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UNH is known for its involvement in the community and for what students do to give back to the world. is no exception. With a plethora of opportunities to do good in the great city of Manchester, here are some ways students can get involved right here in the Queen City.

Off Campus

Youth Services

Do you like the idea of mentoring and supporting the aspirations of Manchester鈥檚 youth? Want to make a positive impact in a child鈥檚 life?听At听听and the听, volunteers are paired with youth members to do what 鈥淟ittles鈥� want to do, whether it be everyday activities or helping making a 鈥淟ittle's鈥� dream become reality. Check out these organizations and become a 鈥淏ig鈥� today.

Homelessness and Hunger

Homelessness and hunger affect many in Manchester, which is why volunteers are so important at places like ,听听and the听. There are so many activities volunteers can choose from, such as assisting with food preparation and delivery, connecting resources with the people who need them, transportation and even store management.听

Animals

For people who like to work with animals, is a "pawfect" place to volunteer.听Volunteers can help take care of sheltered animals and help these听furry听friends find good homes.听

Education

Every college student knows how important education is, and that鈥檚 why and the Manchester City Library work to help adults get the education they need to succeed. There are needs for volunteers in many areas, such helping people听finish a high school education, learn how to speak and/or read in English, apply for jobs and more.

Special Needs

Help make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities or special needs by volunteering at , which provides听autism services, inclusive child care and early intervention, special education, camping and recreation and much more.

Health

Health and safety are extremely important, and students can do their part to help keep Manchester as healthy and safe as possible by volunteering at the . Volunteers here are able to help during emergency events as well as public general health events.听听

Veterans

Show your support for those who have served by volunteering at the or , which connects homeless and struggling veterans to available resources and provides a safe, substance-free transitional home.

On Campus

There are many ways students can volunteer through the clubs, student organizations and classes at the campus! Here are some ways you can get involved:听

• Join a club. Groups like the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and the offer ways to volunteer in the community, such as through annual mission trips called听ServeUp听and group visits to local volunteer sites. For more information and to join these clubs, contact Rebecca Skahan (Intervarsity Christian Fellowship) or Rachel Avery (Student Coalition for Service & Empowerment).
• Take public service courses. The听听offers students a听bachelor鈥檚听degree centered on听new and improved public and nonprofit services to help the people who need it most. If volunteering is great but not enough, then this major is definitely something you should look at.
• Sign up for the Colleges of the Queen City Day of Service. Teamwork makes the dream work at听this听annual event where听UNH Manchester partners with other colleges around the city to make big change right here in Manchester.听