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Causes: Philanthropy, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Volunteer nh is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the tradition of service in new hampshire. Building on that strong volunteer spirit, we support and sponsor national service initiatives and provide training, recognition, and a central site for volunteer programs to help them strengthen their communities.
Programs: To help strengthen new hampshire communities by fostering a spirit of service and volunteerism amoung its citizens of all ages and carry out a national service program as authrorized by the national and community service act of 1990. Activities include administering the americorps and citizen corps programs and organizing volunteer recognition events. Form 990, part i, line 6volunteer nh! Is the central hub for the national service network in new hampshire of over 300 volunteers (referred to as members) in service to nh through americorps programs. In addition, we utilize interns and volunteers to support the needs of programs and events of the organization, such as: review americorps state grant applications; review award nominations; assist with the planning of training, and responding to local disasters including, but not limited to: disaster animal response (dart)and citizen emergency reponse team (cert). Americorps members serve as support for domestic violence victims, disadvantaged children, environmental programs, and in several other vital roles.
governor's conference - annual conference on volunteerism hosted by volunteer nh! This is an important training in order to enhance the service potential and performance level of those who are volunteering their time through out the state and managing volunteers. Spirit of nh - volunteer nh! Hosts an annual event to recognize the service of individuals, businesses, groups and not-for-profit organizations who contribute substantial services in the state of new hampshire.