Volunteer HQ is the place for local volunteering

Have you checked out United Way of the Greater Seacoast’s Volunteer HQ?  Volunteer HQ is an easy to navigate, mobile friendly website that allows local volunteers to search for opportunities by zip code, interest area, and more.  This exciting resource is the perfect way for you to find your ideal volunteer position and gives nonprofit agencies the opportunity to get the essential help they need.  Here are some highlights of the most recent opportunities featured on the site, but you can find more on Volunteer HQ at https://supportunitedway.galaxydigital.com/.

Seeking cubicle partitions for students with autism

The Birchtree Center exists to promote independence, engaging relationships, and productive lives for children and youth with autism at home, at school, and in the community. Cubicle dividers and partitions will allow them to create customized individual learning environments for students with autism at our nonprofit's day school in Newington, NH. We welcome donations of used cubicle dividers and partitions, as long as they are sturdy, cloth-covered, and in good condition. We prefer free-standing dividers or pairs of dividers that are configured to form a right angle. Contact Jessica Files Squier for more information.

Contact: Jessica Files Squier, director of development, volunteer@birchtreecenter.org, 433-4192

Location: Newington

Cycle the Seacoast

The American Lung Association of the Northeast is a dedicated to improving the lung health of those living in　the Northeast. Our mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. We strive to accomplish this mission by doing things such as improving the air quality, reducing the youth smoking rate and spreading the word about Lung Cancer. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the American Lung Association in New Hampshire, please contact Melissa Walden for more information. There are a number of ways to get involved whether it's attending a recruitment event, volunteering from home or networking in your area. We need your help! Contact Melissa to learn more.　

Contact: Melissa Walden, volunteer manager, melissa.walden@lung.org, 207-624-0306

Location: Portsmouth

Revolutionary story time event

Come fire up your imagination with this new program! The American Independence Museum was originally founded in 1991 and is housed in two buildings: the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern. The museum’s rich collection includes important letters and documents, portraits, 18^th century decorative arts, weapons, and military ephemera. Revolutionary story time is a new program for preschoolers (children 3-5 years old) and their caregivers at Folsom Tavern on October 5th from 9:30-10:30am to read books relating to the Revolution, Colonial history, and beyond. Re-enactor and musician Mike Welch will share books, stories, crafts, music, and more. Due to the historic nature of the tavern, strollers are not allowed. There’s a $5-10 suggested donation and reservations are required.

Contact: Victoria Su, vsu@independancemuseum.org, 772-2622

Location: Exeter

These and hundreds of other opportunities to volunteer or donate goods have been brought to you by the United Way of the Greater Seacoast’s Volunteer HQ, sponsored by NextEra Energy Seabrook.  https://supportunitedway.galaxydigital.com/