Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
CAMPTON GSA OFFICE – Details at the bottom of the page VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS South Central Region | Monadnock – Sunapee Regions | Seacoast Region | Lakes Region | White Mountains – Grand North Regions SOUTH CENTRAL REGION MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT Center Manager: Kelly Bryerkelly@nhgsa.comwww.flymanchester.comCell: 960-0272 | Booth: 624-6539 x115
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Thursday, Dec 14, 9am – Virtual via Zoom
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Join us to meet Tracey Whitehead of the Manchester Transit Authority to hear great news about their new routes that connect the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport with Boston Express servicing Logan Airport and other locations.
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We will be finding our inner elves and heading up north to Lincoln, NH on Friday December 15th for our Journey to the North Pole. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize, support a great cause, the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, and get into the Christmas spirit. Plus you earn volunteer hours! Signups are open on the calendar.
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Orientation Posted
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Formerly known as the Made in New England Expo, the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival promises to be even better than before. Guests can find unique local products and gifts for everyone on their lists at this one-stop holiday gift shop!
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Unmanaged event – you will be volunteering directly with Strawbery Banke
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Saturdays, December 2, 9, & 16, 2023, 5-9 PM
Sundays, December 3, 10, & 17, 2023, 4-8 PM
Experience seasonal & holiday traditions of times past
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Earns educational hours
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This training is designed to provide instruction and education to all New Hampshire front line service providers impacted by the activities, visits, and special guests to NH between now and the NH Presidential Primary. You should attend if you are a service provider, a GSA or work at a hotel, restaurant, Chambers of Commerce, attraction, or are a destination driver.
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Wednesday, January 17 2024, 10am-noon
Earns Educational Hours
GSAs who intend to volunteer at this center will have priority in signing up. If its full, ask Kelly.
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On the 15th of November, a delegation comprising enthusiastic Granite State Ambassador volunteers embarked on an enlightening journey to Dover, New Hampshire. Our purpose was to explore two distinguished institutions that adorn the cultural and educational landscape of the region: the Woodman Museum and the Children’s Museum of NH. Both are members of the NH Heritage Museum Trail.
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On a beautiful sunny and warm fall day 19 GSA’s met up at Vida Cantina in Portsmouth to check out this eatery, whose chef has been nominated multiple times for a James Beard culinary award. We were seated as a group so could meet and greet each other while trying
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November 9, 2023 HART’S TURKEY FARM View all of our photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nSmji2dD1wRYiaBR6 ANNUAL MEETING Charyl Reardon, Board Chair Today, we get together to reflect on our achievements over the past year and to highlight an exciting course for the future. This gathering is a testament to the organization’s commitment to
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Recently a group of Granite State Ambassador (GSA) welcome center volunteers explored the quaint village of Warner, NH to experience it as a traveling guest would. As always, it didn’t disappoint! With 5 museums in the village, it was hard selecting just 2 to visit. We are excited to share what we learned about the New Hampshire Telephone Museum and the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum.
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Earns Administrative Hours
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Upcoming volunteer hours at our Campton Office are posted below with planned tasks. If the shift is for 1 person and you want to come as a pair, just email me and I’ll add the second person.
Address: Exit 28 off I-93. 399 NH Route 49, Campton NH 03223 near the Campton Dam and across from the Dollar General. If it’s snowing, call ahead 603-851-8624. The driveway is straight up and shifts will be cancelled.
There is a full kitchen on-site and you will be working in your own office space next to mine.
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Your donation will be promoted during our Online Fundraising Auction – November 1-10, 2023 to support our volunteer programs.
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On September 7, a group of 28 Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) visited the University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus in Durham to explore and learn about the UNH Astronomical Observatory.
This place is truly a gem, offering regular monthly viewing sessions, special programs, family-friendly events, and gatherings for the public to enjoy. With its impressive collection of astronomy equipment, including two domes with high light-gathering telescopes, a new digital telescope, and various portable telescopes, the observatory is a haven for astronomy enthusiasts.
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See all photos This tour was created after a conversation between a guest and a Granite State Ambassador (GSA) working at the Hooksett North Rest Area. The guest, Liz Ryan Cole, who happens to be a partner in the Loch Lyme Lodge in Lyme, NH, expressed interest in the GSA
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Today we have Alex Lahood, Director of Business Operations for Whaleback Mountain in Enfield NH with us. Whaleback recently hosted a Granite State Ambassador Certification Training for us and we had such a wonderful experience and are excited to share a bit of what we learned with you.
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We are excited to have 20 new GSAs graduate as part of the Whaleback Mountain Class of 2023. Congratulations and welcome! What an amazing host organization. We were so impressed with all this mountain has accomplished and it’s mission. Whaleback is more than a mountain, it is a community. With
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OLLI at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer based educational program for lifelong learners who are eager to explore ideas and interests in a safe and relaxed environment, with a community of peers. Volunteer curriculum committees develop programs in response to member interests. Courses are non-credit.
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By GSA Barbara Bailey with input from GSA Joan Gonser
On Wednesday, July 12th a group of about 18 GSA’s gathered in Portsmouth for an opportunity to learn about the city’s history. Our first stop was the Portsmouth Historical Society on Middle Street. We were greeted with coffee and pastries and enjoyed some social time before beginning our tour led by Program and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Robbitts-Terry.
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A group of GSA welcome center volunteers participated in an informative and interesting tour of Lebanon NH’s arts scene hosted by the Upper Valley Business Alliance (https://www.uppervalleybusinessalliance.com/). Stops included the new welcome center in Colburn Park, the Lebanon Opera House, Upper Valley Music Center, and the AVA Gallery along with a poke through the Farmer’s Market. Colburn Park is a public gathering & entertainment venue at the heart of Lebanon’s historic district and is close to restaurants, shops, historic buildings and even the Northern Rail Trail.
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