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

Join us this spring as we host an exciting Bocce League for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive experience for more than 30 participants.

Volunteers may sign up for one date or all four.

League Dates
- April 10
- April 17 
- April 24
- May 1

Time
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location
Centennial Sportsplex
222 25th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37203

Volunteer Roles

Unified Partners
Unified Partners play alongside our athletes during bocce games. This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy active participation, teamwork, and building positive social connections. No bocce experience is needed.

Scorekeepers
Scorekeepers help keep games organized by tracking scores and helping each court run smoothly. No experience is required. We will teach the rules and provide score sheets.

About Bocce
Bocce is a simple and fun sport that is easy to learn. Players take turns rolling or tossing balls to get as close as possible to a smaller target ball. It is a great game for all skill levels and a great way to build friendships, confidence, and community.

Why Volunteer
Your support helps create meaningful social interaction, encourages inclusion, and makes recreation more accessible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you are playing on the court or helping keep score, you will make a real difference.

Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
All volunteers must sign a volunteer waiver before participating.

Questions
For more information, please call our office at 615-862-8489 or contact Jonathan Shelton at jonathan.shelton@nashville.gov.

The Metro Parks disABILITIES Programs are recruiting volunteers to support our Saturday Volleyball Leagues at South Inglewood Community Center. Volunteers may sign up for one league day or all five. No prior experience is needed. Staff will provide guidance and coaching for all volunteers. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and complete a Volunteer Waiver before participating.

League Dates:
- April 11
- April 18
- April 25
- May 2
- May 9

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Volunteer Roles Available:

Coaches: 4 positions for season
Assist staff with skills and drills during the practice session. Help coach teams during game play. Encourage athlete participation, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship.

Scorekeepers: 2 positions each week
Assist with athlete engagement during drills and activities. Run the scoreboard and game clock during league play. Help support a positive and organized game environment.

Unified Partners: 8 positions each week
Participate actively in skill drills during the practice session. Play in games alongside athletes with disabilities. Help create an inclusive, encouraging, and engaging experience for all participants.

Volunteer Expectations:
Be active and engaged throughout the full shift.
Support athletes in a positive and respectful way.
Follow staff direction during practices and games.
Help create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone.