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

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Orientation as we delve into this fiscal year at Daybreak Arts! Learn more about our mission, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and how you can get involved!

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation

Participants will be sent a Zoom link after registering.

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

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

Check it out at: 

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/volunteer

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

accentCare Hospice Volunteers make a profound impact in the lives of our hospice patients and their loved ones. As a Circle of Care Call volunteer, you can serve patients and families on hospice care. Volunteers make a weekly call on WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY to check in on patients and families to make sure they have all the supplies/medications needed for the weekend and that they are feeling supported.

After volunteers go through orientation and shadowing, calls can be made from their homes or in our Franklin office after orientation period.

No previous hospice experience is needed, accentCare Hospice will provide training and support throughout your time as a volunteer.

If you are looking for a deeply rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you!!

Requirements:

accentCare Hospice Volunteers make a profound impact in the lives of our hospice patients and their loved ones. As a Bereavement Caller, you can serve patients and families on hospice care. Volunteers make a weekly calls to check in on low risk bereaved family members to make sure that they are feeling supported.

After volunteers go through orientation and shadowing, calls can be made from their homes or in our Franklin office after orientation period.

No previous hospice experience is needed, accentCare Hospice will provide training and support throughout your time as a volunteer.

If you are looking for a deeply rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you!

Requirements:

The American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink 6th Annual Fit Crawl 2 Fight Breast Cancer will be taking place this October to raise awareness in the fight against a disease that remains one of the most pervasive health challenges, impacting millions of lives annually. Funds raised through this fitness initiative support lifesaving programs, including groundbreaking research and essential patient services.

The annual Fit Crawl 2 Fight Breast Cancer, launched in 2020, is an opportunity to help build a community around survivors support through the fitness studios, as well as an opportunity to try to stay healthy, both physically & emotionally via exercise, as higher levels of physical activity are linked to lower risk of cancer and other diseases while also being linked to healing.

Through this month long crawl to over 50 fitness & wellness studios, we help raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer through the American Cancer Society via their intensive cancer research, patient support as well as education and awareness where over a quarter million women are diagnosed with breast cancer and over 40 thousand die from it in the U.S., while 1 in 8 women are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime! Thanks to more awareness and donations towards cancer research, the death rate has gone down 42% over the last 2 decades!

Workouts are of varying styles, including yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, barre, HIIT, strength conditioning, cardio, ballet....

Visit our new website www.fitcrawl2fightbreastcancer.com.   Follow us @fitcrawl2fightbreastcancer @menwearpinknashville & @nashvillefit for more information. Nashville Fit Magazine is a major partner.

Primary responsibilities for the Fit Crawl Internship/ service learning include:

·         Scheduling with fitness & wellness studios

·         Working with Sponsors & Donors

·         Media Relations

·         Marketing Events (Social Media & Graphic Design)

·         Event Planning

·         Mammogram coordination

Dedication to healthcare advocacy and proficiency in excel are a plus.

Internship would include working with Nashville Fit Magazine

·         Social media (Instagram) + trending content

·         Graphic design (Canva/Adobe)

·         Networking/outreach with gyms, businesses, influencers

·         Event hustle (set-up, day-of support, problem solving)

Also, there will be an opportunity to learn and engage with the American Cancer Society

Contact: Rashed Fakhruddin, 615-480-6146; rfakhruddin@gmail.com

Sages & Seekers is an intergenerational program that builds meaningful relationships between Sages (adults 60+) and Seekers (students 14-24) to diminish ageism and social isolation. This is not a mentorship program – you have as much to share with older adults as they have with you!

We're looking for students to join our Fall 2025 program season. We meet virtually for one hour on Zoom once a week for 8 weeks. Sessions begin end of September and go until mid November. Click here for more information: https://sagesandseekers.org/enroll/ Please note the time difference as we are based in Los Angeles.

GNRC's Medicare Counseling Program is partnering with local universities for a Medicare Training focused on Plan Comparisons and a workshop day to help people in the community with their plan comparison requests that they have mailed in during the Annual Open Enrollment Period. 

We will hold a virtual training via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 8am to 12pm during which you will learn the basics of Medicare as well as how to do plan comparisons for beneficiaries. Please note that this training is ONLY for those interested in participating in the plan comparison workshop on October 31st. If you are interested in learning Medicare basics but don't want to or can't attend the workshop, let your professor know and we will provide that opportunity for you at another time. 

At the end of the training, you will take the certification test and be officially certified to complete Medicare plan comparisons. Certification is valid for one year. Update training is required annually to maintain certification. 

Those wishing to become full Medicare counselors (able to counsel directly) can pursue further training with GNRC. 

On October 31, 2025, from 8am to 12pm we will meet in person at Lipscomb University (details on room location and parking to be forthcoming via email for those who sign up) to have a plan comparison workshop. We will put the training to use and complete plan comparisons for people in the community who have mailed in their requests to SHIP. You will be able to make a big difference for people, helping them evaluate their best options for a Medicare Plan for the next year. Attendance of the training and successful certification is required to attend the workshop.

Additional opportunities to help with plan comparisons beyond the plan comparison workshop are available for those interested. 

Please sign up for this opportunity and Rebecca will follow up via email with the application form and Background Check Authorization. For questions reach out to Rebecca at rnofi@gnrc.org. Thanks! 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care, and they have not been forgotten.

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

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

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).
 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 11/30/2025. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. If you would like your letters to be received in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, please have them in the mail by November 19th to give our contacts at the facility a few days to distribute the letters.
 
Volunteers will be needing their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as postage. I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Click here to access the Service Wellness + Get Connected Orientation video tutorial, and follow along below.

REMINDER:

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

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

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

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).
 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 10/31/2025. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution.
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating a presentation tailored to your audience and sharing it with them. You can present a series of presentations to one audience or the same presentation to multiple groups, depending on whether you would rather dig into the research on one topic or improve your confidence with public speaking. 

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

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

Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating examples of balanced meals that are affordable, accessible, and able to be prepared in a dorm environment. Research and communicate the resources and emissions saved from making the recipe plant-based rather than animal-product-inclusive. 

Stages:

Investigation

Survey selected audience (i.e., dorm neighbors, sports team, those who share an academic focus) to understand their considerations when choosing their food.

Preparation and Planning

Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team.

Reflect on survey results to determine the standards that each recipe must meet, including cost, ease of buying ingredients, and cooking method.

Brainstorm at least ten different plant-based recipes that are affordable, accessible, and practical for the audience to cook. Each recipe should be for a balanced, nutritious meal that includes fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and protein. 

Calculate the environmental savings of each recipe compared to a similar recipe that includes animal products.

Action/Demonstration

Prepare and distribute recipes (i.e., live cooking demonstration, printed handouts, video, etc.) and communicate environmental benefits.

Deliverables:

Survey that was distributed to the audience asking about preferences, restraints, etc. 

10 plant-based recipes that fit the needs of the audience

Documentation of the presentation of the recipes (i.e., video recording, handouts, etc.)

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

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

This month the theme for the letters is "Books and Movies". We encourage you to share about your favorite things to read or watch. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 09/30/2025. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please click on sign up and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to.  

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver (an adult is required for minors younger than 13 to sign up). 

Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

We are looking to animate our nine animal characters, Behavior Bear, Do'er Duck, Friendship Frog, Healthy Hippo, Manners Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant and Warm-Hearted Walrus.  Using 2D Vector files, and adobe to bring these characters to life in short animations. We'll start out simple and grow from there! Would love for you to join our journey!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact this Fall?

Join the vibrant Conexión Américas community and become a Volunteer English Teacher for the Fall term of 2025!

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

*No teaching certification is required to embark on this rewarding journey; however, we do recommend some teaching experience.

*Volunteers must be 18 or older.

*You'll have the opportunity to lead 1.5-hour lessons one evening per week for a 12-week term, with a curriculum and syllabus provided.

*Our fall term classes will meet online via Zoom

Mark your calendars; classes begin on August 19th, 2025, and will wrap up on November 20th, 2025.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Your commitment is only once a week.

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

Join us in making a difference, one lesson at a time.

We look forward to having you on board!

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

We have songs for our Characters of Character and would like to make a short video/cartoon fun animations to go along with them using our characters. First up, Friendship Frog!

Need created to log hours for doing lesson plans for Boys & Girls Club

Nonprofits in your community need your help - make an impact in minutes from the comfort of home!

Join Inspiring Service and play a vital role in strengthening the online presence of local nonprofits. As a volunteer, you'll review and make recommendations to enhance nonprofit profiles on volunteer platforms like this one!

This helps nonprofits reach more potential volunteers and expand their impact. With just a computer, some time, and your enthusiasm, you can make a real difference—whether from home, school, or even your favorite café.

Plus, we provide documentation for community service hours—ideal for students and professionals!

Why It Matters:

Your work helps nonprofits stand out, attract new volunteers, and achieve their goals more effectively. Even the smallest contributions can make a big difference in helping these organizations to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

These tasks involve a little online research and some creative thinking, making it perfect for volunteers who enjoy content creation and supporting impactful causes.

Hear from a student volunteer about their experience with Inspiring Service in the linked video below:

Whether you’re able to enhance one nonprofit profile or a hundred, every little bit counts!

Ready to dive in and make a difference now?

Click “Respond Now” to receive all the details you need to embark on this fulfilling volunteer journey.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

The purpose of this is to facilitate a 30-45 min conversation with an English as a Second Language (ESL) student related to a career or profession of interest. This professional development will help to increase ESL students' confidence and language skills with the goal of being able to apply for new and/or better jobs and increase their success in the workforce. All meetings will be held virtually unless otherwise agreed upon between you, your conversation partner, and the site supervisor.

“I keep saying that my experiences at The Branch made my heart full; I had such a wonderful time working with the students and learning about how their cultural backgrounds are different from my own. This was by far one of the most fulfilling service opportunities I’ve participated in a long time.”

To register fill out this form

Become a volunteer reading tutor with the YMCA today! Y-Literacy provides free one-on-one tutoring to students grades K-5 who are assessed as reading below grade-level. Our volunteers undergo a straightforward training process to ensure they are comfortable before beginning-- All it takes is a willing heart and a smiling face!

At this time all tutoring is conducted VIRTUALLY! No need to worry about your commute, parking, or Nashville traffic.
 
Volunteers commit to working with their student once per week for 1 hour. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday-Thursday starting between 3-7pm. Volunteers are paired with a student based on compatible availability. 

 
*Must be at least 16 years old. Background screening required*

The Organization for Autism Research seeks volunteers with business leadership and development experience to help our newest initiative, the Hire Autism Regional Ambassador program.

Regional Ambassadors work to help us expand our network of employer partners and community partners and increase our community involvement and engagement to expand the employment opportunities available to autistic job seekers across the nation. The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 6-12 months, with the goal of onboarding at least 2-3 new companies each month.

Virtual training is provided, and Ambassadors have the option to enroll in our Autism-Friendly Employer Training, a voluntary 3-hour virtual training program that contains information on inclusive job descriptions, interviewing autistic candidates, and best practices for managing, training, and onboarding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Are you interested in becoming a Regional Ambassador? Please apply here: https://www.hireautism.org/ambassador-application/ and we will be in touch with you! We limit the number of participants accepted into each cohort; not all who apply will be selected.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Do you want to directly help adults with autism get a job? Job seekers with autism are among the many unemployed right now facing extra challenges and can use your help! Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/ We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews. The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct weekly phone/video call with an assigned job seeker Provide feedback in the form of comments on the job seeker’s resume and cover letter Help job seeker identify and search for jobs commensurate with their skills and qualifications Support job seeker with interview preparation Answer general job search questions and teach basic employment-related skills Document and report progress to Hire Autism staff on a biweekly basis Promote job seeker’s autonomy and independence by embracing a “do-it-with, not do-it-for” coaching style Requirements: 10+ years of leadership, management, HR, or related experience Ability to pass a criminal background check Experience as a business owner, hiring manager, or similar Competence in Google Docs, online searching, and virtual communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Potential volunteers must attend two Zoom trainings (first an orientation training, then a Burlington English training) led by NALC staff before being matched with a learner. Training is provided via Zoom only: in-person training is not currently available.

For more information, please visit our website. 

Support in sharing the work of Characters of Character to various platforms to bring awareness to the organization.

Characters of Character is shared nation wide. Our focus is in Tennessee, Illinois and Texas where we donate Superhero activity boxes to Children's Hospitals. These activity boxes include an activity book, water color paints and brush, an easel, a canvas that says I AM SUPER, crayons, a character lanyard, superhero mask and stickers, and an autographed greeting card to the child patient.

You may have family or friends in these states who you can share our project with? Word of mouth is powerful and we work tirelessly raising funds to be able to donate these. Looking for donations and sponsors to support these boxes. Would you like to make phone calls to ask for such? Are you an advocate to make a difference in the life of a child?

We'll provide you a script for the phone calls and information as needed.

Volunteering with us will help fulfill your service hours and do your heart good if you believe in our mission of providing a firm foundation for children to establish strong civic values. This looks different today because we are working with Children's Hospitals.

You can also share us with elementary staff to let them know about our organization. Our newsletters offer FREE content to use in a classroom, too.

Sound good, let's talk!

A time commitment would be 1-5 hours a week based on your capacity
to be involved. YOUR voice matters and you'll be building a platform for our children, our future leaders of tomorrow.

We have an immediate need for auxiliary volunteers. It would be helping with cleaning cages, dishes, laundry or food prep. Individuals who are eager for more can become an animal care technician. This requires training and commitment to be able to care for and handle animals. We also have many other opportunities for individuals to help with depending on their interests and abilities. Please reach out to Christina Young at opievolunteer@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience with wildlife rehabilitation and help save precious wild lives around us.

One by One is looking for women to volunteer to serve as mentors to pregnant and new moms. We provide all of your training at no cost. We match you to one mom. You will talk/text with your mom weekly and meet with her monthly throughout her pregnancy and until her child turns one. We provide you with the curriculum to discuss at each meeting at no cost. Our curriculum covers baby health, wellness, development, and safety and includes activities moms can do with their babies to promote bonding and development so that their children will be kindergarten-ready when the time comes. Mentors also share lessons on parenting and life skills and help connect moms to other resources if needed to assist with housing, transportation, education/job training, counseling, etc. We are in need of women willing to mentor moms in-person as well as women willing to mentor moms virtually using platforms such as Facetime, Zoom, etc.

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!

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!

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!

Assist GNRC's Communication Team with creating graphics, writing social media content, writing a newsletter, proofreading, photography for publications, company wide news and other related Communication tasks based on your skill set. 

Skills necessary to be successful in this role: Eye for detail, creativity, graphic design and editing skills, courteous and professional communication skills, ability to operate computer programs and social media platforms as needed for specific tasks.

Most task can be completed remotely from your own home. For some projects work in the office or at a location may be necessary. 

Commitment per month: GNRC would appreciate a minimum of four (4) hours of volunteer service each month for this volunteer role.

Volunteers are need to help with updating Community ALERT's website and brochures.  Website and graphic design experience helpful.

Contact Jackie Conwell, conwelje@yahoo.com, for more information

Volunteers are needed to call Veterans once a week for 15-30 minutes for a friendly telephone visit! Ideal candidates for this position will be patient, have good communication skills, and be excellent listeners.

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

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

Begin Anew believes that every person deserves a second opportunity for a second chance in life. Adult learners enrolled in our education programs receive these services at no cost. That is because Begin Anew raises funds through the support of individuals determined to remove all barriers to education.

Anyone can make a difference in the lives of others. A few ideas of activities to support our mission include:

Whether you have a few hours a week or a year, we can help put your time and skills into meaningful work resulting in transforming the lives of adult learners.

This position requires volunteers to complete an application and pass a background check.  Training and resources will be provided to you by the Development Director, as needed.

Are you a Christian who has a desire to be a prayer partner to bring hope to a person struggling to overcome obstacles caused by poverty? This is the opportunity for you!

Begin Anew is a faith-based education organization working to empower individuals to overcome obstacles caused by poverty by providing education, mentoring, and resources.

Begin Anew operates programs at four locations throughout Middle Tennessee (Woodbine, Downtown Nashville, Madison, and Franklin). Along with weekly Bible study and no-cost programming and care for our students’ children, we offer three education tracks in separate programs to men and to women:

Though education is the focus of our program, we feel that relationships and encouragement offer the key to the success. We seek Christian volunteers to walk alongside our students as they work to achieve their goals.

A prayer partner will:

 
This position requires volunteers to complete an application and pass a background check.  Training and resources will be provided to you by the Program Manager, as needed. 

We invite you to volunteer with DrugFree WilCo. It takes a community to create safe and healthy environments. Join our monthly coalition meeting and learn how you can volunteer and make a difference in Wilson County.