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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Homework Lab Tutors & Storytellers
  • Provide one-on-one assistance with homework
  • Read with young children during homework lab to strengthen literary skills
Classroom Support Staff
  • Help manage classroom, aid with attendance, help transitions from one activity to the next, etc.
  • Cook and/or serve snack
Program Facilitators
  • Share your talents, hobbies or interests by leading a weekly program (i.e. knitting, photography, book club, dance, geology, etc.)
Fundraising Assistants
  • Provide contacts and ideas for funding sources
  • Help organize and publicize events
  • Make an event your own. This can be a one time event or an event that takes place on a regular basis—your idea in action!
Job Coaches/Career Counselors
  • Help students develop interview skills and a sense of professionalism
  • Provide or locate job shadowing opportunities for high school students
  • Assist with resume writing
  • Help with college research and/or college application process
  • Provide SAT coaching
Guest speakers
  • Share a motivational story about your life or career path with high school students
  • Share your expertise in a particular field. This could be something you’ve done research on, teach, or specialize in.
Credit Counseling / Budgeting
  • Develop a financial management program for students and adults
  • Give a mini-lesson in basic money management skills (i.e. balancing a budget, building credit, interest rates, food purchasing, real estate etc.)
Open Gym / Teen Open Gym Coordinator
  • Organize games for youth at their skill level
Office Assistants
  • Answer and redirect calls
  • Prepare mailings
Center Maintenance Volunteers
  • Mop, wash windows or dishes, and/or vacuum on a regular basis
  • Maintain grounds upkeep (snow shoveling, gardening, playground cleaning, etc.)
  • Assist with one-time maintenance projects (i.e. painting, repair etc.)
Volunteer from Home
  • Help us update local contact information via phone or the internet. We need updated lists of community and state resources.
  • Deliver flyers throughout the neighborhood or stuff envelopes. This can often be done at night or on weekends!
  • Work with our schools to get homework from teachers
One-Time Event Volunteers
  • Help during community service projects (Bike Parade/Field Day, Red Ribbon Week, Thanksgiving Feast etc.)
  • Help with event set-up or clean-up
  • Cook for events
VOLUNTEER PACKET
Please fill out the following Agency & Volunteer Agreement as completely and honestly as possible. Review all of the policies therein and send the packet to:

SOCC
40 Hampshire Circle
Dover, NH 03820

This packet will be reviewed by the SOCC and you will receive a response by phone within 2 weeks.

Volunteer Packet (.pdf)
 
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Ongoing Needs
  • Art Supplies
  • Books: Fiction and nonfiction for up to age 18 // Beginner-level books
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Computer Equipment // Computers // Printers // Educational or office computer software
  • Electronics: Projectors // Calculators
  • Games: Board games // Flash cards // Educational toys
  • Kitchen Supplies: Appliances // Utensils (especially disposable cups, plates, and utensils) // Cleaning supplies
  • Magazine subscriptions: Subjects that interest children 5-18
  • Monetary Contributions
  • Office Supplies
  • Playground/Outdoor Equipment
  • School Supplies
  • Snacks/Food: Food for snack time, cooking classes or events // Juice // Milk // Bottled water
  • Sports Equipment: Balls // Mats
Immediate Needs
  • Digital camera
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Van: A van would allow us to provide dependable transportation to and from educational/enrichment activities.
Ongoing Sponsorships
  • Fundraising events
  • Academic or enrichment programs
  • Educational or recreational field trips