Volunteer Opportunities
At Inspiritus, we walk alongside people rebuilding their lives after displacement, loss, or other major life disruptions. Volunteers play a vital role in helping individuals and families move from surviving to thriving. We offer a variety of hands-on opportunities for volunteers to build meaningful relationships through mentoring, tutoring, and cultural exchange. We call these "relationship building" volunteers as they befriend, mentor and tutor the individuals and families that Inspiritus serves.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Inspiritus, we value inclusion, equity, and diversity across all our programs and services. Volunteers support individuals and families in ways that respect their unique strengths, promote dignity, and foster community belonging. Inspiritus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, or religion.
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 eligible 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 and children participating in Thrive Studios therapeutic art programs; Mondays and Tuesdays after school; Contact Devon Billions-Gomez, Family & Youth Program Specialist
Support Fundraising & Advocacy
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
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 entrepreneurs, consider joining us as a volunteer! Click HERE to view more details about current volunteer opportunities.
Refugee Services Volunteers
Help create welcoming communities and support newcomers as they adjust to life in the U.S. Volunteer opportunities include:
First Friend Cultural Mentors
Be a welcoming face and companion to a refugee or unaccompanied child/youth family. Commit to meeting weekly for 6–12 months to:
• Practice conversational English in real-life settings
• Exchange cultural knowledge and experiences
• Support orientation to daily life in the U.S.
Afterschool & Summer Programs
Support refugee and immigrant youth through afterschool and summer enrichment programs focused on academic support, English language learning, and building resilience. Opportunities include:
• Tutoring and homework help
• Assisting with ESOL and literacy activities
• Leading lessons or workshops in your area of expertise
• Serving as a mentor or camp volunteer during the summer
University Internships
Inspiritus partners with area universities to host student interns seeking hands-on experience in supporting newcomers, social work, education, public health, advocacy, and related fields. Internships provide valuable professional training while strengthening community support for newcomers.
Volunteer Training
All volunteers and interns complete training before getting started to ensure we provide safe, consistent, and culturally respectful support.
Click here to learn more about our Refugee and Immigration Services program.
To volunteer or intern in Atlanta, Savannah, Birmingham, or Nashville, contact Community Engagement
Our Commitment
Inspiritus volunteers are part of a welcoming network that values inclusion and equity. All volunteer opportunities are designed to support refugees and immigrants in ways that respect individual strengths, promote dignity, and comply with federal nondiscrimination laws.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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 donated items.
For more information on support volunteer needs, contact Community Engagement
