Volunteer Opportunities

Lutheran Services of Georgia - Volunteer

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. Visit the blue buttons below.

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

Volunteers are at the heart of welcoming newcomers. By sharing your time, skills, and encouragement, you can help refugees and immigrant families build new lives and thrive in their communities. Inspiritus offers a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved.

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

• Provide cultural mentorship

• Assist with cultural orientation and daily life skills 

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 refugee resettlement, social work, education, public health, advocacy, and related fields. Internships provide practical training while making a direct impact on the lives of 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 Sarah Burke Sarah.Burke@weinspirit.org. 

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Lutheran Services of Georgia - Clothes Drive

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.