Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse.

Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page.

Don't forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you're done!

Featured Opportunities:

Soulsville Health Hub Clinic Volunteer

Listed by Soulsville Health Outreach

Date: Wed, May 27, 2026 - Thu, May 28, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://givepul.se/n0nbat

About the Event:

Come volunteer with and shadow Dr. Dalgo at the Soulsville Health Hub. UTHSC Health Hub-Soulsville exists to improve health outcomes for residents in the historic Soulsville neighborhood in South Memphis by providing holistic, accessible, and integrated pediatric and adult care.

Slots are open for one medical student to work with Dr. Dalgo at the Soulsville Health Hub. Clinic is Monday/Wednesday mornings and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons.

At this time, this volunteer opportunity is only open to College of Medicine students.

Food Pantry Friend

Listed by Friends for All

Date: Thu, May 28, 2026 - Tue, Jul 28, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://givepul.se/fjbu38

About the Event:

• Make a difference in your community by helping to provide essential food items to those in need! We are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteers to assist in our food pantry.

Responsibilities:

• Keep all shelves organized, clean, well-stocked, and properly rotated.
• Sort and pack food donations by bagging fresh produce, frozen/refrigerated foods, bread, and non-perishable items.
• Unload food truck deliveries from local businesses and partners.
  • Be advised if Pantry is unavailable we may direct you to help out in another department

Room in the Welcome Inn

Listed by Memphis Street Health

Date: Fri, May 29, 2026 - Fri, Sep 18, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/861052-room-in-the-welcome-inn

About the Event:

Location: 102 N. Second Street

The purpose of this event is to help house people experiencing homelessness by setting up beds and serving food with our community partner Calvary Episcopal Church. Please go to the back of the church to park in the lot (free to park in). After you park, you should go to the building next to the church. Walk around to the front and ring the bell. As always, this is a great way to meet new people and make an impact in our community.

Please sign up here as well: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EACAE29A4FB6-calvary5/103852672#/

Serving with a Smile: BRUNCH

Listed by Room In The Inn - Memphis

Date: Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sun, Jul 26, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://givepul.se/vbq2bg

About the Event:

Join the kitchen staff in prepping, serving, cleaning, and offering up hospitality to our guests!

Please come prepared to work in our commercial kitchen or in the dining rooms with our guests. Closed toed shoes are REQUIRED for these shifts.

Neighborhood Breakfast

Listed by Memphis Street Health

Date: Sun, May 31, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://givepul.se/1nxv4h

About the Event:

Address: 102 North Second St. (Calvary Episcopal Church)

Sundays 6am-8am

The purpose of this event is to provide food, clothing, and toiletries to people experiencing homelessness in Memphis. Volunteers will help set up for the event, serve breakfast, assist with clothing and toiletry distribution, and help clean up after the event. As always, this is a great way to meet new people in our community. Please go to the back of the church to park in the lot (free to park in). You will then enter the double doors at the back of the church!

Requirements

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC's risk assessment guidance.
2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC's symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

Girls Inc | Lunch Support

Listed by Girls Inc. of Memphis

Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2026 - Fri, Jul 17, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)

Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/879101-girls-inc-lunch-support

About

Join us in supporting youth through lunch service and light programming assistance during the day's activities. Volunteers will help create a welcoming and supportive environment by assisting with lunch distribution, engaging with participants, and providing general support to staff as needed.

Please note: A background check is required for all volunteers participating in this opportunity.

Requirements

• Background check

The events highlighted are open to anyone but might require additional training or information after registration. If you have a volunteer activity that you would like to highlight on this digest, please email the Office of Leadership and Service at [email protected].

Did you know that community engagement and volunteer service are part of our strategic plan? Tell us about your community impact in GivePulse today! Find new opportunities, connect with community, and help us as we work toward Healthy Tennesseans, Thriving Communities!