April is Global Volunteer Month, and now the perfect time to get involved in making Memphis a better place for everyone. Spring has sprung, and there are plenty of chances for you to make a difference for our featured local nonprofits this month! Take your passions and pair them with purpose.
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Memphis Botanic Garden
is a local gem that offers beautiful spaces for the community to enjoy nature. This month, you can support their work while having fun in the great outdoors:
Trollfest | Saturday, April 5 | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join MBG staff and their Troll friends for a day all about nature! Volunteers will run activity stations and help guide participants throughout the event. It’s a family-friendly way to get involved and engage with others while celebrating the beauty of nature.
2025 Spring Plant Sale | April 10 to April 12 | Multiple Shifts Available
It’s time for the Spring Plant Sale at MBG! Volunteers are needed to help sell plants, assist customers with advice, load cars, and keep things running smoothly. You’ll also help with the flow of the parking lot, making it a fun and fast-paced way to give back.
Carpenter Art Garden
provides young people with opportunities to grow through art and education. This Earth Day, you can show your support while contributing to the community:
Earth Day Community Clean-Up | Saturday, April 19 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way by joining Carpenter Art Garden’s Earth Day Community Clean-Up event. Volunteers will gather to pick up litter, beautify shared spaces, and raise awareness about the importance of keeping our neighborhoods clean. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community while connecting with neighbors and other volunteers. Supplies and tools will be provided, so all you need to do is show up with a positive attitude and a willingness to help.
Shelby Farms Park
is a true treasure for Memphis, offering a wide range of recreational activities and green space for everyone to enjoy. This month, you can lend a hand at these Earth Day-themed events:
Earth Day Festival | Saturday, April 19 | Multiple Shifts Available
Help make the Earth Day Festival a huge success! Volunteers will assist park staff with race registration, traffic control, and race direction. You’ll be outside in the fresh air, working alongside fellow volunteers to make this event an eco-friendly celebration of nature.
Earth Day “Be a Litter Getter” | April 19 to April 26 | Multiple Shifts Available
For an entire week following the festival, Shelby Farms Park is launching a litter cleanup initiative. Help collect litter and contribute to the goal of removing 25,000 pieces of trash in 2025. Take this chance to do your part in keeping the park beautiful for everyone!
These are just a few of the wonderful ways you can get involved during Global Volunteer Month in Memphis. Mark your calendars for the Mix Odyssey event on Wednesday, April 30, the final day of Global Volunteer Month! Join us as we celebrate all of our accomplishments.
For more volunteer opportunities, be sure to check out Volunteer Odyssey’s full volunteer calendar to find events that fit your schedule and passions. Let’s come together this month to give back and make Memphis shine! ✨
This blog was written by Volunteer Odyssey // Caroline Norris
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