As a front desk volunteer you will help greet guests and walk-in clients in our reception area at our Portsmouth office and provide support for a range of office tasks and projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the agency’s operations and to gain valuable administrative experience.
As a volunteer advocate you will serve as a confidential source of support and information for those affected by sexual and domestic violence through our 24-hour hotline. In addition, advocates accompany survivors to the hospital directly after an assault has occurred or to the police station to report a crime.
Learn how to spread the word about HAVEN services and prevention education programs and help us fulfill our mission of Ending Violence and Changing Lives. Outreach volunteers may also assist HAVEN by distributing outreach materials to various businesses, hospitals and other agencies in Strafford and Rockingham Counties.
As a Volunteer Educator you will be working directly with elementary students in Southeastern New Hampshire. The program you will present with a staff educator will be focused on personal body safety. A minimum of 1 calendar year commitment is required to be a Volunteer Educator with 4-6 full school days per month to start.
Assist individuals seeking restraining and harassment orders in Gloucester and Peabody District courts as needed.
Supervise and entertain the children of HAWC clients during support groups or in office appointments as needed.
Answer calls on HAWC’s 24-Hour Hotline, guide callers through safety planning, give community referrals, and keep a call log with other volunteers and staff members.
Volunteer ombudsmen visit and listen to residents’ concerns as well as problem-solve. Many residents of long-term care facilities sometimes have little or no contact with the outside world and some have few visitors. An ombudsman volunteer who visits regularly can make a huge difference in the quality of life of a resident.
We welcome everyone from avid gardeners to corporate teams and school groups to help with a variety of tasks like building or maintaining a community garden, teaching gardening basics to new gardeners, helping with garden-to-table food demonstrations, leading gardening or healthy eating workshops, assisting with our youth programs, and more!
Assist the professional deckhands and captain onboard Piscataqua before, during, and after sails. Help with projects onboard Piscataqua as needed. Handle lines and assist professional crew and captain with vessel operations. Learn how to assist in responding to emergency situations onboard.