Opportunity:Honoring Heroes: 9/11 National Day of Service at the NH State Veterans Cemetery
Date:09/11/2026 09:00 AM - 09/11/2026 03:00 PM
Agency:NH Veterans Cemetery
Join Granite United Way and the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, September 11, for a volunteer beautification project in Boscawen as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Together, community and corporate volunteers will honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, by serving those who have served our country and helping care for one of New Hampshire's most meaningful places of remembrance.
Volunteers will assist with outdoor beautification projects throughout the cemetery, helping ensure the grounds remain a peaceful, dignified final resting place for veterans and their eligible dependents. Through service, we can transform a day of remembrance into a day of compassion, unity, and gratitude.
What to Bring: Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and dress appropriately for working outdoors. Please bring gardening gloves and any yard tools you are able to share, as on-site supplies are limited.
Whether you volunteer as an individual or with a team, your time and effort will make a lasting impact while honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans.
Opportunity:Honoring Heroes: Connecting with Veterans at the NH Veterans Home
Date:09/11/2026 09:30 AM - 09/11/2026 04:00 PM
Agency:NH Veterans Home
Join Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Veterans Home for a meaningful volunteer opportunity during the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Volunteers will spend the day connecting with veteran residents through conversation, companionship, and shared acts of service while honoring the spirit of a day dedicated to remembrance, unity, and hope.
Morning Shift (9:30 am-12 pm): Help welcome veterans to a Coffee Social, assist with transportation to and from activities, share conversation with residents, and attend the Home's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony alongside them before helping escort them back to their neighborhoods.
Afternoon Shift (1:30-4 pm): Continue making a difference by assisting with afternoon recreation programs and helping relocate and refill bird feeders throughout the campus, making it easier for veterans to enjoy birds and other wildlife from the comfort of their windows.
Sometimes the simplest acts of service have the greatest impact. Whether you're sharing a conversation, offering a helping hand, or honoring our nation's heroes during the remembrance ceremony, your time will help create a meaningful experience for the veterans who call the New Hampshire Veterans Home their home.
Opportunity:Honoring Heroes: Engaging Veterans Through Recreation
Date:09/11/2026 09:00 AM - 09/11/2026 03:30 PM
Agency:NH Veterans Home
Join Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Veterans Home for an engaging volunteer opportunity during the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Volunteers will help veterans participate in recreational activities, cheer them on, share conversation, and assist recreation staff in creating a fun, welcoming environment where residents can connect with one another and enjoy the day.
Morning Shift (9 am-12 pm): Volunteers will help facilitate mini golf and a basketball shootout, followed by beanbag toss and balloon toss. Volunteers will also assist with transporting veterans to and from the Home's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and enjoy the ceremony alongside them.
Afternoon Shift (1:30-3:30 pm): Continue making a difference by assisting recreation staff with additional afternoon activities and helping ensure every veteran has the opportunity to participate and enjoy the programs.
Laughter, friendly competition, and shared experiences can brighten someone's day. By helping veterans participate in recreational activities and spending time alongside them, you'll help create moments of joy, connection, and community while honoring the spirit of the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance.
Opportunity:Honoring Heroes: Veterans Home Landscape Beautification
Date:09/11/2026 08:00 AM - 09/11/2026 02:00 PM
Agency:NH Veterans Home
Join Granite United Way and the New Hampshire Veterans Home for a day of outdoor service in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Volunteers will help beautify the Veterans Home campus by weeding and mulching garden beds and assisting with general landscape maintenance, creating welcoming outdoor spaces for the veterans who call the Home their home.
By caring for these shared spaces, you'll help provide a peaceful and beautiful environment where veterans can relax, connect with family, and enjoy time outdoors.
Volunteer activities include:
-Weeding garden beds
-Spreading mulch
-Spraying weeds
-General landscape maintenance