Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Rebuilding Together Nashville is our city’s home‑preservation partner, providing critical home repairs by combining skilled construction, deep community commitment, and holistic care so longtime residents stay in the places they love and entire communities remain safe, vibrant, and affordable.

Each year RTN gathers volunteers to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday by joining in a day of service. This year we're looking for 10-12 volunteers who can help us realize critical home repairs for a Nashville homeowner. Through our Safe and Healthy Home Improvement program, we are able to help homeowners otherwise unable to afford vital home repairs stay safe and happy in the their homes. Volunteers a vital part of this work, helping our contractors prepare for professional repair work or clean up at the end of a project. 

This MLK Day, please join us as we make a real, immediate impact in the life of a long-time Nashvillian!

Soles4Souls is currently looking for reliable volunteer drivers to help pick up donated shoes and clothing from our local retail partners and deliver them to our warehouse. These pickups are essential to keeping donations moving quickly into our programs.

Pickup Locations:

Donations are delivered to our warehouse at 2469 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204.

Volunteer Details:

Most routes take about 1 hour, and we’ll provide all instructions and support to make it as easy as possible. Commitment can be weekly, biweekly, or as-needed - we’re grateful for any help you’re able to give.

If you’re interested please respond to this need and include in your response:

For questions, more information, or to express interest, please email Emily Whitcomb at emilyw@soles4souls.org.

Volunteers needed to help distribute groceries and greet clients.  This is a great opportunity for Spanish speakers and students interested in working with the immigrant and refugee community! We are in the Glencliif area of Nashville and will send you our exact location when the shift is confirmed. If you would like to sign up or have any questions please contact us at glencliff@nourishfoodbanks.org or (615) 972-5020

This engaging program captivates audiences with music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos, performed in front of the spectacular 42-foot statue of Athena.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:

The Nashville Chamber Music Series, a nonprofit collective of composers, performers, and music lovers who wish to develop Nashville's communal passion for classical and jazz music, will return to ECHO for their second performance. The group will present a vinyl release performance for Benjamin Chakoian Jones’ piece The Great Space for string quartet with original dance choreography by contemporary dancer Becca Hoback. The evening will also feature original works by the composers Timbre Cierpke, Laura Epling, and Cristina Spinei.

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down, checking tickets in the lobby, ushering, and distributing information and surveys about future events, membership and the Centennial Park Conservancy.

Set-up begins at 4:30PM SHARP

Concert is at 7:30 PM (doors open by 7 PM) 

Tear-down starts at the conclusion of the concerts and usually winds up no later than 10:30pm

You may come for half shifts if necessary (4:30 till show starts and showtime through teardown) but we would prefer volunteers who can be dedicated to the whole evening, setup, show and teardown. Please let us know in advance if you can't stay for the whole event.

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Cheatham County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plung

Join Hull Jackson Elementary as they celebrate the holidays with a Winter Wonderland, a fun celebration with games, nachos, slushies, and holiday music, on December 16th from 10:30am-2:30pm. We are seeking 4 volunteers to help run stations and support students during their rotations.

Schedule: Volunteers may stay for as long as their schedule allows

Please wear comfy clothes and park in any school parking spot. For questions, contact Dr. Sanders at micquel.sanders@mnps.org or 629-910-1836.

Join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in creating and maintaining the pollinator gardens at MLK Jr. High School on December 18th from 12-2pm!

What to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and, and closed-toed shoes. We will have gloves and shovels on site, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What to expect: Please check in at the volunteer table to sign a liability waiver. Following the opening remarks, TEC staff will provide training on pollinator garden maintenance.

Parking: If driving, please park in the lot next to the Watkins Community Center across from the entrance of MLK Jr. High School"

For questions, please contact Bryn Beauchamp at bryn@tectn.org.

Come join us for Pancakes & PJs with Santa! This Christmas celebration brings joy to our HopeKids families through a cozy morning filled with pancakes, festive activities, Santa visits, and more. HopeKids provides ongoing events, activities, and a unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or another life-threatening medical condition.

Volunteers may help with set-up, tear-down, check-in, stations, food service, and overall event support.

Please come dressed in your most festive Christmas PJs

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Wilson County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer responsibilities include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Cheatham County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Wilson County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer responsibilities include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

We invite you to join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), and McMurray Middle School students and staff in creating pollinator habitats with native wildflowers that support a variety of pollinator species, including native bees, butterflies, moths, and many more. This pollinator garden will not only provide a habitat for pollinators but also create an excellent educational opportunity for students, offering hands-on experiences in ecology, taxonomy, and environmental studies, as well as exposure to our beautiful natural world.

You will be engaged in the following activities :

TEC will provide all the necessary tools, gloves, and extra water if you run out. Please bring your refillable water bottle.

Please dress for gardening/yardwork (closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat, and sunscreen).

Learn about the relationship between food and the environment, focusing on the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet. Plan and execute an Earth Day event on campus that highlights the accessibility of plant-based foods, communicates environmental issues through the lens of our food system, and brings the campus community together.

Learn about the benefits of plant-based diets for the environment and environmental justice. Then, brainstorm a campaign aligned with Switch4Good’s mission and branding to push for a more dairy-free world, focusing on environmental motivators. Generate the outline of your proposed campaign and create sample assets. 

Learn about the benefits of plant-based diets for environmental and social justice. Choose popular meals from on-campus eateries and learn how they can be made plant-based. Research emissions saved from making the recipe plant-based rather than animal-product-inclusive. Communicate and propose the resources and your recipes to dining staff at your university.

Learn about the current state of food, environmental, and relevant policy, such as the FISCAL Act, the Farm Bill, and other local bills. Then, write a letter to the editor responding to a published article about one of these bills or an op-ed sharing your viewpoint more generally about these policy proposals. Attempt to get your piece published in a school newspaper, a local outlet, or even a regional or national one!

 Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with the public by writing a series of articles elaborating on the connection between food choices and the environment. These articles will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. 

Join us for a holiday extravaganza - Gifts Galore! Students will get to shop for gifts in our school to share with ones they love.

Volunteers are needed to help students shop for gifts and help with wrapping the gifts.

8:30am - Students will begin shopping
12:00pm - Lunch
12:30pm - Contiue gift shopping and wrapping gifts
2:00pm - Break down and wrap up

Parking is located in front of the school.

Wear Christmas attire (if you would like)

Volunteers serve Nashville’s classic holiday tradition which includes a magical one-mile walk through Cheekwood’s gardens illuminated by more than a million lights. Volunteers help as greeter/way finders.

Registration on our online volunteer agreement/waiver is required in advance in order to participate, at this link:  https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/holiday-lights-volunteer-registration/

Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) to remove trash and debris along Sevenmile Creek

We will meet to the side of the Walmart parking lot. Look for our TEC table on the Greenway!

What Volunteers Should Bring/Wear:

Contact: For any questions, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan.

Email: allyson@tectn.org

Join Friends of Shelby and Metro Water Services as we plant the next generation of shade trees in Shelby Park!

What will volunteers be doing at this event?

Volunteers will be planting large, young trees at the base of Windmill Hill in Shelby Park. We will be using tools like shovels, pick mattocks, and wire cutters to dig holes, and then work together to plant and cover the trees' root balls. The trees can be heavy, up to 100 pounds, so we will work in teams to get them planted.

What is the community impact of this event?

Trees are known for their ecological importance for water filtration, providing clean air, and for the animals and insects that rely on them for food and shelter. From a human standpoint, trees provide shade and help purify the water and air we need to live. Some of these trees will outlive us, meaning the work we do here will impact generations after we're gone!

Accessibility:

This can be a strenuous job, and it requires volunteers to be able to walk, bend, and kneel over uneven ground while digging the holes. Volunteers should be prepared to do heavy digging and lifting work for the duration of the project. There is a parking lot nearby that you can easily walk over from, and there are typically port-a-potties within walking distance as well.

What should volunteers bring or wear?

Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants for your safety. Due to the time of year, please be sure to wear adequate cold weather gear, like coats, scarves, hats, and warm socks. Friends of Shelby will provide everything else (work gloves, all tools, a water cooler with cups, and snacks).

What’s next?

Once you sign up, you'll receive an email the week of the event with more information on parking, weather, etc. If you have questions before then, please reach out to cd@friendsofshelby.org. Hope to see you out there!

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Founded in 2008, Friends of Shelby is a private, nonprofit organization working to preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect. We work to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Park and Bottoms, and advocating for a level playing field for the various user groups.

Do you love conservation? Want to work outdoors to protect the natural ecosystems of Shelby Park and Bottoms? We need you!

Shelby Park and Bottoms is a natural oasis in the heart of the city. The forests here are a refuge for people and wildlife alike. Our Shelby forests need help: they are being overtaken by invasive plant species. Through our Restore the Forest program, we remove invasive species and replant native species to revitalize a healthy forest ecosystem.

What is the community impact of this event?
Healthy forests are beautiful for park visitors, provide food and shelter for wildlife and make our local ecosystem more resilient by promoting and enhancing growth of native plant species.

What will volunteers be doing at this event?
At this event, we will be uprooting and cutting down honeysuckle and privet plants with weed wrenches, loppers, and hand saws. They will work in small groups under the supervision of experienced staff and recurring volunteers that will help teach proper plant identification and safe tool usage.

Accessibility:
This event will include hiking while carrying heavy tools over uneven ground, and we will be working off-trail within the woods. Please dress according to the weather. Porta-potties are located a short walk from our worksite, and there should always be ample parking located nearby the worksite.

What to bring?
I recommend bringing your own water bottle and sunscreen. Water, gloves, all necessary tools, and additional water will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes that are good for gardening (e.g. hiking boots), long socks, and long pants to protect yourselves from sticks and thorns in the forest. If possible, long sleeved shirts can also be helpful for protection, but please dress according to the weather.

What’s next?
If you sign up for this event, you will receive a reminder email a few days before the event with specific instructions regarding parking and any other necessary information.

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Founded in 2008, Friends of Shelby is a private, nonprofit organization working to preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect. We work to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Park and Bottoms, and advocating for a level playing field for the various user groups.

This engaging program captivates audiences with music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos , performed in front of the spectacular 42-foot statue of Athena.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:

A distinct Nashville treasure, Lockeland Strings returns to ECHO by popular demand. This global music collective is a community arts organization that showcases local artists accompanied by string quartet. They have performed internationally and collaborated with the likes of Kacey Musgraves, Lucie Silvas, and more. The evening will also showcase singer-songwriters backed by the Lockeland Strings ensemble. These special guests will be announced at a later date.

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down, checking tickets in the lobby, ushering, and distributing information and surveys about future events, membership and the Centennial Park Conservancy.

Set-up begins at 4:30PM SHARP

Concert is at 7:30 PM (doors open by 7 PM) 

Tear-down starts at the conclusion of the concerts and usually winds up no later than 10:30pm

You may come for half shifts if necessary (4:30 till show starts and showtime through teardown) but we would prefer volunteers who can be dedicated to the whole evening, setup, show and teardown. Please let us know in advance if you can't stay for the whole event.

This engaging program captivates audiences with music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos, performed in front of the spectacular 42-foot statue of Athena.

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down, checking tickets in the lobby, ushering, and distributing information and surveys about future events, membership and the Centennial Park Conservancy.

Set-up begins at 4:30PM SHARP

Concert is at 7:30 PM (doors open by 7 PM) 

Tear-down starts at the conclusion of the concerts and usually winds up no later than 10:30pm

You may come for half shifts if necessary (4:30 till show starts and showtime through teardown) but we would prefer volunteers who can be dedicated to the whole evening, setup, show and teardown. Please let us know in advance if you can't stay for the whole event.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:

The Meistersingers - Tennessee State University's premier chamber choral ensemble - make their ECHO debut for an exhilarating night of music. The ensemble performs a wide variety of literature, from renaissance to current popular music genres.

Joelton Elementary's kindergarten friends are in need of monitors to help with their computers during their WIN time ("What I Need" - this is a personalized learning time). Kindergarten WIN time is Monday-Friday from 10:15am-11:00am.

This is a daily occurrence in their schedule, but volunteers can support at their desired frequency - one time, weekly, whenever you are available!

Please contact Alexis Goddard at alexis.goddard@mnps.org for more information.

The Fall-Hamilton Holiday Gift Shop is an annual event in which all Prek-5th grade students at Fall-Hamilton Elementary will shop for gifts for the holidays. This event needs support in two ways: donations and volunteers. Donations of items needed include: small toys (dolls, stuffed animals, cars, action figures), board games, new bath gift items (lotions, perfume, body spray), sports equipment and gear, home and holiday decor, new winter items (mittens, hats, scarves), gift bags of all sizes, tissue paper.

Volunteers are needed on Friday, December 12th in two roles: serving as a personal shopper to help students shop 1:1, and gift wrapper to help students wrap and label their gifts.

Parking: Park in front of the school on Wedgewood Avenue. If the front parking lot is full, pull through the front circle drive and park on the field.

What to Bring: All volunteers must bring their photo ID in order to check in at the front office. Signage will direct volunteers to the Community Room (room 206), where the Holiday Gift Shop is taking place.

This engaging program captivates audiences with music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos , performed in front of the spectacular 42-foot statue of Athena.

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down, checking tickets in the lobby, ushering, and distributing information and surveys about future events, membership and the Centennial Park Conservancy.

Set-up begins at 4:30PM SHARP

Concert is at 7:30 PM (doors open by 7 PM) 

Tear-down starts at the conclusion of the concerts and usually winds up no later than 10:30pm

You may come for half shifts if necessary (4:30 till show starts and showtime through teardown) but we would prefer volunteers who can be dedicated to the whole evening, setup, show and teardown. Please let us know in advance if you can't stay for the whole event.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:

SONUS CHOIR returns to ECHO for a holiday tradition of "All is Calm" at the Parthenon. The ensemble will synthesize contemporary choral repertoire with classic holiday favorites using its signature straight-tone blend, filling the room. SONUS is known for engaging and uplifting performances, surrounding the listener in a transcendent wash of sound as many voices unify as one.

This engaging program captivates audiences with music composed and arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos , performed in front of the spectacular 42-foot statue of Athena.

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down, checking tickets in the lobby, ushering, and distributing information and surveys about future events, membership and the Centennial Park Conservancy.

Set-up begins at 4:30PM SHARP

Concert is at 7:30 PM (doors open by 7 PM) 

Tear-down starts at the conclusion of the concerts and usually winds up no later than 10:30pm

You may come for half shifts if necessary (4:30 till show starts and showtime through teardown) but we would prefer volunteers who can be dedicated to the whole evening, setup, show and teardown. Please let us know in advance if you can't stay for the whole event.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:

SONUS CHOIR returns to ECHO for a holiday tradition of "All is Calm" at the Parthenon. The ensemble will synthesize contemporary choral repertoire with classic holiday favorites using its signature straight-tone blend, filling the room. SONUS is known for engaging and uplifting performances, surrounding the listener in a transcendent wash of sound as many voices unify as one.

Earn and Shop with the Bruins happening on December 4th this year

This is taking place in 3 different locations: Nashville, Memphis, and Evansville! Be sure to inquire about your location

Check out last year's event: https://youtu.be/Y8OB_7s4t-4?si=tvRHRJnWkyEocJuO

Volunteer Needs: Come and be an additional shopping buddy for this event! We will also need help with supervising meals at a TBD location

ONBOARDING EXPECTATIONS: It is standard procedure at Dream Streets to fill out a background check. You are required to complete this before starting any volunteer role. Because of the nature of our work and mobile accessibility in our communities of service, you may come in contact with a minor even if the position you are volunteering for is not student-oriented. We will send the link in an email after you complete this sign-up. 

Volunteers serve Nashville’s classic holiday tradition which includes a magical one-mile walk through Cheekwood’s gardens illuminated by more than a million lights. Volunteers help as greeter/way finders.

Registration on our online volunteer agreement/waiver is required in advance in order to participate, at this link:  https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/holiday-lights-volunteer-registration/

Help us bring joy and learning to Robert Churchwell students this holiday season by donating new, educational toys and games!

We're collecting new, unopened educational toys appropriate for Pre-K through 5th grade, including but not limited to:

Drop-off at Robert Churchwell Elementary Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3pm from Dec 1-15.

In support of Cottage Cove, the Nashville chapter of Educating Women International (EWI) is requesting volunteers for Christmas with Dignity on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, at 8:00am-10:15am or 10:00am-12:15pm. 

To be part of the volunteer group, in addition to responding on Get Connected, you must individually register with Cottage Cove. Copy this link: https://cottagecove.org/christmaswithdignitygiving/

Christmas with Dignity allows Cottage Cove parents and other community families to shop for Christmas presents for their children at incredibly low costs. To maintain the annual store, Cottage Cove requires a lot of volunteer help. Come join us for one or both shifts

Volunteers serve Nashville’s classic holiday tradition which includes a magical one-mile walk through Cheekwood’s gardens illuminated by more than a million lights. Volunteers help as greeter/way finders.

Registration on our online volunteer agreement/waiver is required in advance in order to participate, at this link:  https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/holiday-lights-volunteer-registration/

Project Description:

As a TN SHIP/SMP (Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program/Senior Medicare Patrol) Volunteer Medicare Counselor you will be assisting individuals who have questions regarding the Medicare program through one-on-one counseling over the phone, in-person, or via email. You will receive extensive training to assist Medicare beneficiaries and will be trained to provide free, non-biased and personalized counseling and referral services to a wide range of health insurance issues.

Project Purpose:

TN SHIP’s goal is to provide free, non-biased, personalized counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need the help in navigating their way through the Medicare program. SHIP provides understandable and objective information to Medicare beneficiaries on a wide range of health insurance issues. Volunteers are essential in providing these services.

Key Duties:

Qualifications:

Location of volunteer job:

Senior centers, libraries, in-office at GNRC, other locations that are convenient to Seniors, and can be a work-from-home role once trained and proven ability to cover the topics with comfort and accuracy.

Commitment per month: 

Tennessee SHIP/SMP would appreciate a minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer service each month for this volunteer role.

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations at Dream Streets West.

Please arrive at Dream Streets West by 8:45 a.m. to help unload, weigh, and distribute food donated by our local grocery partners. After all community members are served we ask you help clean up.

(If possible please park on the street to leave the parking lot for community members and food truck.)

IMPORTANT: We require background checks for all adults 18 and over before you can serve. Please be on the lookout for an email with a link to fill out a background check through Checkr. If your check has not cleared before the day of your service, you will not be able to serve.

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations in North Nashville at Cheatham Place Apartments.

Please arrive at 2:15 pm to Cheatham Place Apartments, 1536 Delta Ave. 37208 beside building 59, and park on the street. Wait for the Dream Streets mobile food truck to arrive and introduce yourself to the driver. You will help unload, set up, distribute and clean up after the free grocery distribution. 

IMPORTANT: We require background checks for all adults 18 and over before you can serve. Please be on the lookout for an email with a link to fill out a background check through Checkr. If your check has not cleared before the day of your service, you will not be able to serve.

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations in West Nashville at Richland Hills Apartments.

Please arrive at 3:45 pm at Richland Hills Apartments, 5800 Maudina Ave., Nashville, TN 37209. We meet by building B and the playground. Once the food truck arrives, you will help unload, set up, distribute, and help community members. After you help clean up and reload the food truck. 

IMPORTANT: We require background checks for all adults 18 and over before you can serve. Please be on the lookout for an email with a link to fill out a background check through Checkr. If your check has not cleared before the day of your service, you will not be able to serve.

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations at Dream Streets North. 

Please meet on the housing side. When you see the food truck, introduce yourself to the driver and help unload, set up and distrubute groceries to community members. 

IMPORTANT: We require background checks for all adults 18 and over before you can serve. Please be on the lookout for an email with a link to fill out a background check through Checkr. If your check has not cleared before the day of your service, you will not be able to serve.

Join us for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at the Davidson County Bowling Tournament!

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. We’re thrilled to welcome athletes and Unified partners from Davidson County for a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and unforgettable bowling fun!

Event Support volunteer responsibilities include: 

Lane Assistants: Support athletes at their lanes and keep the fun going.

Athlete Escorts: Help athletes move between check-in and lanes.

Awards Helpers: Organize and present ribbons.

Scorekeepers: Track and record scores accurately.

Cheer Squad: Boost the energy and celebrate with athletes!  

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive

Arrive 5 minutes early and check in at the registration desk.

Bring a photo ID for check-in.

The event will be held indoors.

Free parking is available onsite.

Wear athletic attire and comfortable, closed-toe shoes, as you’ll be on your feet for most of the event.

Bring a filled water bottle to stay hydrated.

We look forward to having you join us - You’re a real pin-setter for inclusion!

Join us for a time to help set up and distribute free fresh produce and supplemental grocery items to residents of Trevecca Tower 1/East! Arrange produce boxes, canned goods, and food items on tables, interact with residents, serve snacks and beverages, and an opportunity for residents to earn prizes. 

If you'd like to share a talent- like poetry or music, show off a card trick or something else you have in mind; please share that in your opportunity response. 

Join us for the Music City Madness Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, bringing in youth wheelchair basketball teams from across the country and featuring Nashville’s own Music City Thunder! We are looking for volunteers to

Some volunteer roles require knowledge about basketball (but not necessarily wheelchair basketball), and some will not. You will need to speak to ABLE Youth's Executive Director, Amy Saffell, to be put in a role that matches your experience level.

ABLE Youth is a Middle Tennessee based 501©3 that helps children with physical disabilities learn to be happy, healthy, and independent from their wheelchairs. The Music City Thunder wheelchair basketball teams are just one of its many programs and activities held throughout the year.

You will meet at our food site: Boys & Girls Club, 916 16th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

There you will help with fresh grocery distribution. Help unload, set up, distribute food to community members and help clean up after the free grocery distribution. 

IMPORTANT: We require background checks for all adults 18 and over before you can serve. Please be on the lookout for an email with a link to fill out a background check through Checkr. If your check has not cleared before the day of your service, you will not be able to serve.

Our Cumberland Express Evening will take place on Thursday, December 11th, from 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. You are warmly invited to join us for this amazing evening filled with STEM learning activities, reading with Santa, a performance from our Cumberland Cheer Team, and a special Disney presentation.

We would appreciate your support in one of the following volunteer opportunity areas:
Letters to Santa – Cafeteria
• Assist with serving hot chocolate and cookies
• Ensure paper and pencils are available for students writing letters to Santa

Train Ride
• Help keep the line moving smoothly
• Assist with counting and monitoring the number of riders boarding the train

Welcome Table
• Support family sign-in as they arrive

Volunteers may park in the school parking lot, enter through the main door, then check in at the front office desk. Casual Holiday Spirit attire is encouraged but not required! 

For questions, please contact Dr. Nicole Glaze at nicole.glaze@mnps.org or 615-291-6370. 

Staying in town for Thanksgiving and December holidays? Why not invite a foster dog or cat into your home while their fosters are out of town?!?

Perks:

Pawster provides Crisis Foster Care for dogs and cats. When a dog owner is temporarily unable to care for their dog due to crisis, you foster their dog until the owner is back on their feet. Sign up to be a Pawster Foster, and you help a dog and their person. Invite a furry friend into your home today, and you will help keep a family together.

Pawster provides all training and supplies. You just bring your time, energy, and love. You decide how long you want to foster!

**NOTE: Belmont, Fisk and Trevecca Universities, do NOT allow pets in on-campus housing. This opportunity is only available to students who live off-campus and whose landlords allow pets. All students should verify with their landlords that pets are allowed before signing up to foster.

On Wednesday nights, our one-on-one buddies provide supports that allow our friends to be engaged either in their age-appropriate ministry and/or our Special Needs Ministry area. We offer support during the Wednesday night programming from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

You will not need to assist anyone in the bathroom, but you may color or build with legos or read a book or even push a swing. We share the gospel in all of these ways so that they can learn about God in the way that best suits their learning style.

We have two roles for volunteers at our Murfreesboro In-Patient Unit. This is an hour from Belmont campus.

The first role is at the front desk. A shift there is 3-4 hours, once a week or once every-other-week. It involves sitting at the desk and welcoming guests, showing them how to sign in, and if they need additional assistance, walking them to the room they're there to visit. Students are able to bring a laptop or books to study during this time.

The other role is for anywhere between 1-4 hours, depending on volunteer availability. It involves pushing our hospitality cart from room to room, offering snacks and other comfort items to patients and their guests. Some guests only want a treat and others want the volunteer to spend time with them, talking about their lives.

There is also the additional opportunity for a musical volunteer to visit patients and play/sing for them.

If you are interested in this, please apply here.

Thank you!

We have ongoing needs for volunteers to support our patients and their loved ones. Patients at home often need someone to sit with them, so that their caregiver can leave the home to run errands or attend appointments. Patients who live alone benefit from companionship visits and even a volunteer who may help tidy their home or cook for them. Patients who have pets may wish for a volunteer to spend time with their animals (dog walking or playing with pets). Musicians can play/sing for patients. Volunteers who enjoy arts and crafts can guide patients in creating.

Patients in nursing homes often don't have anyone to visit them or their loved ones worry because they aren't able to visit as often as they'd like. Volunteers who visit patients in facilities talk with or read to patients, help their patients participate in facility activities like Bingo or meal times.

Most patients who want a volunteer only need a once a week visit. The visits are typically between 2-4 hours, depending on volunteer availability. Depending on a patient's condition, a volunteer may only visit once or they may have a long-term relationship. 

Volunteering is typically flexible with the volunteers' availability.
If you are interested, please apply here.

Thank you!

Volunteers provide companionship and comfort to help support the patient and family. They also help with various non-medical services, such as letter writing, and time for caregivers and family. Volunteers also provide support at time of death and during the bereavement process.

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters. We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month we are looking for letters or cards around the theme of Winter/Holiday wishes. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute (an adult is required for minors to sign up).
 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 12/31/2025. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. If you are mailing letters for a specific holiday and would like them to arrive and be distributed before then, please mail the letters at least 1.5 weeks prior. For example, Christmas letters should be mailed at the latest by December 13th, so that staff at the facility have enough time to distribute the letters to the residents.
 
What do you need to provide? Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Need your service hours confirmed? Please track and log the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards here in the volunteer portal AND submit pictures of your letters as proof. Please note that we do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care and haven't forgotten about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month we are looking for Love themed letters and cards. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter. If you like, you can also include Valentines. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 02/28/2026. Delivery before Valentine's Day would be ideal, if it's possible for you. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters. We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month we are looking for letters or cards around the theme of new beginnings/winter. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute (an adult is required for minors to sign up).
 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 1/31/2025. Please allow a couple of days (we recommend at least a week) for mailing and distribution.
 
What do you need to provide? Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Need your service hours confirmed? Please track and log the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards here in the volunteer portal AND submit pictures of your letters as proof. Please note that we do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

The  Goodlettsville Elementary Student Holiday Market is a special event where students can shop for small gifts for their loved ones, fostering generosity and holiday spirit. Volunteers play a key role in making this festive day a success!

Volunteer Roles:

Shifts Available:

Spread some holiday cheer and make a difference in a child’s day!

Volunteer opportunity may also be viewed here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAD2AA4FFC16-59854357-gesstudent#/

For questions, please contact Natalie Sweet at Natalie.Sweet@mnps.org.

Thomas A. Edison Elementary is hosting its annual Gift of Reading event—an exciting celebration of literacy

and imagination! Volunteers are invited to bring a children’s book to read aloud to a kindergarten student

and then “gift” the book to them as a special keepsake. This event promotes a love of reading, encourages

meaningful connections between students and community members and celebrates the joy of giving

during the holiday season.

Hosted by the Thomas Edison Elementary Literacy Team, this Whoville-inspired event will fill the day with

warmth, smiles, and the magic of storytelling.

Agenda & Volunteer Process:

Arrival at Scheduled Time:
Volunteers will arrive at the time they selected during registration and check in at the front table upon

entering the school.

Matching with Students:
Once checked in, each volunteer will be matched with a kindergarten student to share a special reading

experience.

Reading & Gifting:
Volunteers will read their selected book aloud to the student and then gift the book to them as a keepsake

to encourage a love for reading.

Photos & Farewell:
After reading, volunteers are welcome to take a photo with their student to capture the moment before

wrapping up their session.

Departure:
Volunteers may leave after their session concludes or stay to assist with other students if additional time

slots are available.

Please use this link to sign up for a shift:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V4KCxhBkfkC1V7XcchHeVbFqdqHj1eZOlzQ3F7KHGIBUQ1k3RzhIRFNIUDMyWEVQSlczN04xQjVCSi4u&origin=Invitation&chann

Everyone should park in the gravel lot and then come to the school building

For questions, contact DaVeon Hall at djhall@mnps.org.

Senior Ride Nashville is growing our volunteer driver team! Drivers use their own vehicles to transport seniors to community centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, beauty/barber shops and more. Help a senior get where they need to go and make a friend in the process! Volunteer shifts are flexible and scheduled at your convenience using an easy online tool. SRN provides rides Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Complete the on-demand volunteer training on our website to get out on the road soon!

Find it at: 

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/volunteer

It is Senior Ride Nashville’s mission to enrich the lives of older adults and engage them in the community by providing affordable and assisted transportation.

On Sunday mornings, our one-on-one buddies provide supports that allow our friends to be engaged either in their age-appropriate ministry and/or our Special Needs Ministry area. We offer support during the Sunday morning services from 9:15am - 10:45am and 10:45am - 12:15pm while parents attend Worship, Bible Studies, or Choir. We serve all ages, but the classrooms/groups are separated by Preschool/Kids/Students/Adults. We can find the right age range and level of care you are comfortable with assisting. 

You will not need to assist anyone in the bathroom, but you may color or build with legos or read a book or even push a swing. We share the gospel in all of these ways so that they can learn about God in the way that best suits their learning style. 

On Sunday mornings, our one-on-one buddies provide supports that allow our friends to be engaged either in their age-appropriate ministry and/or our Special Needs Ministry area. We offer support during the Sunday morning services from 9:15am - 10:45am and 10:45am - 12:15pm while parents attend Worship, Bible Studies, or Choir. We serve all ages, but the classrooms/groups are separated by Preschool/Kids/Students/Adults. We can find the right age range and level of care you are comfortable with assisting. 

Volunteer with MNPS Family & Community Partnerships!

Join MNPS Family & Community Partnerships (FCP) in supporting our school communities through a Drive-Through Food Box Distribution Event! Volunteers play a key role in helping us ensure that students and families have access to nutritious meals and fresh produce.

Event Description: This drive-through event provides families with pre-packed food boxes, fresh produce, and pantry staples. Volunteers will help prepare, organize, and distribute items directly to families in their vehicles creating a smooth, welcoming, and efficient experience for everyone.
Volunteer Tasks:
• Assemble and organize food boxes and produce bags
• Load food items into family vehicles
• Greet families with a warm smile and positive attitude
• Help with traffic flow and event cleanup

Arrival Time: Please arrive 1 hour before the event start time for check-in, orientation, and setup.

Dress Code:
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes (required)

Participating school distribution location: Overton High | 11-1pm-4820 Franklin Road, Nashville TN 37220

Note: We have 4 participating schools hosting distributions Dec.18, please view the other Needs if you are interested in participating in more than one event.

Your time and energy help ensure our families receive healthy food with care and dignity. Together, we’re building stronger connections between schools and communities.

Volunteer with MNPS Family & Community Partnerships!

Join MNPS Family & Community Partnerships (FCP) in supporting our school communities through a Drive-Through Food Box Distribution Event! Volunteers play a key role in helping us ensure that students and families have access to nutritious meals and fresh produce.

Event Description: This drive-through event provides families with pre-packed food boxes, fresh produce, and pantry staples. Volunteers will help prepare, organize, and distribute items directly to families in their vehicles creating a smooth, welcoming, and efficient experience for everyone.
Volunteer Tasks:
• Assemble and organize food boxes and produce bags
• Load food items into family vehicles
• Greet families with a warm smile and positive attitude
• Help with traffic flow and event cleanup

Arrival Time: Please arrive 1 hour before the event start time for check-in, orientation, and setup.

Dress Code:
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes (required)

Participating school distribution location: H.G. Hill Middle | 10:30-12:30pm | 150 Davidson Road, Nashville TN 37205

Note: We have 4 participating schools hosting distributions Dec.18, please view the other post if you are interested in participating in more than one event.

Your time and energy help ensure our families receive healthy food with care and dignity. Together, we’re building stronger connections between schools and communities.

Volunteer with MNPS Family & Community Partnerships!

Join MNPS Family & Community Partnerships (FCP) in supporting our school communities through a Drive-Through Food Box Distribution Event! Volunteers play a key role in helping us ensure that students and families have access to nutritious meals and fresh produce.

Event Description: This drive-through event provides families with pre-packed food boxes, fresh produce, and pantry staples. Volunteers will help prepare, organize, and distribute items directly to families in their vehicles creating a smooth, welcoming, and efficient experience for everyone.
Volunteer Tasks:
• Assemble and organize food boxes and produce bags
• Load food items into family vehicles
• Greet families with a warm smile and positive attitude
• Help with traffic flow and event cleanup

Arrival Time: Please arrive 1 hour before the event start time for check-in, orientation, and setup.

Dress Code:
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes (required)

Participating school distribution location: Chadwell Elementary| 7:30-9:30am-321 Port Drive, Madison TN 37115

Note: We have 4 participating schools hosting distributions Dec.18, please view the other post if you are interested in participating in more than one event.

Your time and energy help ensure our families receive healthy food with care and dignity. Together, we’re building stronger connections between schools and communities.

Volunteer with MNPS Family & Community Partnerships!

Join MNPS Family & Community Partnerships (FCP) in supporting our school communities through a Drive-Through Food Box Distribution Event! Volunteers play a key role in helping us ensure that students and families have access to nutritious meals and fresh produce.

Event Description: This drive-through event provides families with pre-packed food boxes, fresh produce, and pantry staples. Volunteers will help prepare, organize, and distribute items directly to families in their vehicles creating a smooth, welcoming, and efficient experience for everyone.
Volunteer Tasks:
• Assemble and organize food boxes and produce bags
• Load food items into family vehicles
• Greet families with a warm smile and positive attitude
• Help with traffic flow and event cleanup

Arrival Time: Please arrive 1 hour before the event start time for check-in, orientation, and setup.

Dress Code:
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes (required)

Participating school distribution location:

J.E. Moss Elementary | 10-12pm | 4701 Bowfield Drive, Antioch TN 37013

Note: We have 4 participating schools hosting distributions Dec.18, please view the other post if you are interested in participating in more than one event.

Your time and energy help ensure our families receive healthy food with care and dignity. Together, we’re building stronger connections between schools and communities.

Be a One-on-One Buddy on Sunday mornings and help children with special needs engage in worship and activities, either in their age-appropriate kids classes or in our Special Needs room. This volunteer role involves providing loving, individualized care for children with special needs during Bethel’s Sunday morning services, helping each child experience God’s love and feel included in every part of our church community.

Our services are at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Come make a difference!

Be a One-on-One Buddy on Sunday mornings and help children with special needs engage in worship and activities, either in their age-appropriate kids classes or in our Special Needs room.

This volunteer role involves providing loving, individualized care for children with special needs during Bethel’s Sunday morning services, helping each child experience God’s love and feel included in every part of our church community.

Our services are at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Come make a difference!

Each TNDR client receives a “welcome bag” upon admission, including some basic necessities for their stay. One thing we’d like to include is a personal note from a TNDR supporter. This would be a simple project you could do from home, costing very little money, that goes a long way to show our clients that someone believes in them! Please mail to or drop notes off at:

The Next Door Recovery

402 22nd Ave N, Nashville TN 37203

For any questions, please email Development Coordinator Kaitlyn McCarthy at kaitlyn.mccarthy@thenextdoor.org.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Help us conduct client satisfaction surveys either in person at nursing facilities near you or via phone surveys to ensure satisfactory service outcomes. 

What are the surveys for? Each year TennCare contracts with state Area Agencies on Aging and Disability to conduct National Core Indicators Surveys with consumers receiving TennCareare services.  The core indicators are standard measures used across states to access the outcomes of services provided to individuals and families. Indicators address key areas of concern including planning, rights, community inclusion, choice, health and care coordination, safety and relationships.  Each year TennCare looks at the results of these anonymous surveys to improve and enhance services to consumers.

Why should I help? Those conducting the surveys are offering consumers and their families a chance to express their opinions about services received, offer suggestions, and make recommendations to enhance their care and quality of life.

What would I be doing? The surveyor role requires individuals to reach out to consumers by phone or by traveling to nursing facilities to administer the surveys. We will coordinate with you to assign locations that are close to you.  The surveyor will read the questions to each individual and record the responses into a database. This requires the ability to use basic computer skills. Each survey should take from 45 minutes to one hour to complete.

Surveyor Training: TennCare requires that all surveyors complete training. The training is in two parts: a series of self-paced online modules (takes about 2 hours to complete), and a 2.5-hour live training with a GNRC staff member. The live webinar trainings will be scheduled as needed.

When can I volunteer? In person surveys can be conducted during regular visiting hours of the nursing homes. Phone surveys can be conducted during the day or in the early evening hours. You can make your own schedule and choose how many surveys you want to complete. The survey period runs from December 8 through June 30th. 

Where would I volunteer? Clients are located all over Middle Tennessee. Training takes place online and volunteers can work via phone from their own home or be assigned to nursing homes close to them.

Next Steps: After you sign up, we will follow up with you on your preference to conduct phone or in-person surveys, preferred locations and training. 

The Martha O'Bryan Center needs upbeat, positive volunteers to assist in the food pantry. On Mondays and Thursdays, volunteers will be able to help with unloading deliveries. Every day of the week, volunteers will be able to work alongside clients to 'shop' in our food pantry and pick out the items that will serve them the most. Volunteers will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of the premises, bringing heavier boxes out to client cars.

 Spots must be reserved in advance; first come first served.

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On a foundation of Christian faith, Martha O’Bryan Center empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship.

The Martha O’Bryan Center is an anti-poverty non-profit organization with longstanding history and deep community roots, founded in 1894. Our headquarter campus sits in the East Nashville public housing campus of Cayce Place, currently transforming into the mixed-income neighborhood Boscobel Heights.  This is where we operate most of our programs, supporting education goals for learners of all ages, empowering youth and adults in their careers, and providing stability and support services for individuals and families.

Are you looking for a way to make a REAL difference in your community? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and a heart full of compassion? Then we need YOU! Catholic Charities at C. E. McGruder serves North Nashville from its central location on 25th Avenue. At this one location, Nashville residents can find help, using the many services that Catholic Charities offers, such as Job Training, Housing Security, and Hunger Relief.

At Catholic Charities, we believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food. But sadly, too many of our neighbors in North Nashville face hunger every day. That's where you come in.

Become a Food Pantry Volunteer and be the change you wish to see!

What you'll do:

Why volunteer with us?

Background Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Ongoing items needed: 

Please drop-off or mail items to The Next Door Recovery at 402 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203

Contact volunteer@thenextdoor.org or (610) 659-0824 with any questions.

We will be hosting four House Rallies this year. Themes for each Rally are below:

Join us for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at the Davidson County Bowling Tournament!

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. We’re thrilled to welcome athletes and Unified partners from Davidson County for a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and unforgettable bowling fun!

Event Support volunteer responsibilities include: 

Lane Assistants: Support athletes at their lanes and keep the fun going.

Athlete Escorts: Help athletes move between check-in and lanes.

Awards Helpers: Organize and present ribbons.

Scorekeepers: Track and record scores accurately.

Cheer Squad: Boost the energy and celebrate with athletes!  

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive

Arrive 5 minutes early and check in at the registration desk.

Bring a photo ID for check-in.

The event will be held indoors.

Free parking is available onsite.

Wear athletic attire and comfortable, closed-toe shoes, as you’ll be on your feet for most of the event.

Bring a filled water bottle to stay hydrated.

We look forward to having you join us - You’re a real pin-setter for inclusion

Our students are working in teams to develop innovative business ideas, and we are looking for professionals to guide and support them through this entrepreneurial journey. If you know of any individuals or businesses that would be interested in mentoring our business management seniors, please spread the word!

Program Details:

FiftyForward Fresh Meals on Wheels delivers healthy meals to the doorsteps of older adults on specific routes in the Nashville community. We are looking for friendly, compassionate volunteers to deliver nutritious meals, create a social connection, and provide weekly check-ins with our clients. 
 
Routes are currently available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and include the following neighborhoods to choose from: 12 South, Donelson, Bellevue, Leah Rose Towers (Green Hills), and Trevecca Towers.

This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity that greatly impacts the health and well-being of older adults experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers also help by creating a community connection that combats loneliness and social isolation. 

Unlock your creative talents and help the participants at FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services do the same! 

Help Fifty Forward Friends with arts & crafts activities that are planned and led by staff.

No artistic talent is needed, just patience and an appreciation for freedom of expression.  Volunteers will assist one-on-one or in small groups as Friends complete simple projects that bring them joy. Volunteers should be able to complete simple "craft" tasks that include scissoring, tying simple knots, and other fine motor skills. Most importantly, volunteers should be comfortable conversing with older adults and encouraging their creativity.

Additional tasks may include:  

Volunteer shifts are available on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30pm. Sign up for specific shifts here or express interest by responding to this opportunity and we will follow up with you.

Our Arts & Crafts volunteer opportunity occurs indoors in an ADA-compliant building with ample seating available + restrooms and filtered water. 

FiftyForward is committed to providing active, older adults with quality programming that enhances their lives and provides opportunities to learn, grow and serve others.  Additionally, FiftyForward provides resources for older adults who need assistance with housing, nutrition, and medical care.  

FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services is a licensed program where adults 50 and older - who may have cognitive, memory, or physical needs - can continue to thrive and enjoy an active life. Our nurturing and supportive day program features a variety of engaging, fun activities that encourage daily learning, social interaction and connection, and an enhanced quality of life.  

Volunteers help provide engagement and a sense of community for FiftyForward Friends clients. By bringing their own passions and interests to share in the Friends space, volunteers help clients to reconnect with their sense of self. 

What will I be doing?

What should I wear?

Instructions Upon Arrival:

In addition to responding to the need in get connected, please register for a specific date and time through the Hands On Nashville link below:

Hands On Nashville | Food Pantry Volunteer #sharing

*Please sign up on our Civic Champs platform in order for me to approve your hours* https://events.civicchamps.com/organizations/3062/calendar/month

Join us each week investing in the lives of Hispanic kids who need help with their homework due to language barriers and education gaps after uprooting their lives from their home countries to Nashville. Tutoring with K-5 is from 3-4:15pm, and 6-12 from 4:15 to 5:15pm. We are located at Rolling Hills apartments in the upstairs section of the leasing center!

*Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus, although not required

Join us each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:40-5:00pm as we partner with the Hispanic Family Foundation to provide after school tutoring to refugee and immigrant children in East Nashville (no prior tutoring experience required)! For those that don't have homework, they need help with grammar and practicing conversational English!

This spot will take place at Plaza Mariachi, in front of the Hispanic Family Foundation! 

Every Friday at 10:30 AM, we will be doing an hour long nursery rhymes and phonics class with the younger children living in our Nashville community. These children are refugees and immigrants from Spanish speaking countries, so learning English at a young age is crucial to their academic success. Sign up to volunteer and join in on the fun!

Social Media Intern

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic  community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full  potential now and for generations to come.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: WWW.EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS

Title of Position:Youth NAZA After-School Program Intern  

Purpose: NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that  focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners.  

Commitment: 

Minimum:  15 hours/week 

Maximum: 25 hours/week  

Consistent availability Monday - Friday  between 10am-6pm; specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor.  

Duties:   

Create an atmosphere of care, trust, and safety by intentionally building  healthy relationships with middle school participants.  

Learn about instructional strategies used with English Learners, especially  those with significant cultural barriers from first generation families.  

Lead activities, such as stations, lessons, games, and special events that   

Encourage skill development Support the NAZA after-school program  

Assist in development of lessons and activities that address student specific  barriers  

Perform research around SIFE specific instructional strategies  

Support volunteers and staff in working directly with students, teachers, and  school administrators to offer quality services aligned with local school and   

classroom goals  

Research and contact local partners to host special events and field trips for  the program  

Assist in gathering data on the impact and effectiveness of the program  

Requirements:  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs  

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment  

Demonstrated effective communication skills  

Attention to detail and time management skills  

Preferences:  

• Experience working with diverse populations  

• Interest in child development, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit,  or related field  

Training:Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester  and end-of-semester performance evaluations.  

Location:Interns will be placed at one of the following schools as specified by the supervisor: Antioch Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School, Wright Middle School

Supervisor:This position reports to the Youth Education Program Manager and/or Youth Education site staff.

Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org.  

Adult Education - ESL Intern

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic  community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full  potential now and for generations to come.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE:  www.empowernashville.org/careers

 
Title of Position: Adult Education - ESL Intern

Internship Period: Flexible 

Purpose: The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes,  

implement curriculum, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. In-person availability is required, though there will be opportunities for remote work. 

Commitment: 

Minimum: 10 hours per week

Maximum: 24 hours per week

Tuesday and Thursday availability required, preference for 6PM-8PM availability. The specific schedule to be negotiated with the supervisor. 

Duties/Experiences:The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. As an Adult Education ESL Intern, you will help with all aspects of ESL programming including: 

ESL instruction 

lesson planning 

new student registration 

student evaluation 

teacher training 

Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. 

Location:417 Welshwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 (others as specified by supervisor).
Supervisor: This position answers to the Associate Manager of Curriculum and Instruction

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. 

All Applicant must apply on company website at www.empowernashville.org/careers

Title of Position:  Refugee Benefits Intern 

Purpose: NICE’s Refugee Benefits program supports recently arrived refugees to effectively use and maintain benefits that they need to support their families. Specifically, we focus on Department of Human Services benefits like SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) and TANF (also known as Families 

First). As well as, public health benefits such as TennCare and WIC. 

Commitment: 

Minimum: 10 hours/week 

Maximum: 15 hours/week 

2-3 days per week (9:00am-1:00pm); flexibility with hours to be discussed with supervisor. 

Duties: 

Provide benefits education, making sure that all families resettled with NICE understand their SNAP, TANF, TNCare & WIC benefits. 

Help with the paperwork necessary to get, maintain, and track the benefits that our clients need. 

Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing benefits orientations and other presentations 

Support processes to enroll families in the refugee benefits program 

Support client communications through phone calls and texts 

Organize important documents related to benefits 

Support clients with relevant benefit applications 

Transport clients, where needed 

Share information about benefits at community events 

Assist with program evaluation, through administering surveys 

Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements: 

Strong written and verbal English proficiency 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs 

Reliable transportation 

Effective communication skills 

A commitment to supporting refugee and low-income communities and an interest in learning more 

Preferences: 

Experience working with diverse populations 

Knowledge of and familiarity with refugee communities and/or relevant experience 

Language skills (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, etc - not a requirement) 

Interest in the field of social services or social work 

Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in performance evaluations as needed. 

Location: 417 Welshwood Dr, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211 

Supervisor: This position answers to the Refugee Benefits Manager, Kimberly Haines 

Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. 

Come join us as we team up with Friends of Warner Parks and tackle some work to preserve and protect the park together. We’ll be breaking out the weed wrenches and going after some of the most noxious and invasive plants in the woods. We’ll also learn more about how invasive species impact our rivers and how to be a life-long river steward. Tools, gloves, and work materials will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle to help us cut down on plastic waste. Thank you for helping us protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee!

Parking and meet-up location: Warner Park,  50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221 https://maps.app.goo.gl/78yXPhDkuh2EHWti7

(Work location inside the park will be shared via email closer to event date)

We are in need of volunteers on Thursdays in one of our ELL classes at The Branch (6:15-8:15) or at The Southeast Branch of Nashville Public Library (6:00pm-7:45pm). This need would ideally be served by someone who can make a weekly commitment. Meet and greet adults who are taking English classes at The Branch. Direct them to their classes and serve as conversation partners for workbook and conversation activities and assist teacher with reading, writing, and in-class activities. 

Join us at one of our 4 mentoring programs to become a 1:1 mentor for an elementary, middle, or high school student! Meet with them once a week at their school to eat lunch together or at their afterschool site to play games and/or do a bible study, and build a positive relationship. Days and times are flexible, depending on the mentoring program selected!  

Programs include Breakfast & Bible Study, Dinner & Devotion, R.I.S.E., and Lunch Buddies!

Breakfast & Bible Study meets from 6:45-7:45am on Thursday mornings with our middle school students.

Dinner & Devotion meets 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesday evenings with our high school students. 

R.I.S.E mentors meet with an elementary student once a week M-Th between 3pm-5pm during afterschool programming. 

Lunch Buddies meet with an elementary or middle school student at their school during lunch time to eat with them. Lunch times occur between 10am-1pm M-F. 

Do you have 1 hour that you are willing to give to a student each week? If so, we would love for you to consider becoming a LUNCH BUDDY! 

Lunch Buddies are volunteers who go into a school to meet with a student once a week during the student's lunch period. The volunteer and student have some time together to build a relationship and do various activities together, including playing games, coloring and reading books together. 

This is a program where volunteers get to help students see and reach their full potential, because at PTM, we know that close positive relationships help students THRIVE! 

All participating schools are elementary or middle schools in Northwest Nashville.

Lunch times range from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Volunteers will need their own reliable transportation to get to each visit. 

Returning Hearts Celebration reunites children and their incarcerated fathers on the prison grounds for a day of food, fun, and faith. Volunteers are needed to run games, serve food, and most importantly, chaperoning dads and their children on the prison yard throughout the day.

Returning Hearts reunites incarcerated dads and their kids on the prison yard for a day of fun, food, and fellowship. Volunteers are needed to run games, serve food, and chaperone dads and their kids throughout the day.

Spread some holiday cheer by volunteering at Old Center Elementary’s Holiday Lunch on Monday, December 16!

We’re looking for 4 volunteers to help from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM as we serve 3rd - 5th grade students and families.

Volunteers will assist with welcoming guests and helping families through the lunch line.

Your time and support help make this a joyful celebration for our school community!

For questions, contact Erin Arnold at eringrace829@gmail.com.

Join the Red Cross volunteer team to help communities during disasters such as: Home Fires, Tornadoes and or Floods.

Every day, people are forced from their home due to fires, storms or other disasters. You will work as part of an assigned team to provide immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.

Training is free, but the hope you bring is priceless.

Please note all volunteers must pass a background check for theft and violence.

Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers Needed.

The American Red Cross is looking for friendly, customer focused individuals to volunteer at blood drives. The primary role of a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer is to engage with donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshment table.

Volunteers must volunteer at one blood drive per month. Blood drive can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. Length of volunteer service is 3 months. 

Please email us to learn more at GiveTime@redcross.org

Blood Donor Ambassador Video-https://youtu.be/gC4Me4dL-IY

Join us!

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers Needed.

The American Red Cross is looking for friendly, customer focused individuals to volunteer at blood drives. The primary role of a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer is to engage with donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshment table.

Volunteers must volunteer at one blood drive per month. Blood drive can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. Length of volunteer service is 3 months. 

Please email us to learn more at GiveTime@redcross.org

Blood Donor Ambassador Video-https://youtu.be/gC4Me4dL-IY

Join us!

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

October 4th, 2025 and November 15th, 2025

2:00-4:00

Become a Freedom Reigns volunteer for a day! You’ll get to meet the horses, enjoy fellowship, and help with some of our special Ranch projects. Children above the age of 5 are welcome. For children age 10 and under, we require a one-parent-per-one-child ratio. We also require a liability waiver for each Ranch visitor.