Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

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

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:

Outreach Volunteer
Listed by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/rzfryn
About the Event:
This volunteer role will help distribute food and hygiene items to our most vulnerable population. Volunteers will assist with refilling coffee and sugar, handing out food, and cleaning up after services end. This role takes place on the porch of our Outreach Center with the volunteer working behind a table distributing items. Volunteers should dress comfortably and for the weather. Check-in takes place outside at our Outreach back door.

Front Desk Support at Room in the Inn
Listed by Room In The Inn - Memphis
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/gh48if
About the Event:
We're looking for Front Desk volunteers that want to spend a few hours with us offering hospitality to those on the phone as well as guests in the building.At this time we are looking for volunteers each Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, but sometimes have Monday, Wednesday, and Friday openings!

Winter Prep at the Works Urban Farm (Knight Arnold)
Listed by The Works, Inc. (community development corp)
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 8:00 - 11:00 am (CT)
Register: https://givepul.se/f21pth
About the Event:
We need just a couple of hours of help to prep for winter! We will make sure our orchard & farm is ready to flourish in the seasons ahead. It's a rewarding way to learn by doing, support local sustainability, and enjoy a hands-on morning outdoors alongside our expert staff. Volunteers should come prepared for outdoor work: wear weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, and gloves, and bring water. A hat and sunscreen are also encouraged! PARKING is available on the farm site.

Holiday Shop Prep!
Listed by Room In The Inn - Memphis
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18 - Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/ldtgat
About the Event:
Calling all decorators and organization lovers! On December 18th, 19th, and 22nd, come use your time and talents to prep our Citi Space for our Holiday Shop! We will have decorations in need of placing and toys/gifts in need of organizing so parents can easily find what their children will love!

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!