Individuals, families, and organizations that support Families in Transition by giving their time make the impossible possible. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, there is no better time to join our volunteer team.
If you are new to volunteering with us, please join us for volunteer orientation to get started!
Orientations are offered twice a month and are held virtually via Zoom. Each session lasts one hour. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before signing up for a volunteer opportunity.
To register for orientation and explore available opportunities, click on “See Volunteer Opportunities” above. This will direct you to our volunteer platform, GivePulse, where you can create an account and sign up for your virtual training session.
We have opportunities for children to volunteer. Volunteers who are under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Please explore our full list of volunteer opportunities for age-appropriate placements.
Please note: At our Adult Emergency Shelter, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Yes. Parking availability varies by site. Parking information is included with each volunteer shift description – be sure to review it prior to your shift.
Yes, for the safety of our participants and staff, all volunteers are required to get an NH state background check.
No, we do not. We recommend you check with the court for a list of places that do accept it if you are seeking court-ordered volunteer opportunities.
Please reach out to our volunteer manager. You can contact Mary by email or phone call – [email protected] or calling 603.641.9441 ext. 228
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Last year, our food pantry welcomed over 7,800 individuals experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers help sort daily donations and stock shelves to make sure the pantry runs smoothly five days a week.
Support hunger relief and food assistance for people in Manchester experiencing homelessness by volunteering for lunch or dinner service at our Adult Emergency Shelter. You will help with light kitchen duties such as meal prep and serve meals to individuals staying with us.
You can serve at our thrift store in various ways, from handling and processing donations to helping our retail associates with in-store tasks. Outfitters Thrift Store is a vital support system for our mission to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness, providing goods and funding for our programs.
Sign up to host an activity night with the kiddos at our Family Emergency Shelter! Every Wednesday night, volunteers are invited to host an activity of their choice.
Families in Transition hosts two major events each year, the Walk Against Hunger and Annual Breakfast. Each event brings together over 500 members of the community to raise funds and awareness to support our mission. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help set up, coordinate attendees, and more!
There are many ways to volunteer your knowledge, talents, and skills to support our programs. Many departments across the organization like administration, marketing, accounting, and intake depend on volunteers to assist with daily tasks.
From corporate giving days to alternative spring break, many organizations volunteer with us throughout the year. Students, corporate organizations, and community groups are all welcome to sign up for a volunteer project! This year we’ve given our Adult Emergency Shelter a spring clean, raked gardens, cleaned up playgrounds, and painted buildings all thanks to volunteer groups.