Guest post by dannon eubanks, volunteer odyssey director of community engagement Because of the ever-present and ever-growing need for more volunteers, Volunteer Odyssey is launching
This summer, our sister campaigns Give901 and Choose901 Alumni have teamed up to give college students the NexGen summer fellowship experience! Through the NexGen program, six
Guest post by dannon eubanks, volunteer odyssey director of community engagement School is out. Summer service is in. Summer is your time to have more
“I should have been a history teacher,” said Volunteer Odyssey volunteer Walker after his first shift as a history tutor. Walker saw an email request
Guest post by Dannon Eubanks, VO Director of Community Engagement March has always felt like a turning point in the year, with the worst of
Article was written by Dannon Eubanks. “HIGHER encourages a healthy lifestyle and I believe being of service is essential to living a fulfilling life. I
As people begin to set their resolutions for the next twelve months, it seems they are leaning away from the “I-will-do-all-the-things-I’ve-ever-wanted-to-starting-January-1st” mentality in favor of
There’s something about having family home for the holidays that often inspires service. Volunteer Odyssey launched their #ThanksGivingBack Challenge for the month of November, challenging
*Originally published on October 20, 2021. November is known for three big things: crunchy leaves, turkeys, and giving thanks to your community—and what better way
When Youth Villages asked for their Runners Club to be plugged on Volunteer Odyssey’s platform, I knew I had an opportunity to fill a void
October is a busy one with events happening every weekend, many of them supporting our local nonprofits! Whether you’re looking to have a good time
August felt really long. Between the heat and the waves of uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it’s been a rough season. I’m not going to try
There’s something special about harvesting the first vegetables of the season, guiding someone through their first time on a horse, or sitting by someone’s side
If you are anything like me, you live by your calendar. You might be the classic “let me check my calendar”-er when making plans, or
There’s someone exceptional in our city. Okay, I know there’s more than just one, but hear me out. Her name is Stacey. Some of you
Dannon is the Community Engagement Manager at Volunteer Odyssey, an incredible organization that provides meaningful volunteer opportunities across Memphis. Some things never go out of
For this piece, we are keeping it short and sweet, just like the month of February. February is the month of love. Between Valentine’s Day
They say Memphis is a giant small town. If you live here, you know this to be true. Memphis may be metropolitan, but it has
I recently met a volunteer at a food packing event with Catholic Charities of West Tennessee. We worked on an assembly line, taking large Ziploc
When INSPIRE Community Café opens for previews this week in Binghampton Gateway Center, it will be a welcome addition to a neighborhood in need of
Tis the season for giving! Across the Bluff City, there are a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to serving those in need. From soup kitchens