Opportunities From: Trevecca's Community Engagement Site

We are seeking a family-friendly musician with songs appropriate for all ages and backgrounds to play unplugged or acoustic shows at our family shelter! 
 
Considerations for the Artist:

 
Interested? Email Alexandra at afurr@safehaven.org with your availability, contact information and Instagram profile to be considered. 
 

Help with overall communication and data needs.  Help with social media and campus event planning

Do you speak and/or write in a language other than English? The Branch would love your help! We serve immigrants from many countries and have ongoing language assistance needs (especially Spanish and Arabic) to help greet people in multiple languages, to work with staff and neighbors on identifying short-term and long-term needs, and in helping interpret at workshops for the community. We require a 1-hour orientation and training via Zoom.

To start, please visit the link below to fill out a 1st time volunteer with The Branch of Nashville and a waiver.

https://the-branch-of-nashville.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=47402

Then send us an email!

Do you enjoy spending time with others?

Elderly or disabled clients can greatly benefit from a volunteer visiting in the capacity of a friendly neighbor providing socialization and much needed contact to the outside world, combating isolation and loneliness. Often those needs are not met by traditional programs, so volunteers can step in and close this crucial gap in services. 

Depending on the client's needs, volunteers in this role will just spend time with the client talking, reading or assist with getting the mail and reading it to the client or helping them understand the contents. Some clients may need a hand with simple household tasks such as switching a light bulb or vacuuming. Volunteers and clients could also partake in doing simple art projects together, if desired. 

Volunteers will be paired with a client in their area and volunteer and client will agree on the specifics of the volunteer's role prior to any visits. Volunteers should be willing to commit to a minimum of one visit per month for this opportunity. 

Please sign up if you are interested and we will be in touch to discuss next steps. Since this is a pilot opportunity the matching process might take a little longer. We'd love for you to provide feedback throughout the process so we can make improvements as we launch this opportunity on a bigger scale.  

I'll leave you with a quote from our first volunteer in this pilot:

"The Friendly neighbor program has benefited and rewarded me in so many ways. My client was blind and lonely, little or no interaction with people on a regular basis. My stopping by just once a week to read his mail and chat lifted his spirits greatly. He now can see as he has had both cataracts removed, but I am still checking on him.  

I think the only thing one needs to realize is that many live in poor circumstances but that doesn’t mean they aren’t proud of what they have. And most of all everyone needs and deserves respect and human kindness."

We are actively recruiting volunteer lawyers licensed in TN for our one-on-one program and quarterly pro bono legal clinics, where your can make a meaningful impact by providing assistance to artists, musicians, and creatives seeking answers to their legal questions. Your participation makes a significant difference for income-qualified artists and nonprofit arts organizations trying to navigate legal challenges.

Would you consider lending your expertise? 

*Volunteer lawyers in Tennessee are eligible to receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit at the rate of 1 credit hour for every 5 pro bono hours billed up to 3 dual credits annually.

Do you have experience in accounting?

We are actively recruiting volunteer accountants for our one-on-one program, where you can make a meaningful impact by providing assistance to artists, musicians, and creatives seeking answers to their accounting questions. Your participation makes a significant difference for income-qualified artists and nonprofit arts organizations trying to navigate accounting challenges.

Would you consider lending your expertise? 

We are actively recruiting volunteer professionals for our one-on-one program, where your can make a meaningful impact by providing assistance to artists, musicians, and creatives seeking answers to their questions. Your participation makes a significant difference for income-qualified artists and nonprofit arts organizations trying to navigate different sorts of challenges.

We are looking for professional volunteers to help with:

Would you consider lending your expertise? 

Join PTM at one of our 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. 

GNRC is partnering with Trevecca Towers to pair Friendly Visitors with Residents at the Senior Living Highrise. Residents at Trevecca Towers are 62 years and up, some are younger if they have a disability. Many of the residents are quite isolated and would greatly benefit from a connection with a community volunteer. 

Commitment: Spend time regularly with your assigned residents at least once a month. Visits can vary in length based on mutual comfort. Once you have been matched, visits can be coordinated directly between resident and volunteer. 

You can spend time talking, playing games, reading, doing crafts or crossword puzzles depending on mutual interest. Many residents are also interested in help navigating their cell phone. So, if you are well versed and able to help spent some time explaining how to do things, that would be appreciated. Some clients need help with light household tasks.

Next steps: Please express interest in the opportunity and we will reach out to you with more details, to match you with a resident and to schedule an initial visit. After the initial visit you will be able to schedule your visits directly with the residents independently. If you'd like to visit more than one resident, we can arrange for that as well.

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

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

SIGN UPS: We utilize a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden Volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

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

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

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

SIGN UPS: We utilize a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden Volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not just show up at The Store to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on Golden Volunteer.

Our Café Program happens each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We are looking for singer/songwriters to come perform during the duration of our program. Our current musicians plan a set between 60 - 90 minutes of originals and covers. We ask that musicians arrive no later than 8:15am so that they can set up appropriately and we close our program by 10am.

We do provide a keyboard, mics, and plug ins for guitars. Please reach out to schedule dates.

Here at Room In The Inn, we provide over 225 meals a day. We are always in need of volunteers Monday - Friday from 11am - 1pm to help us provide the best lunch service possible. Our lunch program is a great way to engage with those experiencing homelessness while giving back to our community. 

Please reach out with any question or to get scheduled!

The purpose of this is to facilitate a 30-45 min conversation with an English as a Second Language (ESL) student related to a career or profession of interest. This professional development will help to increase ESL students' confidence and language skills with the goal of being able to apply for new and/or better jobs and increase their success in the workforce. All meetings will be held virtually unless otherwise agreed upon between you, your conversation partner, and the site supervisor.

“I keep saying that my experiences at The Branch made my heart full; I had such a wonderful time working with the students and learning about how their cultural backgrounds are different from my own. This was by far one of the most fulfilling service opportunities I’ve participated in a long time.”

To register fill out this form

Volunteers from the local community gather at DPC every Saturday from 8:30am – 10:30am to serve a free sit-down meal, distribute essentials, and offer a space of respite to those in need within our community.  We are always excited to welcome additional volunteers – bring a friend, your family, co-workers, or small group! 

Complimentary parking is provided in the SP+ garage on 4th Ave. Consider serving just 1 Saturday each quarter, or perhaps even once a month.

Are you interested in mentoring an elementary schooler? We'd love to interview you! We are looking to pair each of our students with a mentor who can build a positive relationship with them. During mentor time, you can guide your mentee through their homework assignment, strengthen their resilience through emotional literacy, play games, go to the TCC gym, and hear about how their day has been! Your one-week commitment can make a world of difference in their lives. Please respond to this opportunity or contact kcrider@crossbridgeinc.org to get started!

Volunteer commitment:

One day a week for one hour. See below for details on available days and time frames.

Monday-Thursday 4:30-6:00 PM

This opportunity is eligible for chapel credit IF you volunteer for the whole semester. 

Our Friday Night Services (see events) for the formerly homeless men in our program appreciate when guest speakers come to share with them.

Help celebrate Jesus with the men in our program every Friday night. Reach out and let us know your talent and passion. 

Shoots videos and interview some of the men in the program so their story of God's redemption can be told

The students in our program go out to feed the homeless every Saturday. Help with distribution and listening to the stories of marginalized people. Give hope.

Operate our camera software on Friday nights or other events as need arises

Run the sound board and lights on Friday nights or other events as the need arises.

Always looking for board members. Learn about the inner workings of a non-profit. Provide insight from the perspective of the next generation. 

Help assisting in the setting up, tearing down and serving in the event room for Senior Adult Social. Will include seating, table decor, snack and information table as well as socializing with senior clients during activity.

 Volunteer time needed: 9am-12:30pm

If interested please feel free to email/text Cynthia Thurman- Older Adult Services manager @ 

60plus@thebranchofnashville.org

(615) 913-1858‬

We help clients connect to the right person in the right organization fort heir immediate
need, whether it’s housing, immigration, healthcare, job help, or more. We are trusted
connectors to resources, people and, programs. Ideally, but NOT required a resource navigator speaks- Spanish or Arabic to best communicate with many of our neighbors.

How It Works
As a volunteer resource navigator, you will be part of the Comprehensive Care program
at The Branch. You will:
Schedule volunteer shifts with Ashley Smith. The commitment is a minimum of 8
hours a month (that’s either two full volunteer shifts from 10-2 or four, half-time
shifts from either10-Noon or Noon-2)for at least 3 months.
Attend a training during your first navigator session. You’ll learn about the resources
available to clients, the tools we use to help our clients, and the process to follow
when a neighbor comes to the pantry and has needs beyond food.
You will be at the front desk during food pantry hours. You will talk to clients as they
come into The Branch to fill out paperwork; you’ll go out to their cars to see if they
need help navigating to other resources.
Document all referrals you’ve provided clients (this will be part of the training) on the
same day of your volunteer shift.
At the end of your 3-month commitment, meet with Ashley to discuss your
experience and if you would like to continue for another 3 months, or to take a break
for the next 3 months and then come back for another 3 months.

Contact Ashley Smith at ashley@thebranchofnashville.org

Contact animal care communities to share continual education opportunity regarding "Vet Shopping" for substances not intended for the animal

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 9am-11am or 11am-1pm to assist in preparing sack lunches for those in our community fighting food insecurity. 

Tasks can include food prep and cleanup.

Dress code: Must wear pants and closed toe shoes, as well as be modestly dressed (no short shirts) If you do not dress appropriately, you will be asked to leave and come back with proper attire.  

*No children under the age of 18 years old.

RESPOND IN GET CONNECTED. TO SIGN UP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY REGISTER HERE https://cerv.is/0266gh2Dmow

Please do not show up unless you have registered for the opportunity at the above link. 

Join our LIFNAV outreach team during meal services on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-2pm as they provide meals to those living in encampments. You can provide needed assistance while getting an up-close view on the impact the program is having in our community!

* Please note you will meet a team member at Nashville Area Command to ride in the LifNav food service vehicle.

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

Do not show up unless you have registered at the above link.

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.

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!

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.