Volunteer NH

What Volunteer NH does

Volunteer NH is New Hampshire's designated State Service Commission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2000 and headquartered in Concord, NH. The organization operates as a statewide convener, capacity builder, and grant administrator for volunteerism and national service, serving New Hampshire nonprofits, individual volunteers, AmeriCorps members and alumni, and communities. Its core functions are matching volunteers to community needs, training volunteer managers, administering federal AmeriCorps funding within the state, and recognizing volunteer contributions through annual awards and conferences.

The organization's technology backbone is the Get Connected platform, a Galaxy Digital-built volunteer-matching database that lets volunteers search opportunities by location and focus area while nonprofits post volunteer needs free of charge. This is paired with the CauseConnect mobile app (iOS and Android), the Serve Learn Earn NH platform that connects AmeriCorps members with service opportunities and education-award-matching colleges, and a Volunteer Resource Center hosting 42+ recorded sessions from the annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism alongside training tools and templates. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor of New Hampshire and approved by the Executive Council.

Volunteer NH's business model is fund-dependent rather than transactional. Revenue derives primarily from federal AmeriCorps grants (State/National and the Volunteer Generation Fund), individual and corporate donations, and event sponsorships. In FY26, the organization received a $3,161,000 AmeriCorps State/National grant and a $223,000 VGF grant, deploying more than 120 AmeriCorps members and supporting mini-grants of $1,000-$4,000 to NH serving organizations. All core services — volunteer matching, AmeriCorps placement, training, and resource access — are free to end users. Signature events include the Spirit of NH Awards (annual since 2003) and the Governor's Conference on Volunteerism, both sponsored by partners such as the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Name

Volunteer NH

Legal name

Volunteer NH

Website

https://volunteernh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Volunteer NH is New Hampshire's designated State Service Commission, a nonprofit that runs the Get Connected volunteer-matching platform, administers federal AmeriCorps grants and mini-grants, places AmeriCorps members statewide, and convenes the Spirit of NH Awards and Governor's Conference on Volunteerism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Volunteer Service Commission

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Volunteer matching platform
• AmeriCorps program administration
• Nonprofit capacity building
• State service commission
• Volunteer engagement grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord, NH

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from AmeriCorps federal agency through AmeriCorps State and National grants and Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grants
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting volunteerism in NH
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships for events including Governor's Conference on Volunteerism, Spirit of NH Awards, and Charity Golf Tournament

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Volunteer NH is New Hampshire's designated State Service Commission, coordinating statewide volunteerism through an online volunteer matching platform (Get Connected), a mobile app (CauseConnect), and an AmeriCorps service platform (Serve, Learn, Earn NH). It administers federal AmeriCorps funding such as the Volunteer Generation Fund and mini-grants ($1,000–$4,000) to New Hampshire nonprofits, hosts the annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism and Spirit of NH Awards, and provides training resources through its Volunteer Resource Center.

Product overview

Volunteer NH operates as a centralized service organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and platforms for volunteerism in New Hampshire. The core technology platform is Get Connected, a volunteer-matching database provided through Galaxy Digital that enables volunteers to find opportunities and nonprofits to recruit and manage volunteers. Supporting platforms include Serve, Learn, Earn NH for AmeriCorps member services and the CauseConnect mobile app for on-the-go volunteer engagement. The organization also administers the Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) and associated mini-grants as federal AmeriCorps funding programs, alongside signature events including the Spirit of NH Awards and the Governor's Conference on Volunteerism, all supported by a Volunteer Resource Center providing tools and training materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Get Connected Online volunteer matching platform enabling volunteers to search and find opportunities by location, focus area, and interests, while allowing New Hampshire nonprofits to create free profiles, post volunteer needs, attract and manage volunteers, and report on volunteer activities.
• CauseConnect Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling users to search and engage with volunteer opportunities on the go, supporting Volunteer NH's mission to make volunteerism more accessible.
• Serve, Learn, Earn NH Service platform for AmeriCorps members and alumni to find service opportunities in New Hampshire, discover NH colleges offering Education Award matches or tuition discounts, and identify businesses providing benefits to national service alumni.
• Volunteer Resource Center Online resource center providing training materials, tools, templates, video introductions to volunteerism topics, 42 recorded sessions from the Governor's Conference on Volunteerism, and funding opportunities for organizations and volunteers.
• Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) Federal AmeriCorps funding program administered by Volunteer NH to strengthen nonprofit organizations' capacity to recruit and retain volunteers in New Hampshire.
• VGF Mini-Grants Federal AmeriCorps mini-grants of $1,000 to $4,000 awarded to New Hampshire-serving organizations for specific, one-time needs to increase volunteer program capacity.
• Spirit of NH Awards Annual awards program since 2003 recognizing individuals, groups, nonprofits, and businesses for exemplary volunteer service and promotion of volunteer initiatives throughout New Hampshire.
• Governor's Conference on Volunteerism Annual professional development conference held in partnership with the Governor's office to educate, enhance skills, and strengthen volunteer programs and organizations across New Hampshire, featuring sessions on volunteer management, nonprofit operations, and diversity & inclusion.
• AmeriCorps State and National Programs Volunteer NH administers AmeriCorps State and National grants, supporting programs that place AmeriCorps members with NH partner organizations across education, conservation, human services, and economic opportunity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 AmeriCorps members deployed through new 2026 funding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Federal agency providing grants including AmeriCorps State and National funding ($3,161,000 in July 2026) and Volunteer Generation Fund ($223,000 in August 2026). AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
• City Year New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026AmeriCorps member placement organization serving NH schools with education support programs
• Lakes Region Conservation CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Environmental stewardship AmeriCorps program operating in the Lakes Region of NH
• Manchester ExcelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Partnership between Goodwill AmeriCorps and SNHU providing Master's in Education with AmeriCorps service hours
• SCA-New Hampshire Conservation CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program for environmental stewardship in NH
• ArchwaysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Planning grant recipient focused on housing resource supports
• Galaxy Digital (Get Connected)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for Volunteer NH's Get Connected volunteer matching database and CauseConnect mobile app
• Animal Rescue League of New HampshireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee expanding volunteer and volunteer-led programs including Shelter Buddy program
• Belknap County Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee for environmental stewardship and food assistance volunteer coordination in Belknap County
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New HampshireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee piloting volunteer recruitment, training and management program for youth programming
• Court Appointed Special Advocates of NHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee recruiting 112 new volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
• International Institute of New EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee and host of RISE Program (Refugee and Immigrant Social Empowerment) AmeriCorps program for refugee support
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White MountainsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee using Volunteer Systems 2.0 and gsLearn for volunteer recruitment and retention
• Granite VNAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee expanding volunteers to 82 NH towns for home healthcare and community health services
• Society for the Protection of New Hampshire ForestsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFY21 VGF grantee for Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program at Mt. Major for hiker safety and habitat protection
• Serve Learn Earn NHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform connecting AmeriCorps members with NH service opportunities, schools matching Education Awards, and businesses offering alum benefits
• New Hampshire Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Grantor sponsor for Governor's Conference on Volunteerism; provides philanthropy and donor services
• Granite State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNH institution offering 20% tuition discount for AmeriCorps alumni and hosts School of National Service program

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VolunteerMatch: National nonprofit volunteer matching platform connecting volunteers with opportunities across the U.S.; competes with Volunteer NH's Get Connected platform at a national scale.
• Idealist: National nonprofit action network listing volunteer opportunities and jobs; directly comparable volunteer-matching functionality to Get Connected.
• ServeMinnesota: Minnesota's designated State Service Commission administering AmeriCorps programs and volunteer engagement statewide; structurally identical to Volunteer NH in mandate, federal funding dependence, and program portfolio.
• Massachusetts Service Alliance: Massachusetts' state commission on national service and volunteerism, administering AmeriCorps State/National grants and statewide volunteer initiatives for a comparable New England population.
• Volunteer Maine: Maine's State Service Commission operating Get Connected (Galaxy Digital) volunteer matching and AmeriCorps programs; nearly identical tech stack and regional volunteer mission.
• Volunteer Florida: Florida's State Service Commission and Governor's Commission on Volunteer and Community Service, administering AmeriCorps grants and statewide volunteer mobilization; directly comparable role and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• HandsOn Network: National network of volunteer-led community service affiliates under Points of Light; comparable volunteer mobilization mission with a network/franchise model rather than a state-commission model.
• Points of Light: Large established national volunteerism organization operating a broader portfolio of programs, advocacy, and corporate engagement; comparable mission around mobilizing volunteers but operates at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps): Federal agency that funds State Service Commissions including Volunteer NH; functions as upstream partner and policy-maker rather than direct competitor, but sets the strategic and funding environment in which Volunteer NH operates.

Emerging players

• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteer matching platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for virtual and in-person pro bono service; overlapping technology category with more specialized skills-based focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VolunteerNH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VolunteerNH
• Facebookfacebook.com/VolunteerNH?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volunteernh
• Instagraminstagram.com/volunteer_nh

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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