Mike finds his greatest motivation for volunteering in fulfilling the Book Bank’s mission to get as many books out into the community as possible. He said, “I basically come here for the same reason I worked at the UNH Library for 17 years – I believe in helping to put books in people’s hands, often literally.”
Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin M.
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Last Updated: March 16, 2021 by Amanda Brown
Years ago, Kevin McCarthy was contacted by a family who needed his help. Their kid had not yet learned to read, and he was struggling. Kevin immediately agreed to work with the student. He remembers the experience fondly…. Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Seungju H.
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Last Updated: April 30, 2020 by Amanda Brown
Volunteer Location: Bristol Street Years Tutoring: 8 months When and why did you first start volunteering at NHR? … Read More
Volunteer Appreciation Month
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Last Updated: October 2, 2020 by Amanda Brown
We want to say THANK You to our volunteers! April is National Volunteer month and our NHR team made a video for our volunteers to thank them for all they do! With out them our program wouldn’t be… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Myana M.
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Last Updated: August 8, 2019 by New Haven Reads
Learn why Myana first started volunteering with NHR’s tutoring program and what impact it’s had on her.
Volunteer Spotlight: Juandiego C.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2019 by New Haven Reads
Name: Juandiego C. Volunteer Location: Willow Street Years Volunteered: >1 When and why did you first start volunteering with NHR? I started volunteering with NHR in February of this year. What prompted me to volunteer was seeing a NHR flyer… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Gary W.
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Last Updated: April 25, 2019 by New Haven Reads
Name: Gary W. Volunteer Location: Willow Street Years Volunteered: 5 ½ How did you hear about NHR? Another tutor told me about it. I shadowed him and was hooked. What’s your favorite part about tutoring? This is easy—without a… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Meg G.
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Last Updated: April 25, 2019 by New Haven Reads
Name: Meg G. Volunteer Location: Science Park Years Volunteered: 5 When and why did you first start volunteering with NHR? I began volunteering at NHR about five years ago. When I retired I found I had extra… Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike O.
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Last Updated: January 15, 2019 by Victoria Sanchez
Mike finds his greatest motivation for volunteering in fulfilling the Book Bank’s mission to get as many books out into the community as possible. He said, “I basically come here for the same reason I worked at the UNH Library for 17 years – I believe in helping to put books in people’s hands, often literally.”
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