Splendid animals, horses capture attention. But did you know that horses can also work a bit of magic? With the help of volunteers, of cours

The past can inform the present and the future. But the past needs someone to collect, preserve, and display it for others to appreciate it.

Discover the delights—learning for yourself and sharing with others! Volunteer as a docent at Nashville’s Parthenon or another museum near y

Where is your place to make a difference? First, look inward—what are your passions, interests, skills? Then look outward—see the needs arou

Introducing Guests to the Schermerhorn Center Since 2009 Chuck Yaeger has volunteered as a docent at the Nashville Symphony’s home, the...

When is a cup of tea more than a cup of tea? When it comes with love. The women survivors Thistle Farms serves know this truth firsthand. No

When a baby’s start in life is rough, intensive loving is part of the care. Holding, rocking, humming—all good “medicine” volunteers provide

Some things older people don’t forget! Like being with caring friends and having fun! Those are what volunteers bring to the club members, w

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary—Spreading an Appreciation and Enjoyment of Nature Since childhood Margaret Smith has cherished nature. Her...

Plein Air Painters—Dedicated to Conservation and Preservation After twenty-five years as Director of the Office of Patient Affairs at...

Purposeful Ministry—Project Transformation As a year-round Fellow with Project Transformation Tennessee, Taylor Davenport has been...

Senior Olympics—Lifetime of Sports Lori Bumgarner is the owner of paNASH, a passion and career coaching service. Certified both as life...

The Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee—Trusted Leader and Catalyst A long-time volunteer of the Council on Aging (COA), as Executive...

Sunny Day Club—A Co-founder’s Perspective From her own 13-year experience with her husband’s dementia, Shara Parker co-founded the Sunny...

Being a Docent at the Athens of the South’s Parthenon Wesley Paine is Director of the Parthenon in Nashville, TN, the world’s only...

Making a Difference in our Community Ann Harris brings a strong background from working as Director of the House of Mercy, a residential...

There to Help When You Don’t Have Keys With a background in city planning focusing on transit matters, Ed Cole knows Nashville’s...

Volunteering to be outdoors is just what some retirees need! Are you longing for your “nature connection”? There’s still time for you, a...

The Nashville Adult Literacy Council teaches 1700 adults each year to read and succeed Through the eyes of Jo-Ann Heidenreich the...

Volunteering to play spoons with a gospel/hymn group is Ed's Sunday afternoon play time You know Ed Zinkiewicz! The host of this podcast...