Volunteer
Park Center welcomes compassionate volunteers (ages 18 and over) who want to make a difference in the lives of people who have mental illness and substance use disorders.
To inquire about internships, click here.
To apply to join a Board Committee, click here.
How Can You Help?
Volunteer opportunities listed below are types of activities at Park Center.
- Tutoring in math and reading
- Lunch Buddies - eating lunch with a member on a weekly basis
- Offering your expertise in yoga, music, art, knitting, etc.
- Group volunteer activities: gather a group of your friends or co-workers (up to 15 people) to assist with larger tasks such as painting, landscaping, organizing the warehouse, etc. Group activities should be scheduled as least one (1) month in advance.
Volunteer Opportunies
Celebration of Courage - A Breakfast to Benefit Park Center
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 6:30 am - 9:30 am
The Westin Hotel in Nashville
Sign up here.
We are seeking volunteers to assist us with Celebration of Courage, an event benefiting Park Center. Celebration of Courage brings together community leaders and supporters in an effort to raise awareness and funds for people in our community struggling with mental illness, homelessness and addiction. Volunteer duties may include greeting guests, ushering guests through the event space, assisting with guest check-in, and other tasks needed to have a successful event.
Volunteers will be provided with to-go meals and parking will be reimbursed. For questions, email .
Recurring Opportunity: Administrative Volunteer
Wednesdays from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
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We are seeking 1-2 volunteers to help us with administrative tasks including office organization, assisting with mailings, and more. We will host volunteers at our 186 North First Street location on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. If you have questions, please email .
Internship Opportunities
Homeless Outreach Team Intern
Students seeking a bachelors-level for social work. Students will be able to complete SOAR claims and learn the process of street outreach. Students will gain a broad understanding and direct fieldwork helping individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
IT Team Intern
Students with any IT-related focus may apply for a variety of positions, including network administration, business application and workflow development, and cybersecurity awareness and training. We can host full-time students only.