Opportunity:Mission Moment for Mental Health Awareness Month
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 05:00 PM
Agency:American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Help spread hope this May in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month!
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) New Hampshire Chapter is looking for caring and creative volunteers to help us set up a mental health mission moment in New Hampshire.
Volunteers will set up a resource table and "Hope Wall" at a local coffee shop or mental health organization. You will have the opportunity to connect community members to vital suicide prevention materials, hand out free mental health awareness swag, and create a space where people can share hope with one another. Supporters will be invited to add a post it note to the "Hope Wall" with positive mental health messaging, a joyful drawing, or the name of a loved one who is being honored or remembered.
All materials will be provided by AFSP.
Note: Tabling location(s) to be determined based on the location of interested volunteers.
Opportunity:Re-stain Storage Shed
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 12:00 PM
Agency:Belknap County Conservation District /Wetlands Walk at Gunstock
The Belknap County Conservation District has a 16'x12' shed that had been painted with ceramic stain several years ago and it is need of a refresh. The shed is located behind the Belknap County Complex. It is a sunny location and depending on the day, it could feel very warm.
If it rains this event will be cancelled.
Opportunity:Wetlands Walk & Pollinator Gardens Care
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 12:00 PM
Agency:Belknap County Conservation District /Wetlands Walk at Gunstock
Most tasks are easy including removing leaves around wood posts, moss and lichen from the boardwalk surface, trimming branches there and on the connecting trails, sanding and priming/painting the bumper for the visually impaired, and minor repairs. Also removing invasive weeds from dry and wet areas. The minor carpentry to replace posts is a bit more challenging and includes removing old posts. Our wizard of a volunteer, Tom created a step by step guide. Boots are helpful for removing or girdling invasive plants in the wetland. There are also two pollinator gardens that need weeding. We will cancel for steady rain, but ok in mist, light drizzle, light intermittent rain, there is a pavilion to rest in.
Community Service Certificates are available. Just follow the posterboard volunteer signs and Wetlands Walk signs to find us. When leave pavement, go down the gravel driveway and follow road to the end or near it. Gunstock prefers that we park in the small disabled lot and on the stream side and do not drive in the campground's field area.
Opportunity:Beautify perennial gardens and Maintain hiking trails
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 03:00 PM
Agency:Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
We are happy to invite you to our tranquil wilderness area. The first opportunity is to work alongside our lead gardener while beautifying the perennial gardens. This may include weeding, edging, mulching, and planting all under the guidance of an experienced gardener.
The second opportunity would take place in the woods along our trail network. This option may include freshening trail blazes, cutting back encroaching vegetation, and removing branches. A team from Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods will lead this group.
Opportunity:Painting - Shed (outdoor)
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 12:00 PM
Agency:New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse
Painting of the small shed located on property.
Opportunity:Laconia Mobile Food Pantry
Date:05/15/2026 11:00 AM - 05/15/2026 02:00 PM
Agency:New Hampshire Food Bank
The NH Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry program supplies neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity with relief assistance. This program schedules regular distributions throughout the state and then travels to those communities where an assortment of produce and shelf-stable foods are distributed directly to individuals in a drive-thru format. Volunteers help NH Food Bank staff with tasks including but not limited to: loading cars with food in boxes, helping direct the flow of traffic, completing intake forms, etc.. This is an outdoor, fast-paced, drive-thru style event with heavy traffic and occasional loud noises.
To volunteer- please be sure to sign up to secure your spot on our volunteer site- https://nhfoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/! We are not able to guarantee we will have something to do for folks that are not signed up to volunteer.
Opportunity:General Property Clean-Up
Date:05/15/2026 10:00 AM - 05/15/2026 03:00 PM
Agency:Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Spending time in nature promotes physical, emotional, and mental wellness. This volunteer opportunity allows volunteers to contribute to beautifying the Prescott Farm property. This is a great experience for individuals or groups to get outdoors. Perform various property clean-up tasks to the needed areas to help maintain the property for all visitors to enjoy!
Clean-Up Tasks:
- Raking and mulching around the buildings.
- Removing invasive species from the property.
- Spreading compost in the gardens and performing other garden preparation jobs.
Opportunity:Invasive plant species removal
Date:05/15/2026 10:00 AM - 05/15/2026 01:00 PM
Agency:Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
A Granite United Way Day of Caring Opportunity! Volunteers are invited to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center for a three-hour session of removing invasive plant species. Species include Oriental Bittersweet, Honeysuckle, Barberry, and others. Toxic plants, such as poison ivy, are not included.
Opportunity:YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na: Help prepare camp for summer!
Date:05/15/2026 10:00 AM - 05/15/2026 02:00 PM
Agency:The Granite YMCA
The Granite YMCA Camp Mi-Te-Na is gearing up for another busy and fun-filled 2026 season!
Volunteers are vital to helping prepare for the hundreds of kiddos that will soon fill the cabins. Projects can include, opening the cabins, light maintenance, landscaping, painting, organizing storage spaces, and making sure everything is in tip-top shape for campers. Due to the nature of camp, all activities will be majorly outdoors - we recommend wearing clothing comfortable to work in, close-toed shoes, and bug spray!
Opportunity:Mayhew Island Spring Clean Up on Newfound Lake
Date:05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 05/15/2026 12:30 PM
Agency:The Mayhew Program
Come pitch in to help prep the Island for the summer program! Work may include raking, removing debris, building maintenance, cleaning, painting, dock work, and more. All tools will be provided, but recommend you wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring your own work gloves, and come dressed for a day of getting dirty! We'll work from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm; snacks and water will be available throughout the morning.