In New Hampshire:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Matches come together through our two essential programs through Community-based Mentoring and Site-based Mentoring. The program matches adult volunteers with children between the ages of 6-14. They also provide school based mentoring for high school students. Contact: Peg Monahan at (603) 352-9536 x101 or pmonahan@bbbsmr.org.
Community Kitchen
Volunteer opportunities include delivering food in the morning, serve meals from 4:45-7:30pm, or sort clothes 2 or 3 times a week. Contact: Deb at (603) 352-3200.
Habitat For Humanity
The KSC Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has worked in the Keene, New Hampshire area, along the East Coast of the US, and in three Latin American countries. Meetings are every other Tuesday in the Young Student Center at 9:30pm. Contact: (603) 358-2786.
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Volunteer opportunities include: Library Computer Assistant, Research Assistant, Typist, Library Shelf Reader and Mailing Assistant. Contact: Gail Currier at 352-1895.
Keene Public Library
The library has a program called VolunTeens. They have a few volunteers throughout the year but the major push is during the summer when they have 25-40 kids volunteering at the library. If you'd like more information, please contact Gail Zachariah in the Children's Room.
Monadnock Humane Society
Here at MHS, we think that volunteering should be a fun and life-changing experience. We invite volunteers with varied interests and talents to to join with us in our quest for a truly humane community. Contact: Mary at (603) 352-9011 ext. 115.
Monadnock United Way
The Monadnock United Way is a leading community impact organization and brings people together to change the future. They have many volunteer opportunities in their various programs. Contact: (603) 352-4209 or info@muw.org.
NH West Red Cross
The NH West Chapter of the American Red Cross welcomes volunteers of all ages. There is no minimum age requirement to become a volunteer. There are however, particular volunteer positions that do have age restrictions such as Red Cross instructors, Disaster members, blood donors and drivers. Contact: Karen Fabis at (603) 352-3210, ext. 230.
Puppy Raisers
For someone who appreciates the special qualities of dogs, there is an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a blind person: raise a puppy for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit guide dog school. Puppy Raisers open their hearts and homes to 9 week old future guide dogs for their first 14-16 months of life, then return them to Guiding Eyes for the Blind for specialized guide dog training. Raisers teach puppies socialization, house manners and basic obedience. Contact: (866) 432-2557 or visit www.cdc.guidingeyes.org.
Stonewall Farms
They are currently recruiting volunteers to help out at the farm this summer. They're seeking individuals interested in helping out in our garden, farm stand, dairy barn, office, and more. Some experience in a farm and/or office setting is preferred, but we will train the right individual! Volunteers typically commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week, and all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Contact: Kathy Harrington at (603) 357-7278.
UNH Cooperative Extension
There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities with the Cooperative Extension including 4-H, family programs, nutrition and more. Contact: Lauren Bressett at (603) 352-4550.
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In Vermont:
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
The AIDS Project is a regional AIDS service organization the provides direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteer opportunities include mentorship, role model story telling and peer outreach. Contact: Diana Hampton or Andi Waisman at (802) 254-8263 or awaisman@sover.net.
ALANA Community Organization
ALANA provides opportunities for community service and youth leadership development including web site and poster design, research, cleaning, preparing mailings, and distributing brochures and other materials. Contact: Curtiss Reed at (802) 254-2972 or ALANA@sover.net.
Alliance for Building Community
ABC offers youth the opportunity to be a part of Youth Initiative Grants and is available throughout Windham County. Contact: Diana Wahle at (802) 254-9469 or abcwahle@sover.net.
Bellows Falls Rotary Interact
This program gives youth ages 14-18 an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful service projects. Contact: Tom Fahner at (802) 722-3336, ext. 118
Big Brother/Big Sisters of Windham County
This is a program of Youth Services which matches adult volunteers with children between the ages of 6-14. They also provide school based mentoring for high school students. Contact: Jessi Krause at (802) 257-0361 or ysbbbs@sover.net.
Brattleboro Area Farmer’s Market
Youths ages 6-16 can sell their creations at the Farmer’s Market three times a year on Kifs’ Dayz. Youths can also volunteer their time on any market day. Contact: Linda Dierks at (802) 254-8885 or lindadierks@earthlink.net.
Camp Waubanong
The camp offers volunteer opportunities for pre- and post-work crew as well as counselors in training program for youths 16-18. Contact: campwaubanong@hotmail.com.
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership
DVCP works to reduce drug and alcohol use among youths. They have high school and middle school leadership councils and mentoring opportunities. Contact: Cindy Hayford at (802) 464-1698 or chayford@earthlink.net.
Know Media
This community-based group provides opportunities for youth to access, analyze and create media, plan community events and develop ways to impact their own schools. Contact: Robin Rieske at (802) 258-2402 or tbreeze@sover.net.
New England Youth Theatre
Volunteer opportunities include set design, selling tickets, office work and more. Contact: (802) 254-1341 or neyt@sover.net.
River Connection
The partnership coordinates a regional Youth Council where young people can have a voice and be leaders in granting money to youth initiated projects. Contact: Lynn Raymond-Empy at (802) 885-8707 or riverconnect@vermontel.com.
United Way of Windham County
The Youth Initiative organizes H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth and provides various leadership opportunities for youth. Contact: Julia Hampton at (802) 257-4011 ext. 111 or Julia@helpempoweryouth.com.
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