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

We are gearing up for our 2nd Annual Music City Qualifier REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition, and we need the incredible talents of volunteers to help us make this event even bigger and better than last year

This event brings together middle school teams from across the region who are competing for a coveted spot at the National Championship. Your support is crucial to the success of this event, and we're seeking volunteers to participate in various roles throughout the day.

Event Details:

For questions, please contact Cheryl Wilson at Cheryl.Wilson@mnps.org.

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 Spring 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 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 04/30/2026. 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! 

GNRC will have a booth at Robertson Co.'s CommUNITY Care and Connections Fair. We will share information about GNRC Aging and Disability Programing and our Medicare Counseling Program (SHIP).

Volunteers need to track how many people see the booth, greet passers-by, and give GNRC/SHIP information as appropriate. Volunteers will need to transport a folding table and chair.

Invasive Species Removal at Richland Creek 

Saturday, February 21, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. CST

Join us for an invasive species removal on Richland Creek at Lion’s Head Trail in Nashville! We’ll remove invasive plants and learn more about how to be a life-long clean water advocate and river steward. Removal tools and gloves will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle to help us cut down on plastic waste. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, close-toed shoes. Thank you for helping us protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee!

Parking and meet-up location: Park behind Nashville State Community College at the Richland Creek Greenway – Lion’s Head Trailhead

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoC5VzNMnmMP353Y8

For more information or questions about the event, please email Josh at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org

Assist Davidson county residents in responding to the recent winter ice storm. We are working with multiple local organizations to respond. Projects range in scope from distributing food, to canvassing, to debris removal. To see a full list of partner projects, visit our winter projects listing page here.

You will need to make a Hands On account to join any of these projects. You will not sign up for these projects via the GetConnected platform but you can log your hours after serving here on Get Connected.

The Nature Discovery Program is a partnership between Friends of Warner Parks, the Warner Park Nature Center, and Metro Parks Community Centers to reach youth who lack direct access to, and are often underrepresented in, traditional environmental education and outdoor recreation programs. The Nature Discovery Program is activated in a number of ways including:

Nature Detectives Club: an after-school program for youth at Metro Nashville Community Centers. This program provides science-based teachings and empowers kids to explore nature. This program takes place at more than 20 Community Centers throughout Davidson County. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Summer Camp: brings youth from Metro Parks Community Centers to the Warner Parks for a full day of nature exploration and outdoor adventure! Youth follow their curiosity as they explore the meadow, pond, and garden ecosystems, hike through the forest, observe wildlife, kayak, learn outdoor skills, search for crawdads in the Little Harpeth River, and create lasting memories in nature. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: Community Center youth experience the Warner Parks during the fall season. Earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures mean it's time to roast hot dogs, make s'mores, and enjoy time around the bonfire. Youth take a crepuscular hike through the meadows and forests of the Warner Parks and view the night sky while learning about nocturnal creatures. 

*We are looking for college-aged volunteers to participate in any of these branches of the Nature Discovery program, as the youth often find it easier to connect with this age group. This opportunity is wonderful for those who are interested in education, biology, sustainability, or environmental studies.*

Please see below for approximate date ranges throughout the year: 
Nature Detectives: school-year. Typically on a weekday between 3:00pm-5:00pm
P.E.N. Pals Summer Camp: June and July
P.E.N. Pals Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: October

If you are interested in volunteering with any of these opportunities, please contact Arabella Pagan at apagan@warnerparks.org for next steps. A background check may be required.

In honor of Black History Month, Carter-Lawrence Elementary is hosting a Hallway Decorating Contest and need is seeking judges to help pick a winner on Friday, February 20th at 2pm!

Judges will rate in following categories:

For questions, please contact Rachel McFadden at rcmcfadden@mnps.org.

Alex Green Elementary will be celebrating Read Across America on Tuesday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and is seeking volunteer readers to help celebrate the love of reading with students!

Volunteers may sign up for a 30-minute slot from 8:30am-1:50pm with their preferred classroom using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050549ACA628AAFE3-61116196-read#/

For questions, please contact Railin Lamb at Railin.Lamb@mnps.org.

Meal of Hope is our weekly meal for the homeless & inner-city community! Join us for live music, prayer, an encouraging word, and fellowship with a loving community over a hot meal. Volunteers arrive at 5 PM and we welcome guests at 5:30 PM.

There are opportunities to serve during and after the meal is served. Once we finish cleanup, we'll conclude the night with testimonies! See below for a few service options!

Service Roles During the Meal: 

- Wash Dishes

- Serve Food, Desserts, Coffee, or Water

- Ministry Team

- Resource Table

Service Roles During Cleanup:

- Sweep

- Mop

- Wipe Tables and Chairs

- Clean Bathrooms

At Johnson ALC we are hosting a Happy Health Day event on March 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2:20 PM. We will be rotating the students through sessions, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could lead a group session incorporating a focus on one of the 9 Dimensions of Wellness (cultural, financial, environmental, spiritual, occupational, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical).

We are seeking volunteers with the following experience in the following areas to support and inspire students: Interview and resume building skills, small business ownership, entrepreneurship, dentistry, truck driving (CDL), workplace professionalism, career readiness, and barbering.

We would like these sessions to be as interactive as possible and will have rotating slots for 30 minutes or 1-hour sessions, for the entire day. You can select a half-day shift and if you would like to participate for the entire day, you can select both! There will be breakfast, lunch and light refreshments for participants. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to the possibility of having you involved. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Centennial Park with the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville!

Please sign up HERE on Centennial Park's Point platform to officially claim your spot and get credit for your service! Much more information and instructions are available on the Centennial Park listing!

You may sign up for multiple shifts as long as you can complete the whole shift. (For partial shifts, sign up then check with the Volunteer Manager listed on the Point application). 

SHIFTS:

8:30 AM to 11 AM
10:30 AM to 1 PM
12:30 PM to 3 PM
2:30 PM to 4:00PM

Looking forward to seeing you there for one of the most fun, interactive events in the Park!

Volunteers will assist with sorting donated items that are used to honor and appreciate MNPS staff for their hard work and dedication to our students. This opportunity offers a meaningful way for student organizations to serve collectively while supporting the educators who sustain our school communities.

Volunteer Opportunity

Dates: Wednesday–Thursday, February 26–27

Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM- (in rotating shifts)

Location: Hillwood High School, 400 Davidson Road, Nashville, TN 37205

Lunch Break: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The Nashville Urban Debate League (NUDL) is a local non-profit bringing speech and debate opportunities to public high schools in Nashville! We host monthly tournaments, and we are always in need of volunteer judges! No prior debate experience is necessary to judge. We provide training the morning of the tournament. 

Join us on Saturday, February 21st at Croft Middle School for our tree planting project. The event will begin with a short introduction, a tree planting demo and safety guidelines. Then we'll be ready to plant our trees!

Daybreak Arts is seeking enthusiastic and creative volunteers to support our brand new youth art program, Gigi's Creative Corner. Volunteers will assist Daybreak Artists teaching youth during workshops and helping lead creative activities. This is a weekly, hands-on, and ongoing volunteer opportunity to inspire young artists. Opportunities will start as soon as March 2026.

Through partnerships with schools and community organizations, Gigi’s Creative Corner provides hands-on art workshops, sustained creative opportunities, and welcoming environments where youth can explore their artistic voice, build relationships, and develop a sense of belonging. Gigi’s Creative Corner meets young people where they already are—integrating art into afterschool programs, school-based clubs, and summer experiences. 

Volunteering with Gigi’s Creative Corner allows you to directly support young people as they build confidence, creativity, and meaningful connections through art—while honoring the legacy of an artist who believed deeply in sharing creativity with the next generation.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

*A background check will be required for all volunteers.

Cumberland Elementary invites volunteers to celebrate Dr. Seuss Read Across America Week by serving as classroom readers on Thursday, March 5th from 8:30am-10:30am! Readers are asked to read for a 30-minute session with their preferred grade level (Kindergarten-5th grade). You may bring your own book or choose from the school's collection.

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

Help us expand and improve the trail system at Mill Ridge Park! Volunteers will cover up to 3 miles while creating and improving primitive trails at Mill Ridge Park. Activities involve hiking, bending, lifting, and the use of hand tools, and include: planning, measuring, mapping, and marking primitive trails; picking up and removing litter and debris from the trails; performing brushing activities with loppers, pruners, and weed wrenches; and moving downed trees and branches from trail to maintain proper corridor and prevent shortcutting. No prior trail work experience needed.

Volunteers for this activity should dress for weather conditions. Parts of the trail system could be muddy and/or wet. We recommend pants and shoes with adequate tread suitable for outdoor activity on rough, uneven terrain.

We will be hosting four House Rallies this year. The goal of our House Rallies are for our students to experience the extracurricular activities that they can enjoy in their college experience. Themes for each Rally are below:

We will be celebrating Read Across America on Monday, March 2 - Thursday, March 5, 2026 and we are seeking volunteer readers to help us celebrate the love of reading with our students.

Volunteer slots vary daily from 8:30-10:30am. See shifts and sign up here!

The Dream Streets Housing Grant program helps participants work toward greater financial stability and potential first time homeownership. 

Childcare volunteers will care for participants' children so they can focus during their once a month class. 

Dinner will be provided for both volunteers and kids and activities will be provided as well. 

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 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.

If you have questions, please send me an email at 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.

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 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 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.

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.

Please join our team on Saturday, March 7th at Norman Binkley Elementary School to plant some trees. We will start the project with a short intro, a tree planting demonstration and some safety guidelines. Then will will go and plant our trees.

Contact Tony Martino with questions - tony@nashvilletreefoundation.org.

The neighborhoods we serve are home to more single-mother-led households than 97% of neighborhoods in America. With single moms and their kids being our primary demographic of reach, we have a ministry just for moms, Dream Streets Moms Group. The women meet twice a month, enjoy a meal together, and also receive counseling services and other classes that provide growth opportunities emotionally, professionally, and financially. Childcare is also provided during this time so they can enjoy each other’s company knowing their kids are taken care of.

We need your help to provide childcare for these moms while they are meeting.

Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting its 2nd Annual MNPS Elementary Music Festival where all of the Elementary Schools come together to produce one concert. This year's event will be hosted on April 30th at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Months of planning goes into this festival, and we are seeking 10 volunteers to help us make this day a huge success!

Event Agenda

Volunteers may stay the full day or sign up for shifts.

Parking directions will be given after signing up. We have a discount code for McKendree Parking lot, near the Downtown Public Library.

For questions, please contact Kara Kindall at Kkindall@mnps.org or 6159443630.

Stratton Elementary School is seeking guest speakers from various career industries to participate in their annual Career Fair hosted on April 10th from 10am-12pm!

Guest speakers will be asked to host a table representing your career, industry, or organization, share insights about your professional journey, and engage with small groups of students as they rotate throughout the event! 

For questions, please contact Felicia Dismukes at Felicia.Dismukes@mnps.org and Kendra Broome at Kendra.Broome@mnps.org.

Thank you in advance for helping make this event a success for our students! 

The Nashville Dolphins are seeking compassionate volunteers who are comfortable getting in the water with swimmers who have special needs. Volunteers work under the direction of certified Lead Instructors, who provide ongoing guidance, training, and support. No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to help provide life-saving swim skills to some truly special swimmers. This hands-on opportunity is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers or certifications in special education, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, social work, or other service-oriented fields. Volunteers gain meaningful experience while building confidence, skills, and connections. Come ready to learn, make a difference, and have fun in the water while supporting swimmers of all abilities.

Help us host our first Story Stroll, an interactive event where children enjoy a story—read in both English and Spanish—while moving through hands-on activity stations. Volunteers may read the book or assist with activities like planting seeds, crafts, chalk art, a scavenger hunt, or cupcake decorating. Training and support will be provided onsite by our staff. Please check in under the pavilion. Spanish-speaking volunteers are encouraged to sign up, but all are welcome!

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round lineup of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. None of this will be possible without the continued support of our community partners, donors, and fundraising champions.

We will be thrilled to be a featured charity for the 2026 Hot Chocolate Run Nashville, and we will need YOU to help make it an unforgettable day, full of miles, smiles, and a little chocolatey magic! 

TEAM SOTN Volunteers will:

Collect runner's bib tabs to help raise critical funds for our program

Represent Special Olympics Tennessee and share our mission with the community

Celebrate with runners at the post-race party area! 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

If you’re interested, please sign up and our Volunteer Engagement Team will follow up with more details on how to complete your registration for this event. 

Be the welcoming face of the night and help check-in our Community Night guests!

All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

Volunteering is eligible for Service WELL Core! See below for details:

The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee is inviting all new and expecting parents of babies with Down syndrome to be showered with gifts and friendship, while enjoying lunch with some of our experienced parents.

Because the entire family is welcome to attend, we need volunteers to assist with decorating and set-up, keeping children both with Down syndrome and siblings occupied so families can eat and talk, sometimes including holding new babies, and then clean up after the event. Lunch will be provided by DSAMT. We do ask you please be free of any possible illness as some attendees will be medically fragile.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church
(entrance near sign as you enter the parking lot)
3705 Brush Hill Rd, Nashville, TN 37216
Volunteers from 10am - 3pm, event from 12pm - 2pm

Questions can be directed to Tanya Chavez: tanya@somethingextra.org or call/text 615-294-8736

Each year, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts Walk MS: Nashville, a powerful community event that raises over $170,000 to fund essential programs, services, and research for people in our region living with multiple sclerosis. We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 event will take place on Saturday, March 28th.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a fun and rewarding day. We are seeking volunteers to support various event areas, including setup and breakdown, registration, rest stops, food and beverage stations, and other special event activities.

Event Details:

In addition to responding on Belmont's Get Connected site, please visit the link above to sign up for specific roles and shifts. (Please note that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society also uses Galaxy Digital, the makers of Get Connected, so their sign-up process should look familiar.)

Please contact Simon Robson at simon.robson@nmss.org with questions. Volunteers are the backbone of our mission. Their time and energy help us make a difference for those impacted by MS.

The Nashville Dolphins are seeking compassionate volunteers who are comfortable getting in the water with swimmers who have special needs. Volunteers work under the direction of certified Lead Instructors, who provide ongoing guidance, training, and support. No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to help provide life-saving swim skills to some truly special swimmers. This hands-on opportunity is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers or certifications in special education, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, social work, or other service-oriented fields. Volunteers gain meaningful experience while building confidence, skills, and connections. Come ready to learn, make a difference, and have fun in the water while supporting swimmers of all abilities.

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.

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30pm 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 will take place at the tables in the middle of Plaza Mariachi (3955 Nolensville Pike).

During the weekdays, we offer community and enrichment classes for adults impacted by disability. Volunteer opportunities look like supporting students in small groups during day classes. This is along with a classroom teacher and a vetted Embrace volunteer. While attending the classes with the friends to help them engage with the lesson, you may get to join in on an inclusive dance lesson, music therapy class, help make a frozen meal for our service project, join Brentwood Library in a craft, or pray with us during our Bible Class. There is always something different happening and some friends just need a little prompt to get up and have some fun.  *** Please reach out if you wish to attend but only able to come for part of the day. We still welcome you even if you need to leave early to head to a class or work. 

The Nashville Dolphins are seeking compassionate volunteers who are comfortable getting in the water with swimmers who have special needs. Volunteers work under the direction of certified Lead Instructors, who provide ongoing guidance, training, and support. No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to help provide life-saving swim skills to some truly special swimmers. This hands-on opportunity is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers or certifications in special education, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, social work, or other service-oriented fields. Volunteers gain meaningful experience while building confidence, skills, and connections.

Come ready to learn, make a difference, and have fun in the water while supporting swimmers of all abilities.

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

Daybreak Arts is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Artwork Inventory Team to support our organization's efforts to document, organize, and maintain accurate records of artworks in our collection. This work ensures that all items are properly catalogued, cared for, and accessible for exhibitions, research, and archival purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Skills and Attributes

Training and Support

Benefits

The Aventura Community School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Summit is a night program held at Aventura Community School. The goal of this program is to inspire students to pursue an academic STEM focus in the remainder of their elementary school years, and to help prepare them for STEM careers in the future. This event will require about 48 volunteers.

This is a one-night commitment, and no prior prep time is required, but you will be given guidance on how to facilitate your activity.

Volunteer Activities:

Help with one of the stations below from 6-8pm.
BERNOULLI’S PRINCIPLE (4 volunteers)

This station focuses on using materials, ping pong balls, straws, and cards to demonstrate how air speed, pressure, and drag affect motion.

CARDBOARD ROBOT HAND (2 volunteers)

This kit focuses on students creating a cardboard robot hand by tracing and cutting a hand shape, threading strings through straws to act as tendons, and adjusting string length so pulling the strings bends the fingers. This demonstrates simple mechanics and hand motion.

CENTER of GRAVITY- VSVS (2 volunteers)

Students explore how added mass changes balance and experimenting with balancing objects, such as popsicle stick people and nail structures.

LAVA LAMPS (2 volunteers)

Students learn about states of matter, density, and chemical reactions through hands on experiments with Alka Seltzer reactions and lava lamps to see how gas formation and density differences cause materials to move and separate.

FINGERPRINTING (2 volunteers)

Students learn how fingerprints are formed/classified and used in law enforcement by creating and lifting their own fingerprints while exploring identification techniques.

GLOW IN THE DARK SLIME (4 volunteers)

Students learn about phosphorescence and polymers by exploring how zinc sulfide absorbs and emits light (glow in the dark slime effects).

STEM Launch Challenge (4 volunteers)

Design, build, and race an air-powered rocket! Students will discover how compressed air creates motion and put their engineering skills to the test in an exciting head-to-head rocket race.

EMOCIONES DE COLORES (1 volunteer)

Emotions in Color is a multi-sensory sculpture that combines social emotional learning, neuroscience, and creative play. Asking the question “what shape and color do your emotions feel like?

PH INDICATOR EXPERIMENT MASTER GARDENERS (2 volunteers)

Which vegetables can be used as a natural PH indicator. Students will learn how vegetables, fruits and flowers change color in response to acid and bases

HOVERCRAFT (6 volunteers)

Students will be given a chance to ride aboard one of the 3 hovercrafts that have been built by the Aventura students. Exploring concepts of low air pressure & friction.

LAZER-Large Óptica Technology (4 volunteers)

Students will explore laser technology and large optical systems, learning how light is used in medical and scientific applications through interactive experiments.

Food and water will be provided. Park in the school parking lot.

El programa de STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas) de la Escuela Aventura es un programa nocturno realizado en Aventura Community School. El objetivo de este programa es inspirar a los estudiantes a perseguir un enfoque académico STEM en el resto de su vida, y para ayudarlos a prepararse para carreras STEM en el futuro. Este evento requiere 48 voluntarios.

Este es un compromiso de una noche y no se requiere tiempo de preparación previo, pero habra orientación sobre cómo facilitar su actividad.

Actividades de voluntariado:

Ayude con una de las estaciones a continuación de 6 a 8 p.m.

No es necesario llevar nada. Se puede estacionar en el estacionamiento de la escuela sin costo.

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

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. 

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in being a buddy for Night to Shine.  Night to Shine is a prom night experience for the special needs community, hosted in conjunction with the Tim Tebow Foundation.  As a buddy, you will be partnered with an honored guest for the evening as they enjoy their prom night.  The night includes a red carpet, a photo booth, dance floor, catered meal, sensory room, karaoke, and a limo ride.

Night to Shine will be hosted at Brentwood Concord Community Church on February 13, 2026 from 6-9 pm. We do need volunteers to arrive by 4:30 to ensure they attend a pre-event meeting and are in place before the honored guests arrive.

Dinner will be provided to volunteers.   Training and background check are required!

The Nashville Dolphins are seeking compassionate volunteers who are comfortable getting in the water with swimmers who have special needs. Volunteers work under the direction of certified Lead Instructors, who provide ongoing guidance, training, and support. No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to help provide life-saving swim skills to some truly special swimmers. This hands-on opportunity is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers or certifications in special education, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, social work, or other service-oriented fields. Volunteers gain meaningful experience while building confidence, skills, and connection. Come ready to learn, make a difference, and have fun in the water while supporting swimmers of all abilities.

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. 

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Music City 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 

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.

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Charlotte Park Elementary School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round lineup of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. None of this will be possible without the continued support of our community partners, donors, and fundraising champions.

We will be thrilled to be a featured charity for the 2026 Hot Chocolate Run Nashville, and we will need YOU to help make it an unforgettable day, full of miles, smiles, and a little chocolatey magic! 

TEAM SOTN Volunteers will:

Collect runner's bib tabs to help raise critical funds for our program

Represent Special Olympics Tennessee and share our mission with the community

Celebrate with runners at the post-race party area! 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Your energy will help fuel opportunities, confidence, and joy for our incredible Special Olympics Tennessee athletes! 

We provide respite care for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities (ages preschool through 5th grade). Currently, we offer this free service to families in our community, not only church members. During this time, participants enjoy crafts, games, songs, and play while parents and caregivers enjoy a morning to rest and reconnect. We would love to have you join us for our volunteer breakfast and quick training/prayer time before our friends and their siblings come for a fun morning of play. 

Volunteer as a blood donor ambassador to help our blood donors have a pleasant experience. Locations include Hendersonville, Brentwood, and Murfreesboro.  

Purpose: To assist blood donors and blood collection staff at local blood drives. 

You must create a volunteer account with the Red Cross, which tracks hours for approval.  Apply at:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org or Here.

Key Responsibilities:

Locations:
Blood drives take place in Hendersonville, Brentwood, and Murfreesboro.

Time Commitment:

Questions?
Contact us at GiveTime@redcross.org

Come join us in a fun way to serve the community! Join us in the Cul2vate Farm Store. Sell Cul2vate produce, flowers, honey, merchandise, and more! This is a great way to engage in community for a great cause. 

Help escort our Community Night guests from their buses and transportation to the big game. Wear weather-appropriate clothing as you'll be outside for much of this time!

All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

Volunteering is eligible for Service WELL Core! See below for details:

Join Nashville college students, faculty, and staff from nine area colleges & universities in honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. King in a day of learning, action, and reflection. This year's program will feature a student panel in the morning, and then participants will head out into the community to serve at over 20 service sites around the city!

Pizza and t-shirts provided (while supplies last). Come prepared to work outdoors! We cannot guarantee indoor service projects for all participants.

**Bus transportation from Belmont is available to event and back. Signups will begin in March!

Students are eligible to earn Service WELL Core for this event. See below for details:

Autism Career Training is actively looking for peer models and volunteers. ACT is looking for volunteers for all days including Saturdays. 

Conversations to Remember is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens. Our virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. These residents have been suffering from isolation, and students really brighten their days just by speaking with them. We provide training to the students in the program about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout their service. Since these visits are virtual, students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient and allows more of the volunteers' time to be spent volunteering, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. We provide this program free of charge to seniors across the country, and have students from around the country as well. Typically, students volunteer 1-2 hours per week. Each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. We expect students to volunteer for approximately 16 weeks, so that they can build a friendship with the senior. This does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new seniors starting all the time and train new volunteers weekly. The students are matched based on the times that they're available with a senior who is available at the same time, and they will have a regular, weekly appointment for their visit. Students wishing more visits or other opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with different ways to volunteer, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, or marketing. Please register to volunteer on our website, at https://conversationstoremember.org/volunteer.

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! 

Wilson Rides is looking to expand our Volunteer Driver team!

Make a difference in the lives of adults 55+ in Wilson County by providing friendly, reliable transportation to local destinations like medical appointments, grocery stores, and senior centers. All rides are given in Wilson County.

Volunteer Driver

Delivery Volunteers

Deliver food boxes monthly and spread holiday cheer with Christmas stockings, gifts, and Easter bags. 

Student Volunteers (Ages 16+)
Help wrap water bottles and small gifts for quarterly outreach projects.

Every role supports dignity, connection, and independence for Wilson County’s older adults.
Join us and volunteer on your terms!

Greet student volunteers when they arrive in the Fishbowl and orient them to their role and where they need to go. All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

**This opportunity is only open to Belmont faculty/staff members.

Help run our kid's station during Community Night! There will be face paint, a photobooth, and more.

All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

Volunteering is eligible for Service WELL Core! See below for details:

Help show hospitality to our guests for Community Night by being a friendly face and guide after the game!

All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

Volunteering is eligible for Service WELL Core! See below for details:

Help show hospitality to our guests for Community Night by being a friendly face and guide before the game!

All volunteers will receive a Community Night t-shirt and pizza. More instructions will be sent to those who sign up. Questions? Reach out to Annalise Mitchell (annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu).

Volunteering is eligible for Service WELL Core! See below for details:

GNRC will have a booth at Seniors on the Move Day of Love and Black History hosted at Fisk University. We will share information about GNRC Aging and Disability Programing and our Medicare Counseling Program (SHIP).

Volunteers need to track how many people see the booth, greet passers-by, and give GNRC/SHIP information as appropriate. Volunteers will need to transport a folding table.

In partnership with the Humphreys County Chamber of Commerce, GNRC is hosting a digital literacy class for older adults in Waverly, TN.

Are you interested in teaching a basic computer skills class to a group of 10 older adults? 

All training and material will be provided.

This opportunity requires NO formal teaching experience or a background in IT. A basic understanding of computers is all that’s needed along with a patient demeanor and the desire to bridge the digital gap for older adults in our community.

The class schedule is flexible and will be set together with the volunteer trainer. Ideally, classes will be offered in the mornings at the Waverly Senior Center. Total class time is 15 hours of instruction. An example class schedule could be 1.5-hour class twice a week for 5 weeks.

Trainers teach 15 hours of digital skills training to members of their community who want to develop their computer skills. Trainers will be issued a Chromebook (on loan) and receive training on a ready-made curriculum to guide the course content. Trainers will also have the support of Tech Goes Home staff and GNRC.

Characteristics of good trainers: Trainers do not need to be computer wizards, but they need to be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Trainers must feel comfortable searching for answers online. It is most important that trainers are patient, compassioned educators.

Time commitment: The total time commitment for trainers is about 35 hours over the course of several weeks. In addition to trainer orientation (4 hours) each course will require 3 hours of logistics and communication with the team; 15 hours of class; 5 hours of make-up class(es); 6-8 hours of prep work (about an hour per class).

Trainers may be eligible to receive a stipend for teaching the course.

Please express interest in the opportunity and we will follow up with you on next steps and can answer any questions you may have. 

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.

Cumberland’s Popping into Positive Behavior PBIS initiative takes place biweekly in our Community Room and celebrates our Kindergarten–5th grade scholars who consistently demonstrate positive behavior in their classrooms, Related Arts, and during lunch. As a reward for making positive choices, eligible scholars receive popcorn every other Friday during lunchtime. To help make this experience possible, we are seeking volunteers to assist with popping popcorn from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in preparation for student lunches.

Volunteer Roles:

Volunteer Dates: 2/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

Your support helps us recognize and reinforce positive behavior while spreading joy across our campus! 

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

Wright Middle School is seeking volunteers to support their monthly Workshop Wednesday sessions! This is an opportunity for partners to provide real-world experiences in the classroom while teachers receive professional development training to enhance their classroom skills.

This session will be hosted on the following dates (2 sessions) from 9:00-10:00am and 10:00-11:00am for grades 6-8. 

Workshop Wednesday Dates:

September 17

October 22

November 19

January 21

February 18

March 18

Volunteers may commit to 1 hour or 2 hours as their schedule permits.

Guest speakers are needed on the following topics:

Please contact Phil Osborne at Phil.Osborne@mnps.org or jonathan.avery@mnps.org for questions

We are in need of a people loving personality to be the face and voice guest and parents see when they call and visit Salama! You would greet people at the door and direct them to their appropriate classroom, take phone calls, and spread joy!

Volunteers needed to help K-8 students with Reading and Math on Monday-Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30. 

Please see this page for more information, including our volunteer application.

REMEMBER: to receive credit for this Volunteer Service, you MUST also register and claim your spot on the Conservancy's Volunteer site. CLICK HERE NOW TO REGISTER! You may register for multiple shifts, as long as you can work ALL Of the shift! (If you absolutely cannot work the whole shift and need for a custom schedule, you can email the Volunteer Manager to make arrangements). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Centennial Park! This free, all-ages event celebrates our amazing planet and features music, a parade, arts activities for kids, sustainability initiatives and education, great food and drink, local vendors, a free tree giveaway and really good vibes!

Proceeds from Earth Day will fund environmental projects across Nashville including urban canopy restoration, waterway clean-up, bee pollinator programs and more. For more information visit: www.nashvilleearthday.org!

Volunteers are essential to making this event happen! They will be involved in many different kinds of activities including:

Volunteers should expect to be on their feet for the duration of their shift. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle as needed. Snacks and water will be provided. If you might need a camp chair for breaks, you're welcome to bring one, and there will be limited storage at the Volunteer staging tent.

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. 

This is the volunteer need we are recruiting for MOST! Our goal at PTM is for every student to have a mentor, and students LOVE having a Lunch Buddy! We are especially in need of male Lunch Buddies as we have many male students asking for a Lunch Buddy and few male mentors!

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. 

We are currently most in need of R.I.S.E and Lunch Buddy mentors! These programs are flexible as mentors meet with their assigned student once a week, but can come any day of the week, depending on what is best for their schedule!

We are searching for volunteers to be Unified Partners with our Unified Basketball Team. Unified Partners are individuals without an intellectual disABILITY who trains and competes as a teammate with athletes with intellectual or developmental disABILITIES.  

No Experience Needed!

Volunteer Needs & Responsibilities:

Unified PartnerTeammate: Partners are active members of a team.Inclusion: Foster meaningful inclusion where every participant has a valued role and contributes to the team.
Daily Schedule below:

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov or Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.  

We are searching for volunteers to assist our staff at the Saturday Basketball Leagues. We will have staff onsite to lead activities, assist with athletes & volunteers, and answer any questions. 

This activity can be split into 2-3 hour shifts as needed.  Please email with questions.  

Volunteer Needs & Responsibilities:

Daily Schedule below:

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov or Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.  

We are searching for volunteers to assist our Wheelchair & Mobility-Limited Athletes during their practice time from 9:00-10:00am on Saturdays.  

No Experience Needed!

Volunteer Needs & Responsibilities:

Daily Schedule below:

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov or Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.  

The MPDP Cheer Team will be meeting on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:00 at Parkwood Community Center (3220 Vailview Drive, Nashville, TN 37207) on Saturdays between 1/10-2/27.  When games begin on 1/24, practice will be from 9:00-10:00 and the group will cheer during the first game from 10:00-11:00.  

If you have any questions about the Cheer Program, please email Joyce Segelhorst at Joyce.Segelhorst@Nashville.gov.

If you have questions about the MPDP Programs or Sports Leagues please contact Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.

We are searching for volunteers to assist our staff at the Metro Parks disABILITIES Friday Basketball Leagues. We will have staff onsite to lead activities, assist with athletes & volunteers, and answer any questions.  

Volunteer Needs & Responsibilities:

Daily Schedule below:

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov or Glen Adkins at golden.adkins@nashville.gov.  

Come join H.G. Hill middle schoolers as they explore career opportunities on Friday, March 20th. Nashville professionals are invited to help! Our school will have tables set up for volunteers to come and share their career paths with students who will walk around the tables and ask questions.

We are seeking professionals from the following fields: Architecture, engineering, HVAC, plumber, mechanic, hair stylist, makeup artist, nail technician, gym trainer, florist, small business owner, veterinarian, farmer, news/television worker, musician, firefighter, banker, graphic designer, music teacher, coding, video game programmer, A/V or sound engineer, trucker, event planner, hotel admin, welder, lineman, politician, etc. It's a lot, but those are our goals.

Volunteers will need to set up a table with some visuals that help represent their role and what they do, to help middle schoolers understand it. Swag/giveaways are welcome but optional.

If you are not able to attend the entire duration, please reach out to Kara Ellis (kara.ellis@mnps.org).

Thank you!

The Nashville Dolphins are seeking compassionate volunteers who are comfortable getting in the water with swimmers who have special needs. Volunteers work under the direction of certified Lead Instructors, who provide ongoing guidance, training, and support. No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to help provide life-saving swim skills to some truly special swimmers. This hands-on opportunity is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers or certifications in special education, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, social work, or other service-oriented fields. Volunteers gain meaningful experience while building confidence, skills, and connections. Come ready to learn, make a difference, and have fun in the water while supporting swimmers of all abilities.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact this spring?

Join the vibrant Conexión Américas community and become a Volunteer English Teacher for the Spring term of 2026!

We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team and support the language-learning journey of adult immigrants in the Nashville area. Our Adult Education Program has been a cornerstone in helping newcomers integrate seamlessly into our community. As a volunteer teacher, you'll play a crucial role in this heartwarming process. But it's not just about teaching English; it's about being a cultural ambassador and a friendly face in the Nashville area. Your presence will make a real difference.

No teaching certification is required to embark on this rewarding journey; however, we do recommend some teaching experience. Volunteers must be 18 or older. You'll have the opportunity to lead 1.5-hour lessons one evening per week for a 12-week term, with a curriculum and syllabus provided. Our spring term classes will meet online via Zoom, ensuring everyone's safety. 

So, are you ready to make a lasting impact this spring? We can't wait to welcome you into our teaching family!

Join us in making a difference, one lesson at a time. We look forward to having you on board!

For all inquiries, please email the Adult Education Programs Manager at Conexión Américas at esl@conexionamericas.org.

Volunteers for this opportunity will volunteer within the Development/Fundraising Dept. to assist with tasks like:

The schedule is flexible Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm. Tasks will fluctuate from shift to shift. 

You can apply online at the link below, and we will reach out to discuss our current needs!

Please respond to this need on Get Connected. Register for this opportunity here: https://cerv.is/0266x444

Do not show up unless you have registered at the above link and have discussed a schedule with The Salvation Army staff.

Join Us for the Embrace Family Gathering — and Volunteer!

The Embrace Special Needs Ministry is hosting a sensory-friendly afternoon for families impacted by disability. Connect with other families, explore community resources, and enjoy snow cones, music, crafts, games, door prizes, and more! We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and classrooms — a great way to serve together while supporting our community. Your time and energy will help make this day unforgettable!

We provide respite care for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities (ages 6th grade and up). Currently, we offer this free service to families in our community, not only church members. During this time, participants enjoy prayer, fellowship, activities, and service projects while parents and caregivers enjoy a evening to rest and reconnect. We would love to have you join us for our volunteer dinner and quick training/prayer time before our friends come for a fun evening. 

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Valor Flagship Academy create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Book Buddies is a dynamic book club that fosters literacy among MNPS students at the Juvenile Detention Center by providing access to high-quality, relevant reading materials and creating meaningful connections with members of the Nashville community to inspire a lifelong love of reading. 

Book: Long Way Down (graphic novel version) by Jason Reynolds 

Book Buddies will need to pick up a copy of the book the week of January 5, 2026, begin reading and complete the introductory infographic. Students will receive their copy of the book and their buddy's infographic on January 15, 2026. Book Buddies will last 4-5 weeks. The schedule is subject to change. 

A free copy of the book is available for every buddy, courtesy of the Parnassus Foundation. Information will be sent to book buddies about how to pick up their free copy. Book buddies are welcome to purchase their own copy, if they prefer. 

Buddies needed: 50 (We aim to pair each student with their own buddy.) 

Buddy responsibilities: 

·                  Complete the introductory infographic to introduce yourself to your student reading buddy. This will be sent directly to you. 

·                  Read the book according to the weekly schedule. 

·                  Read your student buddy’s response to the prompts and send a short video recording in which you respond to your student buddy’s thoughts about the reading and include your own thoughts as well.  

·                  Follow the established timeline and procedure for providing a video response. Information on sharing your video will be sent to you. Buddies will not meet with students in person. 

Adult book buddies will only correspond with their student through recorded video and written responses sent to the MNPS School Health team. Book buddies will not be meeting with students in person. 

For more information, please contact Lindsey Kimery, Coordinator or Library Services via email at lindsey.kimery@mnps.org.

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 

Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!

ACT is looking for volunteers to assist on our community outing to Waldo's Chickens where our trainees participate in job sampling.   This outing is recurring on Thursdays.  

Meet @ ACT @ 9:30, travel together to Waldos in Nolensville and return to ACT after the shift. 

While at Waldo's our trainees assist with refilling napkins, refilling condiments, and preparing biscuits, etc.   

Volunteers needed in our JJM programs of Nashville YFC to help with weekly or bi-weekly character development classes with boys and girls detention center.  Currently the class is on Tuesdays from 2:50pm-4:05pm for girls facility and 3:50pm-5:10pm for the boys facility.  Same address for both pods of facility. There is also another girls facility option from 4:15-5:15pm on Tuesdays as well.

279 Stewarts Ferry Pike - Rosewood/Walnut Academy of YOI.

Contact Jeff at: 615-320-7050  jeff@nashvilleyfc.org

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Antioch Middle School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Aventura Community School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Stratford STEM Middle School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Now that you're settled back in school and the weather is colder, isn't it time to foster a warm, furry dog? Fostering a dog is the perfect way to relax and have fun with a cuddly friend, without the long-term commitment.

Pawster provides all training, supplies, veterinary care and transportation. You just give them love, attention and lots of cuddles! Plus, it's flexible - you get your volunteer hours just by giving your foster pet a safe and loving home.

When you foster with Pawster, you help people too! Pawster provides "Crisis Foster Care." That means the dog or cat you are fostering already has an owner, but they are temporarily unable to care for their pet. You take care of their pet until the owner is back on their feet and ready to be reunited. Don't worry, your information is confidential, but Pawster Fosters say the most rewarding part is when they get to see their foster pet go home to their family.

Sign up today! If you love dogs, then you are fully qualified to be a Pawster 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.

Now that you're settled back in school and the weather is colder, isn't it time to foster a snuggly cat? Fostering a cat is the perfect way to relax and have fun with a cuddly friend, without the long-term commitment.

Pawster provides all training, supplies, veterinary care and transportation. You just give them love, attention and lots of cuddles! Plus, it's flexible - you get your volunteer hours just by giving your foster pet a safe and loving home.

When you foster with Pawster, you help people too! Pawster provides "Crisis Foster Care." That means the dog or cat you are fostering already has an owner, but they are temporarily unable to care for their pet. You take care of their pet until the owner is back on their feet and ready to be reunited. Don't worry, your information is confidential, but Pawster Fosters say the most rewarding part is when they get to see their foster pet go home to their family.

Sign up today! If you love cats, then you are fully qualified to be a Pawster 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.

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 you are welcome to incorporate poetry in your theme for your letters in honor of World Poetry Day. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter. If you'd rather write about something else, you are welcome to do so as well. 

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 03/31/2026. 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.

Children younger than 13 are welcome to participate with an adult/guardian supervising and responsible for mailing the letters.

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Join PTM at one of our five after-school sites where there is a lot of energy, and a HUGE need for volunteers! Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks: homework help, serving food to students, playing games and leading enrichment activities.