Opportunities From: FiskServe Platform

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.

Set up, breakdown, and gameday staff

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Instructions Upon Arrival:

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:

Hands On Nashville | Food Pantry Volunteer #sharing

Come join us in a fun way to serve the community! Join us in the Cul2vate Farm Store. Sell Cul2vate produce, flowers, honey, merchandise, and more! This is a great way to engage in community for a great cause. 

Attended the MLK Convocation held on 1/15/26

Wilson Rides is looking to expand our Volunteer Driver team!

Make a difference in the lives of adults 55+ in Wilson County by providing friendly, reliable transportation to local destinations like medical appointments, grocery stores, and senior centers. All rides are given in Wilson County.

Volunteer Driver

Delivery Volunteers

Deliver food boxes monthly and spread holiday cheer with Christmas stockings, gifts, and Easter bags. 

Student Volunteers (Ages 16+)
Help wrap water bottles and small gifts for quarterly outreach projects.

Every role supports dignity, connection, and independence for Wilson County’s older adults.
Join us and volunteer on your terms!

We are in need of a people loving personality to be the face and voice guest and parents see when they call and visit Salama! You would greet people at the door and direct them to their appropriate classroom, take phone calls, and spread joy!

Volunteers needed to help K-8 students with Reading and Math on Monday-Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30. 

Please see this page for more information, including our volunteer application.

Do you have 1 hour that you are willing to give to a student each week? If so, we would love for you to consider becoming a LUNCH BUDDY! 

Lunch Buddies are volunteers who go into a school to meet with a student once a week during the student's lunch period. The volunteer and student have some time together to build a relationship and do various activities together, including playing games, coloring and reading books together. 

This is a program where volunteers get to help students see and reach their full potential, because at PTM, we know that close positive relationships help students THRIVE! 

All participating schools are elementary or middle schools in Northwest Nashville.

Lunch times range from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Volunteers will need their own reliable transportation to get to each visit. 

This is the volunteer need we are recruiting for MOST! Our goal at PTM is for every student to have a mentor, and students LOVE having a Lunch Buddy! We are especially in need of male Lunch Buddies as we have many male students asking for a Lunch Buddy and few male mentors!

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!  

Programs include Breakfast & Bible Study, Dinner & Devotion, R.I.S.E., and Lunch Buddies!

Breakfast & Bible Study meets from 6:45-7:45am on Thursday mornings with our middle school students.

Dinner & Devotion meets 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesday evenings with our high school students. 

R.I.S.E mentors meet with an elementary student once a week M-Th between 3pm-5pm during afterschool programming. 

Lunch Buddies meet with an elementary or middle school student at their school during lunch time to eat with them. Lunch times occur between 10am-1pm M-F. 

We are currently most in need of R.I.S.E and Lunch Buddy mentors! These programs are flexible as mentors meet with their assigned student once a week, but can come any day of the week, depending on what is best for their schedule!

Volunteers for this opportunity will volunteer within the Development/Fundraising Dept. to assist with tasks like:

The schedule is flexible Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm. Tasks will fluctuate from shift to shift. 

You can apply online at the link below, and we will reach out to discuss our current needs!

Please respond to this need on Get Connected. Register for this opportunity here: https://cerv.is/0266x444

Do not show up unless you have registered at the above link and have discussed a schedule with The Salvation Army staff.

Volunteers needed in our JJM programs of Nashville YFC to help with weekly or bi-weekly character development classes with boys and girls detention center.  Currently the class is on Tuesdays from 2:50pm-4:05pm for girls facility and 3:50pm-5:10pm for the boys facility.  Same address for both pods of facility. There is also another girls facility option from 4:15-5:15pm on Tuesdays as well.

279 Stewarts Ferry Pike - Rosewood/Walnut Academy of YOI.

Contact Jeff at: 615-320-7050  jeff@nashvilleyfc.org

Join PTM at one of our five after-school sites where there is a lot of energy, and a HUGE need for volunteers! Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks: homework help, serving food to students, playing games and leading enrichment activities. 

St. Luke's operates one of the busiest food banks in Nashville, serving hundreds of people from low-income and working poor households each month. In addition to food, we also distribute diapers, cleaning and hygiene products and pet food through the Food Bank.  

Volunteers will unpack the food delivery, pack food boxes and serve clients directly. Volunteers may also assist with packing food boxes for our home delivery program in partnership with Amazon. 

St. Luke's is located at 5601 New York Avenue. Please enter through the red front door by the mailbox. Parking is available in front of our building, in the back parking lot or on the street around our campus. Please do not park in the designated Food Bank parking spots. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We offer flexible shifts to work within your schedule! All open volunteer shifts can be found on our website: https://www.stlch.org/getinvolved

For Questions: Contact Claire Hirsch, claire.hirsch@stlch.org or call 615.649.9134

In addition to episodic special events at Cheekwood that get posted on Get Connected, there are many other volunteer opportunities often 7 days a week, that include arts/crafts, gardening, special projects, music concerts, dog events, seasonal and cultural events available for our ongoing volunteers, and there are many benefits.  Ongoing Cheekwood volunteers need to make at least a 1 year committment for periodic service to be in the program.  Applications and information are available at this link:   https://cheekwood.org/support/volunteer/.

Please be sure to Respond to this Need in addition to signing up through Cheekwood's website so that you can log your hours through Get Connected.

Do you find Medicare interesting?

Would you enjoy being a popular resource on all things Medicare for your friends, family and the community?

Then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will learn how to break up the complicated issue of Medicare into bite size pieces for others and provide assistance to them in choosing the Medicare plans and assistance options (if applicable) that are right for them. You will learn to provide unbiased and accurate information to anyone you assist. 

SHIP Volunteers will be able to give clients peace of mind and can witness first-hand the impact they are making in the beneficiary's life with the information they provide. 

This training is designed for new volunteers to the program. Attendance of all activities are required to become certified as a counselor. The classes will build on each other, so it is important not to miss a session.

For volunteers who'd like to attend events to share Medicare information and do plan comparisons or administrative work for the program but NO direct client counseling there is the option to attend just up to the second-class session.

Any volunteer who would like to be a full counselor will need to attend the full curriculum (all three class sessions as well as participate in the required activities in-between the sessions). Full certification as a counselor requires a minimum of 12 hours of in class training AND additional mentoring thereafter until the volunteer is able to provide counseling on their own. 

Medicare Volunteer Certification Curriculum

Class 1: Thursday, August 6 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (virtual via Microsoft Teams)

Class 2: Friday, August 14 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Class 3: Friday, August 21 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Part of your training is hands-on experience. You can participate in a variety of different events. The event schedule will be provided during the first session. In addition, we will schedule counseling calls for you to observe. You will be asked to provide your availability to shadow counseling calls prior to the start of the cohort. 

We will go over the training schedule with you to determine what level of training and commitment is best for you. Application forms and initial conversation with the Volunteer Manager are required for participation. Volunteers who can be involved regularly usually do best with this type of volunteer opportunity as it is very knowledge based. Please reach out with any questions to Rebecca at rnofi@gnrc.org.

NEW AMBASSADORSHIP PROGRAM COMING SOON IN 2026 - PLEASE EMAIL OR TXT HOLLY DIRECTLY FOR AN INTERVIEW - LOOKING FOR A FEW DEDICATED AND SUPER-OUTGOING FOLKS TO JOIN US! 615-828-0855 -  holly@conservancyonline.com

•Engaging park visitors to provide information about the park’s history, features and events

•Fostering positive interaction and creating a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the park experience

•Collaborating with staff and other volunteers to ensure events unfold smoothly

•Staying informed about current park projects, updates, and developments

•Maintaining understanding of the Centennial Park Conservancy’s mission, vision and values

•Actively encouraging visitors to support the Conservancy through membership, donations, and volunteering

•Collecting and providing feedback from visitors to help improve the park’s offerings and visitor experience

•Passion for Centennial Park

•Enjoyment of interacting with people in support of a good cause

•Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of paid and volunteer staff

•Availability to attend at least three events per year

•Contributing your skills to a meaningful cause

•Gaining hands-on experience with public relations and marketing for a nonprofit organization

•Supporting the preservation and enhancement of Centennial Park

•Networking with like-minded individuals and professionals

•Becoming a vital part of the Conservancy team

If you’re ready to make a positive impact as an Ambassador with the Centennial Park Conservancy, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: 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: https://www.conservancyonline.com/about

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

Nashville Opera often asks Professor Gwendolyn Brown for ushers. Ushers assist the opera company with audience and donor support at specific events. These events include operas, rehearsals, fundraisers, performances in the community, and other volunteer opportunities. Student volunteers will receive two seats to the opera on the evening of their service. For other services, students will receive the opportunity to enjoy themselves. Some services will require wearing black. This opportunity is open to any Fisk student.

Soles4Souls is currently looking for reliable volunteer drivers to help pick up donated shoes and clothing from our local retail partners and deliver them to our warehouse. These pickups are essential to keeping donations moving quickly into our programs.

Pickup Locations:

Donations are delivered to our warehouse at 2469 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204.

Volunteer Details:

Most routes take about 1 hour, and we’ll provide all instructions and support to make it as easy as possible. Commitment can be weekly, biweekly, or as-needed - we’re grateful for any help you’re able to give.

If you’re interested please respond to this need and include in your response:

For questions, more information, or to express interest, please email Emily Whitcomb at emilyw@soles4souls.org.

Learn about the relationship between food and the environment, focusing on the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet. Plan and execute an Earth Day event on campus that highlights the accessibility of plant-based foods, communicates environmental issues through the lens of our food system, and brings the campus community together.

Learn about the benefits of plant-based diets for the environment and environmental justice. Then, brainstorm a campaign aligned with Switch4Good’s mission and branding to push for a more dairy-free world, focusing on environmental motivators. Generate the outline of your proposed campaign and create sample assets. 

Learn about the benefits of plant-based diets for environmental and social justice. Choose popular meals from on-campus eateries and learn how they can be made plant-based. Research emissions saved from making the recipe plant-based rather than animal-product-inclusive. Communicate and propose the resources and your recipes to dining staff at your university.

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

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

Game Day Operations 

Game Day Operations 

Project Description:

As a TN SHIP/SMP (Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program/Senior Medicare Patrol) Volunteer Medicare Counselor you will be assisting individuals who have questions regarding the Medicare program through one-on-one counseling over the phone, in-person, or via email. You will receive extensive training to assist Medicare beneficiaries and will be trained to provide free, non-biased and personalized counseling and referral services to a wide range of health insurance issues.

Project Purpose:

TN SHIP’s goal is to provide free, non-biased, personalized counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need the help in navigating their way through the Medicare program. SHIP provides understandable and objective information to Medicare beneficiaries on a wide range of health insurance issues. Volunteers are essential in providing these services.

Key Duties:

Qualifications:

Location of volunteer job:

Senior centers, libraries, in-office at GNRC, other locations that are convenient to Seniors, and can be a work-from-home role once trained and proven ability to cover the topics with comfort and accuracy.

Commitment per month: 

Tennessee SHIP/SMP would appreciate a minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer service each month for this volunteer role.

A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative that aims to increase research and awareness for Breast Cancer survivors. The Fisk University Rotaract club has started a challenge to raise funds for this initiative on campus as a part of our events throughout the month the raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

$1.50 for 1 hour

$3 for 2 hours

5 hours MAX EACH STUDENT

A forensic science discussion/presentation from a TBI agent and Fisk Alumna Brandi Fisher-Brown as well as Q/A for students at the end.

Fisk University Students volunteering at Pear-Cohn mentoring high school students as mentees  

Game Day Operations 

Volunteers provide companionship and comfort to help support the patient and family. They also help with various non-medical services, such as letter writing, and time for caregivers and family. Volunteers also provide support at time of death and during the bereavement process.

Gameday operations, Ticket taking, ambassadors and Concessions 

Be a One-on-One Buddy on Sunday mornings and help children with special needs engage in worship and activities, either in their age-appropriate kids classes or in our Special Needs room. This volunteer role involves providing loving, individualized care for children with special needs during Bethel’s Sunday morning services, helping each child experience God’s love and feel included in every part of our church community.

Our services are at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Come make a difference!

Be a One-on-One Buddy on Sunday mornings and help children with special needs engage in worship and activities, either in their age-appropriate kids classes or in our Special Needs room.

This volunteer role involves providing loving, individualized care for children with special needs during Bethel’s Sunday morning services, helping each child experience God’s love and feel included in every part of our church community.

Our services are at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Come make a difference!

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

The Next Door Recovery

402 22nd Ave N, Nashville TN 37203

For any questions, please email Development Coordinator Kaitlyn McCarthy at kaitlyn.mccarthy@thenextdoor.org.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Help us conduct client satisfaction surveys either in person at nursing facilities near you or via phone surveys to ensure satisfactory service outcomes. 

What are the surveys for? Each year TennCare contracts with state Area Agencies on Aging and Disability to conduct National Core Indicators Surveys with consumers receiving TennCareare services.  The core indicators are standard measures used across states to access the outcomes of services provided to individuals and families. Indicators address key areas of concern including planning, rights, community inclusion, choice, health and care coordination, safety and relationships.  Each year TennCare looks at the results of these anonymous surveys to improve and enhance services to consumers.

Why should I help? Those conducting the surveys are offering consumers and their families a chance to express their opinions about services received, offer suggestions, and make recommendations to enhance their care and quality of life.

What would I be doing? The surveyor role requires individuals to reach out to consumers by phone or by traveling to nursing facilities to administer the surveys. We will coordinate with you to assign locations that are close to you.  The surveyor will read the questions to each individual and record the responses into a database. This requires the ability to use basic computer skills. Each survey should take from 45 minutes to one hour to complete.

Surveyor Training: TennCare requires that all surveyors complete training. The training is in two parts: a series of self-paced online modules (takes about 2 hours to complete), and a 2.5-hour live training with a GNRC staff member. The live webinar trainings will be scheduled as needed.

When can I volunteer? In person surveys can be conducted during regular visiting hours of the nursing homes. Phone surveys can be conducted during the day or in the early evening hours. You can make your own schedule and choose how many surveys you want to complete. The survey period runs from December 8 through June 30th. 

Where would I volunteer? Clients are located all over Middle Tennessee. Training takes place online and volunteers can work via phone from their own home or be assigned to nursing homes close to them.

Next Steps: After you sign up, we will follow up with you on your preference to conduct phone or in-person surveys, preferred locations and training. 

Are you looking for a way to make a REAL difference in your community? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and a heart full of compassion? Then we need YOU! Catholic Charities at C. E. McGruder serves North Nashville from its central location on 25th Avenue. At this one location, Nashville residents can find help, using the many services that Catholic Charities offers, such as Job Training, Housing Security, and Hunger Relief.

At Catholic Charities, we believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food. But sadly, too many of our neighbors in North Nashville face hunger every day. That's where you come in.

Become a Food Pantry Volunteer and be the change you wish to see!

What you'll do:

Why volunteer with us?

Background Check Required (Download Instructions)

Catholic Charities encourages everyone to join us in serving our community regardless of their religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Catholic Charities’ volunteers serve the community without a religious or political agenda.

Ongoing items needed: 

Please drop-off or mail items to The Next Door Recovery at 402 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203

Contact volunteer@thenextdoor.org or (610) 659-0824 with any questions.

Volunteering for Game Day operations

FiftyForward Fresh Meals on Wheels delivers healthy meals to the doorsteps of older adults on specific routes in the Nashville community. We are looking for friendly, compassionate volunteers to deliver nutritious meals, create a social connection, and provide weekly check-ins with our clients. 
 
Routes are currently available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and include the following neighborhoods to choose from: 12 South, Donelson, Bellevue, Leah Rose Towers (Green Hills), and Trevecca Towers.

This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity that greatly impacts the health and well-being of older adults experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers also help by creating a community connection that combats loneliness and social isolation. 

Unlock your creative talents and help the participants at FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services do the same! 

Help Fifty Forward Friends with arts & crafts activities that are planned and led by staff.

No artistic talent is needed, just patience and an appreciation for freedom of expression.  Volunteers will assist one-on-one or in small groups as Friends complete simple projects that bring them joy. Volunteers should be able to complete simple "craft" tasks that include scissoring, tying simple knots, and other fine motor skills. Most importantly, volunteers should be comfortable conversing with older adults and encouraging their creativity.

Additional tasks may include:  

Volunteer shifts are available on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30pm. Sign up for specific shifts here or express interest by responding to this opportunity and we will follow up with you.

Our Arts & Crafts volunteer opportunity occurs indoors in an ADA-compliant building with ample seating available + restrooms and filtered water. 

FiftyForward is committed to providing active, older adults with quality programming that enhances their lives and provides opportunities to learn, grow and serve others.  Additionally, FiftyForward provides resources for older adults who need assistance with housing, nutrition, and medical care.  

FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services is a licensed program where adults 50 and older - who may have cognitive, memory, or physical needs - can continue to thrive and enjoy an active life. Our nurturing and supportive day program features a variety of engaging, fun activities that encourage daily learning, social interaction and connection, and an enhanced quality of life.  

Volunteers help provide engagement and a sense of community for FiftyForward Friends clients. By bringing their own passions and interests to share in the Friends space, volunteers help clients to reconnect with their sense of self. 

Members of the MBB team meet with students. 

Volunteer opportunity for gameday workers 

Volunteer opportunity for gameday workers 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee (BBBSMT) is dedicated to ensuring all youth achieve their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Mentorship changes lives on both sides of the relationship, helping youth build confidence, succeed academically, and envision new possibilities. Help prepare young adults for college and careers in this program that focuses on transitional periods.

The Big Futures program includes two primary opportunities, E-Mentoring for high school students and the College Advancement Program (CAP) for college students. You'll help them develop personal, academic, and career skills, as well as essential life-skills and financial literacy guidance. This model is designed for flexibility, often utilizing hybrid or virtual check-ins.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee (BBBSMT) creates and supports professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As an organization, BBBSMT works toward the vision that all youth achieve their full potential. By becoming a Big, you can be the steady, fun, encouraging presence that helps youth build confidence and know they've got someone in their corner every step of the way.

Our Site-Based program is perfect for those who want a predictable schedule and enjoy low-key, fun activities right at a local school or community site. As a Site-Based Mentor, you will be a consistent, positive presence in a child's life by showing up regularly for one-on-one time, helping them to uphold strong academic performance and building positive school connectedness. It’s a low-pressure, high-impact way to help a child build social competence and family connectedness.

This opportunity is for the Fisk Memorial Chapel Assistants who volunteer in the Chapel. 

*Please sign up on our Civic Champs platform in order for me to approve your hours* https://events.civicchamps.com/organizations/3062/calendar/month

Join us each week investing in the lives of Hispanic kids who need help with their homework due to language barriers and education gaps after uprooting their lives from their home countries to Nashville. Tutoring with K-5 is from 3-4:15pm, and 6-12 from 4:15 to 5:15pm. We are located at Rolling Hills apartments in the upstairs section of the leasing center!

*Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus, although not required

A convocation celebrating the legacy of Dr. Kelly Miller Smith, mentor of John Lewis. This also features part one of the Social Crisis Triptych, a three-part series of preformance, teaching, and policy that confronts the issues of our time.  

Every Friday at 10:30 AM, we will be doing an hour long nursery rhymes and phonics class with the younger children living in our Nashville community. These children are refugees and immigrants from Spanish speaking countries, so learning English at a young age is crucial to their academic success. Sign up to volunteer and join in on the fun!

Social Media Intern

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic  community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full  potential now and for generations to come.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: WWW.EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS

Title of Position:Youth NAZA After-School Program Intern  

Purpose: NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that  focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners.  

Commitment: 

Minimum:  15 hours/week 

Maximum: 25 hours/week  

Consistent availability Monday - Friday  between 10am-6pm; specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor.  

Duties:   

Create an atmosphere of care, trust, and safety by intentionally building  healthy relationships with middle school participants.  

Learn about instructional strategies used with English Learners, especially  those with significant cultural barriers from first generation families.  

Lead activities, such as stations, lessons, games, and special events that   

Encourage skill development Support the NAZA after-school program  

Assist in development of lessons and activities that address student specific  barriers  

Perform research around SIFE specific instructional strategies  

Support volunteers and staff in working directly with students, teachers, and  school administrators to offer quality services aligned with local school and   

classroom goals  

Research and contact local partners to host special events and field trips for  the program  

Assist in gathering data on the impact and effectiveness of the program  

Requirements:  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs  

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment  

Demonstrated effective communication skills  

Attention to detail and time management skills  

Preferences:  

• Experience working with diverse populations  

• Interest in child development, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit,  or related field  

Training:Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester  and end-of-semester performance evaluations.  

Location:Interns will be placed at one of the following schools as specified by the supervisor: Antioch Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School, Wright Middle School

Supervisor:This position reports to the Youth Education Program Manager and/or Youth Education site staff.

Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org.  

Adult Education - ESL Intern

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic  community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full  potential now and for generations to come.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE:  www.empowernashville.org/careers

 
Title of Position: Adult Education - ESL Intern

Internship Period: Flexible 

Purpose: The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes,  

implement curriculum, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. In-person availability is required, though there will be opportunities for remote work. 

Commitment: 

Minimum: 10 hours per week

Maximum: 24 hours per week

Tuesday and Thursday availability required, preference for 6PM-8PM availability. The specific schedule to be negotiated with the supervisor. 

Duties/Experiences:The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. As an Adult Education ESL Intern, you will help with all aspects of ESL programming including: 

ESL instruction 

lesson planning 

new student registration 

student evaluation 

teacher training 

Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. 

Location:417 Welshwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 (others as specified by supervisor).
Supervisor: This position answers to the Associate Manager of Curriculum and Instruction

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. 

All Applicant must apply on company website at www.empowernashville.org/careers

Title of Position:  Refugee Benefits Intern 

Purpose: NICE’s Refugee Benefits program supports recently arrived refugees to effectively use and maintain benefits that they need to support their families. Specifically, we focus on Department of Human Services benefits like SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) and TANF (also known as Families 

First). As well as, public health benefits such as TennCare and WIC. 

Commitment: 

Minimum: 10 hours/week 

Maximum: 15 hours/week 

2-3 days per week (9:00am-1:00pm); flexibility with hours to be discussed with supervisor. 

Duties: 

Provide benefits education, making sure that all families resettled with NICE understand their SNAP, TANF, TNCare & WIC benefits. 

Help with the paperwork necessary to get, maintain, and track the benefits that our clients need. 

Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing benefits orientations and other presentations 

Support processes to enroll families in the refugee benefits program 

Support client communications through phone calls and texts 

Organize important documents related to benefits 

Support clients with relevant benefit applications 

Transport clients, where needed 

Share information about benefits at community events 

Assist with program evaluation, through administering surveys 

Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements: 

Strong written and verbal English proficiency 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs 

Reliable transportation 

Effective communication skills 

A commitment to supporting refugee and low-income communities and an interest in learning more 

Preferences: 

Experience working with diverse populations 

Knowledge of and familiarity with refugee communities and/or relevant experience 

Language skills (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, etc - not a requirement) 

Interest in the field of social services or social work 

Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in performance evaluations as needed. 

Location: 417 Welshwood Dr, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211 

Supervisor: This position answers to the Refugee Benefits Manager, Kimberly Haines 

Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. 

Game staff for the October 18 home games against Talladega & Cumberland

Game staff for the October 17 home game against Stilman

Game staff for the October 9 home game against Oakwood

We are in need of volunteers on Thursdays in one of our ELL classes at The Branch (6:15-8:15) or at The Southeast Branch of Nashville Public Library (6:00pm-7:45pm). This need would ideally be served by someone who can make a weekly commitment. Meet and greet adults who are taking English classes at The Branch. Direct them to their classes and serve as conversation partners for workbook and conversation activities and assist teacher with reading, writing, and in-class activities. 

Looking for students who would like the opportunity to learn how to scan and digitize archival materials from Special Collections. 

Help with set up, break down and game management 

Join the Red Cross volunteer team to help communities during disasters such as: Home Fires, Tornadoes and or Floods.

Every day, people are forced from their home due to fires, storms or other disasters. You will work as part of an assigned team to provide immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.

Training is free, but the hope you bring is priceless.

Please note all volunteers must pass a background check for theft and violence.

Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers Needed.

The American Red Cross is looking for friendly, customer focused individuals to volunteer at blood drives. The primary role of a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer is to engage with donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshment table.

Volunteers must volunteer at one blood drive per month. Blood drive can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. Length of volunteer service is 3 months. 

Please email us to learn more at GiveTime@redcross.org

Blood Donor Ambassador Video-https://youtu.be/gC4Me4dL-IY

Join us!

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteers Needed.

The American Red Cross is looking for friendly, customer focused individuals to volunteer at blood drives. The primary role of a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer is to engage with donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshment table.

Volunteers must volunteer at one blood drive per month. Blood drive can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. Length of volunteer service is 3 months. 

Please email us to learn more at GiveTime@redcross.org

Blood Donor Ambassador Video-https://youtu.be/gC4Me4dL-IY

Join us!

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

MBB volunteers at pee wee football games. 

Ball shaggers, rollers, set up, breakdown

Semi-Pro Men's Basketball Game

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.

WBB volunteer opportunity. Feeding the homeless.

WBB volunteer opportunity 

WBB team volunteering at the WBB Golf Fundraiser

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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! 

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

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

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.

Our High School counselors and Front Office organize student packets every week. We need help from volunteers to sort and stuff these folders.

Occasionally, we may need support with other similar, light tasks.

This support is needed each week on Tuesday. We'll accept a one-time sign up or weekly commitment.

Dress: Please dress comfortable and appropriately for a school setting. Closed-toed shoes are suggested.

Parking: STEM Prep High School is located at 1252 Foster Ave. You can park in the front lot. You'll see a large blue mural.

Check In: Please check-in at the Front Office and have your picture ID ready.

Let us know if you can commit to coming in weekly on Tuesdays or for a one-time sign up. Your initial point of contact is Jeremy Quiñonez, jquinonez@stemprepacademy.org. 

As part of combining STEAM and AVID in my building, I'm setting up a Career Speaker Series for my students. My goal is to have Career Speakers in my classes bi-weekly, then have my students create a video/podcast episode that can be distributed to the rest of the student body. 

I'd love to get as many different careers represented as possible with as wide a range as possible...from common to uncommon. 

If you are interested, please complete the interest form.

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

As a Hospice Spiritual Companionship 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 companionship 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, reading aloud to them from the spiritual text of their choice, listening to spiritual music, prayer, supporting a patient in their faith practices.

Volunteers are assigned to a patient with a similar faith/spiritual background to visit.

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!

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

Requirements: all requirements paid for or provided by accentCare

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

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

As a Hospice Patient Companionship 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 companionship 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. Must have transportation, we place you with a patient near your home.

Volunteer activities with patients include: Listening to a patient's stories, reading aloud, watching TV, providing caregiver relief in the home, listening to music, doing crafts, 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!

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

Requirements: all requirements paid for or provided by accentCare

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. 

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Come and make a dogs day! Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control (MACC) has nearly 100 fantastic dogs available for adoption and they need your help! Our dogs need your help getting them out throughout the day for fun romps in one of our play yards, extended walks, or something even just a friendly lap to cuddle on! So come today and make a dogs day, help them relax from the stresses of the kennel, and help them find a new family for them to call home!

This is for anyone looking for a long-term volunteering opportunity of at least 3 hours a month.

Interested volunteers, please respond here AND complete this volunteer application.

Orientation and one-on-one training required. 

Looking for a friendly lap! Come and make a cats day! Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control has nearly 30 fantastic cats available for adoption and they need your help! Help enrich our cats lives on a daily basis through play with tours and other enrichment, providing a lap for them to snuggle up in, or maybe even reading them a good book! You can help potential adopters find just the right new feline family member.

This is for anyone looking for a long-term volunteering opportunity of at least 3 hours a month.

Interested volunteers, please respond here AND complete this volunteer application.

Orientation and one-on-one training required. 

Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Make a meaningful impact in just a few hours a month. As a Big in our Site-Based Program, you’ll be matched with a local student (“Little”) based on shared interests and personality, making it easy to connect and build a genuine relationship.

What You’ll Do:

Meet with your Little 2–3 times per month during an after-school program or school day

Play games, help with homework, or just spend time talking

Encourage your Little’s confidence and curiosity

Why It Works:

Matches are made intentionally, so your shared interests make it natural to connect

Flexible scheduling that works with your class load

Training and ongoing support from BBBS staff

Commitment:

2–3 visits per month for one school year

It takes Little to be Big!

Antioch High School is needing help to refresh and reorganize the Resource Center so that it is efficient and ready to meet the needs of our students and family. Please contact Shatina Marshall if you/your team would like to help give the Antioch Resource Center a Refresh. The space is located on the Antioch High School campus.

When: Ongoing, starting Aug. 4th

Share the Joy of Reading with our Lions of Literacy! 
Are you passionate about storytelling, literacy, and connecting with young minds? Our school is inviting dedicated volunteers to join us in a special reading initiative aimed at inspiring a love of books and boosting student confidence

What’s Involved: 
Join us three days a week from Tuesday- Thursday for an hour blocks to read aloud with students, spark conversation, and build lasting relationships through literature. Your time and presence make all the difference.

Days Needed: Flexible scheduling available—let us know your preferred days! 
Time Commitment: 1 hours per day: Tues. Wed. Thur. 9 am - 1 pm
Location: 455 Rural Hill Rd | Nashville TN 37217 | lakeview@mnps.org

The Positive Path Tour is a mentorship initiative designed to support justice-involved youth by providing guidance, encouragement, and real-life examples of growth and resilience. Mentors commit to donating at least two hours per week to build consistent, supportive relationships with youth, helping them explore positive alternatives and develop life skills. Through one-on-one sessions, group discussions, and structured activities, mentors serve as role models of integrity and accountability, encouraging youth to pursue education, employment, and personal development. No prior experience is required—just a commitment to show up, listen, and walk alongside young people on their journey toward a better future.

Saddle Up!’s mission is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. We bring that mission to life by providing a year-round program on our 34-acre farm near Franklin, TN.

Saddle Up! could not operate without the dedicated help of an army of volunteers from our community. There are numerous positions that require a wide variety of talents.  All volunteers MUST attend New Volunteer Training before participating in any of the below listed opportunities.

This volunteer interacts with and helps our special riders. Assigned to a particular rider in a riding lesson, this volunteer helps the rider get the horse ready, helps them get on the horse, and walks next to the rider throughout the mounted portion of the lesson providing support as needed. This is the person most involved with helping our special needs riders. Sidewalkers must be at least 16 years-old and able to walk briskly beside a horse for an average of 30 minutes. There are opportunities to sidewalk on a weekly basis or sub in as a sidewalker on any days when you are available.

This volunteer is in charge of a horse in a riding lesson. They pre-groom the horse before the lesson, help with tacking, and lead the horse throughout the lesson. Most riders who have leaders are unable to fully control their horse. After the lesson, they are responsible for putting the horse back where it needs to go and returning all equipment to the tack room. Leaders are volunteers over the age of 16 and must be able to walk at a fast pace for 30 minutes and jog intermittently during the lesson. They should be very comfortable with horses and react calmly if an incident arises.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's? Join our DIY fundraising program committee and help lead the way in raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association through creative, community-driven events. As a committee member, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your unique talents and passions to the table- whether it’s community outreach, recruiting new participants, coaching fundraisers, or helping plan unforgettable events. We also welcome fresh ideas and new perspectives-if you have a creative way to engage a new community or elevate the impact of the program, we want to hear it! No matter your background, there’s a meaningful way for you to contribute and help us shine a light on Alzheimer’s. This volunteer opportunity stretches across the entire state of Tennessee, with both virtual and in-person ways to get involved-so no matter where you are, you can make a difference.

At Junior Achievement, we give young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Volunteers play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement to life.

By sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

Junior Achievement makes volunteering fulfilling, with flexible scheduling options. Our curriculum provides everything you need to make participation in JA interactive and engaging for students. For as little as one hour a week, you can make a difference in the lives of young people in your community.

A number of teachers throughout Middle Tennessee have requested programs in their classroom, making it convenient to partner with a school close to your home, office or college campus.

For additional information about volunteering and details regarding training, please visit our website.