Our volunteers, who play a critical role at BCN, devote their time and energy to assist us in serving others. Ongoing volunteer opportunities are listed below. Please call (615)329-3386 for additional information. Volunteer needs do change on a regular basis. (If volunteering for children or youth programs, as well as Meals on Wheels, background checks are required).
2023 Volunteer Opportunities at Bethlehem Centers of Nashville
Customer Service Ambassador
Date: Monday- Friday
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Targeted Clients: All Customers
Description: The Customer Service ambassador will greet customers and callers who inquire about services offered at BCN.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 2-4 hour shifts available/may vary based on need
Responsibilities: Greet customers and directs them to appropriate BCN and Family Resource Center services. Other duties may include light typing, filing, copying, sorting and shredding.
Contact Person: Contact: Steve Fleming at (615) 329-3386 Ext. 230
Meals On Wheels Volunteer Drivers
Date: Monday- Friday
Time: 10:30AM-1:00 PM
Targeted Clients: Elderly Homebound Seniors Ages 65 +
Description: Volunteer Drivers will pick up cooked meals from host Churches and deliver meals to elderly citizens on designated routes in North Nashville Zip Code Areas 37203, 37208 and 37218.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5-6 Volunteers Daily M-F
Responsibilities: Deliver meals to Elderly Citizens in North Nashville Area.
Contact Person: Yolanda Thompson at (615) 329-3386 Ext. 233
Program: Summer Enrichment Camp (Grades K-4th)
Date: Monday- Friday, June 5-July 28, 2023
Time: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Targeted Clients: Children in Kindergarten- 4th Grade
Description: Academic Enrichment, Interactive Education Games, Sports, Team Challenges, Field Trips, Swimming, Lunch and Snacks, Nutritional Education Program, Arts and Crafts, Character Education, Physical Education, Campus Garden and More.
Number of Volunteers Needed: Volunteer Teacher Assistants (3-5 daily) to assist with 25-50 children in Grades K-4th.
Responsibilities: Assist with teaching, tutoring and implementing summer camp activities. Help chaperone field trips and assist with activities.
Contact Person: Steve Fleming (615) 329-3386 ext. 230
Program: Summer Enrichment Camp (Grades 5th-10th)
Date: Monday- Friday, June 5-July 28, 2023
Time: 7:30am-5:00pm
Targeted Clients: Youth in 5th-10th Grade
Description: Academic Enrichment, Interactive Education Games, Sports, Team Challenges, Field Trips, Swimming, Lunch and Snacks, Nutritional Education Program, Arts and Crafts, Character Education, Physical Education ,Health and Fitness, Alcohol/Drug prevention education, mentoring and recreation, self-esteem education, Campus Garden and Social Skills
Number of Volunteers Needed: Volunteer Teacher Assistants (3-5 daily) to assist with 25-50 youth in 5th-10th Grade.
Responsibilities: Assist with teaching, tutoring and implementing summer camp activities. Help chaperone field trips and assist with activities
Contact Person: Contact: Steve Fleming at (615) 329-3386 ext.230
Program: Vocational Success Institute Program (VSI)
Date: Monday- Friday, June 5-July 21, 2023
Time: 9:00am-1:30pm
Targeted Clients: Youth (14-15 Years Old)
Description: VSI is a Job-Readiness Skill and Career Training and Development Program. The VSI program also provides an opportunity for participants to complete 1-week of Job-Readiness Training and Service Learning and a 6-week Job-shadowing/Experience Work Internship in partnership with the Opportunity NOW Program.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2 Volunteers who can provide workshops around Job-Readiness Skills, Career Development and Planning and Workforce Preparation.
Responsibilities: Assist VSI Staff with implementing Job Readiness Skills and Workforce Development Tracts, Coaching and Mentoring (North Nashville) Youth.
Contact Person: Steve Fleming or VSI Staff at (615) 329-3386 ext. 230
Program: Bethlehem STARS After-School Program Grades K-4th
Date: Monday-Thursday (August 2022-May 2023 academic school year)
Time: 4-6pm
Targeted Clients: Students in Grades K-4
Description: Tutoring, Health and Fitness, Alcohol/Drug prevention education, mentoring and recreation, self-esteem education and social skills
Number of Volunteers Needed: Tutors, Staff Assistants (3-4) daily) on Mondays-Thursdays during the School Year.
Responsibilities: Assist with teaching, tutoring and implementing after school program activities.
Contact Person: Contact: Steve Fleming at (615) 329-3386 ext.230
Program: Bethlehem STARS After-School Program Grades 5th-12th
Date: Thursday (August 2022-May 2023 academic school year)
Time: 4-6pm
Targeted Clients: Students in Grades 5-12, NAZA Afterschool Program
Description: Tutoring, Health and Fitness, STEM education, Alcohol/Drug prevention education, mentoring and recreation, self-esteem education and social skills
Number of Volunteers Needed: Tutors, Staff Assistants (3-4 daily) on Mondays-Thursdays during the School Year.
Responsibilities: Assist with teaching, tutoring, literacy and implementing after school program activities.
Contact Person: Contact: Steve Fleming at (615) 329-3386 ext.230
Program: Fall Festival/ Halloween Party
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Time: 5-7PM
Targeted Clients: Children and Families of North Nashville
Description: Fall Festival and Halloween Party will consist of Carnival-style games, resource booths and refreshments for an estimated 300 people
Number of Volunteers Needed: Need (15-30) Volunteers
Responsibilities: Volunteers will help operate carnival games, serve refreshments, face painting, help pass out Goodie bags and help with light clean-up duties.
Contact Person: Contact: Steve Fleming at (615) 329-3386 ext.230
Program: Christmas/ Holiday Toy Store
Date: December 12-14, 2023 (Seasonal)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Targeted Clients: Ages 0-12 Years Old
Description: Holiday service for North Nashville families residing in Zip Codes 37203 and 37203.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4-6 per day, Mailing, Registration, Data Input, Set-up, Break-down
Responsibilities: Assist with packaging solicitation letters, Intake recipients information, Input information in data base for each intake, Assist with the set up of items in gymnasium, Assist with taking down items and equipment.
Contact Person(s): Denotra Sneed at (615) 329-3386 or Steve Fleming (615) 329-3386 ext. 230