Volunteer Jobs

Send requests for volunteers to Volunteer Jobs, Valley News, P.O. Box 877, White River Junction, Vt. 05001; fax to (603) 298-0212; or call (603) 727-3220 for more information. Updated volunteer job listings can be found on the Valley News Web site: www.vnews.com. Click on Volunteer Job Listings under Web Extras.

Abbott Memorial Library in South Pomfret seeks book lovers of all ages to volunteer on a flexible basis, sharing their love of books with the community. The library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call librarian Cory Smith at (802) 457-2236.

Adult Learning Services in Lebanon seeks volunteer tutors to service students in basic reading, writing and math, GED, and English as a second language. Tutoring can take three to four hours per week, or the hours for one student can be split between two tutors. No experience is required. Call Debbie Laffin at (603) 448-0596 or e-mail dlaffin@sau88.net to learn more about tutoring or other opportunities with the program.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk needs volunteers on walk day, Saturday, Sept. 11, at Hanover High School. Volunteer jobs include directing parking, crossing guards, staffing water stations on walk route, help with children's area (face-painting and coloring), and blowing up helium balloons. Greeters also needed at registration tables. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. Call Terri at 603-448-5064 to volunteer or for more information.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting the public in person and on the phone. Openings are available at the front desk and in the gift shop, and volunteers are also needed to drive Harvest Hill residents to appointments. A valid driver's license is required; a car is provided. Volunteers with clerical skills are also needed. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call Jane Darby, coordinator of volunteer services, at (603) 448-7456 or e-mail darbyj@alicepeckday.org.

Alumni Hall Cultural and Interpretive Center in Haverhill, a year-round venue for the fine and performing arts, and Connecticut River Byway Visitor Center (mid-June to mid-October), seeks volunteers who are interested in regional history, culture, and the arts. Greet visitors, usher at concerts and performances, sell tickets and perform related duties; and enjoy free event admissions, Alumni Hall gift shop discounts, and an annual volunteer appreciation party. For more information, call Carol Coon at (603) 989-5500 or e-mail alumnihall@charterinternet.com.

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment a minimum of twice a month, mostly to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Short distance, flexible schedule, daytime hours. Call (800) ACS-2345.

American Precision Museum in Windsor, a National Historic Landmark that interprets industrial history, seeks volunteers to help work behind the scenes with the artifact collection. Training is provided. Call (802) 674-5781.

American Red Cross needs volunteers for its Disaster Action Team. Call (802) 295-3635 or e-mail bpollock@gmcarc.org.

Arrowhead Recreation Area in Claremont, an all-volunteer run area offering tubing, skiing and riding, seeks volunteer ski and snowboard instructors, lift operators, and tubing area attendants. Volunteers are also needed to help with the ski shop, concessions and first-aid. E-mail arrowhead@arrowheadnh.com or call (603) 542-7016.

AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon is looking for an art lover or two to help with daily operations. Call (603) 448-3117 or stop by the gallery at 11 Bank St. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western New Hampshire is seeking volunteers for its mentoring programs in Sullivan County. Volunteers commit to mentoring a child for four to six hours each month over the course of a year. Adult and adolescent volunteers are needed. To learn more about how to have fun and make a difference, call 603-263-0849, go to www.bbbswnh.org, or stop by the Claremont office at 126 Washington Street.

Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock is looking for volunteers for education programs, behind-the-scenes activities, hands-on crafts, the quilt show and special events. Junior volunteers ages 11 to 18 are also needed. Call (802) 457-2355.

Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction seeks caring volunteers to work in its dining room and home delivered meals program (Meals on Wheels.) Volunteers with clean driving records are needed to drive seniors to medical appointments and errands. Call Len Brown at (802) 295-9068 or stop by the center at 262 North Main Street in White River Junction.

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation is looking for volunteers to work with students when they visit Plymouth Notch, President Calvin Coolidge's boyhood home. Training and materials are provided. Contact (802) 672-3389, e-mail education@calvin-coolidge.org or visit www.calvin-coolidge.org.

CATV seeks volunteers to tape area events in the Upper Valley. Free training is provided. Call (802) 295-6688 or visit http://catv8.org.

Chelsea Area Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen or with deliveries. Call Susan Pirie at (802) 685-2290.

Children's Center of the Upper Valley, a nonprofit day care center in Lebanon, seeks members for its board of directors. Varied skills sought to enhance governance of institution. Monthly meetings, no fundraising. Call Jim Reagan at (603) 448-1005 or e-mail ccuvprograms@verizon.net.

Chore Corps volunteers help elders stay safe in their homes by doing small repairs, seasonal chores, and “shopping for those who can't there from here” in Grafton and Sullivan Counties. Call toll free: 1-877-711-7787. www.gcscc.org/chorecorps.asp.

City Center Ballet, a nonprofit ballet company in Lebanon, is seeking event volunteers and individuals with marketing, costuming, or basic sewing skills. Call (603) 448-9710, e-mail ccbi@nccs.biz or visit www.CityCenterBallet.org.

Classicopia brings chamber music to Upper Valley communities. The organization seeks volunteers to assist with concerts on a regular or substitute basis. Contact Marcia Colligan at (603) 643-3337 or marcia@classicopia.org.

Connecticut River Transit needs volunteers in southern Windsor and Windham counties to drive people to medical appointments. Drivers must be 21 years old and have one year's experience as a licensed driver. Reimbursement is provided at a per mile rate. Call Michelle Perham at (888) 869-6287, (802) 460-1195, or e-mail admin@crtransit.org.

Cornish Colony Museum, a local fine arts museum in Windsor, seeks responsible, reliable volunteers. The hours are flexible to suit volunteers' schedules. Call Nicole at (802) 674-6008.

Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont needs volunteers to assist with monthly congregate meals for seniors in Ascutney, Hartland and Windsor. Also, Meals on Wheels drivers are needed for once-a-week deliveries to Hartland seniors. If you have an hour or so for one of these efforts, call Volunteers in Action at (802) 674-5971.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire recruits, trains, supervises and supports guardians ad litem to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Volunteers give approximately 15 hours per month, including visits with children and court appearances. Call Diane at (800) 626-0622 or visit www.casanh.org.

Cover Home Repair and Reuse Program needs volunteers for home repair projects in the Upper Valley. Call (802) 296-7241 ext. 104 or e-mail sarahb@coverhomerepair.org or visit www.coverhomerepair.org.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteer Program seeks assistance in a variety of meaningful roles. Please call Andrea Henry, DHMC Volunteer Services, at (603) 650-7056, e-mail volunteer.services@Hitchcock.org or go to www.dhmc.org/goto/volunteer.

David's House in Lebanon provides a home-away-from-home for families with children receiving treatment at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. Hospitality volunteers are needed to help support families on weekends, evenings, and weekdays. Call (603) 643-2298 or e-mail Rochelle.Berliner@davids-house.org.

Emerge Family Advocates, a Vermont and New Hampshire service that offers supervised visitation and monitored exchanges to protect children during visitation or when being exchanged between parents, needs volunteers to observe visits and record observations so that children do not witness disputes between parents. Background check and some nights and weekends required. Call (802) 296-7663.

Enfield Shaker Museum seeks volunteers to assist with building maintenance and repairs, craft demonstrations, curatorial and collection conservation, event support, grounds maintenance, office work, leading tours and gardening. E-mail info@shakermuseum.org, or call (603) 632-4346 for information; training is provided.

Enfield Village Association, a nonprofit organization established to promote community pride and reinvigorate Main Street in Enfield, has volunteer opportunities in grant research and writing, fundraising, event planning, economic development, office work and preparing for the town's 250th anniversary in 2011. For more information, e-mail eva@interdial.net or call (603) 632-7197.

Enfield Village School Nature Program, presented by volunteers, gives students an understanding and appreciation of the natural world through puppet shows and hands-on activities. Volunteer training provided at the school by Four Winds Nature Institute. No teaching experience necessary -- just a love of nature. Time commitment is five hours per month. Call Dale at (603) 523-4284 or e-mail elf@evspta.org.

Evergreen Singers is recruiting basses and tenors. The group sings to bring comfort and support to people who are in hospice care in nursing homes, hospitals, or private homes and are nearing the end of life. They rehearse in Norwich. Their music is inspired by the Hallowell Choir in Brattleboro, Vt. The hospice-related DVD Holding Our Own, a film by Camilla Rockwell about aging, death, and dying in American culture, is available at local libraries and provides a detailed description of this music opportunity. For more information, please call (603) 643-3663.

Everybody Wins! is a reading mentoring program that matches elementary students with caring adults in six elementary schools throughout the Upper Valley. During the school year, readers meet for one lunch hour each week to share good books and conversation. Call (603) 643-3431, ext. 2902, or e-mail info@uvbep.org for more information.

Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum in Charlestown is looking for volunteers to help with sales and customer service at its gift shop. Call (603) 826-5700 or e-mail info@fortat4.org.

Friends Program seeks volunteers age 55 and older to share their love, time and experience and earn a tax-free stipend for volunteering at a nearby school or childcare center. For opportunities in Lebanon and surrounding areas, call Anne Sanuth at 603-232-8223.

Friends of Veterans Inc., an all-volunteer group that helps veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, seeks volunteers with telephone, personnel, bookkeeping, grant-writing or computer skills, including Quicken and Access. Any amount of time is welcomed. Call (802) 296-8368.

Gifford Medical Center in Randolph seeks volunteers for various positions, including helping with Saturday and Sunday morning coffee hours at the nursing home, running the register in the cafeteria, delivering patient meals, greeting visitors and working in the gift shop. Contact the volunteer coordinator at (802) 728-2324 for information.

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serving girls in the Upper Valley, kindergarten through high school, is looking for volunteer leaders, troop helpers, cookie chairperson, and more. Call Terri Wade (603) 252-1463. Visit www.swgirlscouts.org for more information.

Glencliff Home welcomes individuals willing to share their hobbies or talents with its elderly residents as little as one hour per week. The home also appreciates volunteers who spend time helping with the Hill Top Boutique, befriending residents, helping with coffee and snacks or being part of exciting activities. Call (603) 989-3111 to arrange a tour with Elaine or Michelle.

Good Beginnings of Sullivan County at the Diana Love Center for Children and Families in Claremont is looking for women who care to help families with new babies. Typically, volunteers offer help wherever is needed for a few hours each week for the first few weeks that a baby is home. Call (603) 542-1848.

Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley seeks volunteers to provide weekly in-home visits of 2-3 hours for approximately three months after babies are born. Free orientation is provided. For more information, call 603-298-9524 or 802-222-5787 or go to www.goodbeginnings.net/uppervalley.

Good Neighbor Health Clinic needs volunteers to greet patients, answer calls, organize records, and assist with patient education during daytime or evening free medical clinic hours. Physicians, nurses, nutritionists and physical therapists are also needed to volunteer three hours per month. Call (802) 295-1868, or go to goodneighborhealthclinic.org.

Grassroot Soccer, based in Norwich, seeks volunteers to join its “Thank You” Team. GRS uses the power of soccer to teach HIV and AIDS prevention education and life skills to youth in Africa. Volunteers would assist with making thank you calls, processing donations, and mailing and e-mailing thank you letters. Additional opportunities include coordinating and assisting with events. Call (802) 649-2900 or e-mail info@grassrootsoccer.org to fill out an application and schedule an interview.

Green Mountain Humane Society in White River Junction seeks pet visitors with dogs or cats for visits to Upper Valley nursing homes and hospitals. Call John Bryant at (802) 296-7297.

Hannah House in Lebanon seeks volunteer child-care providers, cooks, bakers, gardeners, landscapers, carpenters and painters. Contact Sue Swenson at hannahvolunteers@yahoo.com or (603) 448-5339 for information.

Hanover Conservation Council seeks volunteers to work outdoors on protected properties and trails, weekdays and weekends. Bring your skills and develop new passions. Call Adair at (603) 643-3475, e-mail volunteer@hanoverconservation.org, or go to www.hanoverconservation.org.

Hartford is seeking residents of the town to serve on its tree board. After the candidates are interviewed, the Selectmen will appoint five people to the tree board, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Each year, the Tree Board recommends a written plan for the care or disposition of trees, shrubs, plants and other landscaping in public areas. The board conducts educational activities, including Arbor Day events, and works in an advisory capacity with the planning and zoning boards. Applications are available at the town manager's office, Hartford Municipal Building, 171 Bridge St., White River Junction. For more information, contact Tad Nunez, parks and recreation director, at (802) 295-5036 or tnunez@hartford-vt.org.

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to augment paid staff at the downtown White River Junction welcome center. Volunteers receive honorary “friends of the chamber” memberships. Call (802) 295-7900 or e-mail info@hartfordvtchamber.com.

Hartford Garden Friends seeks volunteers to tend the public gardens in town for a few hours a month. Call (802) 295-6390 for information; no experience required.

Hartford Genealogy Resource Center at the Hartford Library seeks volunteers to assist with filing, data entry and answering requests for assistance. Training provided. Interest in genealogy a plus. For more information call (802) 296-2568 or e-mail gencenter@hartfordhistory.org.

Hartford Girl Scouts needs volunteers to help throughout the year or for short-term projects. Call Shelby Hawks at (802) 295-6184, Esther Lopez Mesler at (802) 295-6795, or Colleen Newton Pause at (802) 295-3076 or e-mail vthawkey@sover.net, garpvt@aol.com or cfignewton@gonowmail.com.

Hartford Recycling Center, which serves 11 area towns, needs volunteers to assist customers, answer questions and keep the area tidy. Call Bob Vahey at (802) 295-5740.

Hartford's Oral History Project is under way. Many individuals have already been interviewed, but there are many more who should be recorded before their memories fade into history. Volunteer interviewees and interviewers are needed, as well as people to assist with transcription and other clerical tasks. Call Matt Osborn at (802) 295-3075 or Pat Stark at (803) 295-3077.

High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program at Brookside Farm in Wilder has a variety of volunteer opportunities both in and out of the ring. Call Amanda Lamoureux at (802) 356-3387 or e-mail volunteer@highhorses.org.

Historic Windsor Inc. and Preservation Education Institute would like help with preservation workshops, lectures, tours, photography, office sitting, library duties and more. Call Diana Hayes at (802) 457-2858 or (802) 674-6752.

Historic Homes of Runnemede. Residents of the Windsor organization are looking for volunteers who like to laugh, have discussions, be creative and crafty, play games, and generally have fun with seniors. If you like these things too, call Dona O'Neill or Tracy Youngs at (802) 674-6733. HIV/HCV Resource Center, a service organization for persons affected by HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, needs volunteers to assist with education, prevention and public advocacy programs. Call Vicky Brooks at (603) 448-8887, ext. 102 or e-mail vickie.brooks@acornvtnh.org

Hood Museum of Art in Hanover needs volunteers three hours a week at its museum shop. Call Mary Ellen Rigby at (603) 646-2317.

Horse Meadow Senior Center in North Haverhill is looking for volunteers to spend time with seniors. Volunteers receive training, supplementary liability insurance and mileage reimbursement, and income eligible volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend. For more information, or if you know senior who is in need, call Debbie Whitaker at (603) 787-2539.

Kearsarge Area Council on Aging in New London seeks volunteer drivers willing to use their own vehicles to help with the transportation program. For more information call (603) 526-6368.

Kids on the Block Puppet Troupe at Special Needs Support Center in Lebanon is looking for puppeteers to perform during the school year. Training is provided. Call Ann Justice at (603) 795-2105 or SPSC at (603) 448-6311.

Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association in New London seeks volunteers to help with support groups and clinics, special events, the Hospice program, Renaissance Shoppe, clerical/office projects and more. Call Meg Ames at (603) 526-4077 ext. 233. Latham Memorial Library in Thetford seeks volunteers to work the circulation desk mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and to assist with book sales, special programming, and program publicity. Call Peter at (802) 785-4361.

Lebanon Center Genesis HealthCare, a skilled and long-term care center primarily serving the elderly population, is looking for volunteers to help with coffee hour, deliver mail, greet visitors and share their hobbies and talents. Call activities director Keri Ann Coutu at (603) 448-2234.

Lebanon Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol offers exciting opportunities for anyone 12 and over in aerospace education, air and ground search-and-rescue, leadership and more. Pilots, teachers and youth are especially desired, but everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.lebanoncap.org or call (603) 643-0330 ext. 3267.

Lebanon Court Diversion Program needs community volunteers to join its court diversion panel held each month at the Lebanon Police Department. Help strengthen communities by facilitating the restorative justice process between youth offenders, victims, and the community. For more information or to request a volunteer application call (802) 295-5078 ext. 16.

Lebanon Opera House offers volunteers the chance to attend performances in exchange for ushering and house-managing. Daytime and evening opportunities are available. Call Heather Clow at (603) 448-0400 or e-mail hclow@lebanonoperahouse.org.

Lebanon Outing Club seeks volunteers to assist with lift and snack bar operations for the ski season. Volunteers who commit to one shift a week for the season are compensated with a family season pass. For more information contact Diana Colt at (603) 643-3874.

Ledyard Charter School seeks volunteers to share their professions and hobbies with students. Volunteers are needed to give short presentations, lead workshops in their areas of interest or work with students who are planning their future in a certain field. One-time volunteers are welcome, as are those who would like to come in regularly. For more information about this opportunity to contribute to an alternative learning experience, please call Kaylyn Guetti at (603) 667-0429, e-mail pippig@comcast.net, or go to www.ledyardcharterschool.com.

Libbie Cass Library in Springfield, N.H., is looking for volunteers for the circulation desk. All shifts are in the afternoon or evening and can be done on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. Call Steve Klein at (603) 763-4381, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or (603) 763-2616 afternoons and evenings.

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society needs volunteers to provide a human touch to animals awaiting adoption. Walking the dogs or spending time with the cats can significantly improve their quality of life and enhance their adoptability. Helping with the morning chores gives the staff time to administer medical care to the animals and get them ready for their new homes. Volunteers are also needed to bathe the animals and greet the public. Adult volunteers are welcomed and appreciated, as are junior volunteers under 16 accompanied by an adult. Please call 802-484-5829.

Lyme Town Band has openings for musicians of all degrees of accomplishment, both students and adults. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lyme Elementary School. Call Earl Strout at (603) 795-4587, Walter Frey at (802) 333-9746 or Dan Downes at (603) 448-2104.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock seeks volunteers for a variety of positions for May through October. Green Mountain RSVP is collaborating with the park to recruit volunteers in the following areas: mansion steward, assisting visitors and staff on guided tours; receptionist at the national park desk, meeting and greeting visitors at the main entrance to the national park and Billings Farm & Museum; forest volunteers, who will primarily work outside. Training is provided for all opportunities. For more information call Tim Maguire at (802) 457-3368 ext. 18, or Linda Husband (RSVP) at (802) 885-2083.

Mascoma Area Senior Center in Canaan needs volunteers to deliver meals to older residents, provide transportation to medical appointments and assist with daily meals and activities at the center. Call the director at (603) 523-4333.

Montshire Museum of Science is seeking volunteers to serve as Science Specialists, trained volunteers who lead relatively advanced programs at the museum's Science Discovery Lab or theater. For more information, call (802) 649-2200, or e-mail volunteer@montshire.org.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center seeks volunteers to visit patients, staff the hospitality desk, assist with the lay ministry program, and help with clerical work and nursing home activities. To learn more, call (802) 674-5971.

New Beginnings Inc. in Springfield, Vt., is looking for volunteers to become certified domestic violence crisis workers. A free eight-session training course is offered on an ongoing basis. Call (802) 885-2368 weekdays.

New England Handicapped Sports Association needs program volunteers for snow skiing and snowboarding, water skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, rowing crew and skulls, social programs, office help and fund raising. Training provided where needed. Call (603) 763-9158 or e-mail info@nehsa.org.

New England Transportation Museum in White River Junction is looking for volunteers to help out in the museum. No experience needed. Call (802) 291-9838.

New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families district office in Claremont is looking for people interested in becoming foster parents. Call (800) 982-1001 ext. 397.

Norwich Public Library seeks volunteers to work the circulation desk, shelve books and perform other tasks. Call Stephanie Smith at (802) 649-1184.

Orford Senior Services is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to elders in the community, provide transportation to appointments and shopping, do dishes for the Tuesday noon meal, serve as a friendly visitor or assist with the chore program. Call (603) 353-9107 on Tuesdays or (603) 353-9403.

Outreach House in Hanover is seeking volunteers to interact with older adults through a variety of activities. Contact June Morgan at the assisted living residence at 11 South Park St. at (603) 643-2961.

Oxbow Senior Independence Program Adult Day Services program in Newbury, Vt., needs volunteers to assist participants with arts and crafts; play games such as dominoes, Password or Yahtzee; and socialize and help with occasional excursions. If you enjoy interacting with and helping older adults, call (802) 866-5465 or e-mail osipads@gmail.com.

Proctor Library in Ascutney is looking for volunteers who love books and libraries. Opportunities are varied and flexible. Call Amity Aldridge at (802) 674-2863.

Randolph Senior Center needs volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers, and people to help serve meals at the center from 11 a.m. to about 1 p.m. once or twice a month, Monday through Thursday, including helping in the kitchen, setting tables and cleaning up afterward. Meal is free for helpers. Volunteers also needed to host educational programs. Call Emilie Daniel at (802) 728-9324.

Red Logan Dental Clinic in White River Junction, which provides free dental care to uninsured residents of the Upper Valley, needs volunteers to greet patients, answer calls, and assist with patient education. Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants willing to volunteer three hours per month are also needed. Call (802) 295-1868, or go to goodneighborhealthclinic.org.

RSVP and Volunteer Center-Windsor County has a number of opportunities for volunteers, including mailing for nonprofit agencies; one-to-one visiting and pet visiting with residents of Upper Valley area assisted living, rehab and nursing facilities; and Reading Partners in Windsor, Hartland, White River Junction, and Norwich elementary schools. Other needs include an administrative assistant and visitation supervisors at Emerge Family Advocates in White River Junction and a direct participant volunteer at Zack's Place Enrichment Center in Woodstock. Bone Builders, an osteoporosis exercise class, needs leaders to conduct non-impact weight training classes in Windsor County twice a week for up to 14 people, and a substitute leader for classes in White River Junction. For information, call Linda at Green Mountain RSVP at (802) 885-2083.

RSVP needs blood drive volunteers to help in the canteen, at the registration desk and on the donor floor. Call (877) 711-7787 or e-mail brose-rsvp@gcscc.org.

RSVP Needle Workers invites knitters, crochetters, and quilters to donate handmade hats, mittens, blankets and quilts to be distributed through Upper Valley schools and agencies. Donations of yarn and fabric are also needed. Call (877) 711-7787 or e-mail brose-rsvp@gcscc.org for more information and meeting times.

Safeline, the domestic/sexual violence agency serving Orange and northern Windsor counties, has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Call Judy at (802) 685-7900 or e-mail judy@safelinevt.org. Safeline also has a mentoring program for women making the transition from correctional facilities. For more information, call Sue at (802) 685-7900 or e-mail sue@safelinevt.org.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish needs volunteers to give tours, work in the formal gardens and help with other projects, including in the museum shop. Call Judi Tatem at (603) 675-2175 ext. 100, or e-mail judi_tatem@nps.gov.

SCORE invites experienced business owners and executives to share their experience by volunteering as counselors to small businesses in the Upper Valley. Women and men, working or retired, are welcome. Call (603) 448-3491 or e-mail score@valley.net.

Second Beginnings Children's Boutique at the Diana Love Center for Children and Families in Claremont needs volunteers to help sort clothing and assist customers. Just a few hours a week would be a great help. Boutique Bucks are offered to volunteers in appreciation of their time. Call (603) 542-1848.

South Royalton Senior Center is looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver meals. Call Susan Huff at (802) 763-7386.

Springfield Court Diversion Program needs community volunteers to join its court diversion panel held each month in Springfield. Help strengthen communities by facilitating the restorative justice process between offenders, victims and the community. For more information, or to request a volunteer application, call (802) 295-5078, ext. 14.

Strafford Neighbors Helping Neighbors is looking for people to provide services such as transportation and visiting. Call Dick Holbrook at (802) 765-4924.

Student Conservation Association, a national youth conservation organization, seeks help in a variety of departments with clerical support in the Charlestown location. Contact Pam Pecor at (603) 504-3242 or ppecor@thesca.org.

The Fells in Newbury, N.H., is looking for a few more volunteers to help at its 1891 summer house. Greeters, docents and shopkeepers are needed to fill weekly shifts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Training and staff support will be provided. For more information, call 603-763-4789, ext. 6, or e-mail info@thefells.org.

Therapeutic Recreational Adventures in Learning needs volunteers to help special needs children ages 5 to 12 with skiing, hiking, camping and biking. Call (603) 826-5558, e-mail amy@trail4kids.org or visit www.trail4kids.org.

Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock seeks volunteer receptionists, wait staff and meals-on-wheels drivers. Jobs vary from one to three hours a week. Call Rebecca Griggs at (802) 457-3277.

Trout Unlimited seeks volunteers to help conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. The group's vision is to ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish -- especially brook trout -- once again thrive within their historic range, so that children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Activities range from educational programs for children to tree plantings, fly fishing, and dam removal. For more information, go to http://tu226.wordpress.com/ or call (603) 359-6374.

Turning Points Network, with offices in Claremont and Newport, needs volunteers to staff the crisis line, be safe-home sponsors, provide office support, help with community education programs and work at Changes thrift store. Call (603) 543-0155 or e-mail info@free-to-soar.org.

Twin Pines Housing Trust, a developer and manager of perpetually affordable housing, is looking for volunteers to perform light maintenance, such as painting and yard work, at local properties. Call (802) 291-7000.

Upper Valley Haven, which provides shelter and education to those who are homeless, and food, clothing and support to anyone in need, is recruiting volunteers to provide childcare while parents attend adult education programs. Volunteers interested in engaging in developmental play to support children's cognitive learning skills are encouraged to contact Laura Shelton at 802-295-6500 or laura@uppervalleyhaven.org.

Upper Valley Hostel in Hanover, a home-away-from-home for outpatients receiving medical treatment at local hospitals is seeking volunteers to work one evening per month, 6-9:30 p.m., greeting guests and answering the phone. Daytime volunteers are also needed to prepare one-pot meals using existing ingredients creatively (flexible schedule). Call Karen at (603) 643-3277 or e-mail uvhostel@valley.net.

Upper Valley Household Hazardous Waste Committee seeks people interested in providing education on the use of nontoxic household products to be volunteer committee members. Call Joyce Noll at (603) 643-3086 for information.

Upper Valley Humane Society in Enfield needs volunteers to help with daily cat room cleaning and provide foster care for needy cats. Volunteers are also needed to provide clerical and event support and put up posters. Call (603) 448-6888 ext. 108.

Upper Valley Land Trust in Hanover seeks volunteers who enjoy the outdoors to assist with annual monitoring visits to conserved properties and trail clearing and maintenance. Visit www.uvlt.org or call (603) 643-6626 or e-mail peter.helm@uvlt.org.

Upper Valley Music Center seeks volunteers to help file, inventory and sort materials in the center's music library, volunteer event organizers and volunteers for development and program committees. See www.uvmusic.org for more details or call (603) 448-1642.

Upper Valley Senior Center in Lebanon is looking for a bingo assistant, entertainers, an afternoon receptionist, and others to help with raking, mowing, weeding and painting. Call (603) 448-4213.

Upper Valley Trails Alliance, a nonprofit coalition of local trail groups, landowners and trail users whose mission is to advocate for the use, maintenance, and development of trails in the region, is looking for volunteers. From helping out at annual events, to collecting trail data, UVTA offers opportunities to match your talents and interests. To learn about specific volunteer opportunities, go to www.uvtrails.org/support/volunteer, e-mail volunteer@uvtrails.org, or call (802) 649-9075.

Upper Valley United Way is dedicated to helping you find volunteer opportunities across the region. For opportunities in the Upper Valley, go to http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/volunteer-nh/volunteer/.

Valley Court Diversion Programs of White River Junction needs community volunteers to participate in its Juvenile Restorative Probation Program and its Windsor County Court Diversion Program by becoming active members of monthly panels in White River Junction or Springfield, Vt. Help strengthen communities by facilitating the restorative justice process for offenders, victims and the community. For more information or to request a volunteer application, call (802) 295-5078 ext. 15 or 16 for the Juvenile Restorative Panel or ext. 12 for White River or Springfield area court diversion panels.

Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont welcomes volunteers to share their time and talents. The hospital has openings in front lobby greeting, the Day-Out Program and clerical. Many other opportunities are available. Call Leslie Perkins at (603) 542-3493 or e-mail leslie.perkins@vrh.org.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction needs volunteers to help with escort and patient transportation. Call (802) 296-5190 ext. 5392.

Vermont Guardian ad Litem Program needs volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Contact Charles Hacker at (802) 295-8865 or get application at www.vermontjudiciary.org/GAL.

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is looking for volunteers to help with guest services, administrative support and landscape stewardship for the summer season. Openings are also available for adults able to make a long-term commitment to work in animal care. For an application or more information, go to www.vinsweb.org “Get Involved,” call Linda Conrad at 802-359-5000, ext. 221, or e-mail volunteers@vinsweb.org.

Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society, based in Bridgewater, needs volunteers to help with grant writing, office and computer work, finding foster homes for needy cats and dogs, and fund raisers, including coin drops and silent auction/music festival. For information, call (802) 672-5302.

Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire is looking for volunteers to make “good day” phone calls to patients, install health monitoring equipment at patient homes, visit with hospice patients, provide office support, assist with community health clinics and events, and knit, crochet, or quilt patient lap robes. Call (888) 300-8853, e-mail vnah@vnavnh.org or visit www.vnavnh.org.

Vital Communities seeks individuals who share an interest in local agriculture, natural and cultural heritage, reducing traffic congestion, or work force housing. Call (802) 291-9100, e-mail info@vitalcommunities.org or visit www.vitalcommunities.org.

Volunteers In Action seeks volunteers to help serve the communities of Windsor, Hartland, West Windsor, Weathersfield, Reading, Cornish and Plainfield. Meals on Wheels drivers and substitute drivers who deliver meals to seniors will receive a free meal and mileage reimbursement. Volunteers are also needed to drive seniors to medical appointments, the bank, or grocery store. Call 802-674-5971.

West Hartford Library in the town of Hartford seeks volunteers to work the circulation desk, shelve books, and assist with other projects. Call Aileen at (802) 295-7992.

White River Craft Center in Randolph needs volunteers for gardening, painting and bookkeeping or filing work. Call (802) 728-8912.

White River Partnership is looking for volunteers to help with tree plantings, water quality monitoring and river cleanups of the White River watershed. Other opportunities available. Call (802) 763-7733.

Willing Hands Enterprises is dedicated to recovering excess and discarded fresh produce and other food from local stores, farms and markets, and distributing the food to recipient centers in the Upper Valley. The organization welcomes willing hands to assist in collection and distribution, as well as volunteers to work on special projects. Call Heather Bagley at (802) 765-4433 or visit www.willinghandsinc.org.

Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees is seeking volunteers to serve on the board. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the library. Interested parties call (802) 295-6341.

Windsor County Partners seeks adult volunteers to mentor youth ages 8 to 17 for a few hours each week. Mentoring partners share fun activities and new experiences within the community year-round. There are 15 children awaiting mentors. Call (802) 674-5101 or e-mail info@wcpartners.org.

Windsor Public Library needs volunteers to work two hours a week at the desk or as substitutes. Call (802) 674-2556.

WISE, the Upper Valley's domestic, sexual, violence and stalking crisis center, is in need of volunteer advocates. Intensive training is available for volunteers, who become certified crisis advocates for WISE, able to respond to crisis line calls. Contact Molly at (866) 348-WISE or volunteer@wiseoftheuppervalley.org.

Woodstock Community Food Shelf is looking for volunteers to help at its new location, 2176 Maxham Meadow Way. For more information, call (802) 457-1185.

Woodstock History Center, operated by the Woodstock Historical Society, seeks volunteers to work with the collections, catalogue and inventory items, and assist staff. Volunteer greeters are needed from late June through October. Please call (802) 457-1822 or e-mail info@woodstockhistorical.org.

Youth-in-Action, a community service organization for high school students, seeks adult volunteers to work with teens on a variety of service projects in the Upper Valley. Call (603) 643-4313 or e-mail yia@Dresden.us.