Volunteer Your Time
When you pledge a gift to the Granite United Way, your dollars directly support more than 33 local organizations that help your neighbors focus on their mental well-being, overcome addictions, find housing, and childcare.
The organizations that empower our community—places like COVER Home Repair, Upper Valley Haven, and WISE—also need people like you to power their cause through volunteer work. Learn about the volunteer experiences of fellow Dartmouth community members who have chosen to give back to the local community by contributing their time and talents.
This video showcases how our community is giving back!
Dartmouth's Volunteer Time-Off Policy
Dartmouth's Volunteer Time Off Policy, most recently updated March 1, 2024, allows all regular non-union benefit-eligible employees and those eligible per a collective bargaining agreement, up to one day of paid time off from regularly scheduled work hours each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to perform volunteer services through eligible nonprofit organizations. This benefit was recently expanded giving you even more choices to volunteer at a nonprofit organization that is meaningful to you.
Dartmouth encourages all eligible employees to use this time to make a positive difference in their community. Learn about the Volunteer Time Off policy and new digital tracking form.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available:
Volunteer Opportunities in the Upper Valley
- Granite United Way Qualified Partner Organizations in the Upper Valley
- Follow the Volunteer Upper Valley Facebook page to be connected with a variety of volunteer opportunities.
- Local volunteer opportunities posted in the Valley News
Volunteer Opportunities outside of the Upper Valley
- Learn about volunteer opportunities in New Hampshire
- United Way
- Reach out to local nonprofit agencies in your area
Other Ways to Show Support
This is the season of giving, gratitude and kindness. Here are some other ideas on how to share kindness in our community.
- Offer to pick up groceries for a neighbor
- Write a note or call an isolated community member
- Help inspire positivity and creativity by painting and distributing kindness rocks throughout your community. Get ideas here.