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

This September, let’s come together to give back and make a difference in our community. In honor of 9/11, we’re looking for volunteers to join us on September 9 and September 25 as we dedicate our time to serving others.

It’s a meaningful way to turn remembrance into action, connect with our community, and make a positive impact. Join us, give back, and Never Forget.

*Multiple Dates and Locations Offered* 

SIGNUP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAFAF2CA7FDCF8-65539846-bgcmt#/

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

Join us Sundays giving fresh free groceries to those in need! We will meet at the West Nashville Dream Center (520 39th Ave N) to sort and package boxes of food. We will then drive to to our West Nashville location to distribute. More info on our website!

New time: PLEASE ARRIVE AT 10:45AM!

Providing individuals and families with food is the simplest way to help those struggling with rising costs in Nashville. The Martha O'Bryan Center is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve the public with dignity at one of the busiest food pantries in Nashville.  Volunteer responsibilities include:

What will I be doing?

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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

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 National Crime Search. 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 National Crime Search. 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 in the parking lot of New Covenant Christian Church (2201 Osage Ave.)

1. Please arrive at Costco in West Nashville (6670 Charlotte Pike) at 1:30 pm to help weigh and load the Dream Streets food truck with the grocery donations.

2. Then you will go to the food distribution site at 2201 Osage Ave. Nashville, TN 37208, to help unload, set up, and tear down 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.

The students in our program go out to feed the homeless every Saturday. Help with distribution and listening to the stories of marginalized people. Give hope.

ABOUT: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

ROLES: We are dependent on an excited and passionate volunteer base to help our customers shop. These volunteer shifts will mainly involve checking people out at the register, ensuring customers do not exceed specified item limits, bagging their groceries in a timely and efficient manner, and escorting customers to their vehicles with their groceries. At the start of the shift, you will have an orientation and brief training; to ensure that we can process as many customers as possible, please be on time. During this shift you may also be greeting customers at check-in, helping people with questions while they shop, cleaning and tidying, stocking shelves and produce, unloading pallets, or other miscellaneous tasks. You will be able to take a break during your shift, so you are welcome to bring a snack and drink for break time. 

SIGN UPS: We utilize our own website to organize sign ups for our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to The Store's volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on our website.

ABOUT THE STORE: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

GARDEN HELPERS: The Store has partnered with the Edgehill Community Gardens and has a dedicated garden plot for us to grow produce. We use this to stock our fresh produce section. We are looking for volunteers who can help with general garden bed maintenance, which could include weeding, tilling, planting, watering, harvesting and other miscellaneous garden tasks.

SIGN UPS: We utilize our own website to organize sign ups for our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to The Store's volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on our website.

ABOUT THE STORE: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

ABOUT THE SHIFT: Every Wednesday and Thursday morning we have volunteers help us with restocking shelves and preparing the store for customer shopping. Volunteers will be stocking shelves, deep cleaning the produce sections, restocking the produce, stacking pallets, organizing the storage room, or other miscellaneous tasks. You should be able to lift over fifty pounds, as this shift involves physical labor. 

SIGN UPS: We utilize our own website to organize sign ups for our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to The Store's volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on our website.

ABOUT: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

ROLES: We are dependent on an excited and passionate volunteer base to help our customers shop. These volunteer shifts will mainly involve checking people out at the register, ensuring customers do not exceed specified item limits, bagging their groceries in a timely and efficient manner, and escorting customers to their vehicles with their groceries. At the start of the shift, you will have an orientation and brief training; to ensure that we can process as many customers as possible, please be on time. During this shift you may also be greeting customers at check-in, helping people with questions while they shop, cleaning and tidying, stocking shelves and produce, unloading pallets, or other miscellaneous tasks. You will be able to take a break during your shift, so you are welcome to bring a snack and drink for break time. 

SIGN UPS: We utilize our own website to organize sign ups for our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to The Store's volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on our website.

ABOUT THE STORE: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

ABOUT THE SHIFT: Every Wednesday and Thursday morning we have volunteers help us with restocking shelves and preparing the store for customer shopping. Volunteers will be stocking shelves, deep cleaning the produce sections, restocking the produce, stacking pallets, organizing the storage room, or other miscellaneous tasks. You should be able to lift over fifty pounds, as this shift involves physical labor. 

SIGN UPS: We utilize our own website to organize sign ups for our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to The Store's volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on our website.

Everyone needs help sometimes, and we are here to support families in their time of need. Each month, our Pantry provides fresh, nutritious food to over 1,000 + families in the Greater Nashville area, giving them peace of mind from knowing there is food for their tables. 

Volunteer Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays  and Saturday

Volunteer Hours: 9:30am -2:30pm

We have multiple ways to serve in The Pantry:

Food Delivery Drivers for Senior/Disabled Clients within a 10 mile radius from The Branch:Volunteers are needed to organize contents of the food carts into easy to carry boxes/bags, labeling boxes/bags with delivery client's name, load their own car with boxes/bags for delivery and drive to the client's residence to drop off boxes/bags at their doorstep. Volunteers will need to sign a release form and present a driver’s license before delivering. Each volunteer will receive a delivery list with the names and addresses of the clients they are going to deliver to. The number of clients that you will deliver to is approximately 2-4 clients. Days:Tuesdays Afternoons 10am-1pm and/orSaturdays mornings 9:30am-12pm. 

Volunteers are 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 vanessa@nourishfoodbanks.org(615) 559 5959

All shifts must be confirmed in advance by our food bank coordinator. Please do not come without prior approval because our space is limited. Thank you!

 The Team Member serves on a Belmont Table team. They offer practical support for the foster family by regularly providing services to the family at least once every four weeks as well as communicating with the Table Team Leader. Commitment Term Length: one to two school years (up to four semesters excluding summers).

All support services will be provided on Belmont's campus. Leveraging our shared location to streamline support and ensure longevity of volunteer Table Teams. At this time, support services will be limited to the following:

Interested in helping The Nashville Food Project leverage food that is already in our community to meet the needs of our neighbors? Join us for a “Best Use” prep session! We receive weekly bulk donations from incredible partners such as Costco and Bells Bend Farms. Our “Best Use” prep sessions focus on turning those bulk donations into prepared, usable ingredients to be incorporated into our meals! Over 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste and our food recovery efforts are a form of resistance to the myth that hunger is a scarcity issue! “Best Use” group prep sessions are a wonderful way to build team comradery, perfect your dicing skills, and support the work of community food security simultaneously!   

"Best Use" Prep sessions take place in our commercial kitchen setting, supported by our Meals team. Sample tasks may include: chopping and assembling veggie and fruit salads from donated produce, washing, coring, and dicing fresh harvests of tomatoes to be incorporated into sauces for the week’s coming meals, sorting recovered hauls to identify usable ingredients and separating compostable items to be broken down in our compost systems to act as inputs for our garden spaces, scrubbing, peeling and chopping farm-fresh potatoes to serve as a roasted root vegetable side for the week’s mobile meals and many other similar roles!  

In addition to responding in Get Connected, to register, view upcoming opportunities, or find out more, please visit our website and sign up through the POINT platform! Registration takes under 30 seconds!

Want to hit the road to make a difference? The Nashville Food Project is recruiting volunteers to deliver meals to our community partners across the city. Each week, TNFP distributes thousands of meals, and with your help, we hope to reach more plates than ever this year! To help us achieve this goal, we are recruiting volunteers for weekly or bi-weekly shifts to deliver meals across Nashville using our distribution vehicles.

When: We're looking for volunteers that can commit to delivering meals on a weekly or bi-weekly basis through the summer. Right now, we are looking for drivers for Tuesday and Thursday mornings primarily from 9am-11am.

Location: Volunteer drivers will leave from our headquarters at 5904 California Ave Nashville, TN 37209

Requirements: Valid driver's license, comfortability driving a van, ability to commit to a set schedule. No CDL required!

Click HERE for information about current ways to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank!

Volunteer needs include Smyrna Market Assistants and Senior Food Box Distribution Volunteers. Apply today to get started!

Please be sure to Respond to this Need in Get Connected, in addition to setting up your volunteer times through Second Harvest's system, so that you can log your volunteer hours in Get Connected in order to receive credit at Belmont.

We are in need of volunteers on Thursdays in one of our ELL classes at The Branch Mondays(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. 

Do you speak and/or write in a language other than English? The Branch would love your help! We serve immigrants from many countries and have ongoing language assistance needs (especially Spanish and Arabic) to help greet people in multiple languages, to work with staff and neighbors on identifying short-term and long-term needs, and in helping interpret at workshops for the community. We require a 1-hour orientation and training via Zoom.

To start, please visit the link below to fill out a 1st time volunteer with The Branch of Nashville and a waiver.

https://the-branch-of-nashville.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=47402

Then send us an email!

We need help assisting in the setting up, tearing down and serving in the event room for Senior Adult Social. Will include seating, table decor, snack and information table as well as socializing with senior clients during activity.

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

 Volunteer time needed: 9am-12:30pm

If interested please feel free to email/text Cynthia Thurman- Older Adult Services manager @ 

60plus@thebranchofnashville.org

(615) 913-1858‬

We help neighbors connect to the right person in the right organization fort heir immediate
need, whether it’s housing, immigration, healthcare, job help, or more. We are trusted
connectors to resources, people and, programs. Ideally, but NOT required a resource navigator speaks- Spanish or Arabic to best communicate with many of our neighbors.

How It Works
As a volunteer resource navigator, you will be part of the Comprehensive Care program
at The Branch. You will:
Schedule volunteer shifts with Ashley Smith. The commitment is a minimum of 8
hours a month (that’s either two full volunteer shifts from 10-2 or four, half-time
shifts from either 10-Noon or Noon-2) for at least 3 months.
Attend a training during your first navigator session. You’ll learn about the resources
available to clients, the tools we use to help our clients, and the process to follow
when a neighbor comes to the pantry and has needs beyond food.
You will be at the front desk during food pantry hours. You will talk to clients as they
come into The Branch to fill out paperwork; you’ll go out to their cars to see if they
need help navigating to other resources.
Document all referrals you’ve provided clients (this will be part of the training) on the
same day of your volunteer shift.
At the end of your 3-month commitment, meet with Ashley to discuss your
experience and if you would like to continue for another 3 months, or to take a break
for the next 3 months and then come back for another 3 months.

Contact Ashley Smith at ashley@thebranchofnashville.org

Our café program is designed to be a space for our participants to relax, enjoy a cup (or three!) of coffee, and some light breakfast items (think of what you may find at your favorite coffee shop!). We are always looking for volunteers that are eager to serve others, hear stories from those in the chaos, and to help us provide a place of rest for those using our programming.

Café is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:30am - 10am. Volunteers should prepare to arrive between 8-8:15a.

Please reach out of you have any questions, we would love to have you!

Here at Room In The Inn, we provide over 250 meals a day. We are always in need of volunteers to help us provide the best lunch service possible. Our lunch program is a great way to engage with those experiencing homelessness while giving back to our community. 

We serve lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am - 1pm. Volunteers can plan to arrive at 11am.

Please reach out with any questions or to get scheduled!

Hospice volunteers provide companionship, comfort, and support to patients and their families while helping improve quality of life during end-of-life care. Volunteers work closely with hospice staff to offer emotional support and non-medical assistance.

Duties may include:

* Provide companionship through conversation, reading, listening, or simply being present with patients.

* Offer emotional support and encouragement to patients and family members.

* Assist with light non-medical tasks, such as writing letters, organizing photos, or helping with hobbies and activities.

* Sit with patients to provide caregiver relief and respite for family members.

* Make friendly phone calls or wellness check-ins when appropriate.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to help support our mission of guiding refugees as they move on a path from surviving to thriving through our mentorship program.
We'll match you with a client to meet with as a mentor at least once a month for 3-6 months. Mentorship could include opportunities such as helping a client schedule appointments, providing transportation to a store or food bank, or simply sitting in their home to have tea and practice English. 

A background check is required and orientation provided.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to help support our mission of guiding refugees as they move on a path from surviving to thriving by tutoring high school students in English, Science, and Math. 

Our youth program meets in person every Thursday afternoon. No previous experience in tutoring is needed, but a basic understanding of high school level English, Science, and Math is necessary.

St. Luke's operates one of the busiest food banks in Nashville, serving hundreds of people from low-income and working poor households each month. In addition to food, we also distribute diapers, cleaning and hygiene products and pet food through the Food Bank.  

Volunteers will unpack the food delivery, pack food boxes and serve clients directly. Volunteers may also assist with packing food boxes for our home delivery program in partnership with Amazon. 

St. Luke's is located at 5601 New York Avenue. Please enter through the red front door by the mailbox. Parking is available in front of our building, in the back parking lot or on the street around our campus. Please do not park in the designated Food Bank parking spots. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We offer flexible shifts to work within your schedule! All open volunteer shifts can be found on our website: https://www.stlch.org/getinvolved

For Questions: Contact Claire Hirsch, claire.hirsch@stlch.org or call 615.649.9134

Raise Your Hand Tutoring provides free academic intervention to students in Montgomery, Robertson, and Williamson Counties. We serve several local elementary and middle schools that would benefit from your help as a volunteer tutor. As a volunteer tutor, you will work alongside a teacher to provide small-group reading intervention to our students.

We offer flexible scheduling with several locations either in the morning before school or after school. Our sessions are year round with a Spring, Summer, and Fall session - You only have to sign up for one hour a week for the duration of the session. 

To apply to become a tutor, please click this link: https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/raise-your-hand-volunteers/

We will contact you and help find the best placement depending on your location and availability. Morning tutoring is generally 7:30a-8:30a and afternoon tutoring is generally 3:30p-4:30p. 

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. 

Special Olympics Tennessee Fitness Program is a wellness initiative focused on fitness, nutrition, and mental health for teens and adults (ages 13+) with intellectual disabilities. Through goal-setting and measurable outcomes, we aim to empower athletes to take control of their health and reduce the disparities often faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

One of our key programs, Train 4 Life, is a 12-week fitness, nutrition, and wellness series. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is designed to help athletes build healthy habits in a supportive, inclusive environment. Weekly workout sessions starting August 24th through November 14th. Train 4 Life programs take place statewide. Click Here to Learn More

Train 4 Life Volunteer Info:

Volunteers assist head coaches and athletes during weekly workouts. You can sign up for any individual sessions you’re available to attend.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

No experience is needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

SIGN-UPS:
We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Signing Up” on Get Connect does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on Get Connect may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in planning a group volunteer day?
Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate!
Come be part of an incredible day of competition, community, and impact!

Questions? Email rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the State Fall Games with Special Olympics Tennessee!

We’re excited to welcome athletes from across the state for an incredible weekend of competition, community, and celebration. We’ll need 500+ volunteers to make the event a success!

Volunteer opportunities include sport competition, event support, set-up + tear-down, and Healthy Athletes Village.

View the full list of Fall Games volunteer opportunities here.

No experience is needed — just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

SIGN UP: We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. Signing up on the initial site does NOT confirm your shift. Please note that the number of spots listed may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in organizing a group volunteer day? Email our Volunteer Coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate! 

Questions? rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org 

Come be part of an incredible weekend of competition, community, and impact. We can’t wait to have you ALL IN for Fall Games!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the State Fall Games with Special Olympics Tennessee!

We’re excited to welcome athletes from across the state for an incredible weekend of competition, community, and celebration. We’ll need 500+ volunteers to make the event a success!

Volunteer opportunities include sport competition, event support, set-up + tear-down, and Healthy Athletes Village.

View the full list of Fall Games volunteer opportunities here.

No experience is needed — just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

SIGN UP: We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. Signing up on the initial site does NOT confirm your shift. Please note that the number of spots listed may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in organizing a group volunteer day? Email our Volunteer Coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate! 

Questions? rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org 

Come be part of an incredible weekend of competition, community, and impact. We can’t wait to have you ALL IN for Fall Games!

Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Make a meaningful impact in just a few hours a month. As a Big in our Site-Based Program, you’ll be matched with a local student (“Little”) based on shared interests and personality, making it easy to connect and build a genuine relationship.

What You’ll Do:

Meet with your Little 2–3 times per month during an after-school program or school day

Play games, help with homework, or just spend time talking

Encourage your Little’s confidence and curiosity

Why It Works:

Matches are made intentionally, so your shared interests make it natural to connect

Flexible scheduling that works with your class load

Training and ongoing support from BBBS staff

Commitment:

2–3 visits per month for one school year

It takes Little to be Big!

Do you love caring for children and helping parents grow?

Hope Clinic's Bridge Program offers education, material support, and community to parents. In order to help parents fully engage with our Bridge Parenting Classes and community baby showers, we offer free childcare during these times!

As a childcare volunteer, you will...

All Hope Clinic volunteers must complete our volunteer training. Sign-up for Intro to Hope here or contact Shandell Northern at snothern@hopeclinicforwomen.org.

*Bridge Program internship opportunities may be available upon request.*

Hope Clinic hosts quarterly baby showers for the families in our parenting program. Each baby shower needs volunteers for set up, event support, gift wrapping, and more.

Hope Clinic volunteers must complete our volunteer training. Please register for Intro to Hope to sign up and contact Shandell Northern with any questions.

Youth Center Volunteer

Purpose of Job:   Support of the Youth Center Staff in their mission to encourage Deaf and hard of hearing students through education, socialization, and healthy activities to be better prepared at school and in life.

Duties:

Van*    

In the Center

Commitment:

The afterschool program is in session Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The first van leaves at 2:00 p.m., the second at 2:30 p.m., program begins around 3:00 p.m. and goes till 5:30 p.m. **.  After the program the vans take children to the drop off points and arrive back at Bridges at 7:00 p.m. Volunteers who do not ride the van will be able to leave at 5:30/6:00 p.m. Staff can work with you on the number of hours and which days you want to volunteer. The important thing is consistency. Bridges asks for a commitment to a regular schedule for a minimum of one school year August to May.

Qualifications:  Must be willing to learn basic American Sign Language.  Have the ability to work with children with diverse culture and various degrees of deafness. Strong leadership skills, ability to problem solve and must like children! Dependability is a must.  A background check is required by policy.

Orientation and training provided: Volunteer orientations are held three times per year and are required as an overview for Bridges volunteers. Training will be provided on student observation, paperwork, manipulatives, and vehicle safety.

*not every volunteer has to ride the van, just one volunteer on each of the two vans is needed per ride

** It is possible for volunteers to join the program after 3 p.m.

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!

FiftyForward has opportunities for volunteers to assist with a wide variety of programming for older adults enrolled in our FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services Program.  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with bingo, arts and crafts, and karaoke. 

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. 

Do you want to welcome our refugee neighbors from all around the world?  

Are you committed to making lasting, positive impact in the community?  

Would you like to help children become better readers?  

If this sounds exciting to you, then Nations Ministry Center might be the service partner you've been looking for! 

Nations Ministry Center is a local nonprofit that helps refugee families become generationally self-sufficient through a variety of services, including immigration assistance and educational programming. Located in Southeast Nashville, Nations Ministry Center works directly with families in the heart of some of the city's most culturally diverse neighborhoods.  

Nations Academy, a literacy tutoring initiative of Nations Ministry Center, helps refugee children close the literacy gap through targeted language development and homework assistance in a safe and supportive environment using Nashville's Vision for Holistic Youth Development to cultivate growth mindsets, connect social and emotional skills, and grow cognitive skills.

Volunteers are needed to assist refugee youth in the classroom with literacy practice, homework help, and community building. Materials are provided. We'll orient and prepare you for your role. You simply need to show up ready to encourage youth! Scheduled opportunities are available Mondays through Thursdays 3:15-6:15 (elementary classrooms) and 4:00-6:00 (middle school classrooms).

Keep in mind this is not a drop-in opportunity. Volunteers build friendships by volunteering on a consistent, once a week basis and must be scheduled to serve. The best fits for this role are:

Volunteer opportunities are available to high schoolers, college students, and adults. Required service verification is available, as well as internship opportunities. Participants 18 or over must pass a required background check before serving. All volunteers will participate in an orientation process prior to serving, and should have compassion for the refugee journey and the obstacles faced by English-language learners. 

Ready to make a lasting impact in young lives? 

Reach out to learn more about this amazing opportunity. From there we'll follow up with you to directly to discuss next steps. Please note that the volunteer onboarding process typically takes 1-2 weeks. We look forward to partnering with you to help refugee children in our community become stronger readers!

To volunteer, you can fill out our volunteer application at www.nationsministrycenter.org/volunteer.

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Uwamahoro at diane@nationsministrycenter.org. 

Overview

Creative Support Peer Team volunteers provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on assistance to Daybreak Arts artists. Peer Support can be professional artists or community volunteers who want to help emerging artists succeed. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys supporting others, celebrating creativity, and being part of a collaborative learning environment.

Timeline

Responsibilities

Qualifications / Skills

Impact

Peer Support volunteers play a vital role in helping artists build confidence, complete projects, and navigate the program successfully, ensuring that every participant feels supported and empowered.

Join Daybreak Arts as a Studio Volunteer! Volunteers will host weekly or bi-weekly studio hours at our Dickerson Pike studio, where our artists gather to create and connect. 

Studio volunteers will help:

Scheduling:

Listening to music is a wonderful and cherished activity for our residents. We always welcome performances from Belmont students.

For more information, please contact Jai McKinley at Jmckinley@abesgarden.org or 615-997-3030 ext. 54. Thank you!

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.

Faculty/Staff Only 

Check Volunteers in and out, distribute name tags and t-shirts. 

Arcade Game Support

help with silent disco

Help manage line, help guests with anything needed

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

Come help us teach swimming and water safety to special needs swimmers.  Our volunteers support swimmers in the water while being led by our certified instructors.  Get experience working with people with a wide range of diagnoses and collect serious smiles along the way!  You do not need experience or training, just a desire to make a huge difference in the lives of our swimmers and their families.  All classes run from September to November.  Come for one class or the entire session.  Classes are totally free to participants and their families because of our amazing volunteers. WE NEED YOU!

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

volunteers needed to help manage the game

Faculty/Staff Only 

Help with ferris wheel lines, management, etc.

help set-up for inflatables and games for young kids. 

help with decorations, balloon set-up, and anything else needed. 

Setting up Lawn Games, helping outside, or anything else needed

Come  join Friends of Mill Ridge Park to help throw our annual community celebration, Pear Jam! Pear Jam will feature live performances, local cuisine, demonstrations, crafts, games, activities and giveaways. Your support as a volunteer helps improve the wellness of our community and environment by providing recreation and conservation activities and events at Mill Ridge Park in Antioch. Pear Jam will be hosted at Friends of Mill Ridge Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12847 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch 37013.

Volunteers can expect to be included in the following ways: 

facilitating family-friendly lawn games and activities 

engaging with guests and exemplifying a fun and inviting experience 

pre-event setup and post-event cleaning and teardown  

event parking and logistics

floating to see if other volunteers need help

learning about and sharing information about park programming and upcoming volunteer opportunities

volunteer check in/out table

face painting

Volunteers for this event should prepare for warm weather conditions. I will be planning a Zoom meeting for a Q and A closer to the event for all volunteers! We look forward to seeing you!

Mill Ridge Park is a 622+ acre regional park, centrally located in the fast-growing and diverse community of Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park enhances and advocates for Mill Ridge Park to strengthen the community in Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park hosts and facilitates community driven education, recreation, and conservation focused volunteer opportunities, as well as programmed activities that include seasonal guided hikes, kite festival, pumpkin patch parties, and night sky viewing parties. 

Volunteer with your friends during the Music City Run for Dyslexia on September 26, 2026! We have opportunities for everyone -- encouragers, organizers, movers, bikers, etc. 

Possible Roles:

Please click on this link to sign up for the event and receive more details! https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Nashville/MusicCityRunforDyslexia


How to receive WELL Core credit

NEW PATH

OLD PATH

Saddle Up!’s mission is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. We bring that mission to life by providing a year-round program on our 34-acre farm near Franklin, TN.

Saddle Up! could not operate without the dedicated help of an army of volunteers from our community. There are numerous positions that require a wide variety of talents.  All volunteers MUST attend New Volunteer Training before participating in any of the below listed opportunities.

This volunteer interacts with and helps our special riders. Assigned to a particular rider in a riding lesson, this volunteer helps the rider get the horse ready, helps them get on the horse, and walks next to the rider throughout the mounted portion of the lesson providing support as needed. This is the person most involved with helping our special needs riders. Sidewalkers must be at least 16 years-old and able to walk briskly beside a horse for an average of 30 minutes. There are opportunities to sidewalk on a weekly basis or sub in as a sidewalker on any days when you are available.

This volunteer is in charge of a horse in a riding lesson. They pre-groom the horse before the lesson, help with tacking, and lead the horse throughout the lesson. Most riders who have leaders are unable to fully control their horse. After the lesson, they are responsible for putting the horse back where it needs to go and returning all equipment to the tack room. Leaders are volunteers over the age of 16 and must be able to walk at a fast pace for 30 minutes and jog intermittently during the lesson. They should be very comfortable with horses and react calmly if an incident arises.

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!

The Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival is the biggest event of the year in Centennial Park! Showcasing over 50 cultures from around the world that call Nashville home; we celebrate through dance, music, visual arts, a children’s area, a Teens United Area, an educational Global Village, artisan shops and an international food bazaar. The event provides an experiential opportunity for Nashvillians to meet neighbors and share our traditions.

YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR AS MANY SHIFTS AS YOU WANT - We'd love it if you could spend all day with us! CLAIM YOUR SHIFTS HERE

The shifts are:

7am to 10am

10am to 1pm

1pm to 4pm

4pm to 7pm

On Event Day - report to organizers inside the festival grounds at the Information tents located at the WEST Corner of the Parthenon across the street from the Trolly Stop at the entrance to the Parthenon Parking Lot.The park will be closed to all vehicle traffic for the Celebrate Nashville Festival. Carpooling is encouraged. Shuttles will be running from the HCA Parking lots on Park Plaza.

We are looking for businesses, community groups, civic organizations, clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc. to sponsor recreation activities for inpatient Veterans at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Examples of activities could include providing a pizza party, holding a bingo, sponsoring a movie night, etc. Organizations who have sponsored past activities have provided prizes for bingo (such as coupon books that can be used at our on site retail store) and refreshments. Groups sponsoring these activities would also volunteer during the activity. Some tasks could include assisting Veterans with their bingo cards, serving refreshments, pushing patients in wheelchairs to the event location, etc. 

We have various free therapeutic-based programs based on the different ages of our participants. 

Some Example of Programs That We Provide:

Fantastic Friends: (18+) The Fantastic Friends Adult Program meets weekly to provide opportunities for socialization and community involvement, while creating a fun and memorable experience for its participants. Participants work on vocational, communication, and social skills to boost confidence and encourage independence. 

Yoga: Teens and Adults (13+) and Yoga: Kids (8-12): This program promotes healthy habits for a lifetime of wellness through a proactive and routine that integrates physical, mental, and emotional development. This program helps participants develop personal awareness and learn specific strategies to maintain focus and manage emotions and impulses. 

LMNOP: Language, Music, N' Our Peeps (0-3): This program is an interactive and engaging program for young children with Down syndrome and their families. It guides parents and children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. 

Teentastic (13-18): Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities.

GiGi's Kitchen (all age groups): Our GiGi’s Kitchen programs are designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills as they prepare and enjoy a shared meal/snack!

Be the reason someone feels known, encouraged, and included each week.

As a Wednesday Night Buddy, you'll build a meaningful relationship with a child, student, or adult with disabilities while participating in worship, Bible study, small groups, and community activities. Buddies provide encouragement and support so that every individual can grow in their faith, build friendships, and experience the love of Christ in a welcoming environment.

Volunteers serve from 5:45–7:45 PM alongside experienced leaders in one of our age-based ministries: Preschool, Kids, Students, or Adults. We'll help place you in the classroom or group that best matches your interests and comfort level.

No previous experience is required. We'll provide training, encouragement, and ongoing support as you grow in confidence and build meaningful relationships.

This opportunity is ideal for students exploring careers in special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, art therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, ministry, or other helping professions—but anyone with a heart to serve is welcome.

Be the reason someone feels seen, welcomed, and included on Sunday morning.

As a Sunday Morning Buddy, you'll build a meaningful relationship with a child, student, or adult with disabilities by providing encouragement and support during worship and Bible study. Buddies help individuals participate in an environment where they can learn about Jesus, build friendships, and experience belonging.

Volunteers serve from 9:15–10:45 AM alongside experienced leaders in one of our age-based ministries: Preschool, Kids, Students, or Adults. We'll help place you in the classroom or group that best matches your interests and comfort level.

No previous experience is required. We'll provide training, encouragement, and ongoing support as you grow in confidence and build meaningful relationships.

This opportunity is ideal for students exploring careers in special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, ministry, or other helping professions—but anyone with a heart to serve is welcome.

Be the reason someone feels seen, welcomed, and included on Sunday morning.

As a Sunday Morning Buddy, you'll build a meaningful relationship with a child, student, or adult with disabilities by providing encouragement and support during worship and Bible study. Buddies help individuals participate in an environment where they can learn about Jesus, build friendships, and experience belonging.

Volunteers serve from 10:45 AM–12:15 PM alongside experienced leaders in one of our age-based ministries: Preschool, Kids, Students, or Adults. We'll help place you in the classroom or group that best matches your interests and comfort level.

No previous experience is required. We'll provide training, encouragement, and ongoing support as you grow in confidence and build meaningful relationships.

This opportunity is ideal for students exploring careers in special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, ministry, or other helping professions—but anyone with a heart to serve is welcome.

We are looking for businesses, community groups, civic organizations, clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc. to sponsor recreation activities for inpatient Veterans at the Nashville VA Medical Center. Examples of activities could include providing a pizza party, holding a bingo, sponsoring a movie night, etc. Organizations who have sponsored past activities have provided prizes for bingo (such as coupon books that can be used at our on site retail store) and refreshments. Groups sponsoring these activities would also volunteer during the activity. Some tasks could include assisting Veterans with their bingo cards, serving refreshments, pushing patients in wheelchairs to the event location, etc. 

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Rose Park Magnet Math and Science 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 joshua.drinnon@vanderbilt.edu. 

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Cockrill 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 joshua.drinnon@vanderbilt.edu. 

We hope to see you there!  

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 joshua.drinnon@vanderbilt.edu. 

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help McMurray 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 joshua.drinnon@Vanderbilt.edu. 

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Croft 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 the program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

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

We hope to see you there!  

Enjoy watching our lawn and ridgeline fill with colorful kites this fall at Mill Ridge Park's Bi-Annual Kite Fest. We need your help with a variety of tasks that may include welcoming park visitors, assembling kites, demonstrating proper kite flying etiquette, facilitating lawn games, replenishing snacks and beverages, and post-event cleanup. Instructions and support for volunteers will be available onsite by park staff. Check in upon arrival at the welcome table for specific role information and supplies.

Kite Fest takes place at Mill Ridge Park in Antioch, TN during the spring and fall seasons. The event space will be marked with orange cones, yellow flags, and a Kite Fest sign at the driveway entrance. Please park in the grass along the gravel drive, across from the red barns.

To ensure your safety and comfort, please wear comfortable shoes for grassy, uneven terrain. Prepare for exposure to the sun and bugs (sunscreen and bug spray provided). Snacks and beverages provided to volunteers.

One act of kindness and a peanut butter & jelly sandwich gave birth to Room In The Inn's Winter Shelter program. Now over 40 years later, Room In The Inn still partners with neighboring congregations to provide shelter during the coldest months of the year. Help provide hospitality and kindness by registering and greeting guests for our evening shelter program!

Opportunities are available Saturday-Sunday from 5-7pm only during the months of November-March.

Please reach out if you are interested, we would love to have you!

Join us for a day in the William Edmonson Homesite Park and Gardens located in Edgehill, just blocks from Belmont's campus! We need help with general outdoor clean-up tasks as we prepare for fall and the upcoming WE Fest (William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival) on October 24th!

We need volunteers to help with the following tasks:

What better way to give back to your community than help beautify spaces right here in the neighborhood for you and your Edgehill neighbors to enjoy!

This volunteer activity will be physically active and you should expect to get a little dirty while working outside. After you've responded to the need on Get Connected, we will reach out with further information. While we'd ideally love for volunteers to be able to stay for the full shift time, we understand if you can only attend for part of the time. Please let us know beforehand if you'll be leaving early or arriving late so we can make proper arrangements. Questions? Email MariClare@thestore.org or text 629-235-4334.

We hope to see you there!

Pawster will host a table at several community events this fall, and we need your help to staff the table! These events help spread awareness about Pawster's mission and build community. This is a great way to do good while enjoying the outdoors.

Events include:

A great volunteer will:

We'll provide everything you need and make sure you are fully prepared to talk about Pawster's mission:

Pawster's mission is to support people during times of crisis, by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets. A crisis might be hospitalization, housing loss, domestic violence, addiction treatment, natural disaster, or any other situation that leaves a pet owner temporarily unable to care for their pet. When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is ready to be reunited. 

We have Inclusive dance classes Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings! We are looking for weekly volunteers interested in supporting our dancers in the studio. We have a recital in November and also need consistent volunteers who are willing to help with our annual recital as well. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please sign up for our August orientation & volunteer training!

Sign Up to Volunteer Here

Express Interest for more information and to come get a tour and orientation at the Franklin Studio!

We are an inclusive dance studio that provides programming to dancers of ALL ages & ALL ability levels! We have Inclusive dance classes Tuesday-Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings! We are looking for weekly volunteers interested in supporting our dancers in the studio. We have a recital in November and also need consistent volunteers who are willing to help with our annual recital as well. We need YOU in our studio supporting our dancers!

Express Interest for more information and to come get a tour and orientation at the Bellevue Studio!

Abe's Garden Community is a senior community that offers living options for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support individuals. We welcome volunteers who have a commitment to making a difference, are dependable and consistent, and who understand the value of a visit with the elderly.

Currently, along with our other posted needs, we are seeking volunteers who would like to lead or co-lead exercise and fitness groups. Many groups will be seated, but there is some interest in gentle/careful standing movements. Chair dancing, gentle stretching, dance fitness, tai chi, and yoga are all activities that spark our residents' interest. We also have exercise bands, small weights, and a small gym that can be utilized! We are open to any and all new group ideas, too! 

For more information, please contact Jamie Zimish at Jzimish@abesgarden.org or 615-997-3030 ext. 54. Thank you!

We provide 4 hours of respite time to families with special needs.  When you volunteer for an evening, you will be partnered 1:1 with either a friend with special needs or a sibling.  While we plan the evening and we are together the whole time, you will be with your buddy for the evening.  We do provide a meal as a thank you to volunteers.

Background check and training videos MUST be completed before you can attend a night.

Special Olympics Tennessee Fitness Program is a wellness initiative focused on fitness, nutrition, and mental health for teens and adults (ages 13+) with intellectual disabilities. Through goal-setting and measurable outcomes, we aim to empower athletes to take control of their health and reduce the disparities often faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

One of our key programs, Train 4 Life, is a 12-week fitness, nutrition, and wellness series. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is designed to help athletes build healthy habits in a supportive, inclusive environment. Weekly workout sessions starting August 24th through November 14th. Train 4 Life programs take place statewide. Click Here to Learn More

Train 4 Life Volunteer Info:

Volunteers assist head coaches and athletes during weekly workouts. You can sign up for any individual sessions you’re available to attend.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

No experience is needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

SIGN-UPS:
We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Signing Up” on does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in planning a group volunteer day?
Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate!
Come be part of an incredible day of football, community, and impact!

To CLAIM YOUR SPOT for this POPULAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, you must ALSO register on the CONSERVANCY SITE BY CLICKING THIS LINK AND SELECTING YOUR SHIFTS!

The Kidsville Family Festival is a fun and free festival in Centennial Park! We need help with logistics, setup, teardown and collecting Centennial Park surveys during the event!

Kidsville Family Festival web page

What will the shift look like? We will be hosting Kidsville tent activities and may be asked to help other organizations that are participating with the event with making sure their tents are ready and/or helping to pack up at the end of the day.

Kidsvlle festival happens rain or shine. Please dress for the weather, consider bug spray and sunscreen, and bring a water bottle as necessary!

Communications Internship – Fall 2026

Harpeth Conservancy seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, self-starter to assist communications and outreach efforts. This seasonal, unpaid internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of communications responsibilities while working for a well-known community based nonprofit organization.

About Harpeth Conservancy

Founded in 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action. 

Responsibilities 

Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications 

Internship Benefits 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jess Martin at jessmartin@harpethriver.org with the subject line “Fall Communications Internship - 2026”

Volunteers are needed to help with any, all or even parts of the following shifts at this year's Community Connections Fair to be held on Monday, Sept. 28, in the Maddox Grand Atrium:

Service WELL Core credit is available for volunteers under the Serve Together, Different Population, or Asset-Based Learning behaviors. Students must submit reflections on Suitable to earn credit.

Contact Tim Stewart, Director of Community-Engaged Learning and Service, tim.stewart@belmont.edu, 615-460-5431, for more information.