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Find Your Holiday Volunteer Opportunity: Animals 1 Children & Youth 1-4 Community Support 4-5 Education 6 Environment 7 Families 7-10 Health & Wellness 10 Homelessness 10 Hunger 11 Hands On Nashville Opportunities

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ANIMALS 2ND CHANCE 4 PETS

www.2ndchance4pets.org Contact: Amy Shever at [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Virtual Writing, Editing, Web Research, and Creative Design Projects

Description: 2nd Chance 4 Pets, an all-volunteer nonprofit, needs extra help during the holidays updating its website content and information that is produced and distributed to pet owners, seniors, veterinarians, and animal welfare groups. 2nd Chance 4 Pets is most interested in volunteers with advanced skills and experience. Deadlines are flexible. Number of volunteers needed: 10-20, projects can be completed as individuals. Date and time: You set the dates and times. Project location: At your place of work or home.

In-Kind Donations:

2nd Chance 4 Pets needs gift cards to Office Depot, Staples, and Target to help cover costs of office supplies, materials, and printing. It also needs office supplies such as stamps and recycled paper folders to keep its operations going throughout the year.

CHILDREN & YOUTH FANNIE BATTLE DAY HOME FOR CHILDREN

615-228-6745 www.fanniebattle.org Contact: Melanie or Katherine at [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Fannie Battle Caroling for Kids Description: Caroling for Fannie Battle has been a holiday tradition in the Nashville community since 1916. Each year, families, neighbors, churches, schools, and companies carol door-to-door, collecting monetary donations for Fannie Battle. The donations received enable Fannie Battle to provide high-quality childhood education to more than 100 at-risk children. Fees are set up on a sliding scale according to income and families are required to be working, in school, or in a job training program.

Steps to create a caroling team: 1. Contact Fannie Battle with your name, phone number, and where you would like to carol - you can even request specific streets. 2. A volunteer will contact you to verify the street and ensure it’s not already being caroled. A time will be arranged to deliver everything you need: song sheets, fliers, and detailed instructions. Online versions of the materials will also be available. 3. Get your group together and decide which evening you will be caroling. 4. Go caroling door-to-door and ask for donations to support the Day Home. 5. After you have caroled, contact the volunteer to arrange a time to return your caroling bag and donations. Number of volunteers needed: Caroling group size can vary; somewhere between five and 15 individuals would be ideal for a fun and engaging evening. Date and time: December 1 through December 24, based on your schedule. Early evenings are the ideal time of day. Project location: It’s your choice! Just let Fannie Battle know to confirm there aren’t other groups already scheduled for your preferred streets.

FIFTYFORWARD

615-743-3400 www.fiftyforward.org Contact: Liane Proctor at 615-743-3426 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Holiday Gift and Toy Drive for Children of Nashville Vet Center Clients

Description: Collect holiday gifts and toys for children of veterans served by the Nashville Vet Center. New dolls, Hot Wheels, board games, trucks, teen-appropriate items, hats, scarves, etc., are needed. (New items only, please.) Date and time: November 10 through December 8. Project location: Donation dropoffs are at all seven FiftyForward Active Living Centers: • Bordeaux Center: 3315 John Mallette Drive, Nashville, TN 37218, 615-248-2272. • College Grove: 8607 Horton Highway, College Grove, TN 37046, 615-368-7278. • Donelson Station: 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214, 615-883-8375. • J.L. Turner Center: 8101 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221, 615-646-9622. • Knowles Center: 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-743-3400. • Madison Station: 301 Madison Street, Madison, TN 37115, 615-860-7180. • Martin Center: 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027, 615-376-0102.

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Volunteer Project: Sort and Gift Wrap Holiday Gifts and Toys for Children of Nashville Vet Center Clients

MONROE HARDING, INC.

Description: Sort, assign, and gift-wrap toys. All supplies are provided.

615-298-5573 www.monroeharding.org Contact: Laura Ward at 615-298-5573 ext. 136 or [email protected].

Date and time: December 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteer Project: Games for Family Fun Night

Project location: FiftyForward Knowles Center, 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204.

Description: Foster families served by Monroe Harding, Inc. are in need of board games, card games, and puzzles for all ages. Having fun games for families to play together makes their time together enjoyable. Monroe Harding serves children from birth through 18.

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN TENNESSEE 615-331-3453 www.LSTN.org Contact: Janet Arning at 615-881-4579 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: MyCanvas

Date and time: The games and puzzles should be delivered to Monroe Harding between December 3 and December 5.

Description: MyCanvas (Mobile Youth Community Arts: Nurturing Voices and Self-Expression) will provide a mobile, onsite community arts program to youth ages 6 through 17 who are living in poverty, fragile family structures, and unsafe neighborhoods. The goal is to offer basic art skills to support identity development, healthy coping skills, and community resiliency through artistic creation and expression. This is a unique opportunity to go directly to youth in their neighborhood and provide instruction and a safe and creative environment to advance art skills and promote healthy coping skills and self-esteem. You can join one day or all four. You do not have to be an artist – willing hands and open hearts are needed!

Project location: Monroe Harding, 1120 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN 37204.

Number of volunteers needed: 20

Date and time: Stockings can be delivered to Monroe Harding between December 3 and December 5.

Date and time: December 29 and 30, January 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Project location: Cheatham Place Apartments, 1564 9th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37208.

Volunteer Project: Shop for Mom Description: Lutheran Services in Tennessee will host a Christmas party for 20 children to participate in pictures with Santa, food, and games. Children shop for a Christmas gift for their mom and enjoy fun activities and food. To teach self-sufficiency and responsibility, children are encouraged to make their own money ($1 or so) doing chores around the house and bring that money to shop for their moms for Christmas. Volunteers help with shopping, wrapping gifts, and crafts. Number of volunteers needed: 10 Date and time: Tentatively, December 20. Project location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1628 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208.

Volunteer Project: Housewarming Stockings Description: Young people in Monroe Harding’s Independent Living Program are just starting out at their own place. During the holidays, Monroe Harding provides stockings to each resident who lives in an Independent Living apartment that contain a gift card to a home store or discount store, small household items for a kitchen or bath, and toiletries (male or female.) This allows them to choose some items they need and enhance their own living space.

Project location: Monroe Harding, 1120 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN 37204.

Volunteer Project: Welcome Home Baskets Description: Youth in Monroe Harding’s Independent Living Program are afforded the opportunity to learn to live independently, while also having the support of Monroe Harding. When young people move into their apartment, Monroe Harding provides them with a laundry basket filled with household items to help them get started. Each basket contains a new bath towel and hand towel, cleaning supplies for the kitchen and bathroom, a place setting and silverware setting, various toiletries for a male or female, and perhaps some simple decorations for their walls. Many young people are in transition during the holidays and having a fresh start in their new home is a wonderful way to begin. Date and time: Items need to be delivered to Monroe Harding between December 3 and December 5.

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Project location: Monroe Harding, 1120 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN 37204.

Number of volunteers needed: Collecting toys can be done as an individual or as a group.

In-Kind Donations: Monroe Harding needs holiday

Date and time: Deliver new and unwrapped toys no later than December 2. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days/week.

gift bags and tissue paper, toiletries for males and females, gloves for males and females, underwear and socks for young men ages 16 to 22, sweatshirts and coats for young men (sizes medium to XXL), and men’s button-down shirts in a range of sizes. Items need to be delivered to Monroe Harding between December 3 and December 5.

PROJECT REFLECT

615-727-8373 www.projectreflect.org Contact: Mimi Fondren at [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Lunch Buddies Description: Take a few minutes and enjoy lunch with one of Project Reflect’s wonderful K-4 students! Lunch periods are 45 minutes long and staggered throughout the morning, so you can pick the time that works best for you. The kids will love getting to spend time with you, sharing stories about their day, and showing you around their classroom and campus. Number of volunteers needed: This is a one-on-one opportunity. Date and time: Flexible, commitment to one shift with one child each week is preferred. Project location: Smithson-Craighead Academy, 730 Neely’s Bend, Madison, TN 37115.

ROOM IN THE INN

615-251-9791 www.roomintheinn.org Contact: Wendy Smotherman at 615-251-9791 ext. 112 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Collecting Toys Description: Conduct a toy drive for Room in the Inn’s More Than a Toy store, scheduled for December 5 and 6. “More Than a Toy” is a holiday gift-giving opportunity for Room in the Inn’s homeless participants to receive vouchers to shop for presents for their children and grandchildren. Individuals are given an opportunity to participate and earn vouchers by attending classes in art, life skills, education, recovery, and much more, which help in getting them back on their feet. Giving a gift to a family member can serve as a sign of reconciliation while giving a sense of self-worth. New, unwrapped toys are currently being accepted for children ages 1 month through 18 years.

Project location: Room In The Inn, 705 Drexel Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

615-259-9055 www.sacenter.org Contact: Amanda Markham at 615-259-9055 ext. 342 or [email protected].

In-Kind Donations: The Sexual Assault Center

needs unwrapped gifts for children ages 3 through 12, teenage boys and girls, and adult men and women. All types of gifts are welcome but please no games, toys, or other items that depict violence.

YOUTH ENCOURAGEMENT SERVICES (YES)

615-315-5333 www.youthencouragement.org Contact: Samantha Johnson at 615-315-5333 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: YES Christmas Store Description: During the Christmas holiday, Youth Encouragement Services (YES) provides a Christmas Store for all of its families. YES partners with supporters to provide food, new clothing, toys, and toiletries to program participants. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success! There are several options to play a part: • Have your church, office, or organization adopt angels; • Organize a toy, food, or clothing drive; • Volunteer to assist with store setup; or • Assist shoppers on the day of the event. Number of volunteers needed: Up to 20 Date and time: Volunteers are needed to set up December 9 through December 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Project location: 11 Lindsley Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210.

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YOUTH VILLAGES

615-250-7200 www.youthvillages.org Contact: Lyndsay Berry Wilkinson at 615-250-7323 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Be A Holiday Hero Description: As a Holiday Hero, you can help bring smiles to Middle Tennessee children during the holidays. The Holiday Heroes program gives each child receiving services the opportunity to fill out a wish list for three gifts. Youth Villages then sends these wish lists to community volunteers who sign up to “adopt” a child for the holidays. Volunteers (or “Heroes”) are asked to spend between $75 and $100 per child to fulfill their top three holiday wishes. Volunteers may “adopt” one or more children or a sibling group. Gifts should be unwrapped, bagged together with the wish list in a clear sack, and the child’s name should be written on the outside of the bag. Date and time: Gifts should be delivered December 8, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled. Project location: Gifts should be delivered to Youth Villages, 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.

Volunteer Project: Stuff Holiday Stockings for Kids in Foster Care

collected will be given to local children who would not receive anything for the holidays without your help. The most requested gifts are makeup kits, art supplies, DVDs, books, journals and pens, board games, gift cards, baby toys, Barbie dolls and accessories, action figures and superheroes, anything Disney/Pixar, sports equipment, Legos, Hot Wheels, and jewelry. Date and time: Gifts should be delivered between December 3 and December 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled. Project location: Youth Villages, 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.

In-Kind Donations: Youth Villages needs new

winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for males and females ages 3 through 18, and wrapping paper.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS (CWJC) 615-244-3669 www.cwjcmiddletn.org Contact: Sandy Blackman at 615-244-3669 or [email protected].

Description: As a part of the Holiday Heroes program, individuals and groups are needed to stuff holiday stockings for youth in foster care and teens aging out of foster care. The stockings can be filled with toiletries and smaller gifts (lip balm, makeup, nail polish, gum, candy, pens, gift cards to McDonalds, Wal-Mart and Subway, etc.). By providing a stocking filled with these items, you are letting these children know that they matter to the community. Groups can organize donation collections for stockings, toiletries, and other small items. Volunteers can stuff the stockings together as a fun volunteer project.

Volunteer Project: Help Provide a Meal for the

Date and time: Stuffed stockings should be delivered between December 1 and December 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled.

Project location: Nashville, Franklin, or Madison CWJC location.

Project location: Youth Villages, 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.

Volunteer Project: Holiday Heroes Gift Drive Description: Holiday Heroes provides gifts to some of Nashville’s most vulnerable youth. Youth Villages needs help collecting gifts for the children who come into its care at the last minute to make sure every child served receives a gift. You can help by organizing a gift drive with your friends and family, company, office, civic organization, or place of worship for the Holiday Heroes program. Everything

CWJC Christmas Party

Description: Make the holidays special for families in poverty who are working toward their GED or computer skills. Bring turkey, fixings, and dessert for CWJC’s special students and their families. Number of volunteers needed: 1-5 Date and time: Monday evening, December 8, (exact time will vary with location).

Volunteer Project: Assist with CWJC Graduation Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with the CWJC December graduation as parking lot attendants, door keepers, program distributors, and cleanup crew. Help make this day special for adult graduates of CWJC and their families and friends! Number of volunteers needed: 5-7 Date and time: December 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Project location: First Baptist Church Nashville, 108 7th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203.

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NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT (NICE)

THRIFTSMART

615-315-9681 www.empowernashville.org Contact: Kate Burns at 615-678-7273 or [email protected].

615-833-8200 www.thriftsmart.com Contact: Nashville store – Grecia Rodriguez at 615-833-8200 or [email protected]. Franklin store – Julie Spotswood at 615-472-8915 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Help at the One World,

Volunteer Project: Sorting and Merchandising

One Dream Celebration

Description: NICE will honor those who have exhibited tremendous dedication in welcoming New Americans to Tennessee during its One World, One Dream Celebration. Come help decorate the event space, greet attendees, and serve food to guests. This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity in Nashville and learn about the triumphs and challenges faced by the refugee and immigrant community. Please wear black or dark clothing and comfortable shoes. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the buffet.

Description: Help in the Thriftsmart sorting area. Volunteers are needed to assist customers on the Thriftsmart sales floor, and with organizing and merchandising needs. Proceeds from Thrifstmart stores benefit: Mercy Community Healthcare, New Hope Academy, African Leadership, and the Belize Project. Date and time: Flexible volunteer hours as both stores are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Volunteers are welcome in three hour blocks of time during these hours.

Number of volunteers needed: 5-7

Project location: 4890 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 or 454 Downs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064.

Date and time: November 13, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

In-Kind Donations: Donations of clothes, shoes,

Project location: Quattro Event Center, 403 Allied Dr, Nashville, TN 37211.

SOLES4SOULS

615-391-5723 www.soles4souls.org Contact: Kelly Modena at 615-541-7009 or [email protected].

housewares, linens, and media are welcome.

TRAVELLERS REST PLANTATION & MUSEUM

615-832-8197 www.travellersrestplantation.org Contact: Calah Brewster at 615-832-8197 ext. 11 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: All Through the House: An

Volunteer Project: Holiday Shoe Drive

1820’s Christmas at Travellers Rest

Description: During the holidays, Soles4Souls needs thousands of shoes to fulfill its mission of fighting poverty and improving the lives of those in need. You can help by hosting a shoe collection drive. Soles4Souls accepts any type of shoe in any condition.

Description: For more than twenty years, Christmas at Travellers Rest has been a Nashville tradition; from tales by the fireside to gingerbread, guests are welcome to experience a historic Tennessee Christmas at Travellers Rest. Volunteers are needed to help pass out refreshments and guide guests to the tour start.

Date and time: Shoe drives can be a one-day event or month-long campaign. You can set the theme, dates, and goal.

Number of volunteers needed: 2-5

Project location: Drop off donations at the Soles4Souls corporate office, 319 Martingale Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138 or any location listed here: http://soles4souls.org/locations.

Project location: Historic Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum, 636 Farrell Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37220.

Date and time: December 19, 5 to 9:30 p.m.

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EDUCATION BOOK’EM

615-255-1820 www.bookem-kids.org Contact: Debbie Settles at 615-255-1820 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Book Drive: Collect New and Like-New Kids Books

Description: Conduct a book drive for new and likenew books for children and teens of all ages. Book’em gives books to kids in Davidson County who do not have books of their own. During the holidays, Book’em receives more than 10,000 book requests. Holding a book drive is as easy as selecting dates and a collection site, spreading the word, and collecting the books. Number of volunteers needed: Can be done as an individual or as a group. Date and time: You set the dates. Books are needed by December 17.

projects. NICE’s mission is to empower refugees and immigrants of Middle Tennessee. Knowledge of a particular subject (history, algebra, geometry, chemistry, art, English, etc.) is appreciated but not required. Number of volunteers needed: 5-7 per shift. Please express interest at least five days prior to desired shift. Date and time: November 24, 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) November 25, 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) December 8, 2:15 to 5 p.m. (Antioch) 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) December 9, 2:15 to 5 p.m. (Glencliff) 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) December 10, 2:15 to 5 p.m. (Antioch) 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) December 11, 2:15 to 5 p.m. (Glencliff) 4 to 6 p.m. (McMurray) Project location: Glencliff High School, 160 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN 37211. Antioch High School, 1900 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN 37013.

Project location: At your place of work, place of worship, preschool, neighborhood, or holiday party.

McMurray Middle School, 520 McMurray Dr, Nashville, TN 37211.

NASHVILLE ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL

SALAMA URBAN MINISTRIES

615-298-8060 www.nashvilleliteracy.org Contact: Crystal Gimesh at [email protected].

In-Kind Donations: The Nashville Adult Literacy

Council needs spiral notebooks, new or gently-used backpacks and bags, a paper cutter, a small laminating machine, bus passes, dictionaries (English and multilingual such as Arabic/English, Russian/English, Vietnamese/English, Japanese/English, etc.), room dividers, tables, and chairs.

NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT (NICE) 615-315-9681 www.empowernashville.org Contact: Kate Burns at 615-678-7273 or [email protected].

615-251-4050 www.salamaserves.org Contact: Holly Edwards at 615-251-4050 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Book Drive Description: New or gently-used books are needed for children ages Pre-K through 12th grade. Salama Urban Ministries is launching a Book Adventure program to boost love for reading among its students and needs great books to help students grow their passion! Any genre is accepted, as long as it is age appropriate. Books that represent racial and cultural diversity are also appreciated. Date and time: Books needed by November 26. Project location: Drop off books at Salama Urban Ministries, 1205 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203.

Volunteer Project: After-school Tutoring Description: Encourage academic and personal growth for middle and high school students dealing with homework, college prep, and the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. This is a particularly tough time of year for NICE’s students because they are taking midterm exams and finishing up class

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ENVIRONMENT

FAMILIES

TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

BETHLEHEM CENTERS OF NASHVILLE

615-248-6500 www.tectn.org Contact: Diane Costea at 615-248-6500.

Volunteer Project: Fall Tree Planting - Help

615-329-3386 www.bethlehemcenters.org Contact: Kimberly Peeler-Ringer at 615-329-3386 ext. 222 or [email protected]

Put the Tree in “Country”

Volunteer Project: Craft Fair

Description: Volunteer at one of Tennessee Environmental Council’s upcoming events and experience the joy of tree planting. This is a great opportunity to exercise and complete meaningful and enjoyable work. All volunteers receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Tennessee Environmental Council. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes for the day and, if you can, bring a shovel and work gloves. TEC will bring extras if you need them.

Description: Volunteers are needed to set up tables and check vendors in, hand out maps, direct traffic, assist vendors at tables, and help with light clean up duty. Background check required.

Date and time: Every Wednesday and Saturday in November and December. All projects are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; come for all or part of the day. Project location: For dates, times, and locations, visit www.tectn.org.

URBAN GREEN LAB

Number of volunteers needed: 4-6 on Friday, November 7; 10-15 on Saturday, November 8. Date and time: November 7, 1 to 4 p.m., November 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Project location: Bethlehem Centers of Nashville gymnasium, 1417 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

Volunteer Project: Bethlehem Centers’ Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors

615-785-0872 www.urbangreenlab.org Contact: Jennifer Tlumak Westerholm at 615-785-0872 or [email protected].

Description: Volunteers are needed to set up tables, chairs, and food, serve food, take plates to seniors, refill drinks, and help with light clean up duty. Background check required.

In-Kind Donations:

Number of volunteers needed: 4-6 on Wednesday, November 19; 10-15 on Thursday, November 20.

Urban Green Lab is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Nashville through sustainable living and offers programs that inspire people of all ages to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives. Urban Green Lab is building the city’s first mobile sustainability laboratory and needs your help to locate in-kind donations!The mobile lab will be outfitted with interactive exhibits and green technologies, and enable Urban Green Lab to reach diverse and underserved populations, and to enhance schools’ science and technology curricula. Here is a list of needed materials: • Flooring (sustainable materials: cork, bamboo, etc.; 240 square feet) • Tires (for truck or trailer; LT 235/80 R16E on White Steel Mods for trailer) • 3/4+ ton truck for hauling the mobile lab (used is OK; diesel, flex-fuel, or CNG preferred) • Solar panels • Reclaimed wood countertops (or other sustainable material) • Windows (16 energy efficient windows; 30”w x 15”h) • 5.5-7 KW generator • 15,000 BTU heat & A/C unit (efficient)

Date and time: November 19, 1 to 4 p.m.; November 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Project location: Bethlehem Centers of Nashville gymnasium, 1417 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

Volunteer Project: Bethlehem Centers’ Annual Christmas Toy Store (sorting)

Description: Volunteers are needed to sort and label toys according to gender, age, and size for Bethlehem Centers’ Annual Christmas Toy Store shopping days. Background check required. Number of volunteers needed: 15-20 Date and time: December 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project location: Bethlehem Centers of Nashville gymnasium, 1417 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

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Volunteer Project: Bethlehem Centers’ Annual Christmas Toy Store (shopping)

Description: Volunteers are needed to direct shopper traffic, escort shoppers to toy tables, wrap gifts, replenish toy shelves as needed, and conduct exit surveys. Background check required. Number of volunteers needed: 4-6 each day Date and time: December 9 through December 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project location: Bethlehem Centers of Nashville gymnasium, 1417 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

Number of volunteers needed: 5-6 Date and time: December 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Project location: New Covenant Christian Church, 2201 Osage St, Nashville, TN 37208.

Volunteer Project: Christmas Toy Store Description: This event provides supplemental toys. Volunteers help with registration, copying, sorting toys, directing clients, and event setup and teardown. Number of volunteers needed: 10-12

EIGHTEENTH AVENUE FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER

Date and time: Registration: November 4 through December 2; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.; December 18, 12 to 4 p.m.; December 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteer Project: Support during Assessment

Project location: November 4 through December 2: Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center, 1811 Osage St, Nashville, TN 37208. December 18 and 19: New Covenant Christian Church, 2201 Osage St, Nashville, TN 37208.

615-320-1131 www.18thavenuecenter.org Contact: Grace Brady at 615-320-1131 ext. 103 or [email protected]. Process for STARS

Description: Volunteers are needed to help with answering phones, filing, directing guests, copying, and other tasks. Number of volunteers needed: 3-4 Date and time: November 1 through December 31; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 4 p.m. Project location: Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center, 1811 Osage St, Nashville, TN 37208.

Volunteer Project: Family Appreciation Description: Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center families are recognized for contributions and special talents. Volunteers will help with event setup, registration, food preparation, and event teardown. Number of volunteers needed: 4-5 Date and time: November 20 Project location: Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center, 1811 Osage St, Nashville, TN 37208.

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN TENNESSEE

615-331-3453 www.LSTN.org Contact: Janet Arning at 615-881-4579 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Stocking Stuffer Store Description: Lutheran Services’ Stocking Stuffer Store benefits women and children living in poverty and newly resettled refugee families. Volunteers are needed to help wrap and distribute gifts, and sing and play Christmas carols for families. Vehicles and drivers are also needed to take participants home and to help transport their gifts. Number of volunteers needed: 12 Date and time: December 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Project location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1628 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208.

Volunteer Project: Culture Shock Description: This event recognizes family culture and history. Volunteers assist with registration, greeting, decorating/setup, food prep, and event teardown.

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RENEWAL HOUSE

615-255-5222 www.renewalhouse.org Contact: Jennifer Wheeler at 615-255-5222 ext. 106 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Holiday Gift Wrapping Description: Mothers with addictions and their children come to Renewal House to participate in a comprehensive program to achieve self-sufficiency. Volunteers are needed to wrap donated gifts for the families of Renewal House. Number of volunteers needed: 5-6 Date and time: December 16 and 17, anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

YWCA OF NASHVILLE AND MIDDLE TENNESSEE 615-269-3171 www.ywcanashville.com Contact: Mary Chandler at 615-983-5144 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Thanksgiving Day Meal Description: Make Thanksgiving Day a special time for the women and children who are in the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter. It is especially difficult for these families during the holidays, and you can treat them to a special meal. Bring with you turkey, fixings, drinks (soda, lemonade, or tea) and dessert for these wonderful women and children. Then help serve the meal.

Project location: Renewal House

Number of volunteers needed: Two groups of 8-10, volunteers must be 18 or older.

In-Kind Donations: Renewal House needs gift cards

Date and time: November 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

for Wal-Mart or Kroger; housewares such as pots and pans, bakeware, dish sets, bedding (twin, full and queen), towels, laundry baskets, light bulbs, cleaning supplies; baby items including crib sheets, diapers, glass and plastic bottles, and baby wipes.

ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY HOUSE

615-350-7893 www.stlukescommunityhouse.org Contact: Christie Bearden at [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Christmas Store Setup & Stocking

Project location: Weaver Domestic Violence Center.

Volunteer Project: Holiday Sponsorship Description: Register to sponsor a woman, child, or family that is staying at the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter for the holidays. You can adopt a person or a family, or you can donate gift cards, which will be used for women and children who enter the shelter after the Holiday Sponsorship Program deadline. Number of volunteers needed: Can be done as an individual or as a group.

Description: Volunteers are needed to set up and stock St. Luke’s Community House Christmas Store. West Nashville families in need will be able to find Christmas gifts for their family members here.

Date and time: Registration is open November 1 through December 5. Drop off details will be given after registration.

Number of volunteers needed: 3-5 volunteers per two hour shift.

Project location: YWCA Office, 1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.

Date and time: December 8 through December 12, times vary.

Volunteer Project: Holiday Sponsorship

Project location: St. Luke’s Community House, 5601 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209.

Volunteer Project: Christmas Store Operation Description: Volunteers are needed to help parents shop for their children.

Gift Drop Off

Description: Volunteers are needed to help the YWCA deliver, unload, and organize gifts for the women and children at the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter through its Holiday Sponsorship Program.

Number of volunteers needed: 30 per shift

Number of volunteers needed: 4-5, volunteers must be 18 or older.

Date and time: December 13, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m.

Date and time: December 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Project location: St. Luke’s Community House, 5601 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209.

Project location: YWCA Nashville Office, 1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.

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Volunteer Project: Holiday Meal Description: Bring a holiday meal for the residents at the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter. It is especially difficult for these women and families during the holidays, and you can treat them to a special meal. Bring with you a pot roast and fixings, drinks (soda, lemonade, or tea), and dessert. Then help serve the meal. Number of volunteers needed: Two groups of 8-10, volunteers must be 18 or older. Date and time: December 23, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Project location: Weaver Domestic Violence Center.

HEALTH & WELLNESS HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE – NASHVILLE 615-329-0477 www.hhhnashville.org Contact: Sherry Daniels at 615-329-0477 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Deck the Halls! Description: Volunteers are needed to help decorate guest residences and to disassemble decorations after the holidays.

In-Kind Donations: Hospital Hospitality House

encourages volunteers to bring cards, cookies, hot chocolate, and cooked meals to guests.

INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC 615-329-4790 www.interfaithdentalclinic.com Contact: Kristin Dillard Kim at [email protected]

Volunteer Project: Conduct a Gift Basket Drive Description: Interfaith Dental Clinic has a goal to give care to 2,500 patients in need this fiscal year, and the community will make it possible! Choose a theme for a large gift basket, and challenge your friends to donate items to fill it. When it is filled, bring it to the Interfaith Dental Clinic office to donate to the organization’s spring fundraising auction. Suggested basket themes include: fitness, movie night, spa day, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, college sports, gourmet cooking, gardening, or your own great idea! Date and time: Baskets may be dropped off December 1 through December 19; Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Project location: Deliver baskets to Interfaith Dental Clinic, 1721 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203.

NAMI DAVIDSON COUNTY

615-891-4724 www.namidavidson.org Contact: Robin Nobling at 615-891-4724 or [email protected].

In-Kind Donations: NAMI Davidson hosts classes

for people and their loved ones who are striving to understand and recover from the impact of severe and persistent mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. Each year the organization hosts classes that aid in coping and recovery strategies. Donations of the following items would be most helpful for NAMI Davidson County’s needs: • White 3-ring view binders (1-1/2”) with pockets inside • Post-it note pads (3x4, any color) • Large Post-it note flip charts • Jumbo bags of baked snacks (baked chips, etc., crunchy snacks for late afternoon and evening classes) • Two cans half regular/half decaf coffee • Coffee filters • Disposable coffee cups • 24 packs of 8 ounce bottled water

HOMELESSNESS MARGARET MADDOX FAMILY YMCA

615-228-5525 www.ymcamidtn.org Contact: Johari Matthews at 615-228-5525 ext. 70321 or [email protected].

In-Kind Donations: Margaret Maddox Family YMCA

needs winter coats, gloves, socks, scarves, and toiletry items to give to the homeless community in East Nashville.

ROOM IN THE INN

615-251-9791 www.roomintheinn.org Contact: Wendy Smotherman at 615-251-9791 ext. 112 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Hand-warmers, Gloves, and Hats Drive

Description: Collect hand-warmers, men’s gloves, and hats for Room in the Inn’s homeless participants. Number of volunteers needed: Drives can be hosted as an individual or as a group. Date and time: Deliver to Room In The Inn, 705 Drexel Street, Nashville, TN 37203 between November 1 and March 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days/week.

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HUNGER FIFTYFORWARD MEALS ON WHEELS 615-463-2264 www.fiftyforward.org Contact: Sharie Loik at 615-463-2264 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Meals on Wheels Holiday Drivers Description: On Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, FiftyForward Meals on Wheels will be delivering meals to homebound older adults in Nashville. Each vehicle will deliver meals to four to six people. Drivers can work individually or as a team. Start a new family tradition by bringing holiday cheer to homebound older adults in the form of a wonderful holiday meal. All drivers must be scheduled in advance and will receive a driver confirmation number from the Meals on Wheels staff. Number of volunteers needed: 50 Date and time: November 27 and December 25, starting at 11 or 11:30 a.m. Project location: FiftyForward Meals on Wheels, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.

NASHVILLE CARES

615-259-4866 www.nashvillecares.org Contact: Janelle Benuska at 615-259-4866 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Holiday Drivers Description: On Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Nashville CARES will be delivering meals to clients throughout the Nashville area. Each vehicle will deliver meals to approximately four to six homes. Drivers can work individually or as a team. Drivers must have completed a Nashville CARES volunteer application and attended an orientation session prior to the holiday service. Number of volunteers needed: 50 Date and time: November 27 and December 25, starting at 10 a.m. Project location: Second Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.

NEEDLINK NASHVILLE

615-269-6835 www.needlink.org Contact: Jann Seymour at 615-269-6835 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Holiday Food Deliveries Description: Make holiday food deliveries to families and seniors in need with NeedLink Nashville. Teams of two to three volunteers will be assigned a route of three to four deliveries. Volunteers must have transportation and one member of each team should be able to lift 40 pounds. (Please note: NeedLink cannot assign teams or allow individuals to deliver alone.) Number of volunteers needed: 50 Date and time: December 9, 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Project location: Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

THE NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT (TNFP) 615-460-0172 www.thenashvillefoodproject.org Contact: Anne Sale at 615-460-0172 or [email protected].

Volunteer Project: Holiday Food Drive for TNFP Description: The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) provides nutritious, made-from-scratch meals to some of Nashville’s most vulnerable residents year round. Meals throughout the year are prepared with fresh ingredients grown in TNFP’s gardens. Through daily hot meals, TNFP introduces residents to a variety of seasonal produce and healthy eating. During the winter months, however, its pantry needs stocking to help prepare regular meals as well as additional meals for local warming shelters. Help stock the TNFP pantry with nutritious staples from the list below. Requested Items: • Low sodium broths: vegetable, chicken, or beef • Canned vegetables: peas, corn, or diced tomatoes • Olive oil • Canned beans: kidney or great northern Project location: Food to be delivered to TNFP office at 3605 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215.

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HANDS ON NASHVILLE HANDS ON NASHVILLE 615-298-1108 ext. 301 www.hon.org Contact: [email protected]

Volunteer Project: Host a ReCYCLE for Kids Bike Drive for Hands On Nashville

Description: ReCYCLE for Kids engages community volunteers in providing refurbished bikes, new helmets, and basic safety education for underserved children. This winter, help Hands On Nashville collect gently-used kids’ bikes with wheels that are 20 inches in diameter or smaller by hosting a bike drive! Donated bikes will be refurbished by volunteers and donated to area youth in the spring. Number of Volunteers: Can be done as an individual or as a group. Date and Time: You choose the bike drive location! Suggested locations include your home, employer, a park, a local community center, etc. Bikes can be dropped off at Hands On Nashville between December 2 and December 23 during business hours. Project Location: Bikes can be dropped off at Hands On Nashville between December 2 and December 23 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In-Kind Donations: Gently-used kids’ bikes with wheels that are 20 inches in diameter or smaller.

Volunteer Project: Home Energy Savings (HES) Project Description: Hands On Nashville’s Home Energy Savings Program engages volunteers in improving the energy efficiency, comfort, and safety of homes owned and occupied by low-income Nashville homeowners. On average HES volunteers reduce homeowner’s utility bills by 16%, which is an annual savings of $455 dollars. This holiday season, help make homes warmer for Nashvillians by volunteering at an HES project. No experience is necessary, as a skilled team will guide you along the way. All you need is a willingness to learn! Number of volunteers needed: 10 at each project. Date and time: To register for an HES project, visit HON.org/hes. (All volunteers must register online.)

Volunteer Project: Urban Farming Description: Hands On Nashville’s Urban Agriculture Program empowers volunteers to gain gardening skills, learn about healthy eating choices, and help address Nashville’s food access issues. Produce harvested from the HON Urban Farm is used in HON’s Urban Agriculture Program’s year-round educational activities that teach youth about the food system and how to make healthy eating choices. This holiday season, help prepare the HON Urban Farm for winter by mulching growing beds and walking paths, repairing tools, and completing a variety of other garden tasks. Whether you’re curious about gardening, or an expert greenthumb, an Urban Agriculture project is for you! No experience necessary, and all the tools you’ll need will be provided. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and sturdy closed-toe shoes like old sneakers or boots. Water will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle in an effort to reduce the amount of waste generated on the Farm. Number of volunteers needed: 10 Date and time: To register, visit HON.org/urban_agriculture (All volunteers must register online.) Project location: Hands On Nashville Urban Farm, 361 Wimpole Dr, Nashville, TN 37211.

In-Kind Donations: Digital indoor/outdoor

thermometer (with separated sensor and indoor humidity reading capabilities), reusable plates, cups, and bowls.

Volunteer Project: Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) Projects

Description: Hands On Nashville’s Youth Volunteer Corps offers year-round service-learning opportunities to inspire and empower youth ages 11 to 18 to create meaningful community change. Youth volunteers are needed to support various activities making a difference this holiday season. Date and time: Various dates and times. Project location: Various locations. For more information, visit HON.org/teen.

In-Kind Donations: 60 Watt equivalent LED bulbs

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