14 Opportunities to Serve Memphis in October
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
September 29, 2022
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
The Collegiate School of Memphis is a private, college preparatory school, providing both middle and high school scholars with the highest quality education within a disciplined
From Mexican and Argentinian to Ecuadorian, Panamanian, and many more, our local Latinx community is diversely comprised of folks who bring their own flair to
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
Memphis, we love you. You have repeatedly ranked as one of the most philanthropic cities in the U.S. We see you giving financially and volunteering
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
Each year, Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) places educated, skilled teachers in under-resourced schools throughout Memphis. These individuals dedicated three years of teaching in Memphis to
GUEST POST BY katie pemberton, community engagement specialist for Memphis Animal Services. Animal shelters across the country are struggling, and Memphis Animal Services isn’t immune
Binghampton is located in the heart of Memphis, between Midtown and North Memphis. Binghampton began as a racially integrated Memphis town in the late 1800s
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
When it’s time to show up and show out in the spirit of celebrating our LGBTQ+ community, many of our local organizations and businesses don’t
Are you a mentor in Memphis? Do you want to be a mentor? Are you interested in learning more about mentorship? The Mentoring Matters Summit of
Guest post by dannon eubanks, volunteer odyssey director of community engagement “My partner’s here! My partner’s here!” This was how I was greeted on a
GUEST POST BY katie pemberton, community engagement specialist for Memphis Animal Services. what is Kitten Season? Kitten season is the time of year—usually spring and
One of the best ways to prepare the students of today to become the workforce of tomorrow is to share our stories with them—by answering
Memphis Athletic Ministries, known for building meaningful relationships with kids through sports, gifted kids with brand new kicks! On Monday, April 4hth, MAM kids left
“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
The Washington Bottoms is a long-dormant community park and garden tucked between Midtown and The Medical District. What once housed the hustle of life, has
WE ALL KNOW BASKETBALL IS A BIG DEAL IN MEMPHIS. With Ja putting up 52 pointers and Memphis on track to make the NCAA tournament,
Jeremee DeMoir owner of DeMoir Books & Things is the ultimate book-lover—he loves them so much, he made them his livelihood. Learn more about his
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
Wherever you live in the Memphis area, you’ve most likely spotted a cat or two (or more!) out and about in your neighborhood. You may
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
Are you looking for a unique and empowering way to serve the Memphis community? Girls on the Run Memphis is recruiting coaches and program participants
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. may
This article was written by Dannon Eubanks. First, a message from Alexandra Howard, Volunteer Experience Manager at Volunteer Odyssey: “I sometimes think people view volunteerism
“Oh you want to be a mentor? Who do YOU think you are?” are questions you may ask yourself when considering more formally investing in
After COVID school closures came and went, test scores showed that Memphis literacy rates had fallen significantly. As of today, one in ten school-age children