14 Way to Serve Memphis in December
Looking for ways to serve Memphis in December? ‘Tis the season to flex your servant heart! As we enter into a new year, we continue
November 29, 2022
Looking for ways to serve Memphis in December? ‘Tis the season to flex your servant heart! As we enter into a new year, we continue
There’s no questioning that Memphis is known for it’s generosity. Whether it’s Ja tipping $500 or the lunch lady taking care of you when
Looking for ways to serve Memphis in November? Get an early start like Turner Bishop did! Turner Bishop, born and raised in Memphis, started his
There are so many opportunities to serve Memphis in October that it might be overwhelming to figure out where to begin—but if you’re anything like
There are so many ways to “fall” in love with this city as the seasons change—like volunteering! Keep scrolling to find opportunities to serve Memphis
1. Community Alliance for the Homeless Symposium to End Homelessness, August 4th with shifts throughout the day Community Alliance for the Homeless is partnering with
As Volunteer Odyssey’s Summer of Service continues, the heightened need that nonprofits are experiencing from the pandemic are being addressed by Memphians month-after-month! In July,
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
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