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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Interested in volunteering in Wilson County? Learn more about our partnership with Volunteer Network TN.

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 2024 Engagement Calendar featuring our Days of Action.

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Bedtime Books

Through Bedtime Books we help families establish a healthy bedtime routine and set children up for future literacy success.
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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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