If you’ve been unsure of where you want your life to go, you might want to consider volunteering. You could volunteer at different organizations to get a feel for that job area and perhaps someday you could have a job in the area you were volunteering in. Here is a list of volunteer opportunities that you can sign up with.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #1: Nashville Rescue Mission
The Nashville Rescue Mission is located at 639 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37203. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, serve meals and cleanup after meals. Also the Rescue Mission needs volunteers who will give presentations and speeches on their behalf. You can help the Rescue Mission teachers with tutoring and mentoring. There is also a need for volunteers to do handy work (minor repairs, gardening, etc). Before volunteering, you will need to fill out an application. They will then screen you and decide if you are a good fit with the Rescue Mission. For more information on volunteering, call (615) 312-1544.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #2: Gilda’s Club
Gilda’s Club is a place where people with cancer and their family can come to for support, activities and more. There is a need for the following: Clinical Volunteers (you do have to be a licensed professional such as a social worker or therapist. You’ll be networking and helping members come up with a membership plan), Noogieland Volunteers (you’ll work with children who have cancer or are the children of someone with cancer), Clubhouse Volunteers (help out at special events, answer phones, mailings, cleaning, etc) and much more. If you’d like to volunteer, you must fill out and submit an application. They will them send you a volunteer newsletter and a program calendar. You then need to make a reservation for a new member meeting. Gilda’s Club is located at 1707 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203 and their phone number is (615) 329-1124.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #3: American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is located at 2201 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37203. The Red Cross is well known for rushing aid to those affected by disaster. Volunteers are needed to help on a daily basis. As a volunteer, you can help with fundraisers, client interaction or if you prefer something more behind the scenes you can volunteer in the office (data entry, phones, etc). For more information, call (615) 250-4300.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #4: Nashville Zoo
If you enjoy nature and being around animals, then the Nashville Zoo may be the perfect place for you to volunteer at. Some of the areas you can volunteer are: Visitor Interaction (assist patrons who come to the zoo, direct them, answer questions, etc), Animal Care (assist staff care for animals), Library Maintenance (help take care of the library), Special Events (work at special events that are held at the Nashville Zoo during the year), Membership (try to get people to become members, etc) and much more. They also have programs for teen volunteers. To start volunteering, fill out an application and return it to the zoo. They are located at 3777 Nolensville Road Nashville, TN 37211. Call (615) 833-1534 extension 140 for more information.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #5: Nashville Symphony
If you love music, then you may want to think about volunteering with the Nashville Symphony. Volunteers are needed for ushering before and during performances. As an usher, you’ll help direct patrons to their seats, hand out pamphlets about the show, answer questions, etc. They also need volunteers to work in the office and help with data entry, mailings and more. The Nashville Symphony is located at One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201-2031. For more information, call (615) 687-6400.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #6: Hospital Hospitality House
The Hospital Hospitality House is located at 214 Reidhurst Avenue Nashville TN 37203. As a volunteer you can work in Waiting Room Outreach (you will help make up baskets containing items such as snacks, games, reading material, toiletries etc to hospital waiting rooms), Service Projects (do various projects around the Hospital Hospitality House), Dinner Volunteer (prepare a meal for those staying at the house), House Volunteer (data entry, help guests at house, stocking, mailings, etc) and more. To find out more about volunteering, call (615) 329-0477.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #7: Nashville Public Library
Those who love books would surely enjoy volunteering at the Nashville Public Library. The library needs: Shelvers, Docents, Children’s Tour Leader, Homework Helpers, Special Event Volunteers, etc. The Nashville Public Library is located at Nashville Public Library 615 Church Street Nashville, TN 37219 and their phone number is (615) 862-5754. You can also volunteer at other Nashville Library branches if you do not want to volunteer at this location.
Where to Volunteer in Nashville, Tennessee #8: Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center is located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville TN 37203. The Adventure Center has volunteer opportunities for both youth and adult. Adult volunteer opportunities include: Gift Shop Volunteer, Phone Operator, Special Events Volunteer, Exhibit Interpreter and more. If you’d like to volunteer, call (615) 401-5083.
