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Nashville Give Backs: Rewarding Volunteering Oppourtunities

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Interested in giving back to your community? I've got you! You'll find three different sections and if you still haven't found what you're looking for (enter U2 music now…) click on “Hands on Nashville” under the People in Need section to find even m...
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People in Need

A list of organizational volunteer opportunities for people who need it most.  Not finding the right opportunity? Click on the last card in this section, “Hands on Nashville” to search for specific options throughout the Nashville Area.

 
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There's a wide range of volunteer opportunities to give back to this shelter, ranging from events, childcare, hospitality, and more!
Safe Haven Family Shelter
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Interested in taking part in victims of crime training and delivering?  Want to donate some manpower to their cause? Check it out here!
You Have the Power
 
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Not finding the right opportunity? Try Hands on Nashville, which hosts a repository of ways to give back throughout the Nashville area.
Hands On Nashville
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Help build homes for community members! Maybe you'll even learn some things to take away for your own home projects, at the same time.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
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Help formerly incarcerated people to get back into the workforce. You can volunteer in office with mock interviews, food drives, or get your organization invovled, too!
Project Return
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The library is always in need of volunteers. Shelve books, host a class, the options are endless!
Nashville Public Library
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Interested in volunteering with a youth program? They have individual and group options, and are especially interested if you're into biking!
Oasis Center
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Are you a rock climber? Maybe you are if you've stumbled upon my Benable! Either way, The Crag is always looking for volunteer belayers for their monthly Adaptive Climbing meet ups!
Adaptive Climb | The Crag
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Animal Friends

Interested in helping animal friends? If that's your jam, here's a great list. You're bound to find something up your alley!

 
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A great way to get your pets in and help out some animals.  You'll be required to do a training course on site, then sign up for hours.  And who knows? Maybe you'll find a pup or feline that captures your heart.
Metro Animal Care and Control
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Provide transportation for doggos or help out at events with this organization!
Wags & Walks Nashville
 
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Want to help out with transportation, education, or in the wildlife hospital? This could be your cup of tea!
Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center

Outside

Want to really get into the thick of it, outside? I've provided a few options for you below to really get your hands dirty! (See what I did there? hehe)

 
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A bunch of different opportunities with our parks.  They have a number of volunteer days at different parks you can attend, as well!
Tennessee State Parks
 
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Want to fix trails? Check out the SCC who consistly have different trail days at different crags across the SE states. Bonus? You get to climb and hang afterwards! What's not to love?
Southeastern Climbing Coalition
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Help distribute, at events, and plant trees across Nashville! We desperately need to restore our canopies!
Nashville Tree Foundation
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Various opportunities with the CRC! There are kayaking clean ups, tree planting, and more! Let's keep the Cumberland great and give it the love it needs!
Cumberland River Compact
 
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Interested in becoming an ambassador or leading events in and outside with slaydie climbers? Check out the LCC!
Ladies Climbing Coalition