Service Related Organizations
See me if you need more ideas, this list is just a few examples:
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Research legitimacy and value of of fundraising for an organization: http://charitycheck101.org/ or https://www.charitynavigator.org or https://www.charitywatch.org
Donate through a local organization who is well known and respected or possibly through an organization who has researched the companies, such as: http://www.givewell.org/
The American Red Cross: NHS hosts at least one Blood Drive, here is more information: Whole blood donors (95% of donors) can give every 56 days. A small percentage that donate “Double Reds” can donate every 112 days but there are generally no more than 3 or 4 of those donors each drive and some drives do not have any. Rich Dow, Account Manager, American Red Cross Blood Services, 32 North Prospect St, Burlington, Vt, 05401; (802) 578-9024; rich.dow@redcross.org redcrossblood.org facebook.com/RedCrossBlood
Some of the places where former students have volunteered
Volunteer Jobs Listing
Send requests for volunteers by email to Volunteers@vnews.com, or by mail to Volunteer Jobs, c/o Valley News, P.O. Box 877, White River Junction, Vt. 05001. For more information about this list, call 603-727-3221. The complete Volunteer Jobs list can be found on the Valley News website: www.vnews.com. Click on “Life & Times” and then “Volunteers.” ====================================
ACTS Honduras in the Upper Valley: Assist a nonprofit working in rural Honduras with its annual newsletter and solicitation from August through December. Requires database and coordination skills. 603-795-2624 or 802-649-1282. Visit www.actshonduras.org.
Adult Learning Services in West Lebanon: Assist students in basic reading, writing and math, High School Equivalency, and English as a second language. No experience required. 603-790-8518 or dlaffin@sau88.net. Visit www.nhadulted.org.
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon: Interact with patients, staff and families in day surgery. Provide support services to patients and nursing staff. Make appointment reminder calls at the Community Care Center. 603-448-7456 or cooperm@apdmh.org. Visitwww.alicepeckday.org.
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery: Drive cancer patients to treatment a minimum of twice a month, mostly to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Short distance, flexible schedule, daytime hours. 1 800-227-2345.
American Precision Museum in Windsor: Work behind the scenes with the collections of a National Historic Landmark that interprets industrial history. 802-674-5781. Visit www.americanprecision.org.
American Red Cross: Volunteer on a Disaster Action Team. 802-254-2377 or bruce.pollock@redcross.org.
American Red Cross Blood Services: Chairpersons needed to schedule volunteers, advertise events and recruit canteen sponsorships for blood drives in White River Junction, Lebanon and Randolph. 802-658-6400, ext. 3250 or mackenzie.sivret@redcross.org.
AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon: Assist with daily operations. 603-448-3117. Visit www.avagallery.org.
Bayada Hospice in Norwich: Visit patients in their homes, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Duties may include reading, letter writing or preparing light meals. Hours are flexible. 802-526-2380.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western New Hampshire in Claremont: Adults and adolescents mentor children in Sullivan County from four to six hours a month over the course of a year. 603-263-0849. Visitwww.facebook.com/BBBSofWesternNH.
Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock: Volunteers age 11 and older assist with education programs, behind-the-scenes activities, hands-on crafts, annual quilt show and special events. 802-457-2355. Visit www.billingsfarm.org.
Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction: Assist in the dining room, deliver home meals or drive seniors to medical appointments and errands. 802-295-9068. Visitwww.bugbeecenter.org.
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation in Plymouth Notch: Training is provided to work with students when they visit President Calvin Coolidge’s boyhood home. 802-672-3389 or education@calvin-coolidge.org. Visit www.calvin-coolidge.org.
CATV in White River Junction: Training is provided for volunteers willing to tape Upper Valley events. 802-295-6688. Visit www.catv8.org.
Center for the Arts in New London: Assist with graphic design for newsletters and advertisements; website and email updates; sponsorship development and support; grant writing; general programming and office help. 603-526-4444. Visit www.centerfortheartsnh.org.
Central Vermont Basic Education in Randolph: Tutor students in literacy and GED instruction. 802-476-4588. Visit www.cvabe.org.
Chelsea Area Senior Center: Help in the kitchen or with home deliveries. 802-685-2290.
Children’s Center of the Upper Valley in Lebanon: Board members sought who can meet once a month. 603-448-1005.
Chore Corps in Grafton and Sullivan Counties: Assist elders with small repairs, seasonal chores and shopping. 1-877-711-7787. Visit www.gcscc.org/chorecorps.asp.
City Center Ballet in Lebanon: Assist with events or marketing. Volunteers with basic sewing skills assist with costuming. 603-448-9710. Visit www.CityCenterBallet.org.
Claremont Parks and Recreation: Coordinators, scorekeepers, instructors and coaches for high school and middle school basketball. 603-542-7019.
Claremont Opera House: Usher, join committees and help in the office. 603-542-0064.
Classicopia: Assist at concerts for a nonprofit chamber music organization. Volunteers needed on a regular or substitute basis. 603-643-3337 or marcia@classicopia.org. Visit www.classicopia.org.
Community Alliance of Human Services: Drive residents of Sullivan County to doctor appointments, shopping and other destinations. Must pass a criminal background check, complete a driver safety course and own a reliable, insured vehicle. 877-418-0118 or 603-863-0003. Visit www.communityalliance.net.
Connecticut River Transit: Drive Vermont residents of Windsor and Windham counties to medical appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older and have been a licensed driver for at least one year. Mileage reimbursement available. 802-460-1195. Visit www. crtransit.org.
Connecticut River Local Advisory Committee: Representatives from Upper Valley towns assist in developing river management plans and help educate the public on the stewardship of the river. Meets every two months in Thetford. 603-448-1680.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire: Guardians ad litem advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children approximately eight to 10 hours per month, including visits with children and court appearances. 603-626-4600, ext 2106. Visit www.casanh.org.
Court Street Arts in Haverhill: Help with live performances in Alumni Hall, including setting up, taking tickets and clearing tables. 603-989-5543. Visit www.alumnihall.org.
Cover Home Repair in White River Junction: Assist with home repair projects in the Upper Valley. No experience necessary. Professional leadership, tools and safety gear provided. 802-296-7241 ext. 104. Visitwww.coverhomerepair.org.
D Acres in Dorchester: Work in the gardens and assist with food preservation from early spring through late fall. Assistance also needed with office work, graphic design and advertising. 603-786-2366. Visitwww.dacres.org.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: Opportunities available include cancer center greeters, escort team, pet partners therapy dog team, pencil partner tutors and respecting choice teams. A six-month commitment is requested. 603-650-7056 or volunteer.services@Hitchcock.org. Visit dartmouth-hitchcock.org.
David’s House in Lebanon: Create a supportive home environment for families who have children receiving treatment at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Visit www.davids-house.org.
Emerge Family Advocates of Vermont and New Hampshire: Answer the telephone, sort and clean toys, or assist with minor repairs. Free training provided to record observations during supervised visits between children and divorced parents. Must pass a criminal background check. Some nights and weekends required. 802-296-7663. Visit www.nhvisitationcoop.org.
Enfield Shaker Museum: Opportunities range from building maintenance to program development, curatorial duties to assisting in the gift shop. Training provided. 603-632-4346. Visit www.shakermuseum.org.
Enfield Village Association: Assist with community events or help in the office. Flexible hours. 603-632-7197. Visit www.enfieldmainstreet.org.
Evergreen Singers: Bass singers needed for a group that sings to bring comfort and support to people in nursing homes, hospitals or private homes. Rehearsals take place in Norwich. 603-643-3663.
Everybody Wins! Mentoring program matches adult readers with children in six elementary schools. Readers meet for one lunch hour each week. 802-229-2665, www.everybodywinsvermont.org, info@ewvt.org.
Ford Sayre Ski Council in Hanover: Variety of opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, available with an after-school winter recreation program. 802-578-6970. Visit www.fordsayre.org.
Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown: Assist with sales and customer service in the gift shop at living history museum. 603-826-5700. Visit www.fortat4.org.
Friends of Veterans: Assist veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Opportunities range from casework management to office work. Flexible schedules. 802-296-8368, Visitwww.friendsofveteransvtnh.org.
Gifford Medical Center in Randolph: Help with weekend morning coffee hours at the nursing home, run the register in the cafeteria, deliver patient meals, greet visitors or work in the gift shop. Call 802-728-2324. Visitwww.giffordmed.org/volunteering.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains-Four Rivers Community: Training provided for adults willing to be leaders, run workshops, train adults, manage product sales and more. Visit www.girlscoutsgwm.org.
Good Beginnings of Central Vermont: Help to build a support system for vulnerable families in Randolph, Royalton, Brookfield, Braintree and Bethel. 802-595-7953. Visit www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org.
Good Beginnings of Sullivan County in Claremont: Assist with marketing, merchandising, donations and customer service at Second Beginnings Thrift Store on Pleasant Street. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 603-542-1848. Visit www.gbnh.org/SU-Boutique.php.
Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley: Provide weekly in-home visits to families with newborns. Training provided. 603-298-9524. Visit www.goodbeginnings.net/uppervalley.
Good Neighbor Health Clinic in White River Junction: Greet patients, answer calls, organize records and assist with patient education during daytime or evening hours. Physicians, nurses, nutritionists and physical therapists see patients three hours per month. 802-295-1868. Visit www.goodnhc.org.
Granite United Way: Nonprofit helps people find volunteer opportunities across the region. Visitwww.graniteuw.org.
Grassroot Soccer in Norwich: Help with correspondence, process donations and assist with events for an organization that supports HIV and AIDS prevention education to youth in Africa. 802-649-2900. Visitwww.grassrootsoccer.org.
Greater Randolph Senior Center: Deliver Meals on Wheels drivers. Prepare, serve and clean up after meals at the center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 802-728-9324.
Greater Upper Valley Trout Unlimited: Help conserve, protect and restore North America’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Email guvtupres@gmail.com. Visit www.tu226.wordpress.com.
Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center: Serve on a reparative panel or mentor offenders re-entering the community. The center provides programs to repair the harm caused by crime and conflict in the community. Flexible hours. Training provided. 802-478-1900. Visit www.hartford-vt.org/content/hcrjc/.
Hartford Dismas House: Cook and share a weeknight dinner with residents at a transitional home reconciling former prisoners and society. Cooks may be individuals, families, friends, or from a civic/faith group or other organization. Monthly or occasional openings. Contact Debbie@dismasofvermont.org or 802-698-8661. Visithttp://dismasofvermont.org/
Hartford Garden Friends: Tend the public gardens for a few hours a month. No experience required. 802-295-6390.
Hartford Historical Society: Assistance needed in all aspects of maintaining documents and artifacts at the Garipay House museum and collecting local histories. 802-296-3132. Visit www.hartfordhistory.org.
Hartford Recycling Center: Assist customers, answer questions and keep the area tidy. 802-295-5740.
High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program in Wilder: Volunteer opportunities both in and out of the ring. 802-356-3387. Visit www.highhorses.org.
Historic Windsor Inc. and Preservation Education Institute: Help with preservation workshops, lectures, tours, photography, office work and library duties. 802-674-6752. Visit www.preservationworks.org.
Historic Homes of Runnemede in Windsor: Spend time with seniors. 802-674-6733. Visit www.hhronline.org.
HIV/HCV Resource Center in Lebanon: Assist with education, prevention and public advocacy programs. 603-448-8887. Visit www.h2rc.org.
Hood Museum of Art in Hanover: Assist three hours a week the gift shop. 603-646-2317.
Horse Meadow Senior Center in North Haverhill: Spend time with seniors. Volunteers receive training, supplementary liability insurance and mileage reimbursement, and income eligible volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend. 603-787-2539. Visit www.gcscc.org.
Kearsarge Area Council on Aging in New London: Use your own vehicle to assist seniors with transportation needs. 603-526-6368. Visit www.kearsargecoa.com.
Kearsarge Area Preschool in Bradford, N.H.: Spend time with children at the community center on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Contact Kim Morgan at 603-387-1441 or bery555@gmail.com.
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice: Assist with adult day program, hospice, HomMed/Lifeline installation, parent-child support group, office support and health clinics. 603-526-4077. Visit www.lakesunapeevna.org.
Latham Memorial Library in Thetford: Work the circulation desk, assist with book sales, special programming and publicity. 802-785-4361. Visit www.thetfordlibrary.org.
Lebanon Center Genesis Health Care: Help with coffee hour, deliver mail, greet visitors and share hobbies and talents at a long-term care facility. 603-448-2234.
Lebanon Opera House: Attend performances in exchange for daytime and evening ushering and house managing. 603-448-0400. Visit www.lebanonoperahouse.org.
Lebanon Public Libraries: Assist with the Lebanon and West Lebanon libraries’ public outreach programs, which bring books to people who cannot get to the library. Help in the gardens and in preparing materials for shelving. 603-442-6163.
Ledyard Charter School in Lebanon: Share your professions and hobbies with students by giving short presentations or leading workshops. Assist on a regular basis or volunteer one time. 603-727-4772. Visitwww.ledyardcharterschool.com.
Lebanon Court Diversion Program: Strengthen communities by facilitating the restorative justice process for juvenile offenders, victims, and communities. 802-295-5078, ext. 16. Visit www.vcdp.org.
Libbie Cass Library in Springfield, N.H.: Work at the circulation desk in the afternoon or evening on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. 603-763-4381 or libbiecass@gmail.com.
Listen Community Services in Lebanon, White River Junction and Canaan: Assist with a variety of jobs in thrift stores and food pantries or work with teens at The Junction Teen Life-skills Center. Flexible schedules available. 603-448-4553. Visit www.listencs.org.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society in West Windsor: Walk and groom dogs, spend time with cats, assist with morning chores, greet visitors and write grants. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 802-484-5829. Visit www.lucymac.org.
Lutheran World Relief Quilters in Hanover: Help create quilts that are donated to disaster victims around the world. Training and materials provided. 603-643-3703 or lutherancenter@Dartmouth.edu.
Lyme Town Band: Openings for musicians of all ages and degrees of accomplishment. Email thelymetownband@gmail.com.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock: People who enjoy working with the public volunteer as mansion stewards or as visitor center staff. 802-457-3368. Visit www.nps.gov/mabi.
Mascoma Area Senior Center in Canaan: Deliver meals to older residents, provide transportation to medical appointments and assist with meals and activities at the center. 603-523-4333. Visitwww.gcscc.org/mascoma.asp.
The Mascoma Cooperative Preschool in Enfield: Serve a one- or two-year term providing business guidance to the board of directors. 603-632-5655. Visit www.mascomacooperativepreschool.org.
Mountain Mucker 5K Road Race in Sunapee: Assist with registration, supervising obstacles, aid stations and children’s race in early June. Visit www.themountainmucker.com.
Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich: Interact with visitors three hours a week or assist with facilities maintenance one morning a week. 802-649-2200, ext. 249 or email volunteer@montshire.org.
Neighbor to Neighbor AmeriCorps in Orange County, Vt.: Deliver meals, help with tax preparation, provide transportation to appointments and build wheelchair ramps. 802-476-2674. Visit www.cvcoa.org.
New England Handicapped Sports Association: Assist with a wide variety of summer and winter sports, office help and fundraising. Training provided where needed. 603-763-9158. Visit www.nehsa.org.
New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families in Claremont: Foster parents needed. Call 800-982-1001 ext. 397. Visit www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dcyf/adoption/.
New London Hospital: “Meal Companions” needed to assist and visit with patients during meal times. Front desk help needed from 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. 603-526-5133 or nancy.collins@ newlondonhospital.org. Visitwww.newlondonhospital.org.
Norwich Public Library: Work at the circulation desk, shelve books and perform other tasks as needed. Call Janis Murcic at 802-649-1184. Visit www.norwichlibrary.org.
Old Church Theater in Bradford, Vt.: May through September Opportunities include box office, lights and sound, stage manager, set crew and renovations. Visit www.oldchurchtheater.org or call 802-222-3322.
Open Hands Mission in Claremont: Prepare, serve and clean up after free meals at the Congregational Church. Shifts are Fridays and Saturdays, 2-6 p.m., and Sundays, 3-6 p.m. 603-542-2300; ohmc03743@gmail.com; cshsap@msn.com. Visit www.fccclaremontnh.com/calendar.
Opera North in Lebanon: Assist with administrative and marketing projects during each performance season. 603-448-4141 or grants@operanorth.org. Volunteer needed to maintain Opera North’s archives and music library. volunteer@operanorth.org. Visit www.operanorth.org.
Orford Senior Services: Deliver meals, provide transportation to appointments and shopping, visit seniors, do dishes for the Tuesday noon meal or assist with the chore program. Call 603-353-9107 on Tuesdays.
Outreach House in Hanover: Interact with older adults through a variety of activities at an assisted living residence. 603-643-7744. Visit www.outreachhouse.org.
Oxbow Senior Independence Program Adult Day Services in Newbury, Vt.: Assist older adults with arts and crafts, play games and help with occasional excursions. 802-866-5465 or osipads@gmail.com.
Pentangle Arts Council in Woodstock: Assist with live and National Theatre Live performances for the fall and winter season, distribute posters and work flexible hours in the office. 802-457-3981. Visitwww.pentanglearts.org.
Potter’s Angels Rescue in Randolph Center: General volunteers, plus grant writers and event coordinators needed at an animal rescue organization. Email info@pottersangelsrescue.org. Visitwww.pottersangelsrescue.org.
Quechee Gorge Visitor Center: Become an ambassador for Hartford area businesses by greeting and assisting visitors. 802-295-7900. Visit www.hartfordvtchamber.com.
Randolph Area Food Shelf: Work in the food pantry on a regular weekly basis, assist with special activities and participate on Community Outreach Committee to organize events and fundraisers. 802-431-0144 or volunteer@randolphareafoodshelf.org. Visit www.randolphareafoodshelf.org.
Red Logan Dental Clinic in White River Junction: Greet patients, answer calls and assist with patient education. Dentists, hygienists and dental assistants willing to volunteer three hours per month are also needed. 802-295-1868. Visit www.goodneighborhealthclinic.org.
RSVP and Volunteer Center in Windsor County: Nonprofit organization finds volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and older. 802-885-2083. Visit www.rsvpvt.org.
Safeline in Orange and Windsor Counties: Community outreach, clerical work, office support, fundraising and answering the hotline for a domestic and sexual violence agency. 802-685-7900. Visit www.safelinevt.org.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish: Give tours, work in the formal gardens and the museum shop, and help with other projects. 603-675-2175 ext. 107. Visit www.nps.gov/saga.
Second Beginnings Children’s Boutique in Claremont and Sunapee: Sort clothing and assist customers. 603-542-1848 or boutique@gbnh.org. Visit www.gbnh.org/SU-Boutique.php.
Senior Solutions of Windsor County: People age 55 and older provide companionship to elders. 802-257-2338 or aeldridge@seniorsolutionsvt.org. Visit www.seniorsolutionsvt.org.
South Royalton Senior Center: Deliver Meals on Wheels and assist with transportation needs for older adults. 802-763-7386. Visit www.sharonvt.net under community organizations.
Spark Community Center in Lebanon: Assist with the daily operations of the center, help create opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families or teach a class. 603-678-8619. Visitwww.sparkcommunitycenter.com.
Stagecoach Transportation Services seeks volunteer drivers to help those without transportation of their own get to medical appointments, the grocery store or other critical services. Flexible hours and schedules are available. The nonprofit organization serves the elderly, persons with disabilities and general public in northern Windsor and Orange counties. Volunteer drivers must have a good driving record, clean background checks and a desire to help their neighbors. Mileage reimbursement, driver training and insurance coverage and discounts are available. Contact Kelly Wheatley at kwheatley@stagecoach-rides.org or 802-728-3773.
Student Conservation Association in Charlestown: Assist with clerical support for a national youth conservation organization. 603-543-1700. Visit www.thesca.org.
Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock: Receptionists, wait staff and Meals on Wheels drivers. 802-457-3277. Visit www.thompsonseniorcenter.org.
Train Depot in White River Junction: Greet Amtrak passengers one or more shifts per week, from 10:15 a.m.-noon, or 5:30-7 p.m. Contact Gary Fox at 802-376-9534 or gfox@sover.net.
Turning Points Network in Claremont and Newport: Staff the crisis line, be safe home sponsors, provide office support, help with community education and work at Changes thrift store. 603-543-0155 or info@free-to-soar.org. Visit www.free-to-soar.org.
Twin Pines Housing Trust in White River Junction: Perform light maintenance, such as painting and yard work, at affordable housing properties. Call 802-291-7000. Visit www.tphtrust.org.
Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction: Summer volunteers needed in the food shelf, clothing room and on the dinner team. Other opportunities available. 802-295-6500. Visit www.uppervalleyhaven.org.
Upper Valley Hostel in Hanover: Greet guests and answer the telephone, once a month, evenings or weekends, at a home-away-from-home for adults and their families receiving treatment at medical centers. 603-643-3277. Visit www.uppervalleyhostel.org.
Upper Valley Household Hazardous Waste Committee: Provide education on the use of nontoxic household products, assist with collection events or become a committee member. 603-448-1680. Visit hhw.uvlsrpc.org./
Upper Valley Humane Society in Enfield: Help with daily cat room cleaning and provide foster care for cats. Provide clerical and event support and put up posters. 603-448-6888, ext. 108. Visit www.uvhs.org.
Upper Valley Land Trust in Hanover: Assist with annual monitoring visits to conserved properties and trail clearing and maintenance. 603-643-6626. Visit www.uvlt.org.
Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon: Assist with clerical work in the music library, organize events and serve on development and program committees. 603-448-1642. Visit www.uvmusic.org.
Upper Valley SCORE in Lebanon: Business owners and executives mentor small-business owners in the Upper Valley. 603-448-3491. Visit www.uppervalley.score.org.
Upper Valley Senior Center in Lebanon: Telephone receptionists needed to work three- or four-hour shifts at a time. 603-448-4213. Visit www.gcscc.org/uppervalley.asp.
Upper Valley Trails Alliance: Help at annual events, maintain trails, collect trail data, assist with office work, grant writing, graphic design and photography. 802-649-9075. Visit www.uvtrails.org.
Valley Court Diversion Programs of White River Junction: Facilitate the restorative justice process for juvenile and adult offenders, victims and communities in Vermont and New Hampshire. Programs include Windsor County Court Diversion (Hartford, Springfield, and Ludlow, Vt.); Lebanon Court Diversion Program; Lower Grafton County Court Diversion (Hanover and Enfield), and the Juvenile Restorative Probation Program (Hartford and Springfield, Vt.) 802-295-5078. Visit www.vcdp.org.
Vermont Guardian ad Litem Program: Advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. 802-295-8865. Visit www.vermontjudiciary.org/gtc/Family/GAL.aspx.
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee: Volunteers needed in guest services, administrative support, maintenance, wildlife care and more. 802-359-5000 or volunteers@vinsweb.org. Visitwww.vinsweb.org.
Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society in Bridgewater: Assist with grant writing, fundraisers, office and computer work, finding foster homes for pets and planning events. 802-672-5302. Visitwww.vvsahs.org.
Veteran Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction: Interact with veterans as ambassadors or escorts. Duties include patrolling throughout the facility and assisting visitors with directions, wheelchairs and check-in kiosks. 802-295-9363, ext. 5392. Visit www.whiteriver.va.gov.
Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire: Make “good day” phone calls to patients, install health monitoring equipment in patient homes, visit hospice patients, provide office support and assist with community health clinics and events. 888-300-8853 or vnah@vnavnh.org. Visit www.vnavnh.org.
Vital Communities in White River Junction: 802-291-9100. Visit www.vitalcommunities.org.
Volunteers in Action in Windsor: Drivers needed in seven communities to assist seniors with transportation needs. People are also sought to be trained as volunteer chaplains at Mt. Ascutney Hospital. 802-674-5971. Visitwww.mtascutneyhospital.org.
Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney: Opportunities are varied and flexible. 802-674-2863. Visitwww.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org.
White River Craft Center in Randolph: Assist with gardening, painting, bookkeeping and general office work. 802-728-8912. Visit www.whiterivercraftcenter.org.
White River Partnership in Royalton: Help with tree plantings, water quality monitoring and river cleanups of the White River watershed. 802-763-7733. Visit www.whiteriverpartnership.org.
Willing Hands: Collect excess produce and other nutritious food from grocers, farms and bakeries and deliver it to civil service organizations. Work in the organic farm garden, help with gleaning, cooking classes, and special projects. 802-698-0265. Visit www.willinghands.org.
Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees: Serve on the board. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the library. Call 802-295-6341.
Windsor County Partners in Windsor: Mentor youth from age 8-17 for a couple of hours each week. 802-674-5101. Visit www.windsorcountypartners.org.
Windsor Public Library: Work two hours a week at the desk or as substitutes. 802-674-2556. Visitwww.windsorlibrary.org.
WISE in Lebanon: Become certified crisis advocates at a domestic, sexual, violence and stalking crisis center. Training provided. 866-348-9473. Visit www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org.
Woodstock Community Food Shelf: Help out at food pantry that is open 4-6 p.m. Monday, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. 802-457-1185. Visit www.woodstockcommunityfoodshelf.org.
Woodstock History Center: Work with the collections, catalogue and inventory items, and assist staff. Volunteer greeters are needed from late June through October. 802-457-1822. Visitwww.woodstockhistorical.org.
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Offices - 603-448-5922 in New Hampshire and 802-295-6551 in Vermont Volunteer Opportunities - Office Volunteer, HOTLINE Volunteer, Safehome Provider, Youth Awareness Program, Special Events, Child Care, Transportation
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We work every Wed/Sat/Sun 9-5 on site and could use 4-6 people every week on those