Needs From: Volunteer Greater Nashua

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.

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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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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/

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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.

Symphony NH is in need of volunteers to fill the role of ushers at concerts and to help in the box office before performances.  

The PLUS Company needs volunteers to help with their PLUS Pride Special Olympics program. This could be helping the coaches on the sidelines or playing alongside our athletes on the softball field or basketball court.  They also need volunteers to teach classes in art, music, reading, or stitching/quilting.

Harbor Homes is currently looking for a volunteer for the Veterans Supported Employment Program. This position will be working with staff to help Veterans in find employment.  We encourage Veterans to volunteer for this position.

They need volunteers to become part of the Friends Foster Grandparent Program, which places caring seniors in classrooms and daycares to provide ongoing academic and emotional support to children. This unique volunteer role is perfect for those over 55 looking for ways to become engaged in their community, get out of the house, and experience a child’s admiration and love. The position offers a tax-free stipend that will not affect subsidies, in addition to mileage and meal reimbursements.

In the words of one teacher working with a Foster Grandparent, “Grammy Jean is just amazing! She provides so much support academically and emotionally. I love her like she is my own Grammy. We both love watching the children return each year to say hello and give hugs to her. She is unforgettable.”  

Girls Inc. is always looking for volunteers to help during after school hours throughout the school year. They need volunteers from 3:00PM - 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Volunteers work one-on-one with girls providing homework support, assist the staff in Girls Inc. curriculum, or teach a skill they are passionate about. For more information, visit www.volunteergreaternashua.org and search for “Girls Inc.”.

CareGivers volunteers call those people who have expressed a desire to receive daily or weekly reassurance phone calls. CareGivers often has clients call one another for this task, thus helping people form "telephone friendships," as well as making the person feel good about themselves because they are contributing to helping others. For more information, visit www.volunteergreaternashua.org and search for “The CareGivers”.

This program addresses the needs of individuals who are homebound and have little social contact. Volunteer visitors are trained to address the special needs of those who are lonely or alone. Visits are usually conducted on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and range from 1-3 hours in length.

This program is The CareGivers' single most requested service. Volunteers provide assistance and transportation to physician, dentist, and therapy appointments among others. Beyond the actual transportation, our trained volunteers wait with the care-receivers during their appointments, offering friendship and support. The program allows individuals to practice preventive healthcare and overcome the cost of transportation or physical barriers that would make such visits prohibitive.  CareGiver volunteers also provide transportation for grocery needs and in addition, provide assistance with reading food labels, carrying grocery bags, and putting away groceries.

This personalized mobile food pantry program provides and delivers free groceries to eligible neighbors in need. From taking and packing individualized food orders to personally delivered groceries, this program is totally volunteer-driven. Getting food from our cupboard to our clients' kitchens is a dignified and nutritious way of helping make ends meet.

 Our Front Desk Helper will answer phones, make appointments, etc. 

Annual Fundraiser Volunteers - We need help stuffing envelopes, organizing fundraiser list, sending email updates, as well as working at the actual fundraiser.

Although we are a “paperless environment” , there is never-ending paper work.  We are always looking for someone to make our new patient  and school event packets along with clinic patients updates. this task includes photocopying, stapling and filing.  Shredding is a never ending project, as patient privacy is of the UT most importance.    

Weekend volunteers are there to accept donations on Family Promise’s behalf and make sure that emergency situations are properly handled, should they arise. Sometimes, weekend volunteers babysit while parents do chores or help by tidying up around the house. Hours: anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM.

Evening volunteers are responsible for making sure the house is safe and calm before the end of the day. They walk through the house closing the blinds, they turn on the hallway lights, and they babysit little ones before bed-time so that parents can do their chores. Hours: 7-9 PM.

Meal-serving volunteers are responsible for making sure that dinner makes it to the table. They serve an evening meal Monday-Thursday and are there to help get the food from the oven to the table.  Dinners are served buffet style and volunteers are encouraged to spend time with families getting to know the people they’re helping. Hours: 5-7 PM.

The Greater Nashua Dental Connection reaches out to Nashua's elementary school age children and offers oral health care at no charge to the parent or guardian.  This comes with its challenges, we have to get all the paperwork copied, packets made and schedules coordinated,  with our limited staff.  It would be a tremendous help if we could have someone make copies and packets for us.    Allowing us the time to provide the oral health services. 

Volunteers can help the Greater Nashua Food Council and Harvard Pilgrim Health Foundation through Gleaning, Growing, and Distributing fresh produce for underserved community members. 

Gleaning: You will work with NHGleans.org to coordinate picking up produce from local farms and distributing to local food pantries, child care centers, churches, non-profit organizations, community food giving boxes, and to any other places you might see a need for the produce. Contact Jessica Gorhan jessica@gorhanconsulting.com or sign up directly at NHGleans.org

Growing: You will work with Grow Nashua to help build, manage, and harvest at community gardens. The gardens are built and designed as learning gardens for low-income families and individuals, refugees, and New Americans. The food helps to feed their families and provide social connectedness within the community. Contact jessica@gorhanconsulting.com or reach out to Justin Munroe from Grow Nashua directly at justin@grownashua.org

Distribution: You will work with Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter (NSKS) Mobile Food Pantry to distribute gleaned vegetables in low-income neighborhoods. You will ride along with NSKS truck driver to select locations in Nashua and set up the mobile food pantry (a table and a couple chairs). Community members will come and pick up boxes/bags of food and take them home. Contact jessica@gorhanconsulting.com or reach out to Meghan Bolton directly at meghan@nsks.org

Thank you for your help!

Homework Volunteers are needed at all of our five locations, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Students in our program are in grades 1- 5, ages 6-12. 

Our homework volunteers help students in a variety of ways including answer students' questions, listen to them read stories, practice math facts and counting, or simply sitting with them and encouraging them to do their best. 

Homework Volunteers are needed at all of our five locations, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Students in our program are in grades 1- 5, ages 6-12. 

Our homework volunteers help students in a variety of ways including answer students' questions, listen to them read stories, practice math facts and counting, or simply sitting with them and encouraging them to do their best. 

Homework Volunteers are needed at all of our five locations, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Students in our program are in grades 1- 5, ages 6-12. 

Our homework volunteers help students in a variety of ways including answer students' questions, listen to them read stories, practice math facts and counting, or simply sitting with them and encouraging them to do their best. 

Homework Volunteers are needed at all of our five locations, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Students in our program are in grades 1- 5, ages 6-12. 

Our homework volunteers help students in a variety of ways including answer students' questions, listen to them read stories, practice math facts and counting, or simply sitting with them and encouraging them to do their best. 

Homework Volunteers are needed at all of our five locations, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Students in our program are in grades 1- 5, ages 6-12. 

Our homework volunteers help students in a variety of ways including answer students' questions, listen to them read stories, practice math facts and counting, or simply sitting with them and encouraging them to do their best. 

At our location we serve dinner 4 days a week from Monday-Thursday. Sadly, we are suffering from a lack of volunteers! We need people who are up to the task of cooking for 35 people. Dinner is served from 6-7, but our ovens are notoriously slow so we also accept meals cooked offsite, or frozen. We encourage anyone who is cooking dinner to sit and eat with our families and share stories. If you're interested in helping out please let us know!

Come to Monday evening Sinfonietta rehearsals just before 6pm to receive pizza delivery and stay at pizza table through the rehearsals. Assist in serving pizza.

Pick up and deliver donated instruments, new instruments or instruments undergoing repairs. A normal car is adequate and travel is within Nashua NH only.

String players that are in 8th grade or older can share their talents with elementary students.  Once or twice each week the intern practices with the younger students at their schools. (One parent is present.)  Looking for three interns. One for each school; Amherst Street School, Dr. Crisp and Mount Pleasant.  Day of week is flexible.

If you are a string player, share your talents with Sinfonietta Strings by assisting in Monday evening rehearsals and concerts. This involves rehearsal set up, string instrument tuning, assist students in maintaining their sheet music binders and practicing with younger students before or during rehearsal practice.

String players that are in 8th grade or older can share their talents with elementary students.  Once or twice each week the intern practices with the younger students at their schools. (One parent is present.)  Looking for three interns. One for each school; Amherst Street School, Dr. Crisp and Mount Pleasant.  Day of week is flexible.

Residents at Hunt Community would like to start a meditation group. We are looking for someone to lead the group as a volunteer one day per week. Please contact Michelle at 603-589-4152 or mrunyan@huntcommunity.org  

Do you have access to software that can create newsletters?  Sinfonietta Strings would like to send quarterly newletters to parents, students, donors and interested parties. It would contain a calendar of events and one or two articles. You would not have to write the articles, just put the calendar, pictures and articles in newsletter format.

Do you have a violin, viola or cello that is no longer being used?  Please put it to good use. We have many students with little to no resources to afford an instrument to play on!

Friendly visits on your schedule, one on one with seniors who may need help reading the newspaper, opening mail, etc.

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The Friends of Nashua Public Library accept books and media to resell. This is the main way that we raise funds. We also serve as the feeder service to the Little Free Libraries throughout the city.

You can take your donations to the Circulation Desk at the Library.

We are most happy to receive items in good condition, in particular:

We don’t accept: