Volunteer opportunities
Looking to Volunteer in the Community?

United Way of Greater Nashville, through a partnership with Hands On Nashville, offers hundreds of opportunities each month for anyone looking to get involved. 

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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 2023 Engagement Calendar featuring our Days of Action.

Father reading to child at bedtime

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

United Way has a variety of ongoing opportunities perfect for individuals or small groups – from reading to preschoolers, to helping families prepare their taxes, to tutoring elementary-aged 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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Books Brothers

Books Brothers volunteers share children’s books through video story times, with a focus on books that allow students of color to see themselves in the pages.
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