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

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Volunteer Virtual Info Session

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.

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Volunteer Opportunities

One-Time Opportunities

Assist with one-time needs such as apartment setups, shopping assistance, translation/interpretation, etc.

Current Needs

Ongoing Opportunities

Volunteer on a consistent basis through youth or adult education, youth mentorship, etc.

Current Needs

Refugee Family Mentorship

Mentors work with refugee families new to Tennessee and help them adjust to life in their new community.

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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.

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Ready to take the next step?

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