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

Volunteer: Community Garden Helper

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 a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden 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 Golden Volunteer.

Agency: The Store

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 a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden 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 Golden Volunteer.

Agency: The Store

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers on the Farm

Please take a moment to review our individual volunteer schedule! The following farm time slots available for up to 3 individuals:

Monday 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Cul2vate! Cul2vate can be a wonderful vessel to share your God-given gifts, talents, and skills. There are many different volunteer opportunities, from working on the farm to belonging to a prayer group to helping with data entry.

Volunteering with Cul2vate does not require a green thumb!  Working alongside the Cul2vators and staff sharing your personal experiences can provide growth for all. As our volunteer team says, “We receive so many more blessings than we give!” We work to provide a volunteer orientation session for individual volunteers each month of the growing season.

We would love for you to become a regular - weekly or bi-weekly - volunteer with Cul2vate. We are working to schedule volunteer orientations to get you started. 

Tasks will include but are not limited to planting, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, cleaning, boxing produce, and more! We'd love for you to become a regular part of the Cul2vate community.

Please note you will need to sign our waiver before coming to work on the farm. 

https://pointapp.org/orgs/3382


Agency: Cul2vate

Please take a moment to review our individual volunteer schedule! The following farm time slots available for up to 3 individuals:

Monday 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Cul2vate! Cul2vate can be a wonderful vessel to share your God-given gifts, talents, and skills. There are many different volunteer opportunities, from working on the farm to belonging to a prayer group to helping with data entry.

Volunteering with Cul2vate does not require a green thumb!  Working alongside the Cul2vators and staff sharing your personal experiences can provide growth for all. As our volunteer team says, “We receive so many more blessings than we give!” We work to provide a volunteer orientation session for individual volunteers each month of the growing season.

We would love for you to become a regular - weekly or bi-weekly - volunteer with Cul2vate. We are working to schedule volunteer orientations to get you started. 

Tasks will include but are not limited to planting, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, cleaning, boxing produce, and more! We'd love for you to become a regular part of the Cul2vate community.

Please note you will need to sign our waiver before coming to work on the farm. 

https://pointapp.org/orgs/3382


Agency: Cul2vate

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37220

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2025 - Centennial Park Conservancy Green Sweep Squad

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Farm Friends at Mill Ridge Park

Join us each week to work on a variety of farm related seasonal tasks at Mill Ridge Park to include:  
 Planting, weeding, and mulching of the community orchard, gardens, and pumpkin patchPark beautification, farmhouse repairs, etc. Accessing gardens may entail walking in tall grass. Dress for appropriate weather conditions and uneven brushy terrain. Gloves, equipment, and refreshments will be provided onsite.    
Mill Ridge Park is a 622+ acre regional park, centrally located in the fast-growing and diverse community of Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park enhances and advocates for Mill Ridge Park to strengthen the community in Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park hosts and facilitates community driven education, recreation, and conservation focused volunteer opportunities, as well as programmed activities that include seasonal guided hikes, kite fests, pumpkin patch parties, and night sky viewing parties.

Agency: Friends of Mill Ridge Park

Join us each week to work on a variety of farm related seasonal tasks at Mill Ridge Park to include:  
 Planting, weeding, and mulching of the community orchard, gardens, and pumpkin patchPark beautification, farmhouse repairs, etc. Accessing gardens may entail walking in tall grass. Dress for appropriate weather conditions and uneven brushy terrain. Gloves, equipment, and refreshments will be provided onsite.    
Mill Ridge Park is a 622+ acre regional park, centrally located in the fast-growing and diverse community of Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park enhances and advocates for Mill Ridge Park to strengthen the community in Southeast Davidson County. Friends of Mill Ridge Park hosts and facilitates community driven education, recreation, and conservation focused volunteer opportunities, as well as programmed activities that include seasonal guided hikes, kite fests, pumpkin patch parties, and night sky viewing parties.

Agency: Friends of Mill Ridge Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hummingbird Celebration - Warner Park Nature Center

Join us for our most popular annual tradition! Our Hummingbird Celebration offers fun activities for the entire family including bird banding observation, education stations, exploration stations, crafts, face-painting, food trucks and more.

Most volunteer shifts are 3-3.5 hours, and entail helping with a craft or information station. 

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER THROUGH OUR PLATFORM, BLOOMERANG. PLEASE FIND THE LINK BELOW. Registering solely on GetConnected will not suffice, as our sign up process includes a waiver and emergency contact information. If you do not register there, you will miss important information about the shift as well. 

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/4h2fzs7ny5shg8

This event promotes the Warner Parks BIRD Program. This group of dedicated researchers and volunteers host a year-round banding station, conduct cutting-edge avian research, and engage in community outreach and education to sustain and enrich birds, their habitats, and each other. 

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks

Join us for our most popular annual tradition! Our Hummingbird Celebration offers fun activities for the entire family including bird banding observation, education stations, exploration stations, crafts, face-painting, food trucks and more.

Most volunteer shifts are 3-3.5 hours, and entail helping with a craft or information station. 

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER THROUGH OUR PLATFORM, BLOOMERANG. PLEASE FIND THE LINK BELOW. Registering solely on GetConnected will not suffice, as our sign up process includes a waiver and emergency contact information. If you do not register there, you will miss important information about the shift as well. 

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/4h2fzs7ny5shg8

This event promotes the Warner Parks BIRD Program. This group of dedicated researchers and volunteers host a year-round banding station, conduct cutting-edge avian research, and engage in community outreach and education to sustain and enrich birds, their habitats, and each other. 

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025

Zip Code: 37221

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Acklen Park Maintenance Project

Team up with us to take care of the trees that we planted at Acklen Park on West End! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Acklen Park.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water.


Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Team up with us to take care of the trees that we planted at Acklen Park on West End! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Acklen Park.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water.


Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 6, 2025

Zip Code: 37205

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sylvan Park/Murphy Road Tree Maintenance Project

Team up with us to take care of trees that we planted in Sylvan Park and along Murphy Road! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Murphy Road!

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water.

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Team up with us to take care of trees that we planted in Sylvan Park and along Murphy Road! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Murphy Road!

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water.

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025

Zip Code: 37209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hart Lane Tree Maintenance Project

Team up with us to take care of the trees that we planted along Hart Lane! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Hart Lane.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Team up with us to take care of the trees that we planted along Hart Lane! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees along Hart Lane.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 17, 2025

Zip Code: 37216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tusculum Elementary School

Team up with us to take care of the tees that we planted at Tusculum Elementary School! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees at Tusculum.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Team up with us to take care of the tees that we planted at Tusculum Elementary School! We'll begin with a little introduction, a maintenance demonstration, safety guidelines, and head out to take care of our trees at Tusculum.

What does a maintenance project look like? We will start off by exposing the root flare, laying down new mulch, and then watering our tree with 2 buckets of water

Agency: Nashville Tree Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 11, 2025

Zip Code: 37211

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Centennial Park Conservancy Green Sweep Squad 2026!

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Warner Parks - Nature Discovery Program - Youth Environmental Education


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: year-round. 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.

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks


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: year-round. 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.

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37221

Allow Groups: No