About Lipscomb
Local Service Opportunities
| Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity • habitatnashville.org 1006 8th Ave South Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 254.4663 |
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| Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds quality affordable homes in partnership with the Nashville community. Families must work their "sweat equity" hours and save money for closing costs to earn their home. They pay a no-interest, principal only mortgage payment. Join with the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity to help those in need. There are many ways to get involved, both on-site builds and off-site office work. Contact Mike Allen at mallen@habitatnashville.org |
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| Hands on Nashville • hon.org 209 10th Ave S, Cummins Station Suite #318 Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 298.1108 |
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| Hands On Nashville is the recognized leader of programs, partnerships and services that maximize volunteer impact in the greater Nashville community. We offer a variety of programs and resources that empower people to make volunteering a regular part of their lives. Hands On Nashville works with a variety of non-profit and government organizations to help manage their volunteer programs, we do not have specific jobs or responsibilities. Rather, volunteers can plug-in by registering as a member after which they will be able to pick the volunteer opportunities that best fit them from our Flexible Calendar (about 35 projects per month). Contact Susannah Fotopulos at susannah@hon.org |
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| Head Start (Early Childhood Education) • nashville.gov/mac 1624 5th Ave North Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 862.8860 ext. 144 |
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| The Metropolitan Action Commission Head Start Program of Nashville provides pre-school education for children ages 3-5 years old. There are 7 Head Start Centers and 3 partner sites throughout Nashville. Children from low-income families are enrolled in the program, which provides academic instruction in preparation for Kindergarten. Children are also allowed to participate if they have a diagnosed learning, regardless of income. We need volunteers in classroom preparation, clerical work, light facilities work and as story tellers. Contact Lisa Gallon at lisa.gallon@nashville.gov |
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| Healing Hands International • hhi.org 455 McNally Drive Nashville, TN 37211 • (615) 832.2000 |
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| In the fall of 1991, a meeting was held in Nashville, TN. This meeting included several men interested in helping meet the mounting needs for medical supplies and equipment in the former Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations. Dr. Randy Steger, business and marketing professor at Lipscomb University of Nashville, TN, presented a proposal to serve as a pilot program that would utilize the energy and abilities of students to contact various medical corporations and individuals to solicit donations of supplies. Through this urgent need for humanitarian relief materials the Lipscomb students organized the beginning of the Healing Hands ministry, which was later incorporated as Healing Hands International in 1994. Since acquiring a 501 (C) (3) status in 1994 HHI has shipped to 70 different nations in need. God's hand is evident in the work of this ministry. As the Lord has blessed all the efforts put forth in this program the ministry has proven to be very successful. The need has been established. The pipeline of resources has been tapped. What was once an idea has become a tool to provide aid to people in struggling situations throughout the world. It has also proven to be an excellent way to give glory and honor to God and bring recognition to the local church. This year, Healing Hands' Walk 4 Water will be held March 29th. It is a four mile walk to raise money for our clean water projects. For more information on this event, please go to walk4water.org. We also need volunteers for re-packing supplies and someone to lead the Magi Project from Lipscomb each year! Contact Cindy Herring at cherring@hhi.org |
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| Hope Lodge • cancer.org 2008 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 342.0840 |
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| The American Cancer Society’s Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge in Nashville, Tenn., offers a solution to cancer patients who must undergo treatment far from home. The Hope Lodge provides housing free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to cancer patients and their families during their course of treatment. The lodge not only reduces the financial burden, but also provide a much-needed supportive environment. We, the volunteers and staff of the American Cancer Society, empower and mobilize communities to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering by distinguishing the Society as the organization of choice for meaningful volunteer engagement. Contact Jocelyn Phillips at jocelyn.phillips@cancer.org |
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| House of Mercy • houseofmercynashville.org 4908 Kentucky Ave Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 385.7686 |
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| At the House of Mercy, we provide a clean, safe, supportive environment where mothers can live together with their children while they are in active recovery. House of Mercy moms commit to a stay of at least nine months -- long enough to become established in a healthy lifestyle, up to 24 months. House of Mercy provides residents the resources needed to succeed. We need babysitters, tutors, fundraising, and many more forms of volunteers. Contact Ro Sullivan at (615) 385-7686 or houseofmercy@comcast.net |
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| Nashville Humane Association • nashvillehumane.org 213 Oceola Avenue Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 352.1010 |
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| Nashville Humane Association is committed to finding responsible homes, controlling overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals. Volunteers play a vital role at the Nashville Humane Association and we're always looking for new friends. You can help make a difference in an animal’s life and have fun doing it! Please see below for more information about our volunteer opportunities. Contact Maggie Odle at maggie@nashvillehumane.org |
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| I.C. White Stone Foundation • icwstone.org P.O. Box 60712 Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 226.1670 |
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| Single mothers have a strong ally in the I.C. White Stone Foundation, an East Nashville-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering single moms and youths raised in single parent homes through three authentic and beneficial ways: stronger family relationships, higher education, volunteerism. The mission of I.C. White Stone Foundation is to help reduce added financial and emotional stress facing single mothers, so they can concentrate on nurturing and educating their children to be healthy adults. Contact KImberly Tucker at kim@icwstone.org |
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| Interfaith Dental Clinic • interfaithdentalclinic.com 1721 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 329.4790 |
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The Interfaith Dental Clinic is a non-profit program founded to bring people of all faiths together in a healing ministry, with the mission of restoring, protecting, and improving the oral health of uninsured low-income, employed persons, their children, and the elderly in the greater Nashville area through access to affordable quality dental care, oral disease prevention services, and oral health education. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available including assisting with administrative support, donor research, special events and more. No dental experience required, but special clinical observation opportunities exist for students interested in the dental field! Contact Betsy Buntin at betsy@interfaithdentalclinic.com |
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| Lakeshore Wedgewood • lakeshoreestates.org 832 Wedgewood Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 662.3232 |
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| Lakeshore Wedgewoood is a continuum care facility (assisted living, nursing home, skilled unit) providing health care services to the elderly. Volunteers are needed in assisting with group activities (ice cream socials, devotionationals, singing, etc.) or with one-on-one visits (reading mail or Bible, socializing). Contact Rachel Henderson at rhenderson@lakeshoreestates.org |
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| Lipscomb ESL Program One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 966.1000 |
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| Many of the employees at Lipscomb University come from a wide range of backgrounds, including many of international origin. Because of their background, many of them still struggle with the English language. You can help these men and women better master the English language by devoting a small amount of time each week to carrying on conversation with a curriculum set up by Missionary in Residence Steve Sherman. It means the world to these people, and only requires a small amount of your time. Contact Steve Sherman at steve.sherman@lipscomb.edu |
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| The Living Well Ministry • livingwellministry.org 2956 Kirkwood Ave Antioch, TN 37013 • (615) 361.5834 |
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The Living Well Ministry provides services to help birth parents of children in foster care. The ministry helps parents who have a Department of Children's Services Permanency Plan goal of reunification, have been involved with the Department 30 days or less, and have expressed desire to reunite with their child(ren). Trained volunteers/mentors help birth parents navigate the Juvenile Court system, access resources, participate in hearings/meetings with confidence, become knowledgeable of good parenting and independent living skills, and improve self-esteem. Volunteers have specific requirements they must meet. For more information, please contact us. Contact Annie Hamilton at tlwellministry@comcast.net |
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| Make-A-Wish Foundation • midtnwishes.org 209 10th Ave South, Suite 527 Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 259.2324 |
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| The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®of Middle Tennessee is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.. Volunteers help grant wishes in many ways and are matched to positions based on ability, interest, and position availability. Volunteers can serve as wish grantors, perform office and administrative tasks, and coordinate and assist with fundraising efforts. Contact Erin Mitchell at erin@bmidtnwishes.org |
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| Martha O'Bryan Center • marthaobryan.org 711 South Seventh Street Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 254.1791 |
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| The Martha O'Bryan Center is a Christian outreach ministry located in the James A. Cayce Homes. It supports and empowers individuals and families in need living in East Nashville and the surrounding community to attain greater levels of well-being and self-reliance and provides opportunities for people to respond to God's love by giving through service. Contact Judy Gaither at jgaither@marthaobryan.org |
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| Matthew 25 625 Benton Avenue Box 120 Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 383.9577 |
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| Matthew 25 provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless men in Nashville and Davidson County. Most of the men have addiction issues, we therefore do a lot of counseling, conduct various life skills classes----all of which are designed to help each person to reach a level of self-sufficiency. Housing, help and hope are three key elements of our ministry. Students could volunteer to serve a meal, paint a room or simply stop by and eat a meal with the guys. Contact Bob Jackson at capels@aol.com |
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| Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee • ichope.com 2416 21st Ave South, Suite 201 Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 269.5355 |
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| MHAMT works to ensure that all Tennesseans have access to quality mental health care. Staff appear in many forums to advocate for sound mental health public policies, fair coverage of mental illnesses by insurance companies, and an end to discrimination against those receiving mental health care. Contact PJ Davis at pjdavis@mhamt.org |
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| Monroe Harding Children's Home • monroeharding.org 1120 Glendale Lane Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 298.5573 |
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| Monroe Harding has a program called Project SHARE, an in-school mentoring program for at-risk elementary school children. The volunteers are assigned to a child and meet with him or her for one hour a week at the child's school. The mentor and child's time together may be spent working on homework, reading or simply talking. We are in need of mentors for Project SHARE. Contact Jennifer Henton at jenniferhenton@monroeharding.org |
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| Morningside at Belmont • morningsideassistedliving.com 1710 Magnolia Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 383.2557 |
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| Morningside Assisted Living provides and serves the social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents ranging in age from 21 to 103. We need volunteers for either individuals or groups to commit to visiting with our residents through one-on-one conversations, games, music, devotions or whatever you want! Contact Lori Evans at musicmom90@bellsouth.net |
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| Morning Star Sanctuary, Inc. P.O. Box 568 Madison, TN 37116 • (615) 860.0188 |
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| Morning Star Sanctuary provides a safe haven for women and their children who have fled domestic violence or abusive home environments. We provide help to empower these women to break the cycle of violence that controls their lives. The vision of the program addresses the urgent needs of today's victims, as well as better lives for future generations. Contact Susan Canon at susan.canon@msdvp.org |
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If you are a not-for-profit organization that would like to get your information to potential volunteers, please contact Paul Stevens at paul.stevens@lipscomb.edu.
Lipscomb University Missions Program
One University Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951
missions@lipscomb.edu | 615.966.6049 | Ezell 238