How do I become a Hands On Nashville volunteer?
Becoming a Hands On Nashville volunteer is so easy!  Simply register yourself by creating a login account through the Member Center on our homepage. It does not cost anything and your information will be kept private and secure.

Is there a membership fee?
No, volunteers are not asked to pay a fee. But managing volunteers and programs does take time and resources. Volunteers may be asked to make a financial contribution, but it is not required.

How much time do I have to commit each month?
It's entirely up to you.  Our goal is to make volunteering easy for everyone to fit into their busy schedules, so we offer projects with varying commitments levels. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like based on your time and interest.

How do I sign up for a project?
After you have activated your account, log in through the Member Center of our website using your username (your email address) and your password. Go to the Volunteer section, where you can search for a project, browse all available projects, or see our project calendar. Select the project you wish to sign up for and click "Sign up for this project". You will receive a confirmation email with directions and any other special instructions.

What if I am unable to sign up for a project through the website?
If you are experiencing difficulty with our website or with your account, please email support@hon.org.

How do I remove myself from a project I cannot attend?
Go to the Member Center, click on My Projects and then click "Remove Me" from any projects you are unable to attend. Please do this as early as possible so that your slot will be available to another volunteer to fill. If you must cancel on the day of the project, please remove yourself through the website and call the project coordinator listed with the project.

What is a Project Coordinator?
Each volunteer project is supervised by a Project Coordinator (PC) who is a specially trained volunteer that will provide guidance and leadership throughout your project. They will greet you at the project, provide instructions, and work alongside you during the project.

What kind of volunteer projects does Hands On Nashville offer?
Each month, Hands On Nashville offers volunteers 30+ hands on, direct-service projects with a variety of community service organizations. We partner with nonprofit agencies addressing community issues that impact hunger and homelessness, seniors and disabled, animal welfare, the environment, education, and many other issues.

For more information on these issues, check out our Issue Factsheets that were developed to provide a local, statewide, and national perspective on a variety of social issues that Hands On Nashville volunteer projects support.

How old do I have to be to volunteer?
Each project is different so make sure to check the age listing for each project. We have projects that accommodate volunteers as young as 10. All volunteers under the age of 18 must bring a waiver form signed by their parent or guardian with them to the project. Download that form here.

What type of volunteer opportunities exist for youth, teens, and families?
Hands On Nashville offers a number of projects suitable for these groups. To find projects suitable for any of these age groups, visit the project calendar and use the "Filter by Project Attributes" menu to search for appropriate opportunities. For children ages 5-12, consider our Kids Care Clubs. Click here for more information.

What if I don't find what I'm looking for on your calendar of Hands On Projects?
Hands On Nashville hosts a listing of volunteer opportunities with our Agency Partners.  These volunteer opportunities are not managed by Hands On Nashville (no Hands On Nashville Project Coordinator is present for these opportunities). View the list of opportunities here.  Click on the project you are interested in, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Have Agency Contact Me".