How to Become a Volunteer with the New Hampshire DOC (including NHSP-M)
Volunteering with the New Hampshire Department of Corrections is a straightforward process, but it does involve a few required steps. Here's how to apply, clear screening, and complete orientation so you can start serving inside DOC facilities.
Start by completing the New Hampshire DOC volunteer application in full. Take your time with it. The DOC won't process incomplete forms, so every section needs to be filled out before you send it. Once it's ready, mail the completed application to the NH Department of Corrections Volunteer Program at PO Box 1806, Concord, NH 03302. Double-check every section before you seal the envelope. Missing information will slow things down.
Once the DOC receives your application, they'll run screening checks. This includes a criminal records check and a motor vehicle check. If you're applying to volunteer at a DOC facility (including NHSP-M), expect this as a standard part of onboarding before you can begin.
Once you're approved, you'll need to complete Volunteer Orientation. This is the step that prepares you for what volunteering inside a correctional setting actually looks like. Orientation covers departmental policies and procedures, safety and security practices, role clarity, and ethics and boundaries. You'll walk out knowing the rules you're expected to follow and the lines you cannot cross while supporting incarcerated people through programs and services.
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- ✓ Use the official NHDOC volunteer application form, and make sure it’s completely filled out before you submit it.
- ✓ Mail your completed application to: NH Department of Corrections, Attn: Volunteer Program, PO Box 1806, Concord, NH 03302.
- ✓ Build in time for screening, the NHDOC will conduct a criminal records check and a motor vehicle check.
- ✓ Watch for the next step after approval: Volunteer Orientation is required before you can start.
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