United Way of the Greater Seacoast

FOOD DRIVES Around NH

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You can participate in currently scheduled food drives.

HOLIDAY GUIDE TO GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING IS HERE!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the 2009 Holiday Guide for Giving and Volunteering!

Train To Support Domestic Violence Survivors And Their Children.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is the mission of Caring Unlimited to work with the community to end domestic violence in York County. Our Hotline, Kidworker and Court Watch training begins again October 13, 2009! Our volunteers are required to complete our training programs before they can become Hotline advocates, Kidworkers, or Court Monitors.

Homeless Center Seeking Fall Volunteers!

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rochester Homeless Shelter to Re-open soon! Each volunteer brings a sense of respect and hope to our residents; helping to "pass it forward" is our staff's gift to our homeless population. We are all a part of the residents' return to self-sufficiency.

Advocate For Food Pantries!

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What would happen if the shelves were bare? If a family were turned away from a pantry do to lack of food? We don’t want to imagine….

DONATE YOUR PROFESSION SKILLS!

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Use your skills to make an impact! Check out these recently posted projects that call for Marketing, Graphic Design or Human Resource skills.

MARKET SQUARE DAY!!

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Join the annual festivities. Volunteer for Portsmouth's Market Square Day!

Donate To The 2009 United Way/Letter Carrier's Food Drive From YOUR OWN HOME MAY 9th 2009!!!

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This event is the nation's largest single-day food drive, with letter carriers having collected a little less that one billion pounds of food from postal customers since its inception. On this date, letter carriers pick up food left at mailboxes along their routes and deliver the donations to community food banks, pantries and shelters. Participating in this event couldn't be easier, as you can participate from YOUR home! All you need to do is leave a bag of non-perishable food and/or p...

Ready For An Evening Out?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ethel's Tree of Life will present a Korean American Cultural Awareness Evening where we will share customs and traditions from our local Korean American community! ETL is in need of hospitality volunteers who will help make this a comfortable, enjoyable evening!

Train To Help End Domestic Violence!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is the mission of Caring Unlimited to work with the community to end domestic violence in York County. Caring Unlimited provides support and safe haven to women, their children, and men whose lives are affected by domestic abuse.

Volunteer At The Plunge To Support Youth with Disabilities

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ethel's Tree of Life, Inc. is presenting its First Annual Arctic Hardshell Winter Plunge! Imagine a crowd of hardy New Englanders rushing into the ocean at Hampton Beach...and, raising funds while doing it!

Free Emergency Response Trainings Offered

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CERT Training Community Emergency Response Team This training was conceived following one of the California earthquakes and has been updated and refined since that time. It is designed to train and empower local citizens to know how to be prepared and to help in an emergency such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane etc. This is a FREE training.

Free Psychological First Aid Training Offered

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FREE Psychological First Aid Training: The Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management is offering a free training to members of All Hazards Planning Response Teams and other behavioral health professionals.

Drop Off Your Jeans!

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

1 in 3 homeless people in the US is under the age of 18. Teens for Jeans encourages YOU to collect jeans for homeless teens.

Critical Need For Blood Drive Volunteers

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross Blood Services needs volunteers to help at one or many of its upcoming blood drives.

Help Expand Adult Literacy Services In Rockingham County

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many people most at need for our services don't even know they exist. By expanding and improving our marketing and communications, we can get word of our free services where it can make a difference.

INTERN AT UNITED WAY!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gain great experience in the Nonprofit Sector!

Help Keep People Warm This Winter!

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteer with StayWarm NH to help citizens weatherize their homes this winter.

Train To Provide Free Tax Prep.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gain skills and provide much needed assistance to low and moderate income taxpayers in the Greater Portsmouth Community. You will be helping qualified families file returns electronically & gain their earned income tax credits.

Serve In An Area Of PRIORITY NEED.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. United Way of the Greater Seacoast is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health - the building blocks for a good life.

Help Assist Families Effected By Domestic Violence.

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Blood Drive Volunteers Needed

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross Blood Services needs volunteers to help at one or many of its upcoming blood drives.

Got Skills? Go Pro Bono!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you have expertise in such areas as marketing, graphics, human resources, technology, web design, law, finance, etc. there might be a project waiting for you at an area nonprofit.

Volunteer For End Of Summer Blast In Eliot

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It is the mission of Ethel's Tree of Life, Inc. (ETL) to provide transitional training in life and work skills for youth of age 14 up to young adults of 25 who live with disabilities and/or special needs. Join them to volunteer at an end of summer blast.

See Who's Collecting School Supplies!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Portsmouth Welfare office and Families First at Community Campus, Portsmouth are collecting school supplies. Let us know who else is!

Raise Your Voice To Address Health Care!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Become a Divided We Fail Advocate for Real Change. Be heard. Raise your voice along with millions of Americans.

Here's How To Tell Us What YOU Care About!

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us! United Way of the Greater Seacoast needs your help charting our course for the next 3-5 years...

United Way Community Challenge Road Race/Walk

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Join the United Way Community Challenge Road Race! Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 6:30 PM

Donate To The 2008 United Way/Letter Carrier's Food Drive From YOUR HOME!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Donate non-perishable food items from your home on Saturday, May 10th, 2008! On this date, please remember to leave items in a bag by your mailbox to be collected by your letter carrier!

YOU CAN PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn about all the ways to promote workforce housing throughout the Greater Seacoast.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day. March For Justice!

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King through a Rally; March for Justice and afternoon community service projects in Portsmouth, NH on Monday, January 21, 2008!

Mission Organization

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Help the Dover High School Career Tech Center organize and clean out it's barn.

Somersworth Holiday Candlelight Stroll

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Guides needed for Holiday Candlelight Stroll

5th Annual Somersworth Pumpkin Festival

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pumpkin Festival is a nice, fun, and relaxing way to help your community. This family-orientated event has a myriad of opportunities for volunteers.

Your Help Is Needed NOW! Donate Food Or Run A Food Drive!

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Helping is easier than ever before.

NH Flood Recovery Volunteer Training

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Train to be a client advocate.

Could You Drive Someone?

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Driving others can make such an impact! Imagine a Greater Seacoast where everyone has access to affordable transportation. Where employees, families, and seniors can conveniently get to jobs, child care, and needed services. Read more...

Have Professional Skills And Some Time To Make A Difference?

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We can help you find a pro-bono project at an area nonprofit organization!

Help Create Affordable Housing - Assist Housing Parntership In Their Office.

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine a Greater Seacoast where a diversified housing market allows police officers, teachers, childcare workers and others, to find safe and decent homes they can afford in the towns where they work.

Internships At United Way - Gain Experience. Make A Difference.

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gain experience at a leading United Way. Named 2006 Busiiness of the Year!

Assist Trauma Survivors: Train To Be A Trauma Intervention Volunteer!

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Trauma strikes without warning, and whether it comes as a motor vehicle crash, fire, sudden death or countless other kinds of incomprehensible events, the results are devastating. Be a part of a solution!

Got A Group? Volunteer!

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Volunteer Action Center can help your class, club, friends, or employee group find ways to make a difference in your community. Pick a day that's right for you and make it happen!

Volunteer On A City Of Portsmouth Board

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteer BOARD OPENINGS The City’s Boards and Commissions still need volunteers from Portsmouth. There are openings on the Portsmouth Housing Authority (1), Conservation Commission (1 alternate), Planning Board (1 alternate) and Zoning Board of Adjustment (1 alternate). For an application and to learn more about the boards, contact 610-7207 or see www.cityofportsmouth.com/cityclerk/boardscommissions.htm.

Do You Have A Musical Instrument To Donate To A Young Katrina Survivor?

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Local musician TJ Wheeler of the Blues Bank Collective will be making a second trip to New Orleans, bringing musical instruments to students and schools hit by Katrina.

Mud Out Volunteers Needed

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteers with mud-out experience are needed today!

Driving Along In Your Automobile? Be A Volunteer Driver!

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Be a Volunteer Driver: Remember the last time you had to leave your car for service for a day? What a hassle! Finding rides, changing appointments--you just couldn't wait to be "driving along in your automobile" again! For countless seacoast residents in the towns of Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, North Hampton, Rye, Stratham and Seabrook this is more than just an occasional nuisance--it is an everyday challenge. These towns are particularly under served by public transportation. Senior c...

Be An Engaged Citizen: Come To The Civic Index Community Forum

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Civic Index Community Forum Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive

Americorps Vista Position Serving Homeless Families

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interested in working for a local nonprofit serving Southern New Hampshire families in need? If you are a committed individual who enjoys helping others, is highly organized, and communicates well, both verbally and in writing, this position could be for you. Seacoast IHN serves families that have become homeless through case management, resource referrals, and education.

Got Video Skills?? United Way Wants YOU!

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Working together, we get results no one could accomplish alone. If you know your way around video making & technology, and are ready to donate some time and skill - United Way has a short project for you!

Assist Local NH Operation Flood Relief

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Flood Disaster Help Needed Immediately in Rochester and Raymond!

Train To Serve On The Gundalow!

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Join the crew of the Captain Edward H. Adams for exciting opportunities on board a historic vessel in beautiful locations on the water.

Strawbery Banke Garden Clean Up Day

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Join our gardening community and volunteer to encourage new life from old gardens this spring!

Current Drives For Coats And Katrina!

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Help a Greater Seacost Coat Drive or Katrina-related School Supply Drive!

A Mentor Matters! January is National Mentoring Month.

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

January is National Mentoring Month! Consider volunteering as a mentor or tutor and really making a difference in the life of a youth!

Help Families Prepare Taxes

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Assist low income families in preparing taxes and qualifying for "Earned Income Tax Credit."

Volunteer for November 19th Emergency Vaccination Exercise in Portsmouth!

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a one-time volunteer opportunity to assist the Portsmouth Area Emergency Response Plan. Volunteers must be 18 or older. The United Way of the Greater Seacoast's Volunteer Action Center (VAC) has been asked to help with volunteer recruitment and management for an upcoming Emergency Vaccination Exercise being conducted by the City of Portsmouth in partnership with Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) and the State of NH.

Address Priority Issues in the Greater Seacoast

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Teen and Youth Volunteering

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Links to volunteer opportunities for youth.

Address the issue of Transportation in our Communities

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine a Greater Seacoast where everyone has access to affordable transportation. Where employees, families, and seniors can conveniently get to jobs, child care, and needed services.

Spring Into History!

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses are looking for volunteer guides. Join the ranks of Portsmouth's leading historians and help these houses to stay open to the public.

Ambassasdor of First Impressions!

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Who contacts the United Way of the Greater Seacoast? Members of the community in need, and community members ready to give their time and resources. Join the proud team of United Way volunteers and staff.

Use Your Professional Skills to CREATE IMPACT

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

You can have a real impact on the success of a local nonprofit, putting your business and management skills to work in new ways.

HOLIDAY GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES!

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a great list of hundreds of ways you can assist 75 area nonprofit organizations during the holiday season.

Looking for a COLLEGE INTERNSHIP?

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Gain skills and experience hands on. Nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Seacoast are seeking Interns. Check out their opportunities and agency missions and descriptions on the United Way of the Greater Seacoast Volunteer Action Center website!

Family Caregiver Lending Library Volunteer

Wed, 08 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

ServiceLink's Family Caregiver Lending Library, located at Parrott Ave. Place, in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, seeks individuals interested in disseminating information to family caregivers.

"Diverse Perspectives" Family Violence Conference on October 18th

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to spend the day or part of the day with us to assist with registration tables and information tables on the day of the event as well as miscellaneous other tasks. This conference will take place at Community Campus in Portsmouth, from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Day of Caring 2003

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT

"Rallying Resources to Address the Community's Most Pressing Needs." That's the mission of the United Way of the Greater Seacoast, and that's what hundreds of volunteers will be doing on September 11, 2003.

INTERN at the United Way!

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

You must be the change you want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948) Be inspired! Intern at the United Way of the Greater Seacoast.

Search for all STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Find opportunities for Internships at non-profit organizations throughout the Greater Seacoast.

Celebrate the Spirit of Community July 4th!

Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the Spirit of Community! Volunteer at Strawbery Banke Museum18s Celebration of America on Friday, July 4th. In order for this event to be an exploding success, we need your help! Volunteer opportunities include decorating, greeting visitors, playing period games, hawking patriotic novelties, making historic crafts and awarding prizes. This will be a great volunteer opportunity for the entire family. Please contact Rachel Bradt to learn more: 422-7508, rbradt@strawberybanke.org

2 Ways to Help End Hunger

Sun, 27 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Locally - On May 10th, join the United Way/Letter Carriers Food Drive, by leaving non-perishable food items at your mail box. Don't forget that paper products and baby food are also needed. Your donations will be delivered to local food pantries. Nationally - Between now and July 22, fight childhood hunger by participating in the Share Our Strength Great American Bake Sale. Hold a sale and send the proceeds to Share Our Strength, to support children's after school and summer feeding p...

Support Military Personnel Abroad and at Home

Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Here are ways to support military personnel through volunteerism.

TIPS for Volunteers

Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a great resource providing tips on volunteering.

Train Now to be a Seacoast Area CASA Guardian Ad Litem

Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Email: diane@casanh.org Affiliation: Court Appointed Special Advocates of N.H. Comments: Train Now to be a Seacoast Area CASA Guardian Ad Litem Last updated on February 21, 2003 CASA of NH (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases. Classes forming now for training in Rochester beginning April 2. Deadline to apply for this training is March 21, 2003. Contact Diane Peragine for f...

City Year New Hampshire "Mission:Possible" Winter Camp

Tue, 04 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

City Year is running a "Mission:Possible" day camp from February 24 to 27th and which will consist primarily of workshops and games, but there will also be service activities. There will be two camp sites: Hillside Middle School in Manchester and Dover Middle School. The camp's title is Mission:Possible will have a general spy theme. We have a wide range of areas where people could help out. General help could include food set-up and pick-up, as well as additional supervision for off-site s...

Train to Become a Family Mediator

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

A mediator is a neutral"third party" whose role is to facilitate communication between the disputants. This is your opportunity to become a valued volunteer in your community. Our program will offer mediation services to families of Strafford County who are dealing with parent/child issues.

Trauma training for volunteers in February!

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Trauma Isn't Something You Should Have to Face Alone! Trauma can strike any one of us without warning, and whether it comes as a motor vehicle crash, fire, suicide, sudden death or countless other kinds of incomprehensible events, the results are devastating. Nobody should have to be alone at a time like this. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Become a Trauma Intervention Volunteer with VICTIMS, INC. Training begins in February - date to be announced. Contact us; Rochester Office: (603) 335-7777 B...

Hospice Training in January

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Could you run errands for a family who is caring for a terminally ill loved one at home? Would you visit a patient living out her last days alone in a nursing home? Sit with someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one? Help a child understand the loss of his parent? If you can say yes to any of these questions, you can be a hospice volunteer. Training starts January 31. Call now! Volunteers who wish to have contact with patients, family members or bereaved persons in our support groups m...

Holiday Sweater Drive

Thu, 07 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The StarMight Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of the "Donate A Sweater, Help Someone Live Better" Drive.

2002 GUIDE to HOLIDAY GIVING & VOLUNTEERING

Sat, 26 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Find out how you can help during this holiday season!

Help the Environment in March!

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT

March is the month to get involoved with Great Bay Coast Watch - by yourself, with a group or with your family. The Great Bay Coast Watch is citizen volunteers, working within the UNH Cooperative Extension/Sea Grant Program, protecting the long-term health and natural resources of New Hampshire18s coastal waters and estuarine systems through monitoring and education projects. Check the March calendar for trainings on March 12, 20, and 27.

MLK Day Volunteer Fair

Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by participating in a community service and volunteer event! Community members will be participating in a March for Justice 6that will begin at Prescott Park and end atPortsmouth Middle School. Marchers will come into PMS for music, refreshments, a community service project, and to pick up information about volunteering. Tables will be provided from 11:00-1:00. RSVP to VAC Director, Robin Albert at robin.albert@unitedway.org. 436-5554

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING! Do Good. Feel Good. Together!

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

These are just some of the many opportunities to volunteer as a family. Check out the calendar and other search functions on this site. The opportunities below accept any YOUTH between the ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult. Click on each opportunity to find out more! (or to inquire about younger ages.) Please note that this is not a complete list, as new opportunities are continually being added.

American Cancer Society/Midcoastal Region

United Way Thank You Event

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT
UNH plays host the United Way Thank You event on January 19, 2002. Fun! Thank yous! Food! UNH Hockey!! To RSVP, please call 603-436-5554