A Voluntary Agency (VOLAG) provides sponsorship and initial resettlement services to refugees entering the United States.

In New Hampshire there are currently three VOLAGs which contract with the US Department of State, Bureau of Population and Migration to provide services such as reception, orientation, counseling, housing, and basic health services. The following is a list of New Hampshire’s voluntary agencies:

• The International Institute of New Hampshire in Manchester (IINH), a USCRI (US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants) affiliate.
  315 Pine Street
  Manchester, NH 03103
  Tel. (603) 647-1500
• The Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Program (IRRP), a joint CWS (Church World Services), EMM (Episcopal Ministry Migration), and LSS (Lutheran Social Services) affiliate
  Lutheran Social Services of Northern New England
  261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A1
  Concord, NH 03301
  Tel. (603) 224-8111
• New Hampshire Catholic Charities (NHCC), an affiliate of the USCC (United States Catholic Conference)
  215 Myrtle Street
  Manchester, NH 03103
  Tel. (603) 669-3030

Other Providers

• St. Anselm College - English for New Americans Program
  St. Anselm College
  English for New Americans Program
  First Congregational Church
  508 Union St.
  Manchester, NH 03103
  Tel. (603) 622-1511