For Current GSAs

February 18, 2020

We house over 1000 telecommunications-related artifacts, including telephones from all eras, switchboards, tools, telephone booths, and other related items. We start with a 9-minute introductory video and then take the guests on a journey through the evolution of the telephone. Tour includes stories about the controversy behind the invention, the operators, and the undertaker who played a key role in the evolution of the telecom industry.

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

March 6-8, 2020 – Link to their sign up system is on our information page (below)
Orientation March 5

WITH OVER 300 VENDORS and Exhibitors covering all aspects of the home building/remodeling industry plus items in the New England Made concourse.
Other highlights of the Show include the Junior Lego Build Competition, seminars and demonstrations.​
Produced by the professionals at the New Hampshire Home Builders Association this is the one show of the year to attend and interact with builders, remodelers, decorators, landscapers, and all types of home solutions providers. The latest in home-related products and services will be showcased – everything from mortgages to landscaping, hot tubs to custom home builders, and custom closets to fabulous kitchens and baths.

March 13, 2020, 3:45-8pm (sign-ups open Feb 19, 7am)

Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for High School students. The GSAs will be helping out at the NH State Championships. The students competing on March 10 have won the contest at their local schools, and the regional semi-finals. They are vying for a spot in the national championship in Washington, DC.

March 15-18, 2020

The New England Apparel Club is a wholesale show for retail stores and buyers. This show is not open to the public. Granite State Ambassadors will be volunteering at the expo hall doors, the ballroom doors and armory doors checking badges, directing attendees, and providing show information.

GSAs can walk through the 3 large exhibit halls and see this year’s styles and items, but you will not be able to purchase items or interact with the exhibitors. You will receive free parking in the garage as well.

** There will be special incentives for volunteering at this event!

March 20-22, 2020
more info coming on calendar opening date

The Made In NH “Try It & Buy It” Expo is dedicated to showcasing the impressive variety of quality products and services made in the Granite State. It hosts about 150 exhibitors and thousands of attendees every year; the shopping is amazing! There is a little bit of everything: jewelry, crafts, lawn and home care, pottery, bath and beauty products, pets, kids, and of course food, wine, and desserts.

All active GSAs and Future Leaders of NH are eligible to volunteer.

March 20-22, 2020

NHGSA has been contracted by the NH Division of Travel and Tourism to manage their NH Information Booth at this event. Plan to engage guests in conversation about NH and its attractions, and pass out literature (highway maps, NH Visitor Guides, and more).

The Made In NH “Try It & Buy It” Expo is dedicated to showcasing the impressive variety of quality products and services made in the Granite State. It hosts about 150 exhibitors and thousands of attendees every year; the shopping is amazing! There is a little bit of everything: jewelry, crafts, lawn and home care, pottery, bath and beauty products, pets, kids, and of course food, wine, and desserts.

Event Hours

• Friday, March 20, 2020  1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21, 2020: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22, 2020: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Shift Times

• Friday: 12:45-4:00, 4:00-7:30
• Saturday: 9:45-1:15, 1:15-4:15, 4:15-7:30
• Sunday: 9:45-12:45, 12:45-4:00

Signups: open Monday February 24th at 8:00 am

Event Location
Center of New Hampshire Expo Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel
700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Parking Info
Parking is available in the garage ($6 validated rate) and on nearby streets (the side streets are free on weekends, Elm St. is only free on Sunday).

** While parking is covered, we encourage you to park on the street when it’s free (Saturday and Sunday) and carpool whenever possible, because $6 each for 50 plus volunteers can add up very quickly!

Event website
https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/events/made-in-nh-expo

Perks

Come early or stay late to see the Expo

Dress code

Full GSA uniform: GSA shirt, black pants or skirt and name tag.
No shorts at this event.
No purses or large bags, please. Fanny packs and small over the shoulder wallets are okay.
If you need to add extra layers for warmth, please try to wear them underneath your GSA shirt (white or black long sleeved shirts, turtlenecks, etc.) Please try to avoid sweaters, coats, and vests that might obscure your uniform shirt. If you are wearing a sweater, it must be a cranberry, forest green, or navy cardigan style.

March 27-29, 2020

We’re looking for a few friendly, outgoing volunteers to help out with the NH Tourism Booth at the 2020 Camping and RV Show in Bedford. Plan to engage guests in conversation about NH and its attractions, and pass out literature (highway maps, NH Visitor Guides, and more).

The Camping and RV Show features RV dealers, camping equipment outlets, and more than 50 campground owners/managers.

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

April 22, 2020

Overview of the 50 year history of the museum; trace the history of the development of “Scouting”, in its many forms, worldwide, in the USA, and locally in NH; Cub Scouting, Senior Scouting, Oder of the Arrow, local and regional Scout Camps; Research and Reference Library with nearly 1000 titles written by and about the founders of the movement, and Scouting publications from 1911 to the present.

Next one – April 28, 2020 (sign-ups are open)

GSA volunteer meeting with Kelly 1-3pm (usually 2-3pm)
April’s meeting will feature speakers on transportation around the state from MHT

Airport management update meeting – 3-4pm
The Meeting purpose is to keep communications open, exchange ideas, and update information between MHT-GSA volunteers and Airport Director, Ted Kitchens, by holding small, quarterly, informational meetings.

April 29, 2020

Think you might enjoy volunteering at the White Mountain National Forest Information Centers? This Discussion Round Table would be for those GSAs who may be interested in volunteering with the White Mountain National Forest Service at Exit 32-Lincoln, NH in the White Mountain Attractions building and/or at Exit 27- Campton, NH at WMNFS Headquarters.

Greeting guests, asking what kind of help they need, referring them to the rangers, and making them feel welcome to NH is our goal. For those who are already volunteering at one of these sites and want to share successes, concerns, and questions, please join us.

WMNFS Ranger Matt Yeramian, Visitor Services Supervisor, will give us a tour of the WMNF Headquarters building which has offices for over 100 staff who take care of the Maine and New Hampshire forests.

May 1, 2020

GSAs have been invited for a complimentary one hour tour of the new Living Shores Aquarium where we will see a variety of fresh water and salt water exhibits, aviary/rain forest, touch pools, gift shop and more. ADA Compliant.

Lunch will be provided at 12:30 pm by in-house restaurant, Pastamia. Pizza, soda & water. There will be a cash bar if you would like to purchase alcoholic beverages.

May 4-5, 2020

Tour and experience a night at a NH Bed & Breakfast and see what makes them so special! https://www.staynh.org/

More info coming

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27

Volunteer statewide at Welcome & Visitor Information Centers. Over 25 different opportunities with a variety of activity levels. To sign up online, go to your Profile Tab and select the center you are interested in, click SAVE and then go the calendars.

Bedrock Gardens, Lee
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Manchester Information Center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society of Cheshire County
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Manchester Millyard Museum
Monadnock Travel Council
• Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
NH Division of Travel & Tourism (all of their highway centers)
NH State House Visitor Center
White Mountain National Forest
• Gateway Visitor Center – Exit 32
• Headquarters – Exit 27