.VolunteersWanted

In an effort to serve those in need in the Lakes Region of NH, Lakes Region United Way hosts this space. If you would like to volunteer or have a need of a volunteer, or have a job opportunity at your organization, we will post it here. Newer items will be listed at the top. Items will be deleted after approximately one month. If the need has been met please notify us so we can keep this space as relevant and up to date as possible. Thank you.

To post an item, please email the request to info@upstream.org. Be sure to include your own contact information in addition to the item description.

Executive Director Sought

The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund (NHCTF), a grant-making and fundraising nonprofit based in Concord, NH, grants funding and program support for the primary prevention of child abuse to organizations statewide. The ideal candidate will be able to represent the NHCTF on both a national and statewide level, be passionate about the prevention of child abuse and the strengthening of families, have demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with partner organizations, strong development and grant writing skills, and effective management and inter-personal skills with a minimum of 8 years in leadership positions. The applicant must have the ability to travel. Salary & benefits competitive. Cover letter, resume & salary requirements to NHCTF at Lynne.Merrill@mbgre.com. Deadline 1/23/08. Full details at www.nhctf.org.
Posted 1/5/09

Substitute Meals-on-Wheels Driver for Laconia Senior Center. Deliver midday meals to homebound elderly when other drivers are unavailable. Requires own transportation. Monday – Friday, approximately three hours per day. $7.93 per hour to start. Route miles reimbursed. Contact Phyllis Mecheski, 524-7689. Community Action Program Belknap Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 12/9/08

Volunteers are needed at New Beginnings!

Volunteers are needed to provide non-judgmental support, advocacy and crisis intervention to people whose lives have been affected by Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking. Volunteers are primarily needed on our 24-hour crisis line, but other opportunities are available as well. Interested adults of all ages, races, socio-economic classes, political and religious affiliations, ability, gender expressions/identities and sexual orientations and from all walks of life are encouraged to apply.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must attend our 36 hour training. Training will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights for four weeks, starting January 15th.

Anyone interested is encouraged to call the office at 528-6511 or send an email to education@newbeginningsnh.org. If sending an email please include your name, phone number and mailing address.
Posted 12/4/08

Free Christmas Day dinner, noon, at First United Methodist Church, Gilford. If you would like to volunteer to work at the dinner, help is needed Christmas Eve afternoon and on Christmas Day, call Jessica at 527-0152.
Posted 12/3/08

Volunteers Wanted for the Lakes Region United Way's Standards of Excellence Audit Team

Every year the Lakes Region United Way (LRUW) performs a review of programs seeking funding from the LRUW. It is called Standards of Excellence (SE). Volunteers from all over the Lakes Region make up the Standards of Excellence Audit Team.

The mission of Standards of Excellence Audit Team is to perform due diligence on all prospective partners of the Lakes Region United Way. The SE Audit Team will look specifically at the community impact of the program, the business operations of the program and the financial fitness of the program. Each program will receive an investment rating for consideration by the Board of Directors.

This year the SE team will focus on the Healthy Communities through Engagement Initiative. Healthy Communities seeks to strengthen the community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through programming and initiatives that promote civic engagement and economic growth.

If you think you might be interested, please contact Jack Terrill at 524-6864 ext. 103 by December 12th and learn more about how the process works. Team members will be asked to serve a minimum of one year on the audit team. The team will meet monthly, and will have 5-8 hours of work each month outside of the meetings.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the Lakes Region, and a chance to explore the social world as it relates to the Healthy Community Initiative. As a member of the Audit Team, you will play an important role in safeguarding the United Way community investments. We hope you will consider this opportunity to give back to the community.
Posted 12/3/08

Seeking Volunteers to Help People Prepare Tax Returns

The Financial Stability Partnership, an initiative of the Lakes Region United Way, is seeking volunteers to help people and families in need. The VITA-Volunteer Income Tax Assistance-program provides courtesy return preparation assistance to people who cannot afford professional tax help, such as seniors, disabled, low-income and non-English speaking people.

According to Susan Dagoumas, chief volunteer for the Lakes Region VITA program and employee of Laconia Savings Bank, "VITA volunteers explain many special tax credits and deductions and how people may claim them on their tax returns. The VITA volunteers are playing a direct role in the financial stabilization of individuals and families who are struggling to get by."

The IRS provides free tax law training, electronic filing software training and all the materials needed to prepare basic individual tax returns. Volunteers will be asked to complete about 20 hours of training in December and then average about 4-6 hours per week from January to April 15th.

The Financial Stability Partnership is a collaborative effort designed to help hard working families in the Lakes Region become financially stable and take the next steps to long-term independence. The Partnership includes NH Catholic Charities, Laconia Savings Bank, City of Laconia, Casey Family Services, UNH Cooperative Extension, Internal Revenue Service, Laconia Area Community Land Trust, and the Lakes Region United Way.

Click here to download and fill out an application.

If you have questions or would like more information please contact:

Kevin Conway
Lakes Region United Way
95 Water St
Laconia NH 03246
524-6864
lruw@lruw.org
Posted 12/2/08

Executive Director – Geneva Point Center, Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Geneva Point Center is a 90-year-old, 100-acre, 76-building, 400-bed ecumenical, somewhat rustic conference center located on the shores of the northern tip of New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee. With a beautiful sandy beach, "deep woods," Chapel Building, community dining room that seats 350, four-season meeting house that seats 400, ball fields and hiking trails, the Center caters to large groups that take over the entire campus for a week, as well as multi-group occupancy by several small or medium-size groups, all of which might be occupying our facilities at the same time. The Executive Director: Initiates and maintains the hospitality function of the Center; Oversees the budget and insures that budgetary restraints are enforced; Manages the daily operation of the summer season including food service, health care, program, business, camper and staff supervision; Hires, evaluates and directs the Center's staff; Puts into action the long-range plan of the Center; Creates and implements the Center's plan for financial development; Develops and employs the Center's marketing strategy; and Manages property development and maintenance needs. Submit resume to searchcommittee@genevapoint.org or by mail at: Executive Search Committee, Geneva Point Center, 108 Geneva Point Rd, Moultonborough NH 03254.
Posted 11/21/08

PREVENTION COORDINATOR-LAKES REGION

Dynamic public health organization is seeking a full-time community developer to work with stakeholders to implement a community-wide approach to reducing underage substance abuse in the Belknap and Carroll County regions. Master's Degree in public health or related field preferred. Candidate should have three year's experience in community development with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a background in substance abuse prevention and grant writing. Knowledge of Word and Excel required.

Submit letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to: Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, 67 Water St. Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246 or electronically to lmorris@lrpph.org
Posted 11/6/08

Volunteers Wanted and Employment Opportunities