Volunteers and donations needed: Ways to help in your community
The Carriage Barn is looking for volunteers
KENSINGTON — The Carriage Barn equine adaptive therapy programs is looking for volunteers to assist with therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving, fundraising, events and fun activities. Volunteers are needed at various times throughout the week to work with horses and clients.
Teens, adults and retirees welcome (volunteers must be at least 15-1/2 years old). Experience and horse knowledge is a plus, but not required. Are you a student with a community service requirement (Honor Society, Scouts, 4-H, Graduation, etc.)? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Anyone interested in learning more can contact The Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140, email info.carriagebarn@comcast.net or thebarn@comcast.net. Visit carriage-barn.org. It is located at 10 Trundlebed Lane, Kensington.
SEED Spring Mixer and Online Auction
DOVER — Seacoast Endowment for Education in Dover (SEED), a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting academic excellence in Dover schools, has announced dates for its annual fundraiser. The online auction is set to go live on Monday, April 3, and will close on Friday, April 14, with a spring mixer at Cochecho Country Club. All proceeds will be used to underwrite innovative learning opportunities in Dover public schools.
For the first time in three years, the nonprofit has planned an in-person social to complement the auction. The festive live event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will include food, music and raffles. Tickets are $75 per person at doverseed.org/grant-support/event2023.
The online auction will run for 12 days, including local gift cards, paddle board, boat cruise, local art, electronics, sports memorabilia and plenty of experiences. It is hosted at m.charityauctionstoday.com/m/auctions/29662.
NH attorney general seeks volunteers to help protect consumers
CONCORD — New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced his office is accepting applications for volunteers to work as consumer affairs specialists in the Consumer Protection Bureau and Antitrust Bureau.
Consumer Affairs Specialists work closely with attorneys and support staff to respond to calls on the consumer protection hotline. Volunteers use their life and work experiences to make a difference in the lives of New Hampshire consumers who have been victimized by unlawful business practices.
Adults of all ages are encouraged to apply. Volunteers will be asked to commit to 4 to 6 hours per week for a minimum of one year. All necessary training and mentorship will be provided. Successful candidates must pass a background check and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience interacting with the public is a plus but is not required.
Information: Call 603-271-3641 or visit doj.nh.gov/consumer to fill out an application.
Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens of Dover seeks garden tenders
DOVER — Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside and help your community? The Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens is located between 400 Central Ave. and Chestnut Street along the banks of the Cochecho River. It forms a series of beautiful gardens filled with wildflowers, unique rhododendrons, mountain laurels, hosta, daylilies, and countless other plants, many relocated from park gardens.
Volunteer at joeparksgarden.org/index.php/our-volunteers-caregivers or call 603-817-1843.
Raising funds for service dog owners
DOVER — The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs is raising funds to support service dog owners with veterinarian care, medicine, and food.
The NHCSSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create a statewide network of businesses and individuals that offer support to service dogs and their owners. Information: ServiceDogsNH.org.
Sneaker donations wanted
HAMPTON — Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, is collecting gently worn, used or new sneakers. The sneakers that we collect will help raise money to support our outreach and mission projects as well as helping our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills. Sneakers can be dropped off at the church office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like more information, go to hamptonnhumc.org, call the church office at 603-926-2702 or email hamptonumc@myfairpoint.net.
Cat Tales is seeking donations
SEABROOK — Get to know Cat Tales Rescue is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless felines. Currently, donations are needed. Visit venmo.com/u/Cat-Tales-1 or go to www.cattalesnh.org.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Volunteers and donations needed: Ways to help in your community
