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
Assemble Bags for Homeless Outreach
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Help us assemble bags with food and water to give to people experiencing homelessness.
Tee's and Tea 2022
Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Park Center will have a table at Project Love Strong's Tee's & Tea outreach event in downtown Nashville on August 13, 2022. We're looking for volunteers to help hand out supplies and share information about Park Center.
Recurring Opportunity: Administrative Volunteer
Wednesdays from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.