The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
08/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/07/2026 10:00
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty and Staff
Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse.
Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page.
Don't forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you're done!
Featured Opportunities:
Serving with a Smile: LUNCH
Listed by Room In The Inn - Memphis
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/bm22jh
About the Event:
Join the kitchen staff in prepping, serving, cleaning, and offering up hospitality to our guests!
Please come prepared to work in our commercial kitchen or in the dining rooms with our guests.
Closed toed shoes are REQUIRED for these shifts.
Reach Out and Read
Listed by GME Specialty Exploration-"Pediatrics"
Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 - Thu, Aug 13, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/890191-reach-out-and-read
About the Event:
The goal of Reach Out and Read is to expose children and their families to the benefits of reading while they are in a trusted, clinical setting. Reach Out and Read volunteers interact with patients in the waiting room of our General Pediatrics Clinic by either reading to them or helping them read on their own.
Take a look at the available slots and sign up for a shift that will work for you. While there is only one slot per shift, up to two individuals can serve at the same time. Additionally, even though shifts are listed for three hours, you are welcome to come for as little as one hour per shift. Please indicate what times you plan to serve in the notes section when you sign up.
The General Pediatrics Clinic is located at 51 N. Dunlap in Suite 350. You can park in the garage at 130 N. Manassas St. for free. After you park, take the elevator to the ground floor and walk down the covered walkway. You will see the Outpatient Center on the left. When you enter, go straight until you reach the elevators. Take the elevators up to the 3rd floor and turn left once you exit the elevator. Take a left down the long hallway. ULPS General Pediatrics Clinic is halfway down on the right. When you arrive to the clinic, check in with the employee at the front desk and let them know you are there for a Reach Out and Read shift. They will be able to direct you to the books and other supplies you will need for your shift. If you have any specific questions, you can reach out to Dr. Yaun at [email protected] or Hannah Rafieetary and [email protected].
Mobile Food Pantry
Listed by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2026 - Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/a7nunu
About the Event:
Join us in this fun direct service event that helps those in need in our community!
The hours for this volunteer shift are 8:30 am- 11 am possibly ending sooner. Volunteer check-in will take place daily at 8:30 am in the parking lot behind our main building and distribution will begin at 9 am. We will be working outside serving boxes of food in a mobile food distribution.
Volunteer roles include collecting data, loading food boxes into cars, and directing traffic. This entire shift takes place out of doors! We ask volunteers to dress comfortably and for the weather.
Our work is needed now more than ever, and we hope you can join us!
Foot Clinic and Health Screening at the Hospitality Hub
Listed by Internal Medicine Interest Group
Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10am - 12pm (CT)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/905120-foot-clinic-and-health-screening-at-the-hospitality-hub
About the Event:
Join us at the Hospitality Hub on August 12 to provide foot care to members of the Memphis community! We will be working alongside Memphis Street Health under the supervision of Dr. Jeanne Jemison. This is a great opportunity to serve our community while learning more about the important resources and services offered by the Hospitality Hub!
Address: 590 Washington Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
FedEx St. Jude Championship - Zero Waste Sorting Crew
Listed by Clean Memphis
Date: Thu, Aug 13, 2026 - Mon, Aug 17, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://givepul.se/2xu3cu
About the Event:
Join the FedEx St. Jude Championship Zero Waste Sorting Crew with Clean Memphis!
When:
- Thursday, August 13th, 8 am - 12:00 pm (2 Shifts)
- Friday, August 14th, 8 am - 12:00 pm (2 Shifts)
- Saturday, August 15th, 8 am - 12:00 pm (2 Shifts)
- Sunday, August 16th, 8 am - 12:00 pm (2 Shifts)
- Monday, August 17th, 8 am - 12:00 pm (2 Shifts)
Where:
- Parking is at Cummings Street Baptist Church (8800 Winchester Rd). Volunteers will be transported via shuttle to TPC Southwind
What you'll do:
Join Clean Memphis at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and help keep recyclables out of the landfill! You will staff sorting stations to separate aluminum, plastic, and other recyclables collected across the tournament grounds.
You'll sort materials into the correct streams, keep stations clean and organized, and support Clean Memphis's waste-diversion goals for the event. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll be on your feet for most of the shift.
No experience necessary! We'll show you everything when you arrive. Volunteers must be 16+ (or accompanied by an adult).
Perks:
- !!!Free entry to the championship on the day you volunteer!!!
- A cool PGA TOUR hat
We provide:
- Shade
- Water
- Gloves and other safety gear
Come help us make this HUGE event greener and more sustainable!
Note:
Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting sweaty and dirty and closed-toe shoes.
See sign ups for individual shifts below. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ENTER BOTH THE SORTING AREA AS WELL AS THE TOURNAMENT
People of Hope Event Volunteer
Listed by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Date: Fri, Aug 14, 2026 - Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Register: https://www.givepulse.com/event/900276-people-of-hope-event-volunteer
About the Event:
Join Catholic Charities of West Tennessee as we welcome our community to People of Hope! Volunteers will help create a warm, welcoming experience for guests as they explore our visiting exhibit.
Volunteer responsibilities may include:
- Greeting and welcoming guests as they arrive.
- Assisting with check-in and directing visitors where to go.
- Helping maintain the flow of the event.
- Assisting staff with light event support throughout the day.
- Most importantly, offering a friendly smile and helping every guest feel welcome.
No special experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable standing and walking for portions of their shift and enjoy interacting with people. High school age and older are welcome.
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming environment as we introduce People of Hope to our community!
The events highlighted are open to anyone but might require additional training or information after registration. If you have a volunteer activity that you would like to highlight on this digest, please email the Office of Leadership and Service at [email protected].
Did you know that community engagement and volunteer service are part of our strategic plan? Tell us about your community impact in GivePulse today! Find new opportunities, connect with community, and help us as we work toward Healthy Tennesseans, Thriving Communities!
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