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:

Children's Program Volunteer at The Hospitality Hub
Listed by Memphis Street Health
Date: Wed, Jul 22, 2026 - Wed, Aug 26, 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
***UT Health Sciences COM Event***
Volunteer for 1 hour with the children of families staying at the Hospitality Hub! Engage in arts and crafts, games, activities, etc.

Love Thou Neighbor Mobile Food Pantry
Listed by College of Dentistry
Date: Wed, Jul 22, 2026 - Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/lvckq9
About the Event:
This Mobile Food Pantry is a partnership with the mid-south Food Bank. Food relief boxes will be assembled on every other Monday evening beginning at 5pm. The approximately 300 Food Relief boxes will be distributed to deserving families residing in Shelby County every other Wednesday. Volunteers should dress comfortably. For UT Health Sciences students, faculty, and staff, UTHSC attire is appreciated. Park behind the church building and enter the tinted double glass doors.

Girls Inc. Farm Day : FRI 07/24
Listed by Girls Inc. of Memphis
Date: Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10am - 4pm (CT)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/897769-girls-inc-farm-day-fri-0724
About the Event:
At the Girls Inc. Youth Farm, we are preparing for spring and making way for our gardens. We are looking for help to spread compost and mulch around our fruit trees. Join us for a hands-on day outdoors as we tidy up garden beds, plant & mulch, and support an organization that brings fresh food and green spaces to our community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just like getting your hands dirty, your time and energy will make a real impact. All tools and guidance will be provided-just bring your energy and a willingness to dig in! Volunteers should always come prepared for outdoor work: wear weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe shoes, etc. If you have access to any of the following equipment and are willing to bring it, we would greatly appreciate the extra support: tillers, weed eaters, lawn mowers, or hedge shears. While bringing equipment is completely optional, it helps us accomplish even more together!
Let's cultivate change together.

Room in the Welcome Inn
Listed by Memphis Street Health
Date: Fri, Jul 24, 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#/

Centenary United Methodist Church Health Fair
Listed by College of Dentistry
Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10am - 2pm (CT)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/870948-centenary-united-methodist-church-health-fair
About the Event:
Dental students will provide dental screenings, patient education, and guidance on oral hygiene practices to those attending.
It's an excellent chance for you to engage with the community that plays a crucial role in your clinical education. You might meet community members who could benefit from finding a dental home and the services offered at UTHSC College of Dentistry.
Remember to wear your scrubs, charge your loupes, bring a disposable blue clinic jacket, plenty of business cards, and let your engaging personality shine through. This event counts for D3/D4 required community service experiences and Peds reflection points if submissions are entered within 2 weeks of the event. DH students will receive community service credit.

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!