Community Partners

The service learning component of your SL 100 Serving the World class requires 20 hours of community service. A range of community partners give you a choice in how you’ll serve.

Below you will find a list of agencies and volunteer activities available. Most agencies have a student coordinator who works to support student service at the location.

21st Century Community Learning Centers

  • Service Opportunity: Work with local children in after-school enrichment programs
  • Volunteer Activities: Mentor students, assist with homework, murals, sports, and other enrichment activities
  • Location: Various Nashua public schools
  • Days and Times: Monday – Friday 3-6 p.m.

Anne Marie House/Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire

  • Service Opportunity: Assist families working to overcome homelessness
  • Volunteer Activities: Play with children, assist with programs and help to cook
  • Location: 180 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH
  • Days and Times: Opportunities to assist at all times
  • Website: Learn more at https://familypromisesnh.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua

  • Service Opportunity: Make a positive difference in the lives of children primarily from single-parent homes
  • Volunteer Activities: Provide one-on-one mentoring to youth ages 6-12 in both school and community settings
  • Location: 33 Main Street, Suite 101, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Determined by the schedules and availability of the mentor and the mentee
  • Website: Learn more at https://www.bbbsnh.org/

Boys and Girls Club of Nashua

  • Service Opportunity: Create a safe, positive environment and services for local youth
  • Volunteer Activities: Provide one-on-one mentoring to youth ages 6-12 in both school and community settings; volunteer at special events, such as holiday parties and fundraisers
  • Location: 47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Determined by the schedules and availability of the mentor and the mentee
  • Website: Learn more at https://www.bgcn.com/

Girls Inc. of Greater Nashua

  • Service Opportunity: Contribute to programs and enrichment opportunities for girls
  • Volunteer Activities: Male and female volunteers assist with after-school activities and mentoring
  • Location: 27 Burke Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
  • Website: Learn more at http://girlsincnewhampshire.org/

Harbor Homes

  • Service Opportunity: Residential and support services for homeless individuals
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist with services for homeless individuals
  • Location: 45 High Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Opportunities to assist at all times
  • Website: Learn more at http://harborhomes.org/

Hunt Community

  • Service Opportunity: Participate in social programs at this assisted living facility
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist with activities, programs, and companionship
  • Location: 10 Allds Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Opportunities to assist at all times
  • Website: Learn more at http://www.huntcommunity.org/

Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL)

  • Service Opportunity: Help foster positive relationships between youth and the police
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist in after-school program with homework help, mentoring youth, program planning, recreational sports and activities, event planning and administrative help
  • Location: 52 Ash Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: After-school program runs Monday – Thursday 3-6 p.m. and Friday 3-5 p.m. Opportunities to plan activities and administrative support are available throughout the daytime as well
  • Website: Learn more at https://nashuapal.com/

Nashua Soup Kitchen

  • Service Opportunity: Prepare and serve meals to those in need
  • Volunteer Activities: Help serve food at meal times and provide assistance in various programs
  • Location: 42 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Opportunities to assist at all times
  • Website: Learn more at https://nsks.org/

PLUS Company

  • Service Opportunity: Support the needs of people with developmental disabilities
  • Volunteer Activities: Provide companionship and support for social, educational, programs (e.g., games, Special Olympics, adult literacy program, etc.)
  • Location: 240 Main Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Volunteer opportunities are primarily 9 a.m.-3 p.m., but other times may be available
  • Website: Learn more at https://pluscompany.org/

Salvation Army

  • Service Opportunity: Help meet pressing needs in the local community
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist with homework, mentoring, and enrichment activities
  • Location: 6 Dickerman Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
  • Website: Learn more at https://www.salvationarmy.org/

The CareGivers, Inc.

  • Service Opportunity: Provide assistance to the elderly and disabled through at the Bedford food pantry
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist at the senior food pantry in Bedford—take food orders, pack food orders, stock shelves, and/or deliver food packages
  • Location: 19 Harvey Road, Bedford, NH
  • Days and Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Website: Learn more at https://www.caregiversnh.org/

Marguerite’s Place

  • Service Opportunity: Help out at this transitional housing program for women and children in crisis
  • Volunteer Activities: Assist with programs and administrative work including childcare, office help, fundraising, food/diaper drive organizing, event planning, and helping to cook
  • Location: 87 Palm Street, Nashua, NH
  • Days and Times: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some opportunities on Thursday evenings
  • Website: Learn more at https://www.margueritesplace.org/

Affiliate Agencies

  • Service Opportunity: Rivier University also supports additional service options at several other locations within the Nashua Community; affiliate agencies include American Red Cross, NH Healthy Kids, and many more
  • Volunteer Activities: Activities are specific to each organization
  • Location: Various locations in Greater Nashua
  • Days and Times: Contact the Experiential Learning Coordinator at (603) 897-8658

Contact

Office of Academic and Career Advising