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VOLUNTEER NH

RSA tit. I, ch. 19-H
in effect

RSA 19-H:1 Volunteer NH; Board of Directors; Executive Director.

19-H:1. Volunteer NH; Board of Directors; Executive Director. I. There is hereby established Volunteer NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that incorporates the previous responsibilities and programs of the New Hampshire office of volunteerism, the governor's council on volunteerism, and the New Hampshire commission for national and community service (AmeriCorps). The board of directors of Volunteer NH shall consist of at least 15 members but not more than 25 members. The board shall include, as a minimum: (a) The following members, appointed by the governor and executive council: (1) An individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth. (2) An individual with experience in promoting the involvement of adults 55 years of age or older in service and volunteerism. (3) A representative from a community-based agency or community-based organization with volunteer participation. (4) A representative from local government. (5) A representative from a local labor organization. (6) At least one representative from the business community. (7) An individual between 16 and 25 years of age, inclusive, who is or has been a participant or supervisor in a service program. (8) A representative of a national service program described in section 122(a) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended. (9) A representative from the religious community. (10) A representative from the philanthropic community. (11) A representative from post-secondary education. (b) The governor, or designee. (c) One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president. (d) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (e) The commissioner of education, or designee. (f) [Repealed.] II. The members in subparagraph (a) shall serve for renewable terms of 3 years. The terms for members listed in subparagraphs (b) through (e) shall be coterminous with their term of office. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner and from the same group as the original appointment. III. The board shall appoint an executive director who shall be qualified by reason of education and experience and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors. IV. The executive director may employ staff, in addition to using the services of volunteers, to carry out the responsibilities and programs of Volunteer NH. Source. 2001, 288:1. 2006, 55:1-3, 5, I, eff. June 23, 2006.

RSA 19-H:4 Duties.

19-H:4. Duties. I. The board may organize program committees to develop, promote, execute, sustain, and provide education and recognition to volunteer activities and programs in New Hampshire. II. Volunteer NH shall: (a) Promote volunteerism and community service as a value in the state. (b) Promote and support national, state, and local community service initiatives. (c) Assume responsibility for duties established for state commissions in section 178 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended. (d) Assist and advise state agencies and political subdivisions to establish, maintain, and expand volunteer programs. (e) Serve as a resource to coordinate and collaborate with other nonprofit and volunteer organizations throughout the state. (f) Provide technical assistance to state agencies and political subdivisions, including a database that details the needs and capabilities of volunteers and volunteer organizations throughout the state. (g) Take other appropriate actions to promote active participation of volunteers which would enrich state and local programs without supplanting public employees. Source. 2001, 288:1. 2006, 55:4, eff. June 23, 2006.

RSA 19-H:5 Cooperation.

19-H:5. Cooperation. Volunteer NH may cooperate with any state or federal agency or any private organization in conducting studies, programs, and joint efforts in the areas of service and volunteerism. Source. 2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.

RSA 19-H:6 Report.

19-H:6. Report. The board shall submit an annual report of its activities to the governor and council, the senate president, and the speaker of the house of representatives. Source. 2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.

RSA 19-H:7 Authority to Accept Gifts.

19-H:7. Authority to Accept Gifts. Volunteer NH may accept any gifts, donations, bequests, federal, state, or local funds, or grants from any source if the gifts, donations, bequests, funds, or grants received are used to sustain the organization and to further the duties and programs of Volunteer NH. Source. 2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.

RSA 19-H:8 Administratively Attached.

19-H:8. Administratively Attached. Volunteer NH shall be administratively attached to the department of administrative services and shall receive in-kind office space and essential services and support from the state. Source. 2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.

RSA 19-H:9 Limitation on Service.

19-H:9. Limitation on Service. No volunteer whose service or activities are promoted, coordinated, or assisted by Volunteer NH shall be used in the enforcement of any law, or in any civil or criminal investigation. Source. 2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
Source: New Hampshire General Court (gc.nh.gov)URL: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-I-19-H.htmFetched: 10/20/2026

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