Volunteer Positions Currently Available
Spring / Summer 2008
Community Leader
The Community Leader’s efforts are focused on supporting and growing AARP’s non-partisan presence in a congressional district. This position is a key role in the success of carrying out our mission of AARP-NH and Divided We Fail in the community. Minimum time commitment is up to 15 hours per week.
Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
The Volunteer Recruiter Specialist’s efforts are devoted to volunteer recruitment, screening, and recommendationsto positions as requested. Minimum time commitment is up to 10 hours per week.
Community Specialist/Liaison Volunteer
The Community Specialist/Liaison is a resource (organizer, advocate, strategist, advisor, catalyst/facilitator and researcher/analyst) to other AARP volunteers and communities to realize AARP NH and Divided We Fail’s vision by creating a local presence. This position is the “eyes and ears” in the community. Minimum time commitment of up to 10 hours per week.
Exhibit and Special Events Volunteer
The Exhibit Volunteer attends exhibits and special events on an as needed basis to promote the programs and services provided by AARP NH and Divided We Fail. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for someone who enjoys public events and talking to people. This is a flexible position and well suited for someone who can not commit to a regular volunteer schedule.
Divided We Fail – Track Team Member
The track team member has an interest in the political process and can be flexible with their schedule to attend candidate forums, town halls meetings and luncheons to ask questions of the candidates on healthcare and financial security. We also seek individuals who are interested in attending the events and can hold signs and pass out DWF Voter Guides, etc. Our track team volunteers did an outstanding job during the primary posing questions and gaining media coverage for their efforts. There will be a great need for track team members as we move towards the general election as well as our local state elections. This position will be needed from August to early November 2008.
Information Center
The Information Center in Concord is open M-F from 8:30 – 4:00. This is a wonderful position for someone who is interested in working in an office environment and enjoys working with the public. Activities include answering phones, scheduling appointments for various activities (Tax – Aide), assist with mailings, and assisting walk in customers with their requests. Days and hours volunteering is flexible, but looking for someone who can work a minimum of two days a week for 8-10 hours .
If you are interested in volunteering with AARP New Hampshire, please contact Deborah at :
dsprague@aarp.org
Press Coverage of Divided We Fail NH at the 6/12 McCain Forum
