Volunteer
Only through your efforts can we achieve our mission of feeding hungry people and working to solve hunger issues in our community. We need volunteers every day to help sort and pack food donations, prepare BackPacks for hungry children, as well as assist with special events and administrative support. When you donate your time to Second Harvest, you become a partner in the fight against hunger in Middle Tennessee.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Location
Age Group
Type
Ways to Volunteer
Individual, Group
8+
Farm to Families – Glean Team
Can you answer the call to rescue food on short notice? Join our Glean Team!
Individual
18+
Court Ordered Community Service in Camden
Opportunities to fulfill court-ordered community service for adults in Nashville and Smyrna warehouses
Individual
6+
Hunger 101
A kid-friendly volunteer shift is followed by an interactive activity to learn about hunger in our community.
Individual
14+
Farm to Families – By Faith Farm – closed for the winter
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers, and those struggling with hunger
Individual
8+
Farm to Families – Farm in the City
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger
Individual
12+
Farm to Families – River Run Farm – closed for the winter
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger
Individual
12+
Hunger 202
Starts with a hands-on activity that demonstrates how poverty and hunger impact people in Tennessee, followed by a fast-paced shift in the warehouse.
Individual
12+
TN Promise Community Service – Smyrna
For ages 12+ needing to complete community service hours for the Tennessee Promise scholarship
Individual
12+
TN Promise Community Service – Camden
Students ages 12+ needing to complete community service hours for the Tennessee Promise scholarship
Featured Opportunities
Individual
8+
Farm to Families – Farm in the City
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger
Individual
21+
Senior Food Box Distribution
Make someone's day - help distribute senior food boxes at senior living towers
Individual
21+
Administrative: Reception Support Volunteer
Have an upbeat attitude and great communication skills? Help us greet and assist visitors!
What to Expect When You Volunteer
