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    Community Collaboration Honors Caregivers with Free Advice and a Special Paint Party — Don’t Miss Out, Register Today!

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – November 8, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis is teaming up with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter and Baptist Memorial Health Care to host a virtual Caregivers’ Day information session and paint party November 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Caregivers’ Day is free and open to anyone who would like to participate, you can learn more at the event website here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-caregiving-virtual-paint-party-tickets-172398056227. Presenters from the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services will host an

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    Volunteer Memphis Hosting Free Financial Literacy Forums for Make a Difference Week

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 11, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis and its partners are hosting a week of free financial literacy forums designed for youth and young adults during Make a Difference Week October 18 — 22. You can learn more and register for the forums on the Volunteer Memphis website at www.volunteermemphis.org/events. “Volunteer Memphis is excited to partner with leaders in the financial community so we can work to increase financial know-how across Shelby County and give young people the fiscal

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    Volunteers Needed to Serve Mid-South First Responders During 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – August 31, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis is recruiting volunteers to deliver and serve meals to Mid-South first responders on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Anyone interested in serving the Mid-South’s heroes and lending a hand can find more information on the Volunteer Memphis website at volunteermemphis.org. “We are humbled and grateful to have this opportunity to give back and say thank you to the first responders that selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting

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    Volunteer Memphis Celebrates Exceptional Volunteers at 4th Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 28, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis recognized some of the Mid-South’s outstanding volunteers, nonprofits, and corporations during its 4th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. Anyone interested in seeing the winners and finalists can watch the full event on the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. “The Mid-South is known for the selfless service of its volunteers, and we were honored to be able to celebrate some of the exceptional individuals and groups impacting their communities in a positive way,”

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    Volunteer Memphis Distributing 20K Free Masks Across the Mid-South

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – November 12, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis will give away 20,000 masks during their Free Masks Mid-South program November 17 to December 22. Volunteers will join with the Mid-South Food Bank to hand out the masks at sites across the Mid-South. Anyone in need of a free mask, or wanting to volunteer to help can find more information on Volunteer Memphis’ website at volunteermemphis.org/freemasks.   Organizers from Volunteer Memphis and the Mid-South Food Bank will host 16 different

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    Volunteer Memphis Announces 2020 Volunteer Memphis Awards Winners

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 25, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis celebrated some of the exceptional volunteers impacting their communities during the 3rd Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. More than 200 people attended the online ceremony using the virtual event platform Lunchpool. People can see a full list of winners below or on the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards “We are thrilled to honor these outstanding volunteers serving the Mid-South,” said Andrea Hill, Director of Volunteer Memphis. “We want others to see the selfless work

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    Corona Virus/COVID-19 Update

      Dear Volunteer Memphis Friends and Supporters, Sometimes it isn’t easy to be a volunteer. In times like we are facing today, it is perhaps as tough as ever. We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe and adjusting to the ever-changing aspects of life and community while finding ways to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s what volunteers do. We must have the courage to be examples for others. We must find ways

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    Volunteer Memphis Seeking Nominations for 2020 Volunteer Memphis Awards

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 11, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis wants your nominations for the most outstanding examples of volunteerism across the Mid-South! Celebrate those serving others by nominating them for the 3rd annual Volunteer Memphis Awards at volunteermemphis.org. The Volunteer Memphis Awards recognize individuals, civic groups, nonprofits, and corporate volunteers that are changing their communities for the better. Nominations will be accepted through April of 2020. “The Volunteer Memphis Awards aim to inspire volunteerism across the Mid-South by recognizing the unselfish

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