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

Students assisted with Department organization and development. 

Students participated in a voting simulation at Hermitage Elm. They created voting booths, discussed the importance of civic duty, created marketing material and more. 

The Tiger Pantry is designed to aid TSU students who are facing temporary hardships. This service is provided for students who are currently not on the meal plan.

WFSK serves the needs of both Fisk University and the Nashville community at-large. JAZZY 88 is on the front line at Fisk, therefore we receive numerous calls and listener contacts during the course of a day.  We're seeking the following type of person: Energetic, to learn, patient and hardworking.  Able to multi-task (i.e. in where ever needed. 

Assists Spirit Store staff with daily operations.

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Join us each Saturday from 11am-1pm for community day with immigrant and refugee families providing games, learning, and a positive experience in their environment for hope and healing.

The GiGi's Playhouse 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Programs uses a methodology with documented success based on research by professionals in the field. The ability to read opens doors for individuals with Down syndrome in the workplace, schools and the community.  Developing reading skills also leads to improvements in speech and language development, auditory perceptual skills and working memory function.  Our goal is to foster a love for reading and provide an opportunity to develop and master skills, all while building a positive relationship with our volunteer tutors.  

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!

Our memory care facility is looking for compassionate volunteers to spend time with our residents. You’ll participate in a variety of activities designed to stimulate creativity, promote social interaction, and bring joy to our residents. Whether you're an experienced artist or just enjoy spending time with others, we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds.

Activities may include:

Arts and crafts (simple projects like painting, drawing, and crafting)

Sing-alongs and musical sessions

Storytelling and reminiscing

Reading books, poems, or short stories aloud

Writing letters, poems, or journaling with residents

Scrapbooking with residents to help them preserve memories

Playing easy games or puzzles

Casual conversations and providing companionship

Our long term memory care facility is looking for someone to provide hair cuts to our residents. 

Our long term memory care facility is looking for volunteers to donate their time to visit with residents who are unable to leave their bed. Volunteers can read to residents, chat with residents, complete arts and craft projects, play an instrument, watch a movie, or share stories with residents, or engage in a volunteer planned activity.

Our long term care facility is looking for a musician or singer to donate their time and talent to our residents. Most of our residents have a love of music and would enjoy any musical performance. 

Fall 2024, Chapel Assistant Volunteer Hours

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

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

Serve with the Library and build your resume!  Apply your academic interests in the workplace and explore new career pathways you've not considered before.

Nashville Public Library offers college internships that include projects suitable for students in many disciplines of the humanities, social sciences and education.

The time commitment for internships is usually 100-150 hours within a semester (8-12 hours per week).  Internships are unpaid and may be pursued for academic credit or not-for-credit.

For a current list of openings and a link to an on-line application, visit our website.

Our residents benefit greatly from music and we need your help to provide them with their favorite songs.

Join us for Melody and Memory program! 

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.

In addition to special events at Cheekwood, there are many other volunteer opportunities such as the Cheekwood Docent Program, the Adult Volunteer Program and the Garden Volunteer Program that are ongoing.  Check them out at https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/.

Please be sure to Respond to this Need in addition to signing up through Cheekwood's website so that you can log your hours through Get Connected.

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!

Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 2-7pm, and Fridays 2-6pm at the Boys and Girls Club's Andrew Jackson Club, 916 16th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Ryein Vaughn at rvaughn@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Ryein Vaughn (rvaughn@bgcmt.org) Andrew Jackson Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

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 and 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 a volunteer (several, in fact) who would like to assist us in our interior courtyard garden. We need weed-pullers, planters, and those willing to create a beautiful, peaceful place for our residents to enjoy the outdoors. If you can spare a little time each month to help us bring our garden back to life . For more information, please contact Jamie Zimish at Jzimish@abesgarden.org or 615-997-3030 ext. 54. Thank you!

Students involved in the W.O. Smith private lesson program are offered one-on-one instruction once a week with a qualified volunteer teacher.  Instruction is offered in the following instruments:

Generally, volunteer private teachers donate an hour of their time per week, teaching two students for 30 minutes each.

In addition to responding through Get Connected, please Click Here to access our online application.

All employees and volunteers at W.O. Smith Music School are subject to criminal background and child abuse registry checks.  Authorization for background information will be required prior to placement.

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!

At Dismas, we believe that in order to best support our residents who are leaving incarceration and reentering society, we should focus on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. This means that our program covers everything from job readiness to finding passion and fun!

At Dismas, you have an opportunity to add to our programming by introducing new skills and activities to our residents! These hobbies may help residents explore fun, creativity, and community engagement. This could include anything from art and music to hiking or cooking.  Take the opportunity to ignite passion and spark hope as residents go through our reentry program. 

For more information, sign up through Get Connected or email Jordan Collins at jcollins@dismas.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!

Hands On Nashville is your one-stop shop for volunteer resources in Middle Tennessee. We partner with more than 160 nonprofits and have an online calendar that makes signing up to volunteer quick and easy. You can choose when, where, and who you want to serve — after confirming your registration we email you everything you need to know prior to your volunteer service. 

Our volunteer coordinators are kind and responsive and can verify volunteers' hours easily through our online portal.

All projects have an opportunity coordinator listed to answer any questions you may have leading up to the project. We recommend reaching out directly to them about this project, as they will have better insight into project requirements than Hands On Nashville might.

To see the latest volunteer opportunities, sign up for our newsletter!

You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

Volunteers can help work on varieties of tasks such as identifying hosting groups or drop-off locations, dates, and promoting such events. 

We're seeking volunteers during the day for our in office support needs. This may include:

- Administrative office support

- Organizing art work in database 

- Manage art class schedules 

- Prep art for sales

HAPI's biggest event of the year is the Phoenix Art Gala, and will be 2/15/24.  In the time leading up to this event, volunteer tasks will be organized to help prepare for the event.  Tasks may include:

-Picking up Gala supplies, artwork, etc

-Documenting/logging art received for the Gala

Please email lbstewart@healingartsprojectinc.org for more information on how you can volunteer with us for in office support hours. 

Volunteers needed in our JJM ministry 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.

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

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

Do you love tutoring students and have a passion for math, science, and language? If so, we are looking for tutors for our afterschool program.

The schools that we are located at are John F. Kennedy, Margaret Allen, Antioch, Thurgood Marshall, and Apollo Middle Schools.

Our programs operate Monday - Friday from 4:00-6:00pm. We look forward to working with you.

We are seeking committed, available volunteers to assist with:

- administrative tasks (as needed)

- assist with/serve in our fundraising and special events (Halloween Bowl, Empowerment Luncheon, Cool Kids Read, and others)

- assist in the preparation of our mailed fundraising campaigns

- offer a talent or skill to our afterschool program

- fill other needs for our agency as they come up.

We will work around your availability and skills to help you find the best volunteer opportunity.

When you assist with a reuse center shift you will be in the center of it all, guided by our awesome Reuse Specialists in a variety of processing tasks. From rolling and detangling materials, to creating fun paper scrap packs, stocking our shelves, or processing beads and other donations, you'll be helping us give new life to these materials by keeping them out of the landfill! Have a special skill, or interested in helping with building or other special projects? Let us know!

Sign up for a volunteer orientation (required before your first volunteer shift) or reuse center shift by going here.

Email volunteer@turnipgreencreativereuse.org for more information.

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. 

Café is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8am - 10am. 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.

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

Nashville Thrives is a coalition in Davidson
County with the mission of making the health
and wellbeing of ALL Nashvillians our city's
highest priority.

Young adult voices are needed to help us educate the
community about substance misuse and mental
health concerns. Volunteering with us will allow you
to interact with other young adults in the
community and earn service hours

By joining Nashville Thrives, you can help plan, create, and
share social media posts based on those concerns that matter
to you! We need you to help reach and plan events on
campus, in businesses, and other spaces that young adults
gather. Representation matters!!

A time commitment would be 1-5 hours a month based on your capacity
to be invloved. The majority of the meetings are held VIRTUALLY.

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 spend some one-on-one time with our residents. One-on-one volunteers can read, make art, dance, sing, walk, or sit with a resident - any interest or hobby you enjoy, please come share it with us!

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

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/teach art classes. Any medium, subject matter, and skill level is welcome. Materials and facilities will be provided. Ideally, classes will range from 30 minutes to an hour.

If you would like to help bring the arts to our residents, please contact Jamie Zimish at Jzimish@abesgarden.org or 615-997-3030 ext. 54. Thank you!

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!

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 present a specialty talk for our residents regarding subject matter of your choice. Previous specialty talks include nutrition presentations (with a food tasting), beekeeping, gardening, music history, literature, travel, photography, etc. We can provide a TV to project visuals or PowerPoints. Our residents have a wide array of interests and love to learn, so most specialties will be enjoyed!

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

We are in need of volunteers on Monday nights to assist with ESL courses. This need would ideally be served by someone who can make a weekly committment. 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. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 2-7pm, and Fridays 2-6pm at the Boys and Girls Club's Fairview Club, 1814 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN 37062.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Tamara Peay at tpeay@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Tamara Peay (tpeay@bgcmt.org) Franklin Club Director to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club's Chadwell Club, 321 Port Drive, Madison, TN 37115.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Jaqueline Owens at jowens@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Jaqueline Owens (jowens@bgcmt.org) Chadwell Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30pm at the Boys and Girls Club's East End Prep Club, 1460 McGavock Pk., Nashville, TN 37216.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Michael Gooch at mgooch@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Michael Gooch (mgooch@bgcmt.org) East End Prep Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with him for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club's Glengarry Club, 200 Finley Drive, Nashville, TN 37217.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Angela Bryant at abryant@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Angela Bryant (abryant@bgcmt.org) Glengarry Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30pm at the Boys and Girls Club's Neely's Bend Club, 1300 Neely's Bend Rd., Madison, TN 37115.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Jeff Darnell at jdarnell@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Jeff Darnell (jdarnell@bgcmt.org) Neely's Bend Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with him for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club's Eagle View Club, 1470 Eagle View Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Bri'Anca Jordan at bjordan@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Bri'Anca Jordan (bjordan@bgcmt.org) Eagle View Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30pm at the Boys and Girls Club's Shwab Club, 1500 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Kendall Wansley at kwansley@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Kendall Wansley (kwansley@bgcmt.org) Shwab Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with him for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 2-6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club's Valor Club, 4527 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211.

Before beginning each fall, volunteers must undergo a background check prior to starting their service. Please print and fill out the Volunteer Contact form available that is attached below. Once completed, please scan and send your Volunteer Contact form to Jhia Horn at jhorn@bgcmt.org. 

Also, please contact Jhia Horn (jhorn@bgcmt.org) Glengarry Club Director, to schedule a time to meet with her for an orientation and volunteer placement.

Please note that it can take 2 - 3 weeks, or longer, to complete the background check, so the sooner it is turned in, the sooner you can begin tutoring. 

We are seeking a family-friendly musician with songs appropriate for all ages and backgrounds to play unplugged or acoustic shows at our family shelter! 
 
Considerations for the Artist:

 
Interested? Email Alexandra at afurr@safehaven.org with your availability, contact information and Instagram profile to be considered. 
 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic. Hands On has prioritized ways for volunteers to give of their time while remote. Through our Virtual Volunteerism page, we curate an updated list of virtual volunteer opportunities. These include orientations, social media internships, tutoring opportunities, and more. 

Signing up is easy! Make an account, express interest, and our volunteer coordinators will contact you directly with how you can get started.

Our Café Program happens each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We are looking for singer/songwriters to come perform during the duration of our program. Our current musicians plan a set between 60 - 90 minutes of originals and covers. We ask that musicians arrive no later than 8:15am so that they can set up appropriately and we close our program by 10am.

We do provide a keyboard, mics, and plug ins for guitars. Please reach out to schedule dates.

Here at Room In The Inn, we provide over 225 meals a day. We are always in need of volunteers Monday - Friday from 11am - 1pm 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. 

Please reach out with any question or to get scheduled!

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

Contact animal care communities to share continual education opportunity regarding "Vet Shopping" for substances not intended for the animal

**You must live off campus to engage in this opportunity. Additionally, only fully trained service animals are allowed in classrooms, and you should connect with Belmont's Office of Accessibility Services to ensure access.

As a Puppy Raiser, you will play a crucial role in the ongoing development of our puppies, from 8 weeks old until they are ready for advanced training around 2 years old. Unlike the Starter role, which focuses solely on the initial care and basic socialization of young puppies, Raisers are responsible for maintaining and reinforcing the skills these dogs are learning during a longer period of the dogs’ focused training. This role is essential in ensuring our puppies are well-prepared for their future as service dogs.

We offer a co-raising option where you can partner with a friend or be matched with another volunteer. This allows you to share responsibilities and enjoy the experience together, making it easier to balance with your other commitments.

Throughout your time as a Raiser, you’ll have access to our community of experienced volunteers, trainers, and staff for any support or guidance you may need. Whether you have questions about puppy care or need tips on socialization, we’re here to help you every step of the way. RI will provide food, necessary supplies, and the cost of vet appointments.

**You must live off campus to engage in this opportunity. Additionally, only fully trained service animals are allowed in classrooms, and you should connect with Belmont's Office of Accessibility Services to ensure access.

As a Puppy Starter, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with our youngest puppies, aged 8 weeks to 12 weeks, for short-term periods ranging from 1 week to 1 month. This role is perfect for those looking to experience the joy of puppy raising without the long-term commitment. Starters play a crucial part in the early development of our service dogs by providing foundational care and socialization. Currently we are receiving pre-socialized puppies, so their training should be straightforward as they will already be familiar with house manners.

Throughout your time as a Starter, you’ll have access to our community of experienced volunteers, trainers, and staff for any support or guidance you may need. Whether you have questions about puppy care or need tips on socialization, we’re here to help you every step of the way. RI will provide food, necessary supplies, and the cost of vet appointments.

**You must live off campus to engage in this opportunity. Additionally, only fully trained service animals are allowed in classrooms, and you should connect with Belmont's Office of Accessibility Services to ensure access.

Puppy Sitters provide essential support by offering temporary care for our service dogs in training when their primary Raisers or other volunteers are unavailable. This role is perfect for those who want to be involved with our dogs on a flexible, as-needed basis. As a Sitter, you’ll help ensure that our dogs continue to receive the care, socialization, and training they need, even during short-term gaps in their regular routine.

Unlike Starters and Raisers who are involved in the long-term care and training of our service dogs, Sitters provide critical short-term support. This role is designed for those who prefer or require a flexible commitment but still want to contribute meaningfully to the success of our program. Sitters ensure that our dogs receive continuous care and training reinforcement, even when their regular caregivers are unavailable.

Flex Volunteers are versatile and adaptable members of our team, stepping in to meet various needs across the organization. This role is perfect for individuals who want to contribute in different capacities and enjoy the flexibility of engaging in a range of activities. Flex Volunteers might assist with events, transportation, administrative tasks, or other special projects, making them a vital part of our volunteer program. This role does not actively engage with our dogs and instead focuses on supporting our overall mission and goals.

While roles like Starters and Raisers focus on specific aspects of dog care and training, Flex Volunteers offer versatile support across the organization. This role is designed for those who want to be involved in a variety of activities and appreciate the flexibility to choose how and when they contribute. Flex Volunteers are essential for filling gaps and ensuring the smooth operation of our events, transport, and special projects.

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

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

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:

Help with overall communication and data needs.  Help with social media and campus event planning

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. 

Needing A FEW friendly outgoing people to greet people in the hospital and help them find their way to their destination, and possibly push a wheelchair to clinics on the first floor. 

This is consistent volunteer opportunity. Would like to have someone who is willing to come and volunteer weekly. The opportunities are Monday through Friday. You can volunteer for one shift a week. Time slots are below: 

8am-12pm

12pm - 4pm

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

Lunch buddies are mentors who come eat lunch and spend time once a week with one of our scholars during their lunch periods on Monday - Friday.  You will visit with your “Buddy” during lunch and read, do crafts, play games, and ultimately form a positive relationship.  Consistency, positivity, and fun are what make a great lunch buddy! 

This is a weekly or biweekly commitment.  You can come ANY day of the week, as long as it’s during your Buddy’s assigned lunch period. 

Below are each grade level's lunch times:

Steps to become a lunch buddy: 

We need set builders, propmasters/mistresses, lighting designers, light operators, sound engineers, costume assistants, publicity personnel, etc. to assist with the fall production.

The Wishes Foundation is actively searching for a thoughtful and driven Executive Director who is responsible for overseeing the operations, nances, and entertainment programming of the organization.
The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and the Executive Board to lead volunteer recruitment activities, hit annual budget and revenue fundraising goals, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and develop strategic plans to drive the organization into the future. The Executive Director will also lead all training and costuming eorts, ensuring excellence in performance quality at all times, maintaining partner relationships, and driving the overall success of programming to make a positive impact in the Nashville community.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to and manages the Executive Board, performers, and external volunteers, facilitating meetings to identify and execute nancial goals and operational logistics
- Facilitates recruitment and casting of all performer roles and volunteer positions, executing thoughtful and thorough auditions while considering the overall culture of the organization
- Heads all duties in costume purchasing and upkeep while training performers to properly care for all organizational assets
- Develops and leads children’s activities for environments such as pediatric hospitals, social service institutions, and special needs schools
- Coordinates scheduling for all performers, volunteers, and photographers for rehearsals, performances, visits, and meetings
- Carries out all policies and procedures outlined by the organization for yearly operations, including membership, attendance, and disciplinary procedures
- Ensures 501(c)(3) compliance through legal and regulatory requirements
- Carefully manages all physical assets, online accounts, passwords, and cloud-based digital assets at all times
Requirements and Skills:
- A proven ability to lead others and inspire positive impacts in the communities in which they serve
- Maintains a willingness to spotlight accessibility, empathy, and strategy in all professional and personal instances
- Experience and/or great interest in fundraising eorts and volunteer recruitment
- Experience and/or great interest in entertainment programming within underserved communities and
demographics
Each role within The Wishes Foundation is 100% volunteer, meaning that none of our directors are compensated.
The Wishes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-prot organization that exists to serve children in need by bringing the world's most beloved fairytale characters to life. Our volunteers provide entertainment programming to children in pediatric hospitals, special needs schools, and social service institutions with a common goal of fostering one-on-one interactions and providing personalized attention absolutely free of charge for all visit recipients. For more information, please visit http://www.thewishesfoundation.org/.
We are additionally looking for individuals to fill the following Executive Board positions:
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Digital Media Coordinator
- Community Relations Coordinator - Treasurer
- Secretary

Emergency Kits

What you need: Gallon Ziploc Bag

Should Have- Ponchos, Emergency Blankets, Feminine Products (Pads), First-aid Kit (If not available use baind-aids and alcohol swabs)

Optional Items- Regular blanket, socks, razors

Steps: 

1. Grab a ziploc bag

2. Fill the bag with all the essential items and any of the optional items you might choose

3. Seal the bag

4. Send the bags to us or keep them in your vehicle and hand them out when you see someone on the streets

When Completed Please Email: info@jumbleddreams.org for our four drop off locations (Franklin, Nashville, Antioch, and Hendersonville

Join us each week investing in the lives of children who need help with their homework due to language barriers and education gaps after coming to Nashville from far away places.  Tutoring starts at 3:30 and ends at 5:30 PM at Rolling Hills apartments in the upstairs section of the leasing center.

Get Involved with the Tennessee PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) throughout the year! 

Whether you are looking to be involved year round in a key volunteer role or assist at various community events, there's something for everyone! You will be a part of a large group of dedicated volunteers from across the country committed to taking action, demanding better and advocating for pancreatic cancer patients/their families. 

Throughout the year the Tennessee Affiliate is looking for volunteers that want to help increase visibility about the world's toughest cancer - pancreas. Some items might consist of: 

- Recruiting Volunteers for PanCAN PurpleStride Tennessee 

- Making phone calls to previous PurpleStride participants 

- Attending Community Events/Distributing Collateral Materials 

- Planning various community events/fundraisers 

There's something for everyone! Together, we can increase the 5-year survival rate from 13% to 20%. 

The Little Theatre's scene shop and our costume "shop" located in Shane Hall needs organizing.  Student volunteers are needed.

Transportation is a challenge for many seniors in Nashville and providing a ride is a meaningful way to help our older neighbors get where they need to go. Senior Ride Nashville keeps older adults connected to their community by providing affordable and assisted transportation for our riders. We are looking for caring, reliable volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, beauty/barber shops, community centers and more! Your time can make a big difference in the lives of older adults in Nashville.

SRN drivers use their own vehicles and select rides based on their availability, location, and interest using an online scheduling tool. Volunteer drivers must complete an orientation and a background and motor vehicle record check before driving responsibilities begin. Records are checked on a recurring basis.

Volunteers must be 18 or older, have their own car and valid insurance

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

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 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 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.

1. You will meet at Trader Joes on White Bridge next to Target at 10:30 a.m. Go to the back of the store, walk up the loading ramp, and help weigh and load the donated food on to the Dream Streets food truck. 

2. Drive to Cumberland View Apartments (2424 25th Ave. N by building 13) where you will help unload donated groceries, help set up tables, and distribute groceries to the community members. After everyone has received food you will tear down, pick up, and load any extra food back on the food truck. 

3. After food has been distributed, please help clean up and reload the food truck. 

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

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations 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.

This is a new initiative for HAPI. We plan to operate the Art Store every Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: 107 A Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Time Commitment: Once a week availability between the following times of 10 am - 2:00 pm

HAPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Healing Arts. HAPI provides artistic opportunities for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to promote healing, community awareness and inclusion. Our art store supports local artists and provides a space for the community to engage with and purchase unique artworks. Position

Overview: We seek a friendly and reliable volunteer/student to assist in our art store once a week. As an Art Store Clerk, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for customers, supporting sales, and maintaining the store’s appearance.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, assist with inquiries, and provide information about the artworks and artists.

Sales Transactions: Handle sales transactions, including cash and credit card payments, and issue receipts.

Store Maintenance: Ensure the store is clean, organized, and visually appealing.

Inventory Management: Assist with inventory tasks, such as restocking items and updating inventory records.

Promotion: Help promote store events and special offers to customers.

Support Artists: Provide support to artists who are displaying their work in the store.

Qualifications:

Friendly and approachable demeanor Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic math skills for handling sales transactions

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

Gain experience in retail and customer service

Support local artists and the nonprofit community

Meet new people and be part of a creative environment

Receive a volunteer certificate and a small token of appreciation

Other Requirements ·        

Ability to maneuver or lift to 25lb pounds. ·        

Please email Lynece Benton-Stewart if interested lbstewart@healingartsprojectinc.org ·         www.healingartsprojectinc.org

Position Title:  Volunteer Exhibit Curator

The Healing Arts Project, Inc., seeks a community-driven person to help curate relevant exhibition themes. This position requires a person to be able to volunteer a minimum of 2 hours a week.

Job Summary:

As a Volunteer Exhibit Curator, you’ll play a pivotal role in curating and organizing art exhibitions that showcase artists' work in mental health and addiction recovery. Your creativity and attention to detail will contribute to the success of HAPI’s mission.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Exhibition Planning: Collaborate with the HAPI team to review planned exhibition dates. Brainstorm themes that resonate with the organization’s mission and community. Select relevant artworks from HAPI’s collection or submissions.

Artwork Curation: Curate a cohesive and engaging exhibition based on the chosen theme. Consider visual impact, diversity of styles, and artists’ stories. Ensure artworks align with HAPI’s values and promote healing.

Exhibit Preparation: Coordinate logistics for installation, including layout, lighting, and signage. Work with staff coordinator to set up the exhibit space. Handle any necessary framing or presentation adjustments.

Exhibit Description and Promotion: Craft compelling exhibit descriptions that convey the theme and artists’ narratives. Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials. Utilize social media, newsletters, and community channels to promote the exhibition.

Qualifications:

Passion for Art and Healing: A genuine interest in the transformative power of art.

Curatorial Skills: Ability to curate impactful exhibitions.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring a seamless installation and presentation.

Collaborative Spirit: Working effectively with volunteers and fellow team members.

HAPI provides free classes taught by a professional artist to a person with mental illness.  Additionally, HAPI encourages and advances HAPI artists by curating, managing, and promoting public exhibitions across Tennessee.  Exhibits close to peer support centers allow artists and their peers to view their art publicly.  Public display of their work builds artists' confidence and pride in their abilities and brings a new degree of respect and support from their family and friends.

Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary:

As a Data Entry Specialist, you’ll contribute to the smooth functioning of HAPI’s web-based art database. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will ensure that our records remain up-to-date and organized.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Data Input: Meticulously transfer information from physical documents (such as artist profiles, artwork details, and sales records) into digital spreadsheets. Maintain consistency and precision during data entry.

Record Updates: Regularly update artists’ profiles, including new artwork submissions and changes. Ensure accuracy in recording sales transactions and other relevant data.

Quality Assurance: Verify data entries for completeness, correctness, and adherence to established standards. Identify and rectify any discrepancies promptly.

Collaboration: Work closely with team members to maintain a comprehensive and well-organized art database. Communicate effectively to address any database-related issues.

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at building relationships with key constituencies.

Self-directed style with the ability to work independently, proactively, and efficiently with only moderate direction or supervision. Effectively follows through on assignments.

·         Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to data entry and record maintenance.

·         Time Management: Ability to work within flexible hours, accommodating students’ schedules.

·         Collaborative Spirit: Ensuring data accuracy through effective coordination with colleagues.

·         Commitment: Dedication to maintaining an accurate and accessible art database and to serving, giving back to the community

·         Great problem-solving skills.

Job Summary:

As a Volunteer Event/Fundraising Planner, you’ll play a vital role in organizing and executing events that support HAPI’s mission. Your focus will be on fundraising initiatives, community engagement, and event coordination. Specifically, you’ll contribute to the success of the annual Phoenix art gala and the $20 for 20 years campaign.

Job Description:

1. Event Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the Manager of Events and Director of Events to plan and execute fundraising events. Manage logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and event timelines. Ensure seamless execution of the annual Phoenix art gala and other fundraising events.

2. Fundraising Strategy: Develop creative fundraising strategies to exceed financial goals. Engage with donors, sponsors, and community partners to secure support. Leverage the $20 for 20 years campaign to drive donations and awareness.

3. Community Relations: Represent HAPI at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings. Cultivate relationships with potential donors and sponsors. Promote HAPI’s mission and impact within your network.

4. Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials for events. Utilize social media, newsletters, and other channels to reach a wider audience. Encourage community participation and engagement.

5. Volunteer Engagement: Recruit and coordinate volunteers for events. Provide training and support to volunteers. Recognize and appreciate volunteer contributions.

Qualifications:

Commitment to the Mission: Strong belief in HAPI’s mission and values.

Event Planning Experience: Previous experience in event coordination or fundraising.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term fundraising goals.

Communication Skills: Effective communication with donors, sponsors, and volunteers.

Creativity: Generate innovative ideas for fundraising campaigns.

Operate our camera software on Friday nights or other events as need arises

Run the sound board and lights on Friday nights or other events as the need arises.

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.

What you need:

Quart or Gallon Size Ziploc Bags

Essential Items: Travel Size- shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush,

toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer, and lotion.

Optional Items: mouthwash, chapstick, first aid kits, combs, razors, feminine

products, positive messages, floss, and tissues.

Steps: 

When Completed Please Email: info@jumbleddreams.org for our four drop off locations (Franklin, Nashville, Antioch, and Hendersonville

What you need:

Gallon ziploc bag

Should have- Bottle of water, crackers, apple sauce, granola bars, fruit snacks, protein bars, slim jims/beef jerky, trail mix, pudding cups, spoon/fork, any other non perishable foods

Optional Items: All of the items above are optional!

Steps:

When Completed Please Email: info@jumbleddreams.org for our four drop off locations (Franklin, Nashville, Antioch, and Hendersonville

Ambassadors:

Want to share Jumbled Dreams’ Mission across the country? This is the role for you! From sharing our posts on social media to writing blog posts to planning a project of your own, we are so excited to help you share your passions with the world!

For more information, click the link!

Let’s Talk Dreams:

Want to share your story on how you are making a difference in your community? Let’s Talk Dreams strives to inspire others to make a change in their community and work with others to make dreams come true.

Sign up today to be on our Podcast by clicking this link!

What you need:

Shoebox, birthday bag, grocery bag (any of these work!)

Have to have- Box of cake mix, icing, streamers, pack of balloons, handwritten card from you, and a blank birthday card

Optional Items: Any other birthday party items that could be used for a family party!

Steps: 

When Completed Please Email: info@jumbleddreams.org for our four drop off locations (Franklin, Nashville, Antioch, and Hendersonville)

The homeless often have a hard time finding food especially since COVID-19 has shut down many shelters! We are collecting gift cards to restaurants in the Tennessee area that we can give to the homeless so they can get hot meals when other organizations are not providing that night. 

When Completed Please Email: info@jumbleddreams.org for our four drop off locations (Franklin, Nashville, Antioch, and Hendersonville

Volunteer Executive Team Want to be more involved with our week-to-week operations? This is the role for you! We are seeking help with multiple positions!

These are all volunteer positions and require 1-2 hours of work a week! The following positions are available:

1. Event Coordinator

2. Social Media Coordinator

3. Newsletter Coordinator

4. Volunteer Coordinator

5. Podcast Manager

6. Drop-off site Coordinator

7. Partner/Ambassador Coordinator

For more information click the link!

Positive Dreams Project: If you want to share your story anonymously please fill out this form. We value your incredible stories and would love to hear and share them even when you can not. Click this link!  

Positive Dreams Project: Want to share your empowering story about bullying and/or suicide? Are you an organization who works with the anti-bullying and suicide awareness movement? Sign-up today to share your empowering story!

Click HERE to sign up!

Shoots videos and interview some of the men in the program so their story of God's redemption can be told

Help celebrate Jesus with the men in our program every Friday night. Reach out and let us know your talent and passion. 

Our Friday Night Services (see events) for the formerly homeless men in our program appreciate when guest speakers come to share with them.

Join the Healing Arts Project Inc. HAPI by supporting our Marketing and Social Media efforts. If you have a passion for writing, taking photos, social media, telling stories, and helping spread awareness, then we are looking for you.  This position could be in person or remote. The hours are flexible as well, but the Site Supervisor is only available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  We prefer someone to do at least 3 hours a week but would welcome more. 

We are in need of student interns to help in our main office. Work includes social media content creation, administrative assistance such as preparing mailers and official letters, preparing for our annual pow wow, and working on grant projects.

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 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. 

We are looking for activity cart volunteers to help us bring joy to our inpatient Veterans during their stay at the Alvin C. York VA in Murfreesboro! The activity cart consists of various items to keep our Veterans minds engaged during their stay with us, examples include adult coloring books, decks of cards, books, current magazines, puzzle books, etc. The ideal candidate is able to walk long distances and has an engaging, pleasant personality. 

Volunteers from the local community gather at DPC every Saturday from 8:30am – 10:30am to serve a free sit-down meal, distribute essentials, and offer a space of respite to those in need within our community.  We are always excited to welcome additional volunteers – bring a friend, your family, co-workers, or small group! 

Complimentary parking is provided in the SP+ garage on 4th Ave. Consider serving just 1 Saturday each quarter, or perhaps even once a month.