Volunteer
Welcoming our new neighbors takes a community, including you! We want to help match you with an opportunity that reflects your passions and experience.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at volunteer@empowernashville.org or call (615) 315-9681
Learn how you can support newly-arrived refugees and immigrants in Middle Tennessee by volunteering with NICE. Topics include: one-time volunteer opportunities, ongoing volunteer opportunities, volunteering for both individuals and groups, and how to host a donation drive to welcome a refugee family to their first home in the U.S.
Volunteer Opportunities
One-Time Opportunities
Assist with one-time needs such as apartment setups, shopping assistance, translation/interpretation, etc.
Ongoing Opportunities
Volunteer on a consistent basis through youth or adult education, youth mentorship, etc.
Refugee Family Mentorship
Mentors work with refugee families new to Tennessee and help them adjust to life in their new community.
Refugee Co-Sponsorship
Co-sponsorship is a service model that invites groups of 7 or more help newly-arrived refugee families integrate into life in the U.S. for a period of 9 months.