Service Opportunities & Ministries
If you have any questions about TNU's student-led ministries or if you would like to start your own ministry contact Andrew Crimmins (941-268-4955 or AMCrimmins@trevecca.edu).
Lifeline
Is a ministry that involves all who have a strong burden to pray for our campus and community. Lifeline meets to pray after every chapel service and sends out weekly email prayer newsletters.
Saints
Provides opportunities of service to the senior adults in Trevecca Towers, such as preaching, leading music, singing, visiting, making cards, etc.
King's Kids
Tuesday nights a group of TNU students gather to minister to the kids of the J.C. Napier community by way of a vacation Bible school type ministry.
Angel Tree and Adopted Students from Cameron Middle School
Give gifts to the kids of parents who are incarcerated or who have little to give to their children.
Where can I share a testimony/story about what God did through my service to the community?
Brag on God here!
Community-Led Ministries
List compiled by Hands On Nashville (www.hon.org)
If you have any questions about community-led ministries or if you would like to add your ministry to the list please contact Brent Tallman (615-248-1217 or btallman@trevecca.edu).
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
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The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank is to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee while reducing food waste through an efficient system of collection and distribution. Second Harvest distributes food to more than 500 partner agencies in 27 counties. Other programs include the Emergency Food Box Program, the Culinary Arts Center, and Kids Cafe.
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Elizabeth Patton, Volunteer Coordinator
331 Great Circle Road
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: (615) 627-1581
Fax: (615) 329-3988
Email: epatton@secondharvest.org
Web: www.secondharvestnashville.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Sort donated food/package emergency food boxes in warehouse
· Help plan special events
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Minimum age: 12 (6th grade)
Requirements: Volunteer groups must contain a minimum of 15 members, and the maximum number of people that can sort food at any one time is 50. Groups of people younger than 18 must be accompanied by adult chaperones. One adult for every 5 young people is required.
Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
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Nashville Rescue Mission
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The Nashville Rescue Mission, in keeping with God's command to love our neighbor as ourselves, seeks to help the most needy in the community by offering food, clothing and shelter to the homeless. The mission also offers recovery programs to anyone struggling with life-defeating problems. The goal is to help people understand the love of God, to find satisfaction in life, and to become a positive part of their community.
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Bobby Nichols
Volunteer Programs Director
1716 8th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: (615) 312-1534
Email: volunteer@nashvillerescuemission.org
Web: http://www.nashvillerescuemission.org/
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Serve meals
· Organize a food or clothing drive
· Help with building maintenance, landscaping, or electrical work
· Assist with tutoring and/or mentoring
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Minimum age: 16; younger groups can organize drives
Requirements: N/A
Hours: N/A
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Feed the Children
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Feed the Children is a nonprofit, Christian, charitable organization providing physical, spiritual, educational, vocational/technical, psychological, economic and medical assistance and other necessary aid to children, families, and persons in need in the United States and internationally.
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Brittany Bigger, Volunteer Coordinator
615 Davidson Street
Nashville, TN 37213
Phone: (615) 248-8540
Fax: (615) 248-2482
Email: tnvolunteer@feedthechildren.org
Web: http://www.feedthechildren.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· package emergency food and personal care boxes
· preparing empty boxes for future use
· various cleaning duties
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Minimum age: 12
Requirements: Groups must reserve a time in advance. Accommodations can sometimes be made for groups of 20-100 people (12 years and older) interested in volunteering on a Saturday or outside of working hours during the week.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
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Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Amanda Grieves, Director of Volunteer Services
631 Dickerson Road
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: (615) 242-0411
Fax: (615) 242-0016
Email: amanda_grieves@uss.salvationarmy.org
Web: http://www.salarmy-nashville.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Assemble and distribute food boxes; unload, shelve, and inventory food
o Location: Magness Potter Community Center (611 Stockell Street)
o M-F, various shifts between 9a-4p
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Minimum age: N/A
Requirements: N/A
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Feed America First
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Provides food to those who feed the hungry.
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Tom Henry, Executive Director
1105 Blue Springs Rd.
Franklin, TN 37069
Phone: (615) 217-4554
Fax: (615) 661-0130
Email: tomhenry@feedamericafirst.com
Web: www.feedamericafirst.com
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· “Potato Drops” - volunteers bag thousands of pounds of potatoes into 10-15 lb. bags
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Minimum age: 16 years unaccompanied; 8 years with adult
Requirements: N/A
Hours: N/A
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Habitat for Humanity – Nashville Chapter
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Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.
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Mike Allen, Volunteer Coordinator
533 Hagan Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 254-4663, ext 224
Fax: (615) 254-4645
Email: mallen@habitatnashville.org
Web: http://www.habitat.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Work in our new retail resale store as a stocker, clerk, or in the office.
· Help construct houses for low-income families
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Minimum age: 16
Requirements: group construction volunteers must provide monetary sponsorship
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; weekend hours vary with house builds
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Williamson County Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.
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Angie Howard
136 3rd Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 591-7077
Fax: (615) 591-3636
E-mail: ahoward@hfhwc.org
Web: www.hfhwc.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Help construct houses for low-income families
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Minimum age: 16
Requirements: group construction volunteers must provide monetary sponsorship
Hours: Office hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Builds on Saturday & Sunday, 8am-5pm.
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ReConstruct (formerly MPRINT)
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ReConstruct is a Christian organization that equips and prepares students and adults for a lifetime of mission service by providing opportunities to assist low-income residents in the repair and rehabilitation of their homes. ReConstruct recruits, coordinates, and supervises volunteer labor from youth groups, churches, and various other organizations to paint, roof and perform minor repairs to the homes of disadvantaged residents.
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Paul Morris
605 Limestone Court
Nolensville, TN 37135
Phone: (615) 776-2266
Fax: (615) 776-5606
Email: info@reconstruct.org
Web: www.reconstruct.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Repair and rehabilitate houses for low-income families
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Minimum age: Youth completing 7th grade up to 20 years old
Requirements: N/A
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Society of St. Andrew
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The Society of St. Andrew is an ecumenical Christian ministry that feeds the hungry all year long by saving fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste and giving it to the needy.
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Del Ketcham, Hunger Relief Advocate
P.O. Box 340006
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 340-7125
Fax: (615) 340-1770
Email: hratn@endhunger.org
Web: http://www.endhunger.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· “Potato Drops” - volunteers bag thousands of pounds of potatoes into 10-15 lb. bags
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Minimum age: 13
Requirements: N/A
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Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter
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To empower homeless families with children to live independently through spiritual, financial and social guidance.
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Stephanie Hinson, Volunteer Coordinator
1234 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 256-8195
Fax: (615) 251-4950
Email: shinson@safehaven.org
Web: www.nashvillesafehaven.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Prepare and serve dinner to approximately 20-25 residents
· Serve as overnight and/or weekend volunteers
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Minimum age: 16 unaccompanied; any age with adult supervision
Requirements: N/A
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm
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Metropolitan Development and Housing Authority
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The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is a public housing authority, primarily responsible for the housing, urban and community development programs, and other related programs.
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Danny Brown
701 South 6th Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 252-8515
Fax: (615) 252-3677
Web: http://www.nashville.gov/mdha/index.htm
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Emergency home repairs for low-income or disabled households. Materials and supplies furnished.
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Minimum age: N/A
Requirements: N/A
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Project C.U.R.E.
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Benevolent healthcare foundation that collects, categorizes, and distributes medical supplies to healthcare professionals and facilities around the world. Donations are collected from hospitals and other healthcare providers, then prepared and shipped internationally to people in need.
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Greg Cox
2300 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 837-7575
Fax: (615) 837-7538
Email: gregcox@projectcure.org
Web: www.projectcure.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Identify, sort, & package medical supplies
· Identify/Inventory medical equipment and surgical instruments
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Minimum age: 12 with adult
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Nashville CARES
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Nashville CARES is Middle Tennessee's leading community-based AIDS service organization. Its mission is to promote and participate in a comprehensive and compassionate response to HIV and AIDS infection through education, advocacy, and supportive services.
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Kate Haygood, Director of Volunteer Services
209 10th Avenue South, Suite 160
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 259-4866
Fax: (615) 259-4849
Email: khaygood@nashvillecares.org
Web: www.nashvillecares.org
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Volunteer Opportunities:
· Assemble food bags for distribution to clients
· **Unload canned goods at dock and cart to pantry to restock shelves (volunteers desperately needed after August to unload food deliveries from Second Harvest between 9am-3pm during the week)
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