Grace seeks to serve those living in Nashville. We look for strategic areas and partners in the city for the purpose of advancing the gospel, and we encourage our members to get involved in the ministry opportunities we have identified below.

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Nashville’s population is ever changing. In fact many mission agencies say that America is fourth on the list with the most unreached people groups. This means that America contains many groups of people from all over the world who are less than two percent Christian. Many communities around our city are welcoming people from all over the world. Many of these people are new to America and new to the gospel. We want to walk alongside the nations that live among us, and be the church who shows hospitality to the outsider. Will you join us?

Nashville International Center for Empowerment

Resettlement Assistant

Volunteers will help with administrative duties, transporting clients, and assist in providing services for clients in their first 90 days after arrival. Volunteers commit 8 hours a week with a flexible schedule between 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, successfully pass a background check, and attend a volunteer orientation.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community, Healthcare, International/Refugee
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual
 
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Servant Group International

Women's English Volunteer

You can make a difference in the life of a Middle Eastern woman who desires to learn English! Attend one or two mornings a week to teach or assist a teacher, provide transportation help, provide childcare, and/or pray. You need to be a follower of Jesus, a native English speaker, willing to commit for one semester, and open to becoming friends with people from other cultures. After applying we'll set up an interview and provide training and orientation.
Days:
Monday, Wednesday
Times:
Morning
Issues:
International/Refugee
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual
 
Details
Siloam Health

Clinical Volunteer - Physician

Siloam Health is provides primary care services to the uninsured populations in Nashville. Volunteer physicians support our clinic by providing primary or specialty care services to the underserved and uninsured of Nashville. Requirements: Able to submit current CV and references. Willing to complete a background check. Attend orientation and training. Must hold a current TN state license, CPR certification and annual TB skin tests.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Healthcare
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual
 
Details

Many communities around our city are welcoming people from all over the world, including the area zoned for Tusculum Elementary School. We want to walk alongside the children, adults, and teachers who go to school, live, and work in the Tusculum area. The Bible calls us to be lights in the world and we feel this is a great place to shine the light of Christ.

Tusculum Elementary

Reading Partner

A reading clinic volunteer will serve weekly in the reading clinic at Tusculum Elementary with one or more students. Each volunteer will be trained in ways to help in this role. Many children need extra one-to-one help in their reading, and volunteers play an important role in helping these kids progress in this skill. Each lesson lasts 30 minutes. Volunteers will need to be approved through Metro School and undergo a reading clinic training from a Metro School employee.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual
 
Details
Tusculum Elementary

Event Volunteer

Throughout the year Tusculum Elementary needs help with various one-time events (book fair, test proctoring, first day of school helpers, parent night, teacher appreciation, etc.). These events help serve the students and teachers in various ways. Volunteers must be approved through Metro Schools.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual, Group
 
Details
Tusculum Elementary

Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer

This volunteer could serve on a regular basis working one on one with kindergarten students as the teachers see needs arise. This volunteer could also help serve on different projects to help the kindergarten teachers such as with the 100th day of school activities or sorting weekly magazines used in the classroom. Volunteers will need to undergo approval through the Metro School system.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
Central
Group types:
Individual, Group
 
Details

Throughout Nashville families are experiencing struggle, pain, and hardship. We have a desire at Grace to walk alongside organizations to bring hope to families like these. We want to help children who are in the foster system, families seeking to foster or adopt, or parents who need community so they can move forward as a family. We see the church being an intricate part in bringing hope to families in crisis both through the gospel and in by our example.

Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes

Become a Foster Care Resource Home

Volunteers will open up their homes to foster families and support them financially, mentally, and spiritually as parents seek to care for their new child well. Volunteers must be 25 years of age or older, pass a background check, and attend an orientation.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community, Foster Care/Adoption
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual, Group, Family
 
Details
Project Connect Nashville

Class Aide

Project Connect Nashville exists to help disconnected and vulnerable men, women, and their families build relationships with others who will encourage and guide them, providing assistance when needed, educating and equipping them for the challenges each day brings, and celebrating every victory along the way. Volunteers will attend Project Connect's 6-week Faith and Finance class along with the participants in our program. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Days:
Sunday
Times:
Afternoon
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community, Homelessness, Housing, Job Training
Regions:
North
Municipalities:
North
Group types:
Individual, Group, Family
 
Details
Hope Clinic for Women

Bridge Class Instructor

Hope Clinic for Women is a faith-based, safe and confidential place for anyone dealing with unplanned pregnancies, prevention, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, failed IVF, failed adoption or abortion) and postpartum depression. Volunteers will teach a class to Bridge clients on topics related to pregnancy, parenting, health and well-being, or life skills. Volunteers must have received formal study and/or training to teach class.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Family/Community, Healthcare, Job Training
Regions:
East
Municipalities:
East
Group types:
Individual
 
Details
Water Walkers

After-School Program Volunteer

Water Walkers is a youth mentorship program that aims to build confidence and community among children who have limited exposure to the world beyond the boundaries of governmental housing. Volunteers will help with an after school program in the Edgehill governmental housing neighborhood. 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm is physical activity (basketball, playground, etc...), 4:15 pm- 4:45 pm is meal time, and 4:45 pm- 6 pm is tutoring. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, enjoy working with kids, and be able to pass a background check.
Days:
Tuesday, Thursday
Times:
Mid-Day, Afternoon
Issues:
Children/Youth, Education, Family/Community, Sports
Regions:
Central
Municipalities:
Central
Group types:
Individual, Group
 
Details
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes

Respite Care Provider

TBCH provides residential care across five locations, and foster care services through our Caring Community Ministries. rom time to time our foster families need a break, sometimes it is a planned break, and sometimes it is a family emergency. This volunteer opportunity allows you to minister to a foster family by providing care for their foster children in your home. This could look like providing care for a date night or providing care for up to 72 hours. Volunteers will need to complete a background check and application.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, Evening
Issues:
Children/Youth, Family/Community, Foster Care/Adoption
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual, Family
 
Details
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes

Meal Provider

TBCH provides residential care across five locations, and foster care services through our Caring Community Ministries. Family life can get stressful - especially with kids. This opportunity allows you to bless a foster family by providing a restaurant gift card.
Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times:
Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon
Issues:
Children/Youth, Family/Community, Foster Care/Adoption
Regions:
South
Municipalities:
South
Group types:
Individual, Group, Family
 
Details

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