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2/2/12
Foster Parenting Info Night at Spaulding Youth Center
Have you thought about becoming a foster parent but didn't know where to start? An orientation will be held Thursday february 2nd from 6-9pm at Spaulding Youth Center in Northfield. For more infromation and to register, contact Carol Sanborn at 286-8901, extension 212. There is no charge.

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Community Investment Advisory Team
The Lakes Region United Way has an ongoing team of volunteers that help provide direction and oversight for our community investments and work with our community partners to help develop and promote excellence and coordination in the delivery of services. A key component of the work of the team is to perform due diligence on all prospective partners of the Lakes Region United Way. The team will look specifically at the community impact of the program, the business operations of the program and the financial fitness of the applying organization. The team will combine this information and develop an investment rating for each potential partner. Service on the Due Diligence team is a short term commitment of 1-2 months involving a total of approximately ten hours. Continued interest in this important function could lead to a position on the Community Investment Advisory Team which helps guide the organization in its strategic community investing. Prerequisites for becoming team members include a desire to learn more about our social service network in the Lakes Region, ability to read and comprehend relatively complex applications and logic models and an ability to work as a team player. A flexible schedule that allows for meetings and site visits during business hours is necessary. A business and/or social service background is helpful. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the Lakes Region, and as a member of the Due Diligence 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. For more information, call Jack at 524-6864 extension 103.

Immediate opening for position of Easter Seals 'Angel of Change'. Must be kind, generous, and enjoy helping others. Benefits include making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Do you have what it takes to be an 'Angel of Change'? For more information visitEasterSealsNH.com!

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Teen Volunteers Wanted at New Beginnings
New Beginnings – Without Violence and Abuse is very excited to announce the formation of a Youth Advisory Board. Through this leadership level volunteer opportunity, teens will take an active role in planning community awareness events, providing community education, and advise New Beginnings on providing programs and services to teens and kids. Participation in the Youth Advisory Board will also provide teens with leadership skills and experience and foster a love of helping others. Requirements: Must be 13-18 (or still completing high school) and live or go to school in Belknap County. Our big kick-off meeting will be January 12th from 5pm-7pm at New Beginnings in Laconia. Please call 528-6511 or email education@newbeginningsnh.org for more information, to register for the kick-off meeting, or to obtain an application.

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Become a SCORE Volunteer and Make Dreams Come True
Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community. SCORE volunteers provide confidential business mentoring services, both in person and online. We lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet their goals and achieve success. We help expand outreach of SCORE through marketing and alliance building in our local communities. We provide subject matter expertise by industries and professional skills. Chapter 172 is dedicated to offering small business education and mentoring services in the central New Hampshire, Lakes Region Communities. We currently have 20 have seasoned advisory mentors in our local Lakes Region membership and we currently offer monthly small business workshop/seminars. Volunteers are expected to offer 15-20 hours of their time per month, participate in recurring workshops, engage in e-mail counseling during long absents and successfully complete an orientation program. Contact Leo Glaasheen, Vice President, (603) 744-3435

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Survivors of violence want your listening ear
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence call our 24-hour hotline for information and support. They want to talk with empathetic people who will listen, provide support, and give them hope. Do you have good listening and communication skills? You can make a difference by becoming a hotline advocate. We offer volunteer training sessions twice a year, typically on weeknights and Saturdays. Our comprehensive training qualifies volunteers to hold confidentiality and work directly with victim/survivors as required by law. Opportunities for continuing education are available frequently throughout the year. Past volunteers tell us the sessions have been informative, and that they teach skills that have been useful in other parts of their lives. Contact Lisa Farmer, Executive Director, (603) 536-5999 www.voicesagainstviolence.net

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Build a home with Habitat for Humanity in Plymouth
Working to build a home for a needy family. Volunteers must be over 16. Brian McCarthy, Executive Director, (603) 536-1333 www.pemivalleyhabitat.org

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The Community Action Program Volunteer driver Program
is now accepting applications for Volunteer Drivers and Riders! We have begun accepting prospective drivers into the program. If you are someone with even 30 minutes to spare, we can use you. Many people in your local community need a ride and that ride may mean the difference between someone taking the medicine that keeps them healthy, or going without and then needing a ride in an ambulance to the Hospital for the complications of untreated blood pressure! It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule. Contact Susan Jutras at 224-8043 or sjutras@bm-cap.org.

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Lakes Region Advisory Board Members Wanted
Child and Family Services seeks volunteers who are passionate about preserving and expanding social safety net services for children, youth and families in their communities. Advisory Board members are Ambassadors –willing to talk about CFS to family, friends, community and business members. They are our eyes and ears in the community. Advisory Board members are Advocates – willing to represent the Agency at town meetings, legislative hearings, service clubs, make phone calls or send letters to legislators or funding sources on behalf of the Agency. Advisory Board members are Askers – willing to introduce CFS staff members to local funders and individuals interested in supporting childrens' services and participate in fund raising activities and other resource development projects to support local CFS programs. Regional Advisory Board members can expect CFS staff to provide the training, tools and support they need to be successful in their roles. If you are interested, be sure you are willing to make the organization one of your top 3 charitable and volunteer commitments, commit to attending scheduled meetings and have flexibility of time between meetings to accomplish committee tasks. For more information, contact Ruth Zax, zaxr@cfsnh.org

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The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation is going into it's 6th year and we are , as always, very excited to help out the children and youth of New Hampshire! We are currently seeking volunteers and board members. We meet the first Wednesday of the month in Laconia. If you are interested, please contact Co-Founder and President Laura Brusseau at lbrusseau@faithhopeandlovefoundation. The mission of our organization is to bring relief to children and youth suffering from poverty, hunger or homelessness and to bring them hope, through faith and love, so that they may accomplish all of their dreams. For more information on F.H.L find us on facebook or visit our website www.faithhopeandlovefoundation.org

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The St. Vincent de Paul Society
in Laconia is looking for a "few good men and women!" Have you ever thought about being a social worker? Did you every wish you could impact directly on the lives of people in need? Then why don't you give us call and put those dreams in action? The St. Vincent de Paul Society's financial assistance program is in need of a few dedicated volunteers to work with families and individuals in the Lakes Region who are in need of financial help. We work in teams of two and meet directly with these applicants to determine how we can assist them both in terms of short term financial distress and long term plans of action. We provide assistance with rent, utilities, heat, car repairs, child care, and medical costs not covered by other agencies or public programs. We don't replace existing public and private provision programs, but supplement them as best we can. We work in strict confidentiality within a context of "practical compassion." While we are concerned with every story of plight, we have our feet firmly on the ground of reality and understanding. Our program is open to all in need regardless of race or religion. We cover the city of Laconia and the towns of Alton, Belmont, Gilford, and Meredith. We have volunteers from all works of life, various faith-based communities, and all ages. If this sounds of interest to you, why not give me a call? It'll be the best non-paying job you ever had! With God's love, Erika Johnson, President, St. Vincent de Paul Society. 603-524-5470

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Community Caregivers is seeking volunteers to help provide support services which allow people to live independently and remain in their homes. The non-profit organization has been serving Center Harbor, Meredith and Moultonborough since 1998. Volunteers provide services such as transportation to medical and personal appointments, to hospitals for laboratory tests and procedures, and to pharmacies and grocery stores. To receive a volunteer application and sign up for the class, or for more information about the organization, call the Center Harbor, Meredith, and Moultonborough Community Caregivers office at 253-9275.

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Parents of Murdered Children local chapter is looking for help with notifying all NH newspapers once monthly for calendar inserts 3-4 days before our meeting which always take place on the last Tuesday of each month P.M. in Laconia. On certain future months if a special speaker is scheduled this also should be mentioned. We have a list of several newsroom e-mails but not all in the state. For further information please contact Carmen Doucette, Chapter Leader either at 603-524-7624 or laconia1@metrocast.net. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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The Senior Companion Program is looking for additional volunteers to support the frail elderly and homebound adults in the Lakes Region. The program plans to hold their next training classes in late June. The Senior Companion Program is one of three Senior Corps Programs that uses the time and talent of older adults to provide services in their communities. Senior Companions, aged 55-plus, are trained to offer at no cost to the homebound and/or elderly citizens they visit, friendship and assistance so they may remain independent in their own homes. More than 75 active senior volunteers in Grafton, Belknap, Merrimack, Hillsborough, and Rockingham counties visit almost 500 of their frailer contemporaries through the program. The Companions must meet income eligibility requirements and be willing to commit to serving 20 hours each week. In addition, they take part in a three-day volunteer training and are asked to attend monthly in-service meetings for on-going education on topics relevant to aging and care-giving, plus a monthly station meeting that offers guidance and support for them in their volunteer roles. In return, they receive a small hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement to and from their assignments, and paid leave. These earnings are not considered income and do not impact the Companion's eligibility for assistance programs or housing. Anyone interested in applying to become a Senior Companion volunteer is encouraged to contact program coordinator Catherine Turgeon at 225-3295 for more information.

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Volunteer advocates for children needed now by CASA of NH
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of NH needs men and women to advocate for abused and neglected children in their communities. Being a CASA is a life-changing experience. Volunteers are asked to commit to a case — which averages two years, visit monthly with children assigned to them, attend all court hearings on the children's behalf, and monitor the progress of the case. Volunteers average 8 — 10 hours a month per case, and work with families, social workers, attorneys, and judges to ensure a safe permanent home for these children. CASA of NH invites all interested individuals to learn more about the program, download the application, or view the statewide training calendar at http://www.casanh.org/. For more information, call (800) 626-0622.

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Help New Beginnings provide free and confidential services to people whose lives have been affected by sexual, domestic and stalking violence by becoming a crisis line volunteer. Our line is available to people 24/7 in large part because caring members of the community volunteer their time. The comprehensive, interactive 36-hour training covers domestic and sexual violence and stalking, active listening, advocacy and empowerment, working with diverse populations and more. For more information, call New Beginnings at (603)528-6511 or email us at education@newbeginningsn.org

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Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers from all over the Lakes Region in our building efforts. Jobs for all skill levels will be available, no one will be turned away. Some of the tasks are: Administrative, Snack committee/ Volunteer appreciation Committee, Fund-Raising committee, Business Partnerships committee, Church relations committee, Volunteer coordination committee, Work at one of our building sites, or join our Board of Directors. Committees are doing work all year and have openings for all interested individuals. Please call us at 603-279-4820 or email us at info@lrhabitat.org.

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Your Local American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities
Join our Volunteer Management Team and utilize management and customer service every day in helping to connect interested individuals with available volunteer opportunities. Expand the Red Cross's impact by ensuring volunteers are appropriately placed, oriented, interviewed, and trained for their position. Volunteer Management is a necessary component in keeping the Red Cross's human resources strong. Participate in the Volunteer Management Team in any of the below areas:
·Communications and Outreach- Recruit volunteers for service, orient new volunteers, assist with staffing for appropriate events and times of disaster.
·Intake- Interview, screen and place volunteers in service positions. Follow up on volunteer inquiries and manage digital and paper file systems.
·Recognition and Assistance- Thank and appreciate volunteers for their contribution of time and talent to the American Red Cross. Monitor volunteer satisfaction and ensure volunteer support/communication throughout chapter.
Interested? Visit us online at www.nhredcross.orgor call 1-800-464-6692 x222 to learn more!

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Do you remember being a teenager? Do you enjoy music, crafts, art, sports, cooking, movies, ping-pong, nature, etc.? The Kingswood Youth Center in Wolfeboro is a drop-in center for teens aged 12-18 that offers various programs aimed at teaching our members life skills critical to their success in the adult world. We are seeking adult volunteers to spend time with our youth during our after-school hours (2:30-5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday) and at special events. Pick a schedule that works for you: once a week, once or twice a month or on-call. Volunteers must be 25 years of age, no experience required. A background check will be conducted. To sign up or find out more about this rewarding opportunity call the Center at 603/569-5949 or contact Linda Matchett at lmatchett@thekyc.org.

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