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:

Mobile Food Pantry
Listed by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Thursday, December 10, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/a7nunu
About the Event:
Join us in this fun direct service event that helps those in need in our community!
The hours for this volunteer shift are 8:30 am- 11 am, possibly ending sooner. Volunteer check-in will take place daily at 8:30 am in the parking lot behind our main building and distribution will begin at 9 am. We will be working outside serving boxes of food in a mobile food distribution.
Volunteer roles include collecting data, loading food boxes into cars, and directing traffic. This entire shift takes place outside! We ask volunteers to dress comfortably and for the weather.
Our work is needed now more than ever, and we hope you can join us!
Requirement: Be able to lift 20lbs

Children's Program Volunteer at The Hospitality Hub
Listed by Memphis Street Health
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/682325-childrens-program-volunteer-at-the-hospitality-hub
About the Event:
Address: 606 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
***UTHSC COM Event***
Volunteer for 1 hour with the children of families staying at the Hospitality Hub!Engage in arts and crafts, games, activities, etc.

Medical Student Volunteers
Listed by The Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 - Monday, December 21, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/u7ieu6
About the Event:
This is an opportunity for medical students of UTHSC to obtain volunteer clinic hours in a free primary health care clinic.
Requirements
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we're 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're doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

Girls Inc | Operations & Campus Support
Listed by Girls Inc. of Memphis
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/nzcbhe
About the Event:
Volunteers will support Girls Inc. behind the scenes through operations, campus support, and light administrative tasks that help our programs run smoothly.
This opportunity is ideal for volunteers who enjoy organizing, preparing materials, and providing practical support to staff. Volunteers may assist with program prep, organizing files or supplies, and other light administrative tasks as needed.

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!