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volunteers needed
Multicultural parade seeks volunteers
Volunteers are being sought to participate in the Parade of the Flags during the 2010 Laconia Multicultural Market Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 11. Led by Old Glory, this year's Parade of Flags will start on Canal Street at 11 a.m. and once again, event organizers are inviting members of the Lakes Region community to carry one of the 50 international flags that have been part of the event's opening tradition. With the New Horizon Band supporting the marchers with lively music, the parade, led by Laconia Police, will proceed from Canal Street to Church Street, through Veteran's Square to Beacon Street West and conclude at Rotary Park for the Multicultural Market Day opening ceremonies. Individuals of all ages are welcome, as are church groups, community service groups, youth organizations, schools, and neighborhoods. For more information about volunteering for the Parade of Flags, contact Larry Frates at 528-7651.

volunteers needed
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 held over the course of two weeks in September and October at New Beginnings in Laconia, exact dates and times TBA. Anyone interested is encouraged to call the office at 528-6511 or send an email to education@newbeginningsnh.org. If interested, you are encouraged to call soon; a minimum number of participants is required to run the training. If sending an email please include your name, phone number and mailing address.

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Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is seeking Adult volunteers. Will receive training, learn marketable skills, and make a difference in girls' lives.
Help girls between the ages of 5 — 17 who want to discover, connect, and take action. Offering more than 100 programs, the organization helps girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Not only do they have fun and make friends, members have new and exciting experiences in the preeminent leadership development program for girls in the U.S. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves almost 17,000 girls in New Hampshire and Vermont thanks to 5,600 trained and dedicated volunteers. Known for their courage, confidence, and character, Girl Scouts make the world a better place. Registration is $12 a year. To volunteer, visit www.girlscoutsgwm.org or call 888-474-9686 to find a troop in your area.

volunteers needed
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of NH seeks Lakes Region Volunteers
CASA of NH is in particular need of volunteers for the Claremont, Laconia, Plymouth, Franklin and Ossipee Family Courts. CASA volunteers are trained citizens appointed as the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in a child abuse or neglect case by a district or family court judge. CASA volunteers gather information on their case, visits their children monthly, and advocate until a safe, permanent home is achieved. Volunteers undergo 40 hours of initial training and generally volunteer 15 hours on average per month. Application and Interview required. Call today and become a powerful voice in a child's life. 800- 626-4600, or visit http://www.casanh.org/ or write to speakup@casanh.org

volunteers needed
Town of Meredith

The Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Commissions. There are vacancies as alternates on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Anyone interested in being considered to serve on one of these boards should complete a Volunteer application <http://meredithnh.org/pdfdocs/Forms/volapp.pdf> and forward it to the Town Manager's office at pwarren@meredithnh.org<mailto:pwarren@meredithnh.org>.

volunteers needed
WOW Trail and WOWFest
With the detail design for Phase II of the WOW Trail gearing up along with many beautification
initiatives taking place on Phase I, many new volunteer opportunities are available. Some of the volunteer jobs currently available include secretary for the Board of Directors; volunteer coordinator; grant writing, membership, and fundraising positions; and planting, watering, weeding, and other beautification efforts out on the trail itself. In addition, volunteers are needed for the upcoming WOWFest event at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club on September 18. Interested parties are invited to e-mail info@wowtrail.org and express their area of interest. Supporters who cannot give their time are invited to go online to donate money and become a "Friend of the WOW Trail." The web site address is www.wowtrail.org.

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ALS Association Northern New England Chapter
On October 2, 2010 we will have our annual Walk to Defeat ALS in Concord NH at the State House Plaza.

We need volunteers for Walk day positions as; set-up, clean-up, registration, handing out t-shirts and monitoring the food tables. Positions are in 4 hour shifts. We also need help prior to the Walk with Committee Members to help with planning and logistics. Desired skills are knowledge of the community in the Concord area, accounting, in-kind donation requests and management. The time commitment for Committee Members is about 5 hours over 2 months. Contact information : Amy Kuzma, Manager, Special Events akuzma@alsanne.org, 603-715-4854

volunteers needed
Two requests for political refugees:
We need a refigerator in good working order.
We are looking for someone who would like to work on diction with some who already speak English. The accent now is British.
Thanks,
Carol Pierce, Chair, Laconia Human Relations Committee, newdynam@aol.com 524-2052

volunteers needed
The Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health
Are you interested in a volunteer opportunity where your medical skills will benefit members of your community? The Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health (LRPPH) is seeking volunteers interested in strengthening the local public health system and providing help in public health emergencies.

As part of regional emergency preparedness efforts, LRPPH has established the Lakes Region Medical Reserve Corps (LR-MRC) unit, an affiliate of the national MRC program. The mission of the LR-MRC is to improve the health and safety of the Lakes Region by organizing and utilizing public health and medical volunteers to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

The LR-MRC volunteers are a vital component to a successful emergency response. During a regional or national disaster, all types of public health and medical professionals are needed to help provide services such as: medical triage; administer prophylactic medication or vaccine; and medical services in a variety of settings, such as emergency shelters or alternative medical sites.

LR-MRC volunteers receive training in emergency preparedness and response including: an introduction to MRC and public health; personal/family preparedness; incident command systems; psychological first aid; and more. Anyone interested in becoming an LR-MRC volunteer is invited to attend an orientation session on:
· August 10, 2010 from 5-6 PM OR
· September 9, 2010 from 5-6 PM

If you are interested in attending a LR-MRC orientation session, please contact Michelle Whitenack, Lakes Region MRC Coordinator, 603-528-2145 ext. 1805 or mwhitenack@lrpph.org for additional information.

host families wanted

Pacific Intercultural Exchange

Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Many local high schools are still open to enrollment and encourage families to get involved. Pacific Intercultural Exchange has international students from more than 40 countries arriving into the area for home stay programs. They really need your help. The non-profit organization is looking for a few more caring host families to share the American way of life. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen -- or would like more information about the program, please call P.I.E. immediately at 800-828-9001 or visit them on the web at www.pieusa.org

volunteers needed
9/11/10
Harvest Festival at Prescott Farm
Description:
Prescott Farm will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00am-3:00pm. and needs volunteers to help with event activities. Volunteers will be helping with hayrides, getting folks to take part in barn dances, serving snacks, being in charge of contests and raffles, face painting, set-up/clean-up, etc.

Requirements:
That they can be there early and stay later if needed. Ideal time frame of 9:00am-4:00pm. That they are personable, clean in appearance and can lead an activity on their own if needed - instructions will be given prior to event.

# of volunteers needed - 12
Date: 9/11/2010
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246
Event Contact: Kimberly, email – info@prescottconservancy.org, phone – 366-5695

volunteers needed
WISE needs you!
WISE, the Upper Valley's non-profit organization supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking, is recruiting for crisis line training. Our 24-hour, toll free crisis line is available every hour of every day to those affected by these issues thanks to compassionate and dedicated community volunteers. The interactive 30-hour training covers the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and stalking, active listening, supportive advocacy, empowerment, and more. Training times are posted at http://www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org/volunteer. Become part of our diverse team of community-oriented volunteers helping to make the Upper Valley a more peaceful place to live. For more information or an application, please contact Kat at 603-448-5922.

volunteers needed
Your Local American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative Support: If you like working with computers, databases, possess attention to detail, customer service, and organization then you can make significant contributions to the Red Cross!

Financial Processing Support: Assist the Chapter in processing finances, compiling batch reports, working with the Center of Expertise (CoE), and other financial tasks. This is a great opportunity to improve spreadsheet, data entry, organization, and precision skills while being in a fun office environment.

Health Services: Become a leader and part of the Red Cross volunteer team. The Red Cross is looking for active or recently retired RNs LPNs, PAs, MDs, and EMTs. When a disaster hits, these volunteers are called upon to deliver basic healthcare at emergency shelters and on response teams both locally and nationally.

Partner Services: Become an ambassador to the American Red Cross by focusing on Community and Government Relations. During a disaster relief operation, skilled volunteers become a valuable liaison between the Red Cross and local and state non-government and government partners.

Disaster Assessment: We're recruiting community members who are interested in property assessment and like to read maps, including real estate professionals and boy scouts. When a disaster strikes, be in the field to assess damage to residential structures and help determine delivery of services to disaster survivors.

Health and Safety Instructors: Health and Safety is looking for volunteers who can be certified to be an instructor to teach classes like CPR and AED, First Aid, etc.

Orientation Facilitators: It is important to utilize the Volunteer Orientation as a recruitment tool and to provide prospective volunteers with a sound foundation of the American Red Cross. If you would like to be an ambassador to the Red Cross in your local community this is for you.

Interested? Attend one of our upcoming Volunteer Orientations on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm.
July 13th & 27th, August 17th, September 7th

If you would like to attend a Volunteer Orientation please contact your local American Red Cross Chapter. 1-800-464-6692 or burackr@nhredcross.org. The Granite Chapter is located on 2 Maitland St, Concord, NH 03301.

volunteers needed
AmericCorps VISTA position available.

Through a partnership with PlusTime NH, Global Awareness Local Action (G.A.L.A.) is looking for a VISTA Member to help implement the first phase of its strategic plan, which focuses on program development and capacity building. The mission of G.A.L.A. is to establish a contagious community building model that translates sustainability education into locally inspired action that is practical, effective, and fun. Specific tasks for the selected VISTA member will include managing the "Sustain-A-Raisers" program – a project that engages youth in sustainable home/yard retrofits and services, as well as helping to coordinate G.A.L.A.'s second annual Farm-to-Table Feast – a collaborative of farmers, chefs, and local-food lovers.

VISTA is a full-time service opportunity for 12 months, and is a GREAT way to develop your skills and give back to the community. Benefits include: monthly living allowance, health coverage, professional development, and choice of $5,350 Education Award or $1500 cash award upon completion of service. Position begins August. Call/Email TODAY for more info: Josh Arnold, G.A.L.A. Director, josh@galacommunity.org / 603.344.5009. Visit www.galacommunity.org for more information.

volunteers needed
Spring/Summer Volunteer Opportunities at Prescott Farm
What better way to give back to the community than to volunteer? Prescott Farm has several volunteer options available to suit anyone's needs and restrictions. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the options listed below, please e-mail info@prescottconservancy.org or call (603) 366-5695.
Garden Volunteers
We have a dedicated group of garden volunteers that come on Tuesdays (starting April 20th) during the Spring and Summer months to work on the gardens down near the Farmhouse. They are always looking for help, and if you have a green thumb and don't mind getting a little dirty then this volunteer opportunity is for you!
Trail Maintenance
If you love hard work and are handy with a pair of clippers, our trails need you! The trails get a lot of use throughout the year and get cluttered by branches and other debris.
Farmers Market
We are looking for a volunteer to manage a Prescott Farm tent at the Laconia Farmers Market on Thursday evenings this summer (June-October). The volunteer would be responsible for set-up and break-down of the tent/table and sharing information about Prescott Farm by actively speaking with the public and handing out information about programs, etc. Occasionally there may also be some small sales of flowers or greeting cards.

volunteers needed
Laconia Senior Center Opportunities: Need people who can work independently or with very little supervision. Kitchen volunteers: cooking, washing dishes, cleaning up, working on meals on wheels program. Generally weekday mornings,
Front desk: Ability to answer telephone. Take accurate messages, Return follow-up calls. Interface with walk-in seniors. Use computer, Keep documentation. Generally week day afternoons. Specifically looking to fill Thursday afternoons from 12:30 pm to 3:45 pm. Contact 524-7689.

volunteers needed
Laconia First Night Committee
The Laconia First Night committee seeks the help of volunteers, musicians, performers, entertainment, and the like. The committee is in the beginning stages of planning a New Year's Eve celebration to feature entertainment, food, contests, and fireworks. If you would like to be a part of what we hope will become an annual event, please contact us. If you are a performer of any type, please contact us so we can discuss fees and other needs. Volunteers would help with logistics during the event. If you would like to help the committee, we meet Wednesday mornings at the Downtown Deli at 8 a.m.. Lastly, to create this wonderful event we will also need sponsors, big and small, to help us realize our vision. Laconia First Night and the Belknap Mill are working in conjunction with this event. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Shirley Stokes at 528-8027 or the Belknap Mill at 524-8813

volunteers needed
The Adult Tutorial and Adult Learning Services Program for Belknap County is looking for individuals with time on their hands who have a desire to help adult learners improve their math and reading skills, prepare to take the GED Exam or to work with people living in the Lakes Region from a foreign country who need to learn to speak, understand and improve their English skills. Volunteer tutors do not have to be teachers. They are individuals that have a sense of humor, patience, and the desire to help adult learners become more employable, read to their children, be able to read the labels on the cans and boxes at the grocery store and turn their lives around.
For more information on becoming a volunteer tutor, please contact Jane Gallant or Peggy Selig at the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712. Volunteer tutors can make a huge difference in the lives of adult learners.

jobs available for seniors
Do you know someone 55 or older who is living on a limited income and is interested in getting back to work? The SENOIR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM has openings in Belknap, Merrimack and Rockingham counties. Participants are paid for 20 hours a week of on-the-job training in a non profit or public agency. Benefits include paid holidays, a physical exam and vision care. This program does not affect Food Stamps or Subsidized Housing. If interested, please call 1-800-856-5525 or 603-225-3295

volunteers needed
Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown Tilton will provide a free hot meal to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at mark@trinitytilton.org.

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Meredith Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Meredith Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee seeks new volunteer members to join their effort to support the Parks & Recreation Department in areas of facility development and improvement, program development, raising awareness about the benefits of recreation, and collaboration with other agencies/organizations to expand recreational opportunities for people of all ages. Meetings are held every third Tuesday at 5 PM at the Meredith Community Center .
To learn more about how to get involved, please contact parks & Recreation Director, Vint Choiniere at 279-8197 or email him at vchoiniere@meredithnh.org.

Volunteers Wanted and Employment Opportunities