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

This volunteer group is focused on taking TND brochures to bus stations, community health centers, hospital ERs, libraries and community centers all around Middle TN as a way to serve as the hands and feet of TND. The goal of this group is to spread TND’s name recognition out in the community by bringing brochures or other information to a variety of places where potential clients could be.

Please complete this volunteer application prior to sign up!

For any questions, please email volunteer@thenextdoor.org.

Ongoing items needed: 

Travel or full-sized shampoo and conditioner African American hair care products including hair oil / grease Travel or full-sized body lotion Feminine hygiene products including tampons and pads Travel or full-sized deodorant Hair brushes, ponytail holders, headbands New or gently used tote bags  Chapstick Reusable water bottles  Notebooks or Journals  Color Pencils Pens 

Contact volunteer@thenextdoor.org or (615) 251-8805 with any questions.

Each day, our kitchen staff would welcome 1-2 volunteers to assist with serving meals to our clients. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to eat with and get to know the women in treatment at The Next Door.

For any questions, please email Community Outreach and Events Coordinator Mary Spencer Veazey at volunteer@thenextdoor.org.

Dear Potential Volunteer,

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, you are strongly encouraged to volunteer virtually rather than in person. In fact, many in-person volunteer opportunities have been cancelled in response to concerns over the virus. If you are considering volunteering for this Need, even though it’s not advised at this time, please be sure and contact the agency directly before signing up to make sure that the opportunity is still scheduled, and follow all of the CDC’s Guidelines to protect yourself and others.

If you choose to volunteer in person, you agree that you understand the associated risks and accept them.

For information about Virtual Volunteering, please check out http://getconnected.belmont.edu/virtual-volunteer-opportunities/

Stay safe and well!

Each TND 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 TND 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!

For any questions, please email Volunteer Coordinator Megan Lescroart at volunteer@thenextdoor.org.