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

Inglewood Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors April 20 through 30.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

7:30-8:00AM - Arrival and front office checkin
8:00-8:15AM - Report to assigned classroom
8:15-8:30-AM - Assist teacher with pre-testing activities
8:30-10:00AM - Monitor students and support teacher
*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Help our neighbors by cleaning up debris left by Winter Storm Fern! When you volunteer, you will be making an immediate, visible difference. You will be helping a neighbor who may be older, living alone, or physically unable to clear their own property, as well as those who are unable to afford the steep cost of debris removal - giving families hope that they won’t be left behind.   

Volunteer activities include sorting disaster debris on right-of-way into appropriate piles for pick up. Debris includes vegetation, construction materials, and household appliances. This may require lifting and carrying objects that weigh 20+ pounds.  

Important safety information: Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Heavy soles and steel toes preferred. Gloves and safety goggles will be provided, or you may bring your own. Current tetanus vaccination recommended. Chainsaws, utility crews, and heavy equipment will be active in the area. Volunteers under the age of 18 are prohibited from participating.  
 
Please eat before you arrive and bring a water bottle, if needed. Restroom opportunities may also be limited once you are in the disaster area.

Please express interest and a representative will be in contact about next steps. Thank you for helping our neighbors recover after the storm! Together, we are building stronger communities through service.

Once you have responded to this project via the GetConnected system, a Hands On representative will be in contact about additional steps to finalize your spot in the project.

Glengarry Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:30AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Check in with the front office staff.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Mt. View Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. and check in with the office with your ID; then come to the community room for instructions

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Margaret Allen Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 23rd.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:45AM - 11:30AM

Please arrive by 8:45am. Everyone must enter through the evolve security system after they've checked in at the front desk. Please park at the front entrance and ring the bell; let the secretary know you are here to proctor.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Lakeview Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 12:00PM

Plan to arrive at 8:00am. Make sure you bring a form of ID. Check in with the front office and say you are here to proctor. The front office will direct you to the test coordinator for your assignment.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteers are needed to help proctor and monitor classrooms for TCAP testing. Testing will start at 8:00 am and end at around 10:45 am from April 20th to April 30th. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time. A brief overview of proctoring will be provided via email. For questions, please contact Misty Thurman at Misty.Thurman@mnps.org.

***Hours may be tweaked slightly closer to time.

You can park in any of our 3 parking lots.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pawster is looking for volunteers to help transport pets and supplies! Pet Chauffeurs are volunteer drivers who bring pets to their foster homes, to veterinary appointments, and anywhere else a pet may need! You will also help bring supplies to fosters. You make Pawster's mission possible.

All you need is a valid driver's license, a vehicle, and a love of pets. Once you sign up and complete orientation, you'll be on the Pet Chauffeur list. When a pet or supplues needs to be transported, we'll send the request to pet chauffeurs. If you're available to help, great! If not, just wait on the next one!

This is a flexible, easy way to volunteer.

Finish out the spring semester and start summer with a fun, furry friend! Fostering a dog is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the outdoors, without the long-term commitment of owning a pet.

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.

Finish out the spring semester and start summer with a fun, furry friend! Fostering a cat is the perfect way to relax and have fun with a temporary cuddly companion, 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.

Honor our nation's fallen service members on the wear blue Mile, which lines the course with Faces of the Fallen posters followed by volunteers like YOU holding American flags bearing their names.

All ages and abilities welcome. Complimentary wear blue shirts, snacks, and beverages provided. Hold an American flag in honor of a fallen service member as thousands of runners pass through. Visit www.wearblueruntoremember.org/wear-blue-mile to learn more. Registered volunteers will receive details (exact location, arrival time, parking, etc) closer to race day.

In addition to responding on Get Connected, please complete your registration at https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/rocknroll-nashville.

The 55th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair is right around the corner! This May 1, 2, 3 Centennial Park will be our home to celebrate craft, with demonstrations, Kids' Tent activities, a food truck court, and -- of course -- exemplary craft artists bringing delightful craft art from across the nation. Sun and warm temperatures beckon in May, so plan to volunteer outdoors with us. 

The following shifts are availlable:

In addition to responding on Get Connected, please sign up for specific shifts at https://tennesseecraft.org/about/volunteer-intern/volunteer/.

Join us as we welcome the public to explore the treasures of the fair. Load-in, water delivery, booth sitting, welcoming visitors... these are just a few of the ways that you can engage in the shadow of the Parthenon. We provide T-shirts, snacks, water and a day of fun!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at tncraftvolunteer@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you!

Join us every Friday for a nursery rhymes and phonics class with preschool kids at our Rolling Hills community. These children are refugees and immigrants from Spanish speaking countries, so learning English at a young age is crucial to their academic success!

Please make sure you are signed up on civic champs here in order for me to approve your hours!

Gateway Elementary is excited to host Field Day on May 15th, 2026! We are seeking volunteers to assist with running various activity stations throughout this fun-filled day.

Agenda: 

Parking: 

What to Wear:

Additional Info:

For questions, please contact Melanie Atkins at mdatkins@mnps.org or 615-351-8364.

Thank you for helping make this day a success!!

Join our trainees in preparing activity kits at the Adventure Science Center! You will be paired with a trainee to provide support while they cut, glue, and create activities. You will work alongside staff from ACT.

You will meet us at the Adventure Science Center @ 9:45 am- 11:00 am.

We have ongoing needs for volunteers to support our patients and their loved ones. Patients at home often need someone to sit with them, so that their caregiver can leave the home to run errands or attend appointments. Patients who live alone benefit from companionship visits and even a volunteer who may help tidy their home or cook for them. Patients who have pets may wish for a volunteer to spend time with their animals (dog walking or playing with pets). Musicians can play/sing for patients. Volunteers who enjoy arts and crafts can guide patients in creating.

Patients in nursing homes often don't have anyone to visit them or their loved ones worry because they aren't able to visit as often as they'd like. Volunteers who visit patients in facilities talk with or read to patients, help their patients participate in facility activities like Bingo or meal times.

Most patients who want a volunteer only need a once a week visit. The visits are typically between 2-4 hours, depending on volunteer availability. Depending on a patient's condition, a volunteer may only visit once or they may have a long-term relationship. 

Note to students: Weekly shifts are not guaranteed for these types of visits; there are times when patients do not need support.

Volunteering is typically flexible with the volunteers' availability.
If you are interested, please apply here (you must complete an application, interview, and complete onboarding before volunteering).

Thank you!

We have two roles for volunteers at our Murfreesboro In-Patient Unit. This is an hour from Belmont campus.

The first role is at the front desk. A shift there is 3-4 hours, once a week or once every-other-week. It involves sitting at the desk and welcoming guests, showing them how to sign in, and if they need additional assistance, walking them to the room they're there to visit. Students are able to bring a laptop or books to study during this time.

The other role is for anywhere between 1-4 hours, depending on volunteer availability. It involves pushing our hospitality cart from room to room, offering snacks and other comfort items to patients and their guests. Some guests only want a treat and others want the volunteer to spend time with them, talking about their lives.

There is also the additional opportunity for a musical volunteer to visit patients and play/sing for them.

If you are interested in this, please apply here (you must complete an application, interview, and training before volunteering).

Thank you!

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

Meet @ Waldos in Nolensville from 9:45-11:15 am.

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

Songwriters for Streams is Harpeth Conservancy’s signature riverside event, where acclaimed songwriters and community come together to support science-based conservation, responsible policy, and community engagement for Tennessee’s rivers. Volunteers are a key part of delivering this unforgettable experience. Volunteers are welcome to attend the event before/after shift.

Please read the shift details below:

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11am-3pm | Set Up: Unload supplies, Set up VIP tables, chairs, tables, yard games, pop-up tents (HC branded tent/welcome tent), recycling/trash receptables, signage – label receptacles, flags, banners, etc. (10 people needed)

3-5pm | Greeters: Set up at the top of the driveway to welcome folks and direct them to the parking areas. (2-4 people needed)

3:00pm-5:30pm | Parking Attendants: Assist attendees with items from their cars at the parking area: coolers, chairs, etc. (4 people needed)

3-7pm | Welcome Tent: Check-in for attendees, check-in for press (shot lists, etc), merch firesale, HC sign-in sheet, outreach materials. (1-2 people needed)

4-6:30pm | Waste & Recycling: Bus tables, collect trash and recycling and place in appropriate containers, trash grabbers, gloves will be provided. (6 people needed)

6:30-8pm | Break Down/Clean Up: Tear it down, pack it up! (10 people needed)

Find a purpose, develop new skills, share your time... You can make a difference!!

accentCare Hospice is looking for Musically Talented Volunteers to visit patients throughout Middle TN in Davidson, Williamson, Cheatham, Dickson, and Hickman Counties.

As a Hospice Music Volunteer, you will collaborate with our full-service medical and psycho-social care team to help patients and their family members. You will have the opportunity to offer music to patients in their home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility while adhering to current health and safety guidelines. Volunteer time is flexible to work with your schedule.

Volunteer activities with patients include: Listening to a patient's stories, playing your musical instrument of choice, singing, discussing music, writing a song together, bringing a device/speaker to play music on, but most of all, supporting someone dealing with a terminal illness.

Volunteers DO NOT provide any hands-on care such as changing a patient, feeding a patient, bathing, giving medications, etc.)

No previous hospice experience is needed, accentCare Hospice will provide training and support throughout your time as a volunteer. Our volunteers are part of our team that provides excellent care to those at the end of life. Your gift of compassionate presence is valued! Have questions let us know. 

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

Requirements:

Napier Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 12:30PM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. There is free parking in the side lot along with street parking. Please ring the doorbell by the front entrance (bus pull-around lane) and report to the main office. Wear school-appropriate attire. Check in with the front office staff and bring a form of ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Paragon Mills Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 29th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Plan to arrive at 8:10am. Park in the front of the school. Make sure you bring a form of ID. Check in with the front office and say you are here to proctor. The front office will direct you to the test coordinator for your assignment.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Tom Joy Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:30-10:30AM (20 volunteers needed daily)

Arive by 8:15AM! Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell by the front entrance to be let into the school. Sign in with your ID in the front office and let them know you are here to proctor. 

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 120 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Monday 4:45-5:25pm- 1-2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWeekly 1:1 dance buddy for an energetic dancer who needs a lot of redirection to stay on task and engaged. A volunteer with ABA/behavior/special education experience would be beneficial. Use of a token board and reinforcement system is used. May use physical, gestural & verbal prompting.Thursday 5:30-6:10pm- TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWeekly 1:1 dance buddy for a 21 year old male dancer with autism who may need redirection/verbal prompting to have a quiet voice and stay engaged in class.Weekly 1:1 dance buddy for a 19 year old male dancer with autism who may need reminders to stay engaged in class.If you are interested, express interest and take a tour and an orientation at the Franklin Studio!

Wednesday 5:45-6:25 pm- TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWeekly 1:1 buddy for a 9 year old male dancer with ADHD. This dancer needs verbal reminders to stay engaged, have a quiet voice, and listen to the teacher. Weekly Floater to support the dance teacher in the class as well as the different elementary school aged dancers in the classThursday 4:45-5:25pmWeekly 1:1 buddy for a 6 year old female dancer with autism. This dancer needs hands on and verbal reminders to stay engaged and participate in the class. Saturday 11:15-11:55amWeekly 1:1 buddy with a 20 year old male dancer with autism. This dancer needs verbal reminders to stay engaged, have a quiet voice, and listen to the teacher. Express Interest for more information and to come get a tour and orientation at the Bellevue Studio!

GNRC is celebrating Global Volunteer Month and Good Deeds Day the whole month of April and we'd love for you to join us. Participate in any of the regular opportunities or log your volunteer hours through this opportunity for any good deeds/volunteering you are doing outside of the opportunities listed on the volunteer portal. 

This could be an opportunity with another nonprofit, your religious institution, school or other or simple good deeds you can organize around your neighborhood. 

Please let us know in the notes when you are logging your hours what the specific activity was for the time to be eligible. 

Let's show the world that kindness is always the way to go and that volunteering is truly powerful and impactful!

Check out this page for more information on all things Global Volunteer Month.

For questions, please reach out to Rebecca at rnofi@gnrc.org

The Martha O'Bryan Center needs upbeat, positive volunteers to assist in the food pantry. On Mondays and Thursdays, volunteers will be able to help with unloading deliveries. Every day of the week, volunteers will be able to work alongside clients to 'shop' in our food pantry and pick out the items that will serve them the most. Volunteers will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of the premises, bringing heavier boxes out to client cars.

 Spots must be reserved in advance; first come first served.

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On a foundation of Christian faith, Martha O’Bryan Center empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship.

The Martha O’Bryan Center is an anti-poverty non-profit organization with longstanding history and deep community roots, founded in 1894. Our headquarter campus sits in the East Nashville public housing campus of Cayce Place, currently transforming into the mixed-income neighborhood Boscobel Heights.  This is where we operate most of our programs, supporting education goals for learners of all ages, empowering youth and adults in their careers, and providing stability and support services for individuals and families.

Chadwell Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 8th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

***To sign up to proctor at Chadwell, you will be sent a Sign-up Genius link to select your shift AFTER you register here on PENCIL Connect***

Proctor Schedule

8:15AM-10:30AM

On your first shift, please arrive at 7:45 for brief training and paperwork.

Everyone must enter through the evolve security system after they've checked in at the front desk. Bring your ID for check-in.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

DuPont Hadley Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors April 20 through May 1.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:30-8:45 AM - Arrival and front office check-in
8:45-9:00 AM - Assist teacher with pre-testing activities
9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Monitor students and support teacher
*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

***Volunteers will be assisting test administrators in small groups, assisting hallway monitors and other proctors.

***Attire business casual. Park out front in the front parking lot and come in the front doors. Bring ID.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Hattie Cotton Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:45AM - 10:45AM

Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell by the front entrance to be let into the school. Sign in with your ID in the front office and let them know you are here to proctor. 

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Jere Baxter Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 1st.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

Morning Shift: 9:00-11:00AM (6 volunteers needed daily)
Afternoon Shift: 12:30-3:00PM (4 volunteers needed daily)

Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell by the front entrance to be let into the school. Sign in with your ID in the front office and let them know you are here to proctor. 

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 120 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Share your time and talents with Caris Hospice through Special Projects volunteering. This opportunity is perfect for volunteers who want to support hospice patients and families in creative, practical, and behind-the-scenes ways without direct patient interaction.

Special Projects Volunteers may help by donating needed items, creating handmade gifts, assisting with legacy or remembrance projects, arranging flowers, helping with gardening or yard work, or supporting other meaningful tasks that bless patients and families. Opportunities can include crafting, collecting supplies, assembling gifts, or helping with seasonal and community-based projects.

This role is flexible and can be a wonderful fit for individuals, groups, clubs, churches, or community partners who want to make a tangible impact through service.

Support Caris Hospice behind the scenes by serving as an Administrative Volunteer. This role is a great fit for volunteers who enjoy staying organized, helping with office projects, and supporting meaningful work in a practical way.

Administrative Volunteers may assist with tasks such as clerical work, assembling information packets, making calls, answering phones, organizing medical supplies, computer-based projects, creating bulletin boards, helping with holiday decorations, and assisting with community events, projects, or presentations. This role helps our team serve patients and families more effectively every day.

Volunteers typically serve in or through our Nashville office during weekday business hours. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference in hospice care without providing direct patient care.

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

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

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

https://redcross.org/volunteer

Key Responsibilities:

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

Time Commitment:

Questions?
Contact us at GiveTime@redcross.org

Whitsitt Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:15AM - 10:45AM

Plan to arrive by 8:15a to volunteer, but please know that parking on our campus is extremely limited.  Upon your arrival, be sure to check-in at the front office with your driver's license and wear the ID badge in a location that is visible during your visit.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Apollo Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 8th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Please arrive by 8:45am. Everyone must enter through the evolve security system after they've checked in at the front desk. Bring your ID for check-in.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Antioch Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 1st.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Arrive at 8:30 for classroom placement. Plan to stay in the room until 11:30 (completion of testing). Park on the backside of the school and wear business casual clothing (no athletic gear). Bring your ID for check-in.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

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

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

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

The Nashville Sports Council needs volunteers to serve in the following areas at the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.

Water Stations are a great opportunity for corporate teams, community organizations, student groups, sports teams, and friends to volunteer together while supporting an exciting event in Nashville. If your group is a non-profit, or represents a charity - you can qualify for grant money!

We are also excited to share that student volunteers will be eligible to enter a scholarship drawing as a thank-you for their service and support.

For descriptions of these roles, click here. Various shifts are available from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23rd through 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th. 

If you are interested, please respond not only in Get Connected, but also complete your registration by going to the Nashville Sports Council's website.

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 almost all tutoring is conducted VIRTUALLY! No need to worry about your commute, parking, or Nashville traffic. If you would like to read with a student in-person with a supervised Y-staff, let us know! 
 
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. 

Fall Semester: September - December
Spring Semester: February - May
Summer Semester: June & July

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

Bhegani Education and NSBE Music City Professionals Present: IGNITE - Fueling the Fire Within: A Hands-On STEM and Confidence Building Program for Students Transitioning to Middle School

Volunteers are needed to support with a powerful 9-week (3-3 week modules) program designed to help fifth graders grow in confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and self-awareness—all while having fun and building friendships with a STEM focus. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion, t-shirt, goodie bag and leave with valuable life skills to help them take on the next chapter with confidence.

Volunteers are needed to support with the following events on Wednesday from 1:45-2:45PM. See below:

Wednesday, March 18th - Program Kickoff & Engineering Identity

Wednesday, March 25th - AVID Foundations: Organization & Success Skills

Wednesday, April 1st - Service & Community Engineering Day

Wednesday, April 8th - Engineering Build Day 1: Coding

Wednesday, April 15th - Build Together (Teamwork and Hands-on STEM Activity)

Wednesday, April 22nd - Engineering Build Day 3: Drone

Wednesday, April 29th - Field Trip to TSU Smart Center (time changed for tour - 10am-1pm)

Wednesday, May 6th - Engineering Careers: Explore the Possibilities

Wednesday, May 13th - Program Ceremony

Looking for a transformative experience that fosters personal growth while making a difference? The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), located in Scottsville, Kentucky, an hour from Nashville—invites volunteers to help children with disabilities and lifelong illnesses experience the joy of camp.

As a CCK volunteer, you’ll create lasting memories, join a supportive community and be part of something truly meaningful. Whether you’re guiding kids through canoeing adventures, demonstrating archery or having a dance party, your impact will be unforgettable.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities visit https://www.courageouskids.org/volunteer.

#VolunteerOpportunity #SummerCamp #CampVolunteers #CouragousKids #DisabilityAwarenes

Sign up to be a Career Day speaker here!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute groceries and greet clients.  This is a great opportunity for Spanish speakers and students interested in working with the immigrant and refugee community! We are in the Glencliif area of Nashville and will send you our exact location when the shift is confirmed. If you would like to sign up or have any questions please contact us at glencliff@nourishfoodbanks.org or (615) 972-5020

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

Carehack Cares is a caregiver matching and training model designed to connect families with consistent, trained, and vetted care providers for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. 

Reach out for more information! 

Haynes Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 1st.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

9:00AM - 11:30AM

Arrive at 9:00 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Joelton Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Thomas Edison Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 21st through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Plan to arrive by 8:00a to volunteer and park in the gravel lot.  Upon your arrival, be sure to check-in at the front office with your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Smith Springs Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:15AM - 11:00AM

Plan to arrive at 8:10am. Park in the front of the school. Make sure you bring a form of ID. Check in with the front office and say you are here to proctor. The front office will direct you to the test coordinator for your assignment.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Park Avenue Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 21st through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Ida B. Wells Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors April 20 through 30.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - Arrival and front office checkin
8:00-8:15AM - Report to assigned classroom
8:15-8:30-AM - Assist teacher with pre-testing activities
8:30-11:00AM - Monitor students and support teacher
*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

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

We’re excited to welcome more than 1,200 athletes for an incredible weekend of competition.  

Volunteers are essential to making this program a success! Opportunities include:

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

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

Interested in planning a group volunteer day! 

Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate. Come be part of an incredible weekend of competition!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Caris Hospice is seeking dedicated individuals like you to become Patient Care Volunteers. Together, we can bring comfort, support, and joy to those facing life-limiting illnesses. Join us and become an integral part of our compassionate team!

As a Patient Care Volunteer, you will embark on a journey that will touch hearts and make a lasting difference. Your generosity and selflessness will provide immeasurable comfort and companionship to patients and their families during challenging times. Every act of kindness counts, from lending a helping hand with household chores or mowing a patient's lawn. You might even have the chance to walk a beloved furry friend!

* Household Chores: Assist patients and families with light household tasks, such as organizing, cleaning, or meal preparation. Your support will alleviate the burden and create a nurturing environment.

* Community Events and Hobbies: Accompany patients to community events, such as Bingo, at Long Term Care Facilities. Help patients with hobbies such as building model cars or painting a picture.

* Outdoor Assistance: Extend a caring hand by mowing a patient's lawn or tending to their garden. Your efforts will brighten their surroundings and bring a sense of peace and beauty.

* Furry Friends: For those who have pets, offer to take their beloved companions for a walk or assist with their care. The love and comfort animals provide are truly invaluable.

By becoming a Caris Hospice volunteer, you have the power to create cherished memories and bring hope to those who need it most. Your kindness will resonate far beyond the tasks you undertake; it will touch the lives of patients, families, and the entire community.

As Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Your commitment to making a difference will not only enrich the lives of others but also inspire a sense of fulfillment within your own heart.

Join us today and be the light in someone's life!

Together, we can make a meaningful difference and bring comfort to those who need it most.

Join the Cheatham County Spring Games and help celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes! Volunteers ensure the event runs smoothly, safely, and joyfully while supporting athletes of all ages and abilities in track & field, long jump, softball throw, and bocce. Be part of an inclusive, fun-filled day that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the athletes and the community.

Volunteers are essential to making the day a success! Opportunities include:

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

SIGN-UPS:

We use a third-party website for shift registration. After expressing interest, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts.

“Signing Up” on Greater Nashville does not confirm your shift.

The number of spots listed on Greater Nashville may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in planning a group volunteer day?

Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate!

Come be part of an incredible day of football, community, and impact!

Join Special Olympics Tennessee for Young Athletes, an 8-week class at We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, TN introducing children to sports and movement through fun games and activities. Designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities, the program builds basic motor skills, coordination, and teamwork in an inclusive, play-based environment.

Volunteers are essential to making this program a success! Opportunities include:

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

SIGN-UPS

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

Interested in planning a group volunteer day! 

Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate. Come be part of an incredible program!

Join Special Olympics Tennessee for Young Athletes, an 8-week class at We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, TN introducing children to sports and movement through fun games and activities. Designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities, the program builds basic motor skills, coordination, and teamwork in an inclusive, play-based environment.

Volunteers are essential to making this program a success! Opportunities include:

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

SIGN-UPS

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

Interested in planning a group volunteer day! 

Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate. Come be part of an incredible program! 

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

One of our key programs, Train 4 Life, is a 12-week fitness, nutrition, and wellness series. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is designed to help athletes build healthy habits in a supportive, inclusive environment. Weekly workout sessions starting January 19th through April 11th. Train 4 Life programs take place statewide. Click Here to Learn More

Train 4 Life Volunteer Info:

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

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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

SIGN-UPS:We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Signing Up” on Get Connect does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on Get Connect may not reflect real-time availability.Interested in planning a group volunteer day?Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate!Come be part of an incredible day of football, community, and impact!

John F. Kennedy Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 27th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:45AM - 12:00PM

Plan to arrive by 8:45a to volunteer and park in visitor space.  Upon your arrival, be sure to check-in at the front office with your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

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

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

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

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 04/30/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

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 "Welcome summer" or "Independence Day" later in the month. 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 06/30/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver. 

 
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 haven't forgotten about them.

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

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

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors under 13 to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 05/31/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

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

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

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Meigs Magnet Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through May 8th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

7:30-10:30AM (4 volunteers needed daily)

Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell by the front entrance to be let into the school. Sign in with your ID in the front office and let them know you are here to proctor. 

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 120 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

J.E. Moss Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:30AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Check in with the front office staff and bring a form of ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Thurgood Marshall Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 21st through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:40AM - 11:30AM

Plan to arrive by 8:40am through the front and proceed through the weapons detection system. Upon your arrival, be sure to check-in at the front office with your ID. Wait in the front office to be assigned to a location.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Belmont Music Connections is a student organization that partners with Our Place Nashville to share the joy of music. Through group and one-on-one lessons, residents have the chance to explore different instruments and build their musical skills. At the same time, Belmont students gain hands-on teaching experience in a supportive environment. Everyone gets to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections through music!

Can you play an instrument or sing? Would you be interested in being a part of Belmont Music Connections? If so, reach out to us! If you are interested, DM us on Instagram @belmontmusicconnections OR email belmontmusicconnections@gmail.com.

Glenview Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 11:30AM

Please arrive at 8 am and check in at the front office. Parking will be easiest to find on the Patricia Drive entrance and parking lot. Please make sure to bring a government ID with you to be scanned when you check in.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Haywood Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors April 20 through 30.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

7:45-8:00AM - Arrival and front office check-in (must have valid photo ID)
8:00-8:15AM - Report to assigned classroom
8:15-8:30-AM - Assist teacher with pre-testing activities
8:30-11:00AM - Monitor students and support teacher
*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Hull-Jackson Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:15AM - 11:00AM

Arrive at 8:15 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID. Please wear appropriate clothing (no rips, tears, or holes).

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Two Rivers Middle School is in need of volunteer test proctors April 21-April 30.

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Proctor Schedule

7:30- 8:50AM - Arrival and front office check-in. You can park in any available parking spot at the front of the school.
8:50-9:00-AM- Report to assigned classroom and assist teacher with pre-testing activities
9:00-11:00AM - Monitor students and support teacher
*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

*** Bring your photo ID and check in at the main office. You will have to talk through the weapons detection system- please leave the following items in your car: laptop/tablet, umbrella, eye glass case, and 3-ring binders

***The times may be shorter on certain days - we are still working out the details.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

Our Family Resource Center includes a dedicated supply room where students and families can access essential items with dignity. The space is stocked with food, hygiene products, and a variety of clean, season‑appropriate clothing. Everything is arranged neatly to make the room feel welcoming, organized, and easy to navigate. Students, faculty, and families are encouraged to take what they need in a comfortable, private setting. Our goal is to ensure every student feels supported, cared for, and ready to succeed.

Mondays and/or Fridays in 2+ hour shifts between the hours of 8:30am-3:30pm.

Dress comfortably and please wear closed-toe shoes.

We welcome volunteers of any number—individuals or groups up to about 10 people comfortably.

There is free parking in the side lot and on the surrounding streets. Please ring the doorbell and report to the front desk.

There is a project for everyone! Whether you prefer to lift boxes or need a seated task, we can accommodate you. Tasks may include:
- Sorting food items (oldest in front, newest in back)
- Folding and sizing clothing
- Sorting underwear and socks by size
- Organizing food by type
- Tidying additional spaces, such as our family/school laundry closet

Dress comfortably and please wear closed-toe shoes.

ONBOARDING EXPECTATIONS: It is standard procedure at Dream Streets to fill out a background check. You are required to complete this before starting any volunteer role. Because of the nature of our work and mobile accessibility in our communities of service, you may come in contact with a minor even if the position you are volunteering for is not student-oriented. We will send the link in an email after you complete this sign-up. 

Cumberland is excited to host our ISOA BEEM Career Fair on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 11am-2pm. The Fair is designed to expose elementary children to a myriad of career options. It is unrealistic to believe that children will grow up and have a successful career if they have no concept of the options available to them and if they have never been exposed to successful professionals.

We are seeking career professionals to set up a booth displaying information on your company and/or profession, give a brief presentation to each group of students as they move throughout the fair, and provide handouts and/or child-friendly promotional items for about 500 students.

For questions, please contact Dr. Monique L. Gant at MoniqueLGant@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Greet students as they come to the Positive Behavior Store as they exchange their positive behavior points for snacks and prizes! Sign up for a select Friday slot here.

Dates and times are flexible. Please fill out the form here. 

We are gearing up for our MNPS Drone Scrimmage, and we are seeking volunteers and community members to fill the stands!

This event brings together middle school teams from across the region who are competing for a coveted spot at the National Championship. Your support is crucial to the success of this event!

Event Details:

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

Head Middle School is seeking volunteers to visit 7th and 8th grade classrooms and share about their career and career journeys. Through this speaker series, we hope to expose students to the paths people have taken to their profession!

This opportunity is perfect for recent college graduates and young professionals. All industries from engineers to artists are encouraged to participate!

Guest speakers may visit on either Friday, April 17th or Friday, April 24th from 10am-11am! In person is preferred, but virtual visits are welcomed as well.

For questions, please contact Chuck Brown at Chuck.Brown@mnps.org.

Thank you for making this series a success!

Glengarry Elementary School is having a Career Fair on May 6th from 1PM to 3PM and we need your help!

We would like to have as many careers represented as possible. We want our students to get a wide variety of jobs and experiences. We would like to invite you to come and have a table at our career fair. Students will move from table to table learning about all the jobs. Please be able to explain your job within a few minutes and feel free to bring information for students to take. We will try and have an interpreter for you if needed. However, if you speak Spanish or have someone that could come with you, that is a bonus.

For questions, please reach out to Sarah Kohlman, Glengarry School Counselor at sarah.kohlman@mnps.org or 629-910-1199.

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

Joelton Elementary's kindergarten friends are in need of monitors to help with their computers during their WIN time ("What I Need" - this is a personalized learning time). Kindergarten WIN time is Monday-Friday from 10:15am-11:00am.

This is a daily occurrence in their schedule, but volunteers can support at their desired frequency - one time, weekly, whenever you are available!

Please contact Sarah Finney at sfinney@fcsnashville.org for more information.

Come serve our families on Tuesday nights by helping with childcare during our adult English class for Hispanic adults! Make sure to sign up on our volunteer platform HERE if you are coming!

On Wednesday nights, our one-on-one buddies provide supports that allow our friends to be engaged either in their age-appropriate ministry and/or our Special Needs Ministry area. We offer support during the Wednesday night programming from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

You will not need to assist anyone in the bathroom, but you may color or build with legos or read a book or even push a swing. We share the gospel in all of these ways so that they can learn about God in the way that best suits their learning style.

Greetings partners and friends,

We are excited to launch a new initiative at Chadwell Elementary School (321 Port Dr., Madison, TN) designed to introduce our students to a wide variety of career paths early on.

During the second semester, we will host four Career Days, and we would be honored to have you join us as a guest speaker.

By sharing your career story, you will help inspire our students—from Kindergarten through 5th grade—and open their eyes to the many possibilities their futures can hold. Our students are eager learners, and your participation would make a meaningful impact.

Career Day Dates & Times

Tuesday, January 27 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 25 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 25 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29 | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

**This page is for the April 29th date only**
(To sign up for other dates, please navigate to those postings)

Each Career Day consists of two one-hour sessions. You’ll present your career story to one group from 8:30–9:30 a.m., then move to a second classroom from 9:30–10:30 a.m. An MNPS staff member will be present in each classroom to support you throughout the visit.

Here's a Sample/suggested Schedule

7:30–8:00 a.m. – Arrive at Chadwell/Sign in at front desk

8:00–8:30 a.m. – Get settled, familiarize yourself with the school, and visit the two classrooms where you will present

8:30–8:50 a.m. – Share your career story

8:50–9:00 a.m. – Brain break/move around room/etc

9:00–9:20 a.m. – Complete activity or project (materials provided, or bring your own!)

9:20–9:30 a.m. – Q&A and/or brief break

9:30 a.m. – Transition to the second classroom and repeat the schedule

10:30 a.m. – Wrap-up and dismissal

We hope you will consider partnering with us to inspire and encourage our students. If you are interested in participating and have questions, please feel free to reach out to Kelly Richter at Kelly.Richter@mnps.org

Thank you for supporting Chadwell Elementary—we look forward to welcoming you! 

Warmly,

Kelly

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Volunteer & Mentorship Opportunities

Share your expertise and inspire our interns through hands-on engagement:

Guest Industry Expert: Lead a specialized workshop in Prompt Engineering (AI), HTML/CSS Coding, or Audio Production during our Monday technical sessions.

Tech Visit Host: Host our interns at your creative agency, software firm, or studio for a Tuesday "Industry Engagement" tour.

Pitch Coach: Help youth refine their professional elevator pitches and digital career portfolios for their final showcase.

Beyond financial sponsorship, we welcome "heroes in the field" to support our mission:

Guest Mentors: Share your professional "superpower" during our Educational Rotations.

Lemonade Lunch: Prepare for the lunch hour. Distribute healthy breakfast or lunch options to ensure our campers are fueled for their mission. Lead clean-up to transition out of lunch time

STEM Supplies: Donate kits, electronics, or tools to help youth dream big and turn goals into reality.

The Sweetener Plan: Help fund customized support for students on the autism spectrum or with diverse cognitive abilities

Our Vision: A world where no young person has to fight alone, and every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered to live as their authentic self.

Contact: Kaymi Butler

Email: info@blacklemonade.org | Phone: 615-200-7351

Website:www.blacklemonade.org

Payments can be made payable to/at: www.blacklemonade.org/donate

✨ THE SPARKLING PARTNER (In-Kind & Volunteer)VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Mentors: Support homework hours to ensure students qualify for the "Earn & Shop."

Conference Speakers: Facilitate a workshop on self-love or mental health.

Chaperones: Ensure safety on field trips.

Project Supervisors: Assist students during service days.

Most of our students do not have access to one-on-one or small-group academic support at home.

A student who works with a consistent tutor at least once a week is more likely to improve their test scores and classroom participation.

The presence of caring adult volunteers reinforces our mission to make each child feel seen, heard, and academically capable.

Time: 4 days/week, between 3:45 PM – 5:25 PM (Monday–Thursday)

Location: School-based afterschool program sites in Nashville and Evansville

Training & Support: Orientation provided; no teaching experience required—just patience, consistency, and a heart for youth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service Roles During the Meal: 

- Wash Dishes

- Serve Food, Desserts, Coffee, or Water

- Ministry Team

- Resource Table

Service Roles During Cleanup:

- Sweep

- Mop

- Wipe Tables and Chairs

- Clean Bathrooms

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

Event Agenda

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

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

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

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

Complete the on-demand volunteer training on our website to get out on the road soon!

Find it at: 

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/volunteer

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

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

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In addition to responding to the need in get connected, please register for a specific date and time through the Hands On Nashville link below:

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