Volunteer Opportunities
In order to guide people who have experienced disruptions and trauma from surviving to thriving, we rely on volunteers to assist us in a number of ways.
We have many hands-on opportunities that allow volunteers to work directly with people in need. We call these "relationship building" volunteers as they befriend, mentor and tutor the individuals and families that Inspiritus serves. Current volunteer needs:
Tennessee Empowerment Volunteers
Middle Tennessee Empowerment Programs –Thrive Studios, Healthy Garden, Building Healthy Families and Nashville Food Pantry – provides critical resources and community support to low-income families in Middle Tennessee. There are several volunteer opportunities available now with even more ways to help North Nashville residents thrive once the new campus is built. For more information on how you or your group can volunteer, please contact Kerry Boykin or Janet Arning today!
Donation Pickup
Help pickup supplies donated from the Walmart on Dickerson Pike on Tuesdays (10am) or from the Walmart on Riverside on Thursdays (1pm) and deliver to Inspiritus. A pickup truck is required
Inspiritus Pantry Assistance
Help welcome and assist families seeking food and supplies; Monday-Wednesday and Friday (8am – 12pm)
Donation Sorting
Weekly sorting of donations; Monday-Wednesday, and Friday (8am – 12pm) during the 3rd and 4th week of each month
Meal Preparation
Help prepare meals for Inspiritus’ Building Healthy Families community participants; Every 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Thursday of the month (9:30am – 11am)
Garden Planting and Cleaning
Help residents plant gardens during the Spring (dates TBD) and clean out gardens during the late Winter (dates TBD); Large groups are welcomed
Art Therapy Program Volunteers
Assist women in children participating in Thrive Studios therapeutic art programs; Mondays and Tuesdays after school; Contact Devon Billions-Gomez, Family & Youth Program Specialist
Help Raise Support
Serve on our Campaign Cabinet to help build connections and financial support for our multi-million-dollar affordable housing project
Help raise general support for Inspiritus empowerment programs by working with staff to create and implement an annual fundraiser
Office/Administrative Support
Help develop and/or manage a volunteer tracking system
Assist with data entry and other clerical needs
Disaster Relief Volunteers
Help survivors recover in South Nashville and Waverly. Contact Sherry Buresh, Executive Director of Disaster Services
Help Refugee Families
Help provide support for a refugee family for six months during the resettlement process. Your support will help acclimate newly arriving families and individuals to the cultural norms and processes in the local community. Contact Maria Robles for more information
Disaster Relief Volunteers
Volunteers can provide response and long-term recovery assistance for families and individuals who have unmet needs following a natural disaster. Our team is able to connect volunteers to local projects that will make a direct impact on recovery. By providing volunteers for our clients home repairs we are able to help cut costs for them in their recovery. Learn more about ways you and your group can volunteer. Visit our Disaster Relief Volunteers Page today.
*For questions about disaster relief volunteering, please email Julie Dimitrov.
Thrive Community Lending Volunteers
If you have a special passion to serve refugee entrepreneurs, consider joining us as a volunteer! Click HERE to view more details about current volunteer opportunities.
Refugee Services Volunteers
Refugee Career Pathways Mentors
No matter where you are from or which languages you speak, the support of a mentor can make all the difference when taking the first steps on the path towards a fulfilling career. Inspiritus is excited to facilitate mentorship opportunities for refugees seeking to better understand the workforce or college application process. Mentors will work with refugees to help them identify their career goals, develop job readiness, and learn more about their field of interest. Individuals in helping professions are especially encouraged to participate. All professional experience welcome!
First Friend Cultural Mentors
Volunteer with a refugee or unaccompanied child/youth family or individual on a weekly basis for six months to a year. Practice English, provide cultural mentorship, and assist with cultural orientation.
Afterschool Program Volunteers
Volunteer with our Bright Futures Afterschool program at Clarkston High School. Help with ESOL on a weekly basis from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, or lead a lesson on your area of expertise. Or help out at Camp Mosaic, a summer day camp for refugee children and youth. These programs focus on building trauma resiliency.
Volunteer with our Afterschool program in Savannah, Georgia. Help with ESOL and homework virtually on a weekly basis from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, or lead a lesson on your area of expertise. Summer Camp volunteers and interns are always welcome!
*Please note: Inspiritus requires all volunteers and immigrant participants to wear a mask at all times during their volunteering.
Volunteer Training
Volunteers working with refugees and immigrants we serve, must attend a volunteer training before getting started.
Click here to learn more about our Refugee and Immigration Services program.
To volunteer in Atlanta, contact Trameka Weems Trameka.Weems@weinspirit.org. To volunteer in Savannah, contact Lindsey Grovenstein Lindsey.Grovenstein@weinspirit.org. To volunteer in Birmingham, contact Jessica Naccari Jessica.Naccari@weinspirit.org. To volunteer in Nashville, contact Maria.Robles@weinspirit.org
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Administrative/Support Volunteers
Support Inspiritus by volunteering in one of our 'behind the scenes' roles. Opportunities include working in one of our local offices, assisting in various administrative tasks or projects or sorting and organizing items in our Clothing Closet in Clarkston, GA.
For more information on support volunteer needs, contact Sarah Burke.
