§ 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.

Legislative History

2001, 288:1. 2006, 55:4, eff. June 23, 2006.