Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to Volunteer in the Community?

United Way of Greater Nashville, through a partnership with Hands On, offers hundreds of opportunities each month for anyone looking to get involved.

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united way’s days of action

Days of Action are unparalleled, community-changing volunteer opportunities that highlight United Way’s work in the community. Click here to see our 2025 Engagement Calendar featuring our Days of Action.

Volunteer reading to children

United We Read

Through United We Read we’re sharing the gift of reading and supporting families in growing their access to books.
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Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus provides at-risk students with the school supplies they need to start the new school year.

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Give Thanks

Through Give Thanks, we tackle food insecurity in our community by providing meals to individuals and families that need it most. 
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recurring volunteer opportunities

We are always here with ongoing volunteer opportunities perfect for individuals or small groups to get involved in your community – from reading to preschoolers to helping families prepare their taxes, to tutoring elementary-age students.

Raise Your Hand

The Raise Your Hand Tutoring program matches volunteer tutors with first- through fourth-grade students who are struggling with reading and/or math.
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VITA Tax Prep

VITA free tax prep volunteers gain practical knowledge and make a measurable economic impact in the Greater Nashville region.
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Community Impact Volunteers

Volunteers assist with the Community Impact Funding process for our six county region during the January to March timeframe.

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Read, Baby Read!

Read, Baby Read! volunteers read to infants and toddlers at various sites throughout Nashville on a weekly basis.
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