Make A Difference Week 2023
Volunteer Memphis and its presenting sponsor, Truist, are bringing financial literacy skills to students and young adults during Make a Difference Week October 23-27. Forums will be offered in-person in schools and online. Those interested in the online session can register here. Presenters from Volunteer Memphis, CBiz, Epicenter Memphis, First Horizon, InSouth, Orion Federal Credit Union, Pinnacle Financial Partners,
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Jan
MLK Days of Service
January 17th Kickoff Event, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Benjamin L. Hooks Library The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is a perfect opportunity for Memphians to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Days of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision
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Volunteer Memphis Awards
The annual Volunteer Memphis Awards recognize individuals, civic groups, non-profits and companies who represent excellence in volunteerism. The annual event recognizes and celebrates volunteer or volunteer administrators, civic groups, nonprofits or companys in: Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties in TN- DeSoto, Tate and Tunica counties in MS – Crittenden County in AR. June 27, 2019 • 6:00 p.m. –
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Sep
9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
TIME: Various times throughout the day LOCATION: MPD Precincts and Fire Stations EVENT: Volunteer Memphis, Leadership Memphis, and the City of Memphis are joining together to support Memphis Police Officers, Memphis Firefighters, Emergency Medical Teams and Military on Wednesday, September 11 with two large scale service projects, and a recognition event for the entire city of Memphis. For more information
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Jan
MLK Days of Service
DATE: January 17-20, 2020 TIME: Various LOCATION: Multiple Counties EVENT: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is a perfect opportunity for Memphians to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Days of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
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Jun
Volunteer Memphis Awards
Our 3rd Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards continues to celebrate excellence in volunteerism by individuals, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses across the Mid-South. The virtual awards ceremony will be held on June 25, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Volunteer Memphis Awards is a “thank you” to the 300,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well
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Oct
Tools for Managing Volunteer Events Webinar
A part of the “Volunteer Playbook” webinar series, Tools for Managing Volunteer Events will take place via Zoom from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19. Register here! Date: Monday, October 19, 2020 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Oct
Introduction to Banking Basics, Budgeting 101 & Savings Webinar
Kimberly Morgan-West of Rise Foundation will be speaking during this Make a Difference Week session on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 via Zoom from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This session is directed towards 12 to 16 year olds. Register here! Financial Literacy Resources: Federal Reserve Smart Phones and Budget Changes Regions Bank When Your Kids Never See Cash: Teaching Kids
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Oct
Post High School Plans/How to Live on My Own Webinar
Molly Polatty of Shelby County Trustees: Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center/Bank On Memphis will be speaking during this Make a Difference Week session on Thursday, October 22, 2020 via Zoom from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This session is directed towards 17 to 20 year olds. Register here! Financial Literacy Resources: SunTrust Money Lessons For Your Child’s First Job Wells
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Entrepreneurship/Small Business 101 Webinar
Kyle Hatler of Bank of America and Anthony Young of EpiCenter will be speaking during this Make a Difference Week session on Friday, October 23, 2020 via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This session is directed towards 21 to 25 year olds. Register here! Financial Literacy Resources: Bank of America How is Credit Score Calculated and What Makes
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Nov
Family Volunteer Day: Caregivers At All Levels
Join us to celebrate caregivers on AKA Caregivers Day Observance! There will be an informational session and a painting session on November 20, 2020. Choose the paint kit ticket only if you want to participate during painting session of the event. Paint kits will consist of a 9X12 canvas, paint instructions, paint, table top easels, paint brushes, and apron. Kits
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Jan
MLK Days of Service
TIME: Various LOCATION: Multiple Counties EVENT: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is a perfect opportunity for Memphians to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Days of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. Leadership Memphis and Volunteer
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Jun
Volunteer Memphis Awards
Our 4th Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards will celebrate excellence in volunteerism by individuals, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses across the Mid-South. Volunteer Memphis will recognize finalists and winners during a virtual award ceremony on June 24, 2021. The Volunteer Memphis Awards is a “thank you” to the 300,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well as
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Sep
9/11 Days of Service and Remembrance 2021
Volunteer Memphis and Leadership Memphis will engage volunteers to honor first responders on the 20th commemoration of the September 11 attacks. Police, Fire, EMT, and Military will participate in a parade, experience a moving tribute with a large event, followed by volunteers taking meals to each precinct and fire station. More details coming soon!
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Oct
Make A Difference Week 2021
Mark your calendar! Make a Difference Week 2021 will be taking place October 18-22, 2021. In partnership with local banks and other community and corporate partners, Volunteer Memphis would like to facilitate virtual financial literacy sessions for youth and young adults. The goal of this service initiative as it relates to our targeted age group: Increase basic fiscal responsibility among
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Nov
Family Volunteer Day 2021
Volunteer Memphis will coordinate a one-day, citywide, educational event for caregivers on Monday, November 15, 2021. “Professional and Family” Caregivers will be provided with a self-care resource kit as well as participate in a virtual education panel discussion. The goals of this service event are: To facilitate a COVID related educational panel to support up to 500 “Professional Caregivers” and
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Jan
MLK Days of Service 2022
Calling on all advocates of the Mid-South to Care Like King. Volunteer Memphis’ 2022 MLK Days of Service – invites you to serve our community intentionally starting January 13 -17, 2022. Currently, our development team is recruiting corporate sponsors and service organizations for MLK Days of Service. To stay up-to-date, please continue to follow our social media accounts and event
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Jun
Volunteer Memphis Awards 2022
NOMINATE FOR THE 2022 VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARDS Volunteer Memphis wants you to nominate exceptional volunteers, service groups, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers for the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards! The Volunteer Memphis Awards are a “thank you” to the 30,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well as an opportunity to put a spotlight on many of
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Sep
Orange is the New Pink- Health & Wellness Festival
Join us on Thursday, September 1 at 10 a.m. as we partner with Pink with a Purpose for their annual Health & Wellness Festival! Mid-South Food Bank will begin distributing food at 11 a.m., there will be COVID-19 vaccines & boosters, line dancing with the Orange Mound Energizers, mobile mammograms from Methodist Healthcare, and much more! We hope to
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Sep
9/11 Days of Service & Remembrance 2022
Volunteer Memphis and Leadership Memphis will engage volunteers to honor first responders on the 21st commemoration of the September 11 attacks. TIME: Various times throughout the day LOCATION: Fire Stations across Memphis EVENT: Volunteer Memphis, Leadership Memphis, and the City of Memphis are joining together to support Memphis Police Officers, Memphis Firefighters, Emergency Medical Teams, and Military on Monday, September
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Jun
Volunteer Memphis Awards
NOMINATE FOR THE 2023 VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARDS Volunteer Memphis wants you to nominate exceptional volunteers, service groups, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers for the 2023 Volunteer Memphis Awards! The Volunteer Memphis Awards are a “thank you” to the 30,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well as an opportunity to put a spotlight on many of the