Volunteer With These 5 South Nashville Organizations for the New Year

ANTIOCH-SOUTH NASHVILLE, TN - Do you want to volunteer in the South Nashville area in 2017, but not sure how to go about it? Whether you're looking to host a fundraiser or administer blood tests, there are plenty of organizations in need of volunteers in 2017.

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Nashville Cares is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee. Thanks to their efforts, more than 35,000 individuals are educated on preventative measures annually - greatly reducing their risk of contracting HIV. Want to get involved? You can volunteer with Nashville Cares and join a team of over 400 engaged community members whose responsibilities include: testing, nutrition, fundraising, education, administration and special events. Start by downloading their volunteer application and get to work with Nashville Cares in 2017.

World Relief Nashville is a local organization in South Nashville that works to empower the impoverished emotionally, spiritually and physically. The requirements for their volunteers are rigorous because of the importance they place on respect and community. If you'd like to get involved with World Relief Nashville, you can take a look at their 7 step volunteer application process. The first step? Complete the basic volunteer application and get the ball rolling for your work with World Relief Nashville in 2017.

Safe Haven is a community organization and transitional shelter that has been housing impoverished individuals and families for over 30 years in the South Nashville area. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and funds provided by community grants, Safe Haven is able to house up to 30 families at once. Do you want to volunteer with Safe Haven? You're not alone - over 1,000 Nashville residents support Safe Haven each year. Safe Haven has a variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from, ranging from serving hot meals to the homeless to working with children on their homework each week. Ready to get involved? Start by completing a volunteer application and Safe Haven will contact you with the scheduled time for your volunteer training.

Nashville Rescue Mission is a community shelter in the South Nashville area that provides food, clothing and shelter to impoverished men, women and children in need. They have 5 core values that drive their mission: Extravagant Faith, Radical Hospitality, Continuous Improvement, Excellence and a Culture of Honor. Nashville Rescue Mission relies on volunteers to make their mission a reality, and first-time volunteers are welcome in the new year. Want to get involved? Complete a volunteer application. First-time volunteers are tasked with serving meals, playing with kids, teaching classes and tutoring students.

Dismas is a transitional housing center designed to facilitate convicts successfully re entering society. Dismas House preaches non violence and community through preventative educational courses, conducted largely by volunteers. Want to get involved? There are several ways to volunteer with Dismas House- you can become a tutor, serve community dinners or join a committee with a more focused purpose. Start by completing a volunteer application and join the Dismas volunteer team.

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