Volunteer at Statewide Visitor Information Centers
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
MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT
Center Manager: Kelly Bryer
kelly@nhgsa.com
www.flymanchester.com
Cell: 960-0272 | Booth: 624-6539 x115
Parking: Park on the 5th floor of the garage (or the highest accessible floor) and bring your ticket with you. Take elevator to 2nd floor and cross pedestrian walkway. Information booth is on main floor to the left of the escalators.
# GSAs on duty: 2
Staff: There is no staff on duty. Sign up with another GSA to mentor and then let Kelly know when you signed up so you can be expected.
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available year-round in the NH Information Booth and as part of the Walk-about program from 6am-midnight, daily including holidays.
Perks: Long-term parking in garage for 28 days a year (up to 14 days at once). More info…
**You many only sign-up for 1 shift between 9am-6pm on any given day. Double shifts are only allowed beginning at 6am or 6pm, but are discouraged. This is a busy center and we don’t want you tired and not at your best.
MANCHESTER MILLYARD MUSEUM
Manchester Millyard Museum/Manchester Historic Association
Center Manager: Kristy Ellsworth
kellsworth@manchesterhistoric.org
www.manchesterhistoric.org
Office: 603-622-7531
200 Bedford St., Manchester
Parking: Free parking for GSAs on the south, east, and west sides of the building. Designated by signage.
# GSAs on duty: 1-2
Staff: This center is staffed. Staff is available to mentor.
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10:00-1:00, and Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1:00-4:00. There may be other days as well.
AVIATION
MUSEUM
Aviation Museum
Center Manager: Jeff Rapsis
jrapsis@nhahs.org
www.nhahs.org
603-669-4820
27 Navigator Rd, Londonderry
Parking: Park in lot on site.
# GSAs on duty: 2
Staff: This center is staffed. Orientation and mentoring is required before volunteering at this center.
** To volunteer at this center reach out to Debbora Losch at dlosch@nhahs.org to schedule your orientation and shifts.
Duties: Greeting guests, front desk, gift store, events
Requirements: Three mentoring shifts and an orientation
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available year-round on Friday-Sunday. Friday and Saturday shifts are 10-1 and 1-4, and Sunday shifts are 1-4. Event shifts to be determined.
CAPITAL REGION VISITOR CENTER
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Center Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
cobrien@concordnhchamber.com
www.concordnhchamber.com
603-224-2508
49 S Main St Suite 104, Concord
Parking: Park in the SMILE Building parking lot off Storrs Street behind the chamber. Have your GSA car decal visible.
# GSAs on duty: 1
Staff: This center is staffed. If a GSA isn’t available to mentor you, onsite staff can.
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available year-round in the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s office on Monday- Friday varied times of 9:00-12:00 and 12:00-3:00.
CANTERBURY STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager: Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 603-783-4194
I-93 NB, 1 mile north of Exit 18, Canterbury
Parking: park in back of building – go through back door
# GSAs on duty: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff is available to mentor.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available Monday – Saturday, 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm; and Sundays, 9:00-12:00, 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm.
Busiest times are Friday, Saturday, and holidays.
NEW ENGLAND RACING MUSEUM
Center Manager: Paul Messier, Volunteer Coordinator
and Tom Netishen, Executive Director
922 NH Route 106 N, Loudon NH 03307
nermuseum@gmail.com
http://www.nemsmuseum.com
603-783-0183
Volunteer Registration and information Sheet (pdf)
GSAs on Duty: 3-5
Positions include cashiers and docents.
Sign up directly through the museum.
Shifts available: Saturdays only Oct-May. Saturdays & Sundays May-Oct. Cashier shifts are 10am-4pm. Docents are 10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm. Plus events.
SANBORNTON STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager: Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 286-4650
I-93 SB, 2 miles south of Exit 22, Sanbornton
Parking: park in the main lot in spots farthest from the building. Go in through main entrance.
# GSAs on duty: 1- if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff is available to mentor.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available daily 10:00-1:00 and 1:00-4:00 pm.
Busiest times are Sunday, Monday and holidays.
HOOKSETT NORTH STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
On-Site Supervisor: Nicole Doolan Nicole.T.Doolan@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 603-485-3019
I-93 Northbound, 1.5 miles north of tolls / 530 West River Road, Hooksett
Parking: park in main lot
# GSAs on duty: 1 – 2 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Have Kelly pair you with a GSA for mentor shifts.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available Daily: 11:00-2:00 pm and 2:00-5:00 pm. DOUBLE SHIFTS NOT ALLOWED
Busiest times are weekends and holidays.
HOOKSETT SOUTH STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
On-Site Supervisor: Nicole Doolan Nicole.T.Doolan@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 485-3542
I-93SB, 7 miles south of I-89 interchange / 1.5 miles before tolls.
25 Springer Street, Hooksett
Parking: park in lot on the far side of building across from gas pumps.
# GSAs on duty: 1 – 2 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Have Kelly pair you with a GSA for mentor shifts.
Volunteer opportunities: Onsite staff. Shifts available: Daily: 11:00-2:00 pm, and 2:00-5:00 pm. DOUBLE SHIFTS NOT ALLOWED
Busiest times are weekends and holidays.
SALEM STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Jason Brace raymond.j.brace@livefree.nh.gov
On-site Supervisor: mary Burris mary.k.burris@livefree.nh.gov
alternate: Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 893-4351
I-93 Northbound, Salem
93s to Exit 47 (Pelham St. – Massachusetts) Right onto Pelham St. Right onto 93 north bound. Watch for the Salem Welcome Center signs (Visitor Center) and enter into their parking lot. (It is BEFORE Exit 1)
Parking: park in main lot.
# GSAs on duty: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff can mentor if needed.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available daily: 9:00-12:00 pm, 12:00-3:00 pm, 3:00-6:00 pm, and 6:00-9:00 pm.
Busiest times are Friday pm, Sat am and holidays.
NH STATE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER
Center Manager: Virginia Drew
virginia.drew@leg.state.nh.us
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/nh_visitorcenter/default.htm
603-271-2154
107 North Main Street, Room 119, Concord
Parking: Due to construction, parking is on your own at the moment.
Usual parking arrangements: You can park on the top floor in the legislative garage off Storrs St. Display your GSA car decal. Free parking in garage is not available on Tuesdays-Thursdays from Jan – June. Volunteers are still needed on those dates. During that time frame, parking can be found off Prince St. (which is the small one way road by the Concord Auditorium) behind the Concord Library, is the Merrimack County Bank lot (with a GSA placard). Up to 3 GSA’s can park in this lot during the mid-week.
Contact GSA Kelly for directions to and into garage.
# GSAs on duty: 1-2
Staff: this center is staffed. Have Virginia pair you with a GSA for mentor shifts.
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available year-round, Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
Learn More about volunteering at this center by watching this video:
MONADNOCK TRAVEL COUNCIL – GREATER KEENE AND PETERBOROUGH CHAMBER
Shifts are currently not available
www.keenechamber.com
603-352-1303
Keene Location: 48 Central Square, Keene
Parking: a few free spots available on Court Street, north of the Senior Center. Metered parking (10 hour meters) at Gilbo Ave. lot.
# of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: onsite
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available Year Round, Closed Saturday & Sunday and Federal Holidays
May-October: Wednesday – Friday, 11am-2pm; 12pm-3pm; 1pm-4pm
Perks: Free mug at 10 hours, and a free hat at 20 hours. More perks such as gift cards can be handed out as needed, probably around 30, 50, 100 hours etc. tbd
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHESHIRE COUNTY
Shifts are currently not available.
Center Manager: Rick Swanson
devdir@hsccnh.org
https://hsccnh.org/
246 Main St, Keene
Parking: parking lot behind the building
# of GSAs: Depends on the event
Volunteer opportunities: Periodic events, office hours and events will be posted as needed
LAKE SUNAPEE REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Center Manager: Ashlee Rowley
admin@lakesunapeeregionchamber.com
www.lakesunapeeregionchamber.com
328 Main Street, New London
603-526-6575
Parking: free in lot next to info booth
# of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: onsite
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available Daily 10:00-12:00 pm and 12:00-3:00 pm. You may sign up for either one or both shifts.
Duties: Greeting visitors, & answering phone. May be asked to help with some administrative tasks for events, like name badges, registrations… or light computer work. Task work is optional and will be done in the visitor center.
Volunteer Amenities: small refrigerator and microwave.
GSAs are also invited to volunteer at several of the Chamber’s events: the Black Fly Open, Strawberry Festival, Chamber Night, and the League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair.
Learn More about volunteering at this center by watching this video:
UPPER VALLEY BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Center Manager: Tracy Hutchins
tracy@uppervalleybusinessalliance.com
https://www.uppervalleybusinessalliance.com/
Colburn Park, 11 N Park Street, Lebanon NH 03766
603-448-1203
The sign says Lebanon Historical Society. Center is behind the Colburn Park stage and is directly across from the post office.
Restrooms are in Town Hall across the street.
Parking: Available on-site all around the park – free
# of GSAs: 2
Staff: Not on-site, but should be accessible via phone if needed
No computer but you may be able to get wifi. There is good cell service there.
Will have resources available for you to answer guest questions.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts will be available on Thursdays 3-6pm (during Farmer’s Market – food & entertainment) and on Saturdays 10-1pm. Special Event Dates – Sat/Sun, August 9-11 Nexus Music and Arts Festival / Sat, Sept 21 LebFest. Other times are available after your mentor shifts.
Emergency: 911
Learn More about volunteering at this center by watching this video:
SUTTON STATE WELCOME CENTER
Shifts are not open at this time
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347;
Onsite: 603-927-4907
I-89 SB, 2 miles south of Exit 10, Sutton, NH
Parking: Park in lot south of entrance
Number of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm
Volunteer amenities: breakroom, microwave, refrigerator
Busiest times are Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
LEBANON STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347;
Onsite: 603-448-2409
I-89 SB, one mile south of Exit 20, Lebanon
Parking: onsite
# of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm
Volunteer amenities: break room with microwave & refrigerator
Busiest times are Saturday, Sunday, Monday and holidays.
SPRINGFIELD STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347;
Onsite: 603-763-9684
I-89 NB, 2 miles after exit 12A, Springfield
Parking: onsite
# of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available daily: 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm
Volunteer amenities: break room with microwave & refrigerator.
Busiest times are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
SEACOAST REGION
BEDROCK GARDENS
Greeter/garden sitter shifts closed during the winter season, currently closed
Will open May 17, 2023. Open Tuesday-Friday, and the 1st and 3rd weekend of every weekend. 10:00-4:00
Fairy Hobbit Festival will be October 12-14, and the season will end October 14, 2024
Center Manager: Deb Nugent
bedrockgardensnh@gmail.com | ddteag1@comcast.net
www.bedrockgardens.org
603-659-2993
Parking: onsite free parking lot
# of GSAs: depends on the event and/or shift
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available during the May-October season.
Sign up: https://www.bedrockgardens.org/volunteer.html
THE CHAMBER COLLABORATIVE OF GREATER PORTSMOUTH
The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
Center Manager: Hope Anderson hope@portsmouthcollaborative.org
www.GoPortsmouthNH.com
www.ChamberCollaborative.org
603-610-5510
500 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Parking: Free parking onsite
# of GSAs: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: onsite
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-4pm & 1pm-4pm. Thursday-Friday: 10:00-2:00 pm
MOFFATT-LADD HOUSE & GARDEN
Have moved to a paid staff model. GSAs will be invited to serve at their events.
Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
Center Manager: Stephanie Rohwer Hewson
info@moffattladd.org
www.moffattladd.org
603-430-7968
154 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Parking: Parking is available at 182 Market Street. The driveway is located between the Moffatt-Ladd House (there’s a high grey fence above a stone wall on the MLH side) and the blue house located at 182 Market. Come up the driveway and we have the last 4 spots on the left and the last 2 on the right. All are marked MLH/NSCDA-NH parking only.
Staff: onsite
Volunteer opportunities: EVENT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY
HAMPTON AREA CHAMBER**
Event shifts only – none at visitor center
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Center Manager: John Nyhan
john@hamptonchamber.com
www.hamptonchamber.com
603-926-8718
47 Winnacunnet Rd
# of GSAs: depends on event
Volunteer Opportunities: Shifts are available at the Hampton Beach & Brew; Children’s Festival, and Hampton Beach Seafood Festival as well as other events. Watch newsletter for info on how to sign up.
SEABROOK STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
On-Site Supervisor: Theresa Hemenway Theresa.L.Hemenway@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347;
Onsite: 474-5211
I-95 Northbound on the NH/MA border before Exit 1
Parking: Park in front lot
# GSAs on duty: 2
Staff: This center is staffed. Staff is available for mentoring.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts are available Daily: 9:00-12:00 pm, 12:00-3:00 pm, and 3:00-6:00 pm. Onsite staff.
There is a real need for volunteers on weekends and all holidays!!
TILTON VISITOR CENTER
No shifts are available at this time
Lakes Region Tourism Association
Center Manager: Kim Sperry
ksperry@lakesregion.org and Jim Narkiewicz gsa@lakesregion.org
www.lakesregion.org
603-286-8008
Just off Exit 20 – 61 Laconia Road, Route 3, Tilton
In Franklin Savings Bank building behind Tilt’n Diner
Parking: free lot onsite
# GSAs on duty: 1
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff available for mentor shifts or call to be paired with a GSA.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers aren’t needed at this time.
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WHITE MOUNTAINS & GRAND NORTH REGION
NEW ENGLAND SKI MUSEUM, Franconia
Shifts are available on weekends and as needed. Make arrangements directly with the museum
Center Manager: Kay Kerr
kaykerr1936@gmail.com or staff@skimuseum.org
135 Tramway Drive
Franconia, NH 03580
603-823-7177
http://newenglandskimuseum.org
Exit 34B
Parking: park in the main lot
#GSA on duty: 1-2
Staff: This center is mostly staffed. GSAs would only be alone in instance of covering vacations / meetings etc.
Busiest times are weekends.
WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST – GATEWAY Exit 32 & HQ Exit 27
Center Managers:
Renee Plourde renee.plourde@usda.gov
Nikki Keown nicolette.keown@usda.gov
http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain
Gateway: Just off Exit 32 of I-93. 200 Kancamaugus Highway, Woodstock
Headquarters: Just off Exit 27 of I-93, Campton
Parking: Park in the main lot
# GSAs on duty: 1-2
Staff: these centers are staffed. Staff available to mentor or call to be paired with a GSA.
Onsite staff. Please make every effort to sign up at least one week in advance. These centers are closed on Federal Holidays.
Volunteer Opportunities at Exit 27: Please note that HQ is mostly administrative visitors.
You can sign up on the GSA calendars Mondays 9:00-11:00, 11:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00 Tuesday-Friday: 8:00-11:00, 11:00-2:00, 2:00-4:30
Volunteer Opportunities at Exit 32: 9am-12:30pm and 12:30-3:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday year-round. 7 days a week from one week before Memorial Day to two weeks after Columbus Day. 7 Days a week from the day after Thanksgiving to January 2. Closed Martin Luther King Day, Washington’s Birthday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. All other federal holidays will be staffed.
LITTLETON STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
Theresa.L.Hemenway@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347; Onsite: 603-444-0125
I-93, Exit 44, Littleton NH
Parking: in main lot south of building
# GSAs on duty: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff available to mentor.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available daily 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm.
Busiest times are Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
N. CONWAY / INTERVALE STATE WELCOME CENTER
Dept of Business and Economic Affairs / Bureau of Visitor Services
Center Manager:
Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
DBEA office: 603-271-4347;
Onsite:603-356-2769
Route 16, North Conway, NH
Parking: park in main lot near end
# GSAs on duty: 1 – if a couple would like to serve together, let Kelly know and we can make arrangements for that.
Staff: this center is staffed. Staff available to mentor.
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available daily: 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm
Busiest times are Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
NH Division of Travel and Tourism
Center Manager: Shannon O’Hara Shannon.A.Ohara@livefree.nh.gov
www.visitnh.gov
(603) 237-5390
Rt 3 North
Volunteer opportunities: Shifts available Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays: 10:00-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11:00-1:00 pm
Busiest times are weekends.
Campton GSA Office
399 Route 49 (Exit 28 off I-93)
Campton NH
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.
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.
Office Tasks
Updating:
- center FAQ and manuals
- guest itinerary suggestions (rainy day, scenic drive…)
- update regional referral guides
Data entry
- Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo attendees
- partner database
Writing/Communications
- newsletter content
- Year-end reports
- Testimonials
- Thank you notes
Committees
- National and NH Travel Counselor Certification
- Tour planning
- Training programs
- Certification Training
- GSA merchandise
- Sunshine Group – thoughtful peer communications
- Founders Day
