events such as recitals, community activities like a drum circle or Recycled Percussion obstacle course, and their yearly fundraiser.  Musical skills are not required but always a plus! They are also specifically looking for volunteers to help with the set up and tear down of their annual fundraiser: Play it Forward on Saturday, April 18th.

Home Health and Hospice Care is actively seeking Spanish, French or Greek speaking candidates, and welcomes volunteers who speak any language, to help us better serve hospice patients and their loved ones.  It is important for them to have a diverse group of volunteers to support the diverse populations they serve. Their Spring 2020 volunteer training course runs February 26 through May 6, every Wednesday morning from 9am to noon. The class is held in their Merrimack, NH office. HHHC volunteers work closely with the nurses, social workers, and chaplains as part of an interdisciplinary team. They offer companion, pet and music services to their patients as well as transportation, respite, vigil, and adult bereavement support.

The senior companion program is looking for caring, healthy and enthusiastic people to look in on some of the isolated elderly in our neighborhoods.  If you are age 55, have a limited income, and can volunteer 10 hours weekly you might want to consider becoming that committed individual who will visit with two to five people in the community each week.  In addition to the wonderful feeling you will get from helping others, the program also provides a non-taxable stipend.  The non-taxable stipend means money that cannot be weighed against subsidized housing, food stamps or other government subsidies.  Other benefits of being a senior companion volunteer include: mileage reimbursement to and from the visitees home, training, paid snow/heat days and personal days, secondary insurance coverage, and recognition.

Just taking the time to visit with someone, who has found themselves alone because their kids have moved away, a spouse has passed on or their friends have chosen to live in a warmer climate can make all the difference in the world.  You can chose to make that difference to a visitee. Became a senior companion; it is easy.  Just call the offices of the Senior Companion program; a part of Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties at 603-225-3295.  We cover the entire state of NH. 

The Way Home needs help in a variety of areas. Help is needed in the “Homework Zone” assisting school age children with their schoolwork on one or more weekday between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. They also need help in the “Children’s Workshop” caring for children when their caregivers are attending a class on one weekend evening per month. They are also looking for office support, new fundraising committee members, a Healthy Homes Advocate, help on their maintenance team and are looking for new members of their board of trustees.

Because they cover the whole state, they are always interested in creating connections with industry leaders interested in giving back to the community through providing one-on-one business advising in their area of expertise. And don’t think you have to be woman-identified to lend your time and expertise to our clients – experts of all genders are welcome! Typically, advising clients entails meeting for one hour either in-person or via phone/video conference with one or two clients per month. To recognize the incredible value their community experts bring to their clients, they provide a small stipend for your time.