Volunteer Opportunities

Visitor Information Centers – statewide

Events – (View all – statewide)

The Big E
September 13-29, 2019 *** PARKING LOT CHANGE 9/13/2019
Orientation Packet Posted for Download
Join us at New England’s State Fair in the information booth within the NH Building. Share the things you love about NH and enjoy the fair!

50th Anniversary Arts and Culture Festival: Littleton Chamber

September 21, 10:00-2:00 and 2:00-5:00, 2 per shift

Volunteers will be outside under an information tent and will need a basic knowledge of Littleton. The chamber will provide volunteers with information and maps about the day’s events around Littleton and lunch and snacks will be provided. Information booth located outside of the Chamber office, can store personal items. etc.
More info… 

Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens is under construction this year and will re-open Spring 2020. If you are interested in volunteering at Bedrock Gardens next year, feel free to contact Deb Nugent with questions:603-978-2445 or ddteag1@comcast.net

Visitor Information Centers

Notes & Instructions

2019 NHGSA Policy and Procedure Manual
Please read!

Welcome Center shift calendars are open through DECEMBER 2019. JANUARY 2020 ‘center’ calendars open October 1, at 7am.  Note: All center calendar openings will happen at 7am now regardless of day they fall on.
**  Events, meetings, tours, and activities have their own designated sign-up dates/times.

Posting Hours
If you served at the White Mountain National Forest, a State Tourism Division run Welcome Center, or an event that was NOT managed by an onsite GSA staff member (like CU4 Reality Fair, Walldogs, Strawbery Banke, Hillsborough events, or Bedrock Gardens) – CLICK HERE – to submit your hours. All others will submit your hours at the end of each month. If you have a question, email emily@nhgsa.com.

GSA Merchandise – Online Store
GSA embroidered merchandise orders are fulfilled twice a year (you can pre-order at any time). This enables us to provide our shirts at a major savings. Samples will be available at our AMBIEs Awards luncheon and our holiday party. Bulk orders will go in the day after these two events and take 2-3 weeks to come in. We do have some items in stock.

Learning Opportunities

Upcoming Tours & Meetings
If the tour title doesn’t link, we are still working on details. Linked Events and Tours are marked with a “•”. Watch the newsletter for when we post the information page.

Regional Resource Guides – They are complete — Thank you everyone who contributed to this incredible project! Read and download!

• NH Heritage Museum Trail Passport –
January – November 2019  Grand prize: 2 nights for 2 on STAR ISLAND!

TOUR: White Mountain National Forest – Rescheduled to Oct 2 – sign ups are open

 TOUR: Enfield Shaker Village – October 15, 10am-1pm – sign-ups open Sept 16, 7am

• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Quarterly Meetings
Next one – October 22, 2019 (sign-ups open)
GSA volunteer meeting with Kelly 2-3pm
Airport management update meeting – 3-4pm

TOUR: Moonlight Meadery – December 6, 2019

GSA Social Committee

GSAs that enjoy getting together for social activities outside of NHGSA’s framework.

GSA Perks

Discounted lodging, theatre & admissions. Free parking at MHT…

White Mountains Attractions Passbook for 2019 has been updated with qualifying list and instructions.

Newsletters

Most Recent – Sep. 19, 2019
Archives  (2019 | 2018)

Resource Pages

• Getting Started Tutorials
• GSA Master Calendar – Save the Dates
• Photo Albums
• Topic: Human Trafficking
• Best Practices Articles
• Carpool Information
• CIMA / Volunteer Accident Insurance

 Read our 2018 annual report!  

2019 Operations Survey Results

MHT Info Booth Dashboard Link (requires booth login)

Social Media

Facebook
Blog Articles – Most recent below

Social Committee: Lunch around the Hibachi

Tour: Badger Balm, by GSA Tim Adams

Day Tripping from Hillsboro to Gilsum and everything in between, by GSA Margaret Minnon

Lunch at the Firefly

Exploring the Heritage Museum Trail
Tour: Fairfield Inn, Manchester, by GSA Debbie Hickey
Article: Area Museums: Much More Than Glass Display Cases, by GSA Mark Okrant

DONATE – SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE

If you love being a GSA and what it brings to your life, please consider a year-end tax-deductible donation to support our organization. We appreciate donations of any amount.

Click here to donate online or you can send a check to: Granite State Ambassadors • 470 Mast Road • Goffstown NH 03045.  Please write “donation” on the memo line.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD

Are you a member of a fraternal organization or club that encourages its members to do presentations? We would love for you to talk about your experiences as a GSA volunteer. We have basic presentations, hand-outs, and talking points available. Our staff is also happy to attend and speak. Email kelly@nhgsa.com.

We have rack cards and volunteer cards available for GSAs to hand out. One side is “Become a GSA” for friends, and the other side is “Host a GSA” for businesses.