Volunteers are critical for us as we work to improve the health and well-being of our Seacoast community. Our Portsmouth and Somersworth health and family centers have a variety of volunteer opportunities, ranging from providing medical care, child care, office support and more.
Some volunteer opportunities, including child care, have been on hold, but we are now ramping family programs back up, so please let us know you’re interested in helping.
Submit the Volunteer Interest Form and we will contact you about getting involved. Learn about our opportunities below. Requirements, commitments, training, and selection process vary depending upon the position.
Contact: Lisa Zhe at (603) 422-8208, ext. 3311
Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals
Help make Families First events a success by providing support such as set-up, serving, being an ambassador who describes our programs, providing informational material, and more.
Commitment: One-time projects; days and hours vary.
Requirements: 16 years or older (On occasion, events may be appropriate for all ages. Youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.)
Assist in raising funds or program needs for our clients and families. Hold a fundraiser or gift card drive at your work, school, book club, etc. Lend your support in planning an event. Make connections within the community and more.
Commitment: Contact us to determine current needs.
Requirements: Dependent upon needs and abilities.
Work alongside staff to ensure day-to-day tasks run smoothly, allowing greater outreach and services to clients. Call patients to confirm appointments, scan documents, file, enter data, etc. Office administration volunteers work within all departments; tasks may be different depending on volunteer skills and agency needs.
Commitment: Ongoing/regularly scheduled and one-time projects. Days and times depend upon the position.
Requirements: 16 years or older. (Health Center volunteers must be 18 years or older and cannot be current medical or dental patients.)
Committees in need of volunteers are Community Engagement, Finance, Governance, Human Resources, and Programs & Policy.
Commitment: Ongoing with monthly meetings depending on committee.
Requirements: 18 years or older. Contact us for more information.
Professional & Clinical Volunteer Opportunities
We sometimes utilize volunteer providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to supplement the work of our staff. The number we can accept is limited by space and insurance constraints but, if you are interested, we would like to hear from you.
Commitment: 3-year term. Hours depend on position.
Requirements: 18 years or older, currently licensed in your area, background checks, and more. Contact us for more information.
Practice dentistry with us. Depending on needs, you may see patients onsite at the Dental Center or in the community on the Mobile Dental Van.
Commitment: 3-year term. Hours depend on position.
Requirements: 18 years or older, currently licensed to practice, background checks, and more. Contact us for more information.
Share your professional knowledge or specialty topic through a parenting class, parenting series, or parent recharge group. Sample topics include anger management, mental health, scrapbooking, etc.
Commitment: One-time presentation or recurring class/series. Classes usually occur in the evenings and parent recharge occurs Wednesday mornings.
Requirements: 18 years or older
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Assist in raising funds or program needs for our clients and families. Hold a fundraiser or gift card drive at your work, school, book club, etc. Lend your support in planning an event. Make connections within the community, and more.
Commitment: Contact us to determine current needs.
Requirements: Dependent upon needs and abilities.
