Opportunities From: FiskServe Platform

Fisk Generation Action Club collaborates with ‘HCAS’ to create a fun-filled Jeopardy-style trivia night about sexual education. Students will form teams to answer questions about various topics including ‘Safe Sex’, ‘Name that Contraceptive’ and more. Top three teams will receive a prize. 

 A seminar on the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs. Includes a slideshow on the topic with special guest Clay Porter. Following, a brief round of Q&A will be held.

 A seminar on the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs. Includes a slideshow on the topic with special guest Clay Porter. Following, a brief round of Q&A will be held.

Students are invited to join the Fisk Generation Action Club in making ‘Trick or Treat’ bowls filled with condoms and candy. ‘Trick or Treat’ bowls will then be collected and distributed to the various living and learning centers on campus. The Fisk Generation Action Club will provide candy and bowls; however, students are also welcome to bring their own candy. 

Hour(s): 1 SL Hour per 14oz bag of candy and/or 1 SL Hour per bowl (Limit of up to 3 hours)

Join us for a fun night of music, fellowship, and stories of redemption! We need someone to capture these special moments and kind faces of the guests. We'd love for you to use your talents for good!

Join us for a fun night of music, fellowship, and stories of redemption! We need someone to capture these special moments and kind faces of the guests. We'd love for you to use your talents for good!

Join us for Being Queer in the Workforce, a professional development session designed to prepare LGBTQ+ students and allies for life after graduation. This virtual event will feature guest speakers from diverse industries who will share their experiences navigating workplace culture, building affirming careers, and advocating for equity in professional spaces. Participants will gain tools, insights, and resources to thrive authentically in the workforce. 

FPLS will volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. FPLS will engage with youth in the community. The activity promotes mentorship and service.

FPLS will tour Belmont Law School. Students will also see the facilities and learn about the program. The visit introduces students to the law school environment.

Pre-law students will meet with a criminal justice professional virtually. The session is for students to ask questions. It offers perspective on careers and experiences in the field.

Sit in on live hearings. This provides exposure to courtroom procedure. Participants gain insight into how preliminary hearings are conducted.

Help keep Shelby Park beautiful! Join Friends of Shelby and your friends and neighbors as we do a park wide sweep of trash to restore the natural beauty of this public space and keep litter off the ground and out of our streams and rivers. This is a great opportunity for everyone of all ages!

What will volunteers be doing at this event?

Volunteer will use trash grabbers and reusable trash bags to collect litter from the grounds of Shelby Park and Bottoms. Most volunteers will be asked to stray off the cement path to locate litter under leaves, wrapped into fences, and around picnic shelters. Volunteers will be split into smaller groups after the check-in and orientation portion, and will return to the starting point for their trash to be weighed.

What is the community impact of this event?

The Cumberland River traces along the eastern edge of Shelby Park and Bottoms, and it is Nashville's #1 drinking water source. When weather washes litter down into the river, this can place extra strain on the water processing plants. By removing this trash from Shelby Park and Bottoms, volunteers will actively improve the water quality for all of Nashville and reduce strain on our processing plants. Also, putting trash where it belongs keeps it out of the mouths of local animals and protects our forests!

What should volunteers bring to this event?

Volunteers should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, as they might be moving up to 2 miles throughout the event. Bringing a reusable water bottle is always recommended but not required. Friends of Shelby will provide all of the necessary grabbers, bags, gloves, safety vests, and directions for those that need them.

Accessibility/safety:

This event will require volunteers to hold and squeeze trash grabbers to pick-up litter, as well as carry bags of trash that could weigh up to 40 pounds `each. Volunteers may always return to the starting location to drop off heavy trash. Volunteers will be walking along some roadways; they will be provided orange safety vests to make them more visible, but awareness of your surroundings is important to staying safe at this event.

If you sign up for this opportunity, you will receive a pre-event email with more information on parking, weather, and clothing recommendations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Community Outreach and Volunteer Leader, CD Paddock (cd@friendsofshelby.org)!

Come show some love to one of Shelby Park's most historic features: the Old Timer's baseball field complex! This portion of the park has been operating for over 100 years, meaning it could use some TLC ahead of the start of baseball season.

What will volunteers be doing at this event?

Volunteers will be helping to clean-up baseball fields of errant dirt, debris, and grass using landscaping tools. The tasks are very simple but labor-intensive, and all of the necessary tools will be provided by the staff at the baseball fields.

What is the community impact of this event?

This volunteer project will be supporting the Old Timer's Baseball organization, which hosts thousands of games with players from all over the world right here in Shelby Park! Supporting the upkeep of these historic fields means that these visitors and their fans will get to enjoy the facilities, while also alleviating strain upon the staff that currently cares for the fields. Recreation brings people of all ages and backgrounds together over a shared love of sporting, meaning your time and effort will go towards fostering this sense of community in Shelby Park.

What do volunteers need to bring or wear?

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, long socks, and long pants for their safety, as they will be working with landscaping tools. It is recommended to bring your own water bottle. All necessary tools for the project will be provided.

Accessibility:

This will be labor-intensive work, using tools to move grass and dirt off of an unpaved baseball field. There is a paved parking lot located directly next to the baseball complex, with a port-a-potty within walking distance of the parking lot.

What's next?

Once you sign up, you will receive an email the day before the event with more information on parking, weather, and the contact information of your point person for the day.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to the Community Outreach and Volunteer Leader (cd@friendsofshelby.org)!

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Founded in 2008, Friends of Shelby is a private, nonprofit organization working to preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect. We work to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Park and Bottoms, and advocating for a level playing field for the various user groups.

Do you love conservation? Want to work outdoors to protect the natural ecosystems of Shelby Park and Bottoms? We need you!

Shelby Park and Bottoms is a natural oasis in the heart of the city. The forests here are a refuge for people and wildlife alike. Our Shelby forests need help: they are being overtaken by invasive plant species. Through our Restore the Forest program, we remove invasive species and replant native species to revitalize a healthy forest ecosystem.

What is the community impact of this event?
Healthy forests are beautiful for park visitors, provide food and shelter for wildlife and make our local ecosystem more resilient by promoting and enhancing growth of native plant species.

What will volunteers be doing at this event?
At this event, we will be uprooting and cutting down honeysuckle and privet plants with weed wrenches, loppers, and hand saws. They will work in small groups under the supervision of experienced staff and recurring volunteers that will help teach proper plant identification and safe tool usage.

Accessibility:
This event will include hiking while carrying heavy tools over uneven ground, and we will be working off-trail within the woods. Please dress according to the weather. Porta-potties are located a short walk from our worksite, and there should always be ample parking located nearby the worksite.

What to bring?
I recommend bringing your own water bottle and sunscreen. Water, gloves, all necessary tools, and additional water will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes that are good for gardening (e.g. hiking boots), long socks, and long pants to protect yourselves from sticks and thorns in the forest. If possible, long sleeved shirts can also be helpful for protection, but please dress according to the weather.

What’s next?
If you sign up for this event, you will receive a reminder email a few days before the event with specific instructions regarding parking and any other necessary information.

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Founded in 2008, Friends of Shelby is a private, nonprofit organization working to preserve, enhance, and promote Shelby Park and Bottoms for everyone to appreciate and protect. We work to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Park and Bottoms, and advocating for a level playing field for the various user groups.

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. 

Location: Multi-Purpose Room Beginning at 12 p.m., this event is hosted in partnership with TSU Women in Pre-Med. Attendees will create blankets for hospitalized children. The project combines creativity with meaningful service to brighten patients' days.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room Held at 12 p.m., participants will assemble care bags for individuals in need. This service event emphasizes compassion and outreach. Students can directly contribute to community support initiatives.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room At 6 p.m., representatives from Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will speak about their admissions process. Attendees will gain insights into what the school looks for in applicants. This session will also provide details about AWSOM's unique offerings.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room This event begins at 12 p.m. and focuses on creating encouraging messages for patients in hospitals. The goal is to uplift and support individuals facing health challenges. Participants will help spread positivity through thoughtful notes.

Location: Zoom In collaboration with HBCU Wellness, this virtual session starts at 6 p.m. and focuses on breast health awareness. The discussion will emphasize prevention and healthy practices to reduce breast cancer risks.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room Hosted with the Royal Courts and Black Women on a Mission, this forum begins at 6 p.m. and will cover prevention and diagnosis of breast cancer. Attendees will also learn about key statistics and awareness strategies related to the disease.

Location: Jefferson and Campus Grounds In collaboration with the Student Government Association, members will gather at 2 p.m. to clean up Jefferson Street and parts of the campus. This event provides an opportunity for students to contribute to their community. 

In collaboration with Fisk Pre-Dental Students Association, this event will host four Meharry students (two dental and two medical) at 5 p.m. They will share their program experiences and provide advice for attendees. This panel aims to inspire students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Date: October 9th Time: 4:30-6:30

Objective: The purpose of this event is to officially launch the ColorStack chapter at Fisk University, introduce the executive board members, and build community among computer science students through engaging activities and peer-led discussions.

Book'em will have a booth at the Southern Festival of Books and we need volunteers to help staff it. The dates are Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. The Festival is taking place at Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library and Archives near The Farmers' Market. Come soak in all the book love of the festival and help increase awareness and donations to Book'em!

Join us at the Book’em tent to:

Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to Book’em, this is a fun and meaningful way to get involved and connect with the community.

In addition to responding on Get Connected, please sign-up for a specific shift at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45A8AB28AAFA7-58727538-bookem#/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help I.T. Creswell Middle School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Position Overview: The Desk Attendant serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visiting employers. This role is crucial to ensuring smooth daily operations in the OCPD Office by maintaining a welcoming and organized environment.

Responsibilities: Answer incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately.  Greet and check in all students and employers, directing them to the correct person or designated area. Maintain a professional and friendly front-desk presence at all times.  Support office staff with light administrative tasks as needed

Professional Development Opportunities: Daily exposure to a wide variety of corporate partners and employers.   Build professional communication and customer service skills.  Opportunity for internal promotion within the OCPD Office fulfills service learning hour requirements

Students will learn the fundamentals of budgeting and how to effectively track their income, expenses, and savings. They will be given fictional scenarios (e.g., a college student with a part-time job, a recent graduate with loan debt) and must work through creating a realistic monthly budget. This hands-on activity encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application of budgeting principles. By the end of the event, students will feel more confident managing money, planning for expenses, and making informed financial decisions.

Students will learn about credit cards, student loans, and strategies for building credit as a student. The session will feature a guest speaker who will share real-world tips on avoiding common credit mistakes and building long-term financial stability. To keep things interactive, we will end with a game where participants test their knowledge, and one winner will receive a gift card.

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, beverages, and portable toilet are available onsite.

During this event, students will enjoy a casual taco bar while engaging in a guided conversation with Dr. Pelly about his journey as an entrepreneur. He will share practical strategies, lessons learned, and advice on navigating the challenges of starting and sustaining a business. The event will also include an interactive Q&A portion, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with Dr. Pelly.

The volunteer list for this event is full.

We are seeking Parents/ Volunteers to be chaperones for the AP Language field trip to the National Museum of African American Music.

We plan to meet at the school and then walk down the street for the field trip, and we would love for you to join us!

Arrive at Hume-Fogg -10:35am

Leave Hume-Fogg to walk to NAAMM - 10:45am

Tour NMAAM - 11am - 1pm

Lunch downtown

Return to School by 2:05pm

**If you aren't able to arrive at Hume-Fogg until 11:45am, there is another group leaving at that time.**

Parking is either pay lot or on the street. You should wear comfortable walking shoes.

For more information, please contact Meghan Henry via email at meghan.henry@mnps.org

Safe Haven Family Shelter is the premier shelter-to-housing program in Middle Tennessee that accommodates families experiencing homelessness. Safe Haven’s mission is to lead the community’s efforts to house, support, empower, and advocate for families experiencing homelessness. 

Safe Haven Family Shelter is gearing up for our annual Hike for Safe Haven, a Nashville favorite for its heavy dose of outdoor fun for friends and family, on Saturday, November 1 at Percy Warner Park (Bob Brown Field Station off of Highway 100). This pet- and stroller-friendly event includes hiking on a paved trail, food, live music, children’s activities and more! It takes over 150 volunteers to make this event a success. Sign up to volunteer on your own or with friends, family or colleagues. Opportunities include helping with set up/cleanup, registration, children’s activities, t-shirt distribution, and more.

We utilize Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the link below to sign up: 

Also consider participating in the hike! Feel free to sign up and team up! Represent your University!

We need YOU for our College Jeopardy Game at Fall-Hamilton Elementary! We are holding this event during our College and Career Week. The event will be Thursday, November 20th from 9:15-10:15am. College students will play a college jeopardy game and increase our K-5 graders' knowledge about future pathways. You will share your experiences and how you got to where you are. We are looking for at least 5-6 college students, so bring your friends!

October 4th, 2025 and November 15th, 2025

2:00-4:00

Become a Freedom Reigns volunteer for a day! You’ll get to meet the horses, enjoy fellowship, and help with some of our special Ranch projects. Children above the age of 5 are welcome. For children age 10 and under, we require a one-parent-per-one-child ratio. We also require a liability waiver for each Ranch visitor.

Student Ambassador tours of less than 15 people

Student Ambassors tour groups of 15+

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. At the 2025 Fall Games, athletes will get the opportunity to compete at the Fitness Games. We can't wait to see our athletes and Unified partners shine on the course!

Fitness Games volunteer responsibilities include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

Fitness Games Stations: Please list your station preference when prompted during registration. We’ll do our best to assign you accordingly!

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

We look forward to having you join us! 

Join SGA at 6:00pm October 22nd for an event that will feature a group fitness session led in collaboration with the school nutritionist. Students will learn ways to improve their health through physical activity and balanced nutrition. It provides an opportunity for students to focus on wellness and healthy habits in a fun, supportive environment.

At 4:00 pm on Friday, October 24th, 2025, the Axon Neuroscience Club will hold our first event of the year in the multi-purpose room of Adam K. Spence Hall, and that event will be the first Axon Journal Club Meeting. The Axon Journal Club is a monthly event held by the Axon Neuroscience club where members read a recent scholarly article related to neuroscience and discuss its contents in detail. It aims to educate on topics and current events in neuroscience, encourage critical thinking, provide students with practice in reading scholarly articles, explore careers in neuroscience, and allow students interested in neuroscience to network with one another. Most Axon Journal Club Meetings will include a guest host with expertise in the article’s topic, such as a professor or doctor, but we have not yet confirmed a host for this particular meeting. Axon looks forward to providing intellectual stimulation to our student body through this event.

MBB volunteers at pee wee football games. 

Ball shaggers, rollers, set up, breakdown

Semi-Pro Men's Basketball Game

Come join us as we get into the spirit of Halloween! We will have a table at the Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event with Shelby Park Community Center where we will be offering a fun and spooky craft to do with the kids as they swing by. We are looking for volunteers to help engage and create with the kids as they stop by the LAHF table. No art experience necessary. Costumes encouraged though please keep in mind this is a family friendly event. 

Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting our annual Fall Festival, on October 30th, 2025 from 5pm-7pm. We are seeking 15–20 volunteers to help make the event a success! 

Volunteers will assist with

Your support will help create a warm, fun, and engaging experience for our students and families. For questions, contact Nicole Glaze at nicole.glaze@mnps.org

Join our Nature Trail Crew!

The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Nature Trail is one of many characteristics at our 64-acre Glen Leven Farm just south of downtown Nashville. From the forested canopy to open pasture to wetland creek bed and more, this 1.4-mile hiking trail is an opportunity for visitors to survey the types of landscapes The Land Trust for Tennessee works to conserve across the state.

Nature Trail Crew volunteers help maintain this educational and immersive trek on a bi-weekly basis. Our primary objectives for this group are trail maintenance and selective invasive species control.

Volunteers:

 
More about us:
The Land Trust for Tennessee's mission is to conserve the unique character of Tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations. Founded in 1999 by conservation-minded citizens, The Land Trust for Tennessee works with communities, landowners, families, governments, and partner organizations and businesses to identify and save important natural and historic places.

We protect land through conservation agreements, donations of land, partnerships and stewardship. We work with landowners to establish best management practices for water quality, forest health and wildlife habitat. Through community conservation, our working farms and forests, scenic and historic landscapes, river corridors and special places can be protected for future generations.

The Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN (DSAMT) organizes The Extra Mile® to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families and to promote understanding and acceptance of those with Down syndrome. Approximately 4,000 participants from Middle Tennessee are expected at this year’s walk, making it the largest Down syndrome awareness event in the state and our primary source of funding for our programs. The Extra Mile® will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 on the property of the Wilson County Ag Center 175 Peyton Road, Lebanon, TN 37087.

Volunteer needs at The Extra Mile® include:
Set Up/ Take Down
Cheering on those with Down syndrome
Passing out information and prizes
Photographers
Registration/T-shirt Booth
Food Vendors
Trash Monitoring
Directing traffic/parking
AND much more!!

Our biggest need for volunteers is at 6:30 a.m. but the time frames available are 6:30am to 10:30am, 9:00am to 1:00pm, and 11:30am to 3:30pm

This is a fun way to celebrate student success and keep them motivated! Students who earn enough credits during the week can shop at the Student Store during lunch. We need an extra hand to pass out the items they purchase, organize materials, and greet our students.

A community event focused on raising awareness for suicide prevention, offering resources, education, and support to promote hope, healing, and HIV. This event will be facilitated by professionals at the Rutherford County Health Department.

RULES TO RECEIVE HOURS:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86784360074?pwd=7AYBxxdTSUsaFehRnGxqVsUN98gJba.1

Meeting ID: 867 8436 0074
Passcode: HIVAIDS  (must use all CAPS)

Join us to explore Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and their impact
on lifelong physical and mental health with the Metro Nashville Public Health Department. We will move the conversation beyond adversity and trauma and encourage participants to consider their role in building strong, resilient communities. With hopeful messaging and a strengths-based lens, this training covers topics including Adverse Childhood Experiences and Environments (ACEs),
Trauma-Informed Care, Positive Childhood Experiences, and Community
Resilience.  This is a training and requires journaling.

Requirements to receive SL Hours:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82889733881?pwd=Y7TbMOdNaANQmUFpaZQ89nzDLrSwNp.1

Meeting ID: 828 8973 3881
Passcode: fall

This kickoff event will introduce members to the current Girls Who Code Executive Board while fostering interaction, collaboration, and community-building. Participants will engage in the CSS Flexbox Froggy Challenge, an interactive coding activity that strengthens foundational web development skills in a fun, beginner-friendly format. Students will practice problem-solving, apply CSS concepts, and support one another in completing challenges.

Join Girls WHo Code in a virtual panel discussion. Hear from experienced cybersecurity professionals as they share career journeys, explore industry trends, and offer practical advice on staying cyber safe.

On October 17th from 3-4pm the pre-nursing students will have the chance to visit Galen Nursing College. Students will be able to see what their future nursing school could be and speak to nursing students. They will also get the chance to ask any of the staff at Galen any questions they may have.

Join the Pre-Nursing Club on October 16th from 4-5 pm in Park Johnson 122. Dr. Chadwell and a representative from Galen will be speaking to the students about the nursing route. This will be a time for students to network with the representative and also ask any questions they may have regarding Galen. More insight into the Galen scholar program will be given out as well.

On November 1st, Pawster will support Safe Haven Family Shelter's annual event, "Hike for Safe Haven". This event is a chance to spread awareness about Pawster's mission and build community. This is a great way to do good while enjoy some festivities!  We need your help to staff the table and manage the dog area activities.

Volunteers will sign up for the following shift: Nov. 2nd, 9am - 12pm

A great volunteer will: 

1. Shower love on all our friends at the Hike for Safe Haven

2. Enjoy the fun of the morning

3. Be comfortable around dogs

4. Talk to people who come to the Pawster table and tell them about Pawster's mission

5. Smile!

We'll provide everything you need and make sure you are fully prepared to talk about Pawster's mission: Pawster's mission is support people in crisis by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets. A crisis might be hospitalization, loss of housing, domestic violence, addiction treatment, natural disaster, or any other situation that leaves a pet owner temporarily unable to care for their pet. When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is ready to be reunited.

On October 18th, Pawster will have a booth at the Light the Nations Festival to spread awareness about Crisis Foster Care for dogs and cats. We need your help to staff our table!

If you enjoy spending time outdoors and meeting new people, then you would be a great ambassador for Pawster. No experience required; we will provide you with everything you need!

Pawster's mission is to support people in crisis by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets. A crisis might be hospitalization, loss of housing, domestic violence, addiction treatment, natural disaster, or any other situation that leaves a pet owner temporarily unable to care for their pet. When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is ready to be reunited.

*Note: You are not confirmed until you respond to the follow-up email from Pawster. Please look for this email with details about parking and location!

On October 18th, Pawster will have a booth at the Dog Day Festival at Centennial Park to spread awareness about Crisis Foster Care for dogs and cats. We need your help to staff our table!

If you enjoy spending time outdoors and meeting new people, then you would be a great ambassador for Pawster. No experience required; we will provide you with everything you need!

Pawster's mission is to support people in crisis by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets. A crisis might be hospitalization, loss of housing, domestic violence, addiction treatment, natural disaster, or any other situation that leaves a pet owner temporarily unable to care for their pet. When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is ready to be reunited.

*Note: You are not confirmed until you respond to the follow-up email from Pawster. Please look for this email with details about parking and location!

On September 30th, and October 28th, Pawster will have a table at the 12 South Farmer's Market to spread awareness about Crisis Foster Care for dogs and cats. The event is from 4pm - 7pm each day. We need your help to staff our table!

If you enjoy spending time outdoors and meeting new people, then you would be a great ambassador for Pawster. No experience required; we will provide you with everything you need!

Pawster's mission is to support people in crisis by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets. A crisis might be hospitalization, loss of housing, domestic violence, addiction treatment, natural disaster, or any other situation that leaves a pet owner temporarily unable to care for their pet. When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is ready to be reunited.

*Note: You are not confirmed until you respond to the follow-up email from Pawster. Please look for this email with details about parking and location!

WBB volunteer opportunity. Feeding the homeless.

WBB volunteer opportunity 

The Dove Store is part of Hull-Jackson’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) initiative, where students earn points for positive behavior and redeem them for fun items.

Volunteers will:

Event Details:

Help us celebrate and reward positive behavior in our students!

WBB team volunteering at the WBB Golf Fundraiser

Be the Difference. Be a Buddy!

Alex Green Elementary is seeking volunteers to serve as Lunch Buddies throughout the school year. Volunteers can visit weekly, or as often as their schedule allows, to share a meal and meaningful time with a student.

Bring your own lunch, an approved snack or treat, a favorite book, or a fun activity to enjoy together. Lunch Buddies meet on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Volunteers must complete the PENCIL Background Check before serving as a Lunch Buddy: Background Checks - PENCIL

For questions, contact Railin Lamb at Railin.Lamb@mnps.org.

On October 4th from 11am-4pm, the Student Government Associations of Fisk University and Tennessee State University are coming together to host a community service event in the Nashville area, specifically on Jefferson Street. Students from both campuses will be participating in a clean-up of Jefferson Street in the first half, going to different non-profit organization sites for community service, and lastly, passing out toiletries to the homeless population. This event is dedicated to giving back to the community that has welcomed both campuses as well as an event of communion between both student bodies.

Meeting Site- Citizens Bank

In our After School Tutoring Program, we are dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities that strengthen areas of need while equipping students with the essential tools for lasting success. These tools include organization, time management, study skills, test preparation, reading and writing development, and more—empowering each participant to build confidence and achieve their full potential.

we are actively seeking dedicated tutoring volunteers who can:

Provide homework help in reading, writing, and math

Reinforce daily academic lessons in a supportive, culturally affirming environment

Serve as positive role models who help students build confidence and self-discipline

Assist in preparing students for community service projects

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

Join us for our 4th annual Family and Friends Thanksgiving Feast Showcase
Objective: Celebrate gratitude and community with performances and shared meals involving families.

Volunteer Needs

Check out last years: https://youtu.be/-OxTbEotGZA?si=A1EHGYf9z4HtN1CJ

Earn and Shop with the Bruins happening on December 4th this yearThis is taking place in 3 different locations: Nashville, Memphis, and Evansville! Be sure to inquire about your locationCheck out last year's event: https://youtu.be/Y8OB_7s4t-4?si=tvRHRJnWkyEocJuOVolunteer Needs: Come and be an additional shopping buddy for this event! We will also need help with supervising meals at a TBD location

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

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.

Join us at one of our 4 mentoring programs to become a 1:1 mentor for an elementary, middle, or high school student! Meet with them once a week at their school to eat lunch together or at their afterschool site to play games and/or do a bible study, and build a positive relationship. Days and times are flexible, depending on the mentoring program selected!  

Help celebrate El Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America by volunteering! The festival is known for colorful decorations, energetic music, dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Volunteers can support our event by helping with art activities, featured traditional displays, the pumpkin village and as greeter/way finders.

Volunteer registration on our online volunteer agreement in advance is required in order to participate: https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/el-dia-de-los-muertos-volunteer-registration/

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Inglewood Elementary School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

Join VSVS (Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science) as they help Dodson Elementary School create a memorable STEM experience for their students. VSVS will be providing a number of their engaging STEM activities for VSVS and community volunteers to guide students through during this STEM Night.  

Volunteers do not need experience with teaching or a strong science background to participate as VSVS will provide detailed instructions for all activities. For additional information about our program visit https://studentorg.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs.  

For questions directly related to this event reach out to our advisor at paige.ellenberger@vanderbilt.edu.

We hope to see you there!  

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

Check it out at: 

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/volunteer

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

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! 

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:

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!

Aveanna hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship for our patients! This can look like playing music, making crafts, watching television, or simply providing a friendly presence to a patient in need.

We have several opportunities to volunteer in patient's homes or at nursing facilities around Davidson and Williamson county. 

Volunteer opportunities are flexible around your schedule and availability! 

Volunteers needed to be hole-in-one witnesses, help with set-up and other various tasks at our Golf Ball event. Please use the link below to sign-up for volunteering.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAEAB28A3FFC43-50945034-golf#/

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations in West Nashville at Richland Hills Apartments.

Please arrive at 3:45 pm at Richland Hills Apartments, 5800 Maudina Ave., Nashville, TN 37209. We meet by building B and the playground. Once the food truck arrives, you will help unload, set up, distribute, and help community members. After you help clean up and reload the food truck. 

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

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations in North Nashville in the parking lot of New Covenant Christian Church (2201 Osage Ave.)

1. Please arrive at Costco in West Nashville (6670 Charlotte Pike) at 1:30 pm to help weigh and load the Dream Streets food truck with the grocery donations.

2. Then you will go to the food distribution site at 2201 Osage Ave. Nashville, TN 37208, to help unload, set up, and tear down the free grocery distribution. 

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

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations at Dream Streets North. 

Please meet on the housing side. When you see the food truck, introduce yourself to the driver and help unload, set up and distrubute groceries to community members. 

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

You will meet at our food site: Boys & Girls Club, 916 16th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

There you will help with fresh grocery distribution. Help unload, set up, distribute food to community members and help clean up after the free grocery distribution. 

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

You will help facilitate the distribution of free grocery donations in North Nashville at Cheatham Place Apartments.

Please arrive at 2:15 pm to Cheatham Place Apartments, 1536 Delta Ave. 37208 beside building 59, and park on the street. Wait for the Dream Streets mobile food truck to arrive and introduce yourself to the driver. You will help unload, set up, distribute and clean up after the free grocery distribution. 

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

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For Athletes Only. Visit with students, sign autographs.  3500 John Mallette Dr, Nashville, TN 37218-2664

Volunteers are to welcome clients, pass out food to clients, enter client information into computer database, and work well with community volunteers who run the food pantry.

At Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary, each month we host our Family Friday luncheon where we invite our student's families to come and have lunch with their students.

We are seeking volunteers to come and sign families in, escort them to the cafeteria and hand out our monthly appreciation gift to families for attending.

Secure your spot by using this link to sign up (in addition to Responding on Get Connected).

We will be hosting four House Rallies this year. Themes for each Rally are below:

Volunteering at ThriftSmart is a hands-on way to make a real impact in our community. Since we are open seven days a week, our great volunteer opportunities can fit most schedules. We welcome both individual volunteers and groups of up to 15 people.

Without volunteers we couldn’t do all the things we’ve been doing in our community. We could not keep expanding in ways we dream of to become even more involved with the residents of Nashville and the surrounding areas without volunteer help.  We get to meet and help new people every day who visit our store.

If you are interested in volunteering, use the GET STARTED HERE button below to see shift availabilities and sign-up (in addition to responding to this Need on Get Connected).

or contact us

Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary is excited to host our Annual Fall Festival & Museum Night on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. This special evening brings together our students, families, and community for a night of learning, celebration, and fall fun!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event a success. Opportunities include:

Evening Schedule:

Your support will ensure our families enjoy a welcoming, engaging, and festive night together! For questions, please contact Tiffany Rhodes at Tiffany.Rhodes@mnps.org

Each month, Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary hosts our Family Friday Luncheon — a special time for families to join their students for lunch and build community together.

Our next luncheon will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., and we are seeking volunteers to help us create a smooth and welcoming experience for our guests. Volunteers will:

Your support ensures our families feel celebrated and appreciated each time they walk through our doors! For questions, please contact Tiffany Rhodes at Tiffany.Rhodes@mnps.org

We’re excited to invite you to volunteer at our upcoming Maplewood Cluster Fall Festival!

This event is a wonderful opportunity to support our students, families, and the community—and we’d love to have your help.  

The festival will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Maplewood High School.

It will be an evening filled with fun activities, games, food, and opportunities for families and schools to connect in a meaningful way.  

Your presence and support can make a real impact, and whether you’re able to join us for the full event or just a portion, we truly appreciate your time and involvement.  

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM (Volunteers should arrive by 4:00 PM)

Location: Maplewood High School 401 Walton Lane Nashville, TN 37216  

Volunteer Roles Needed:

If you have an organization shirt, please plan to wear it during the event.  

To sign up, please use the link below: Volunteer Sign-Up Form Here

Weekly Reading Partners (Grades K–2)

We are seeking 20–30 volunteers to provide 20-minute reading support sessions during our Hive Thrive times.

Register here and get connected with school Community Coordinator, Rikitta Dews.