Volunteer Tennessee

09/01/2026

Check out the latest issue of the Volunteer Tennessee newsletter, "Volunteer State of Mind" for the month of September.😌

This issue features information on how to nominate youth and adult volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, and k-12 schools for the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards, an open call for applicants to serve 3-year terms on the Volunteer Tennessee commission, and feel good stories going on across the .

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08/31/2026

Check out this brand new spotlight of four time AmeriCorps alum, Saylor, who served with CAC AmeriCorps and Emerald Youth Foundation. Saylor talks about what drew her to service, how her service connected her to career opportunity, and how, as a member with City of Knoxville - Government, Urban Forestry, she gets to "speak for the trees" and see her impact years after her service. 🌲🌳😍🌳🌲

Special thanks to Nicki Fiocco with the AmeriCorps Connections podcast for highlighting several Tennessee alums.💚

🔵 You can view this one on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBULWBQ46l8

🔵 Listen to the podcast here:
https://americorpsconnect.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-118-saylor-ogla-i-made-myself-brave

🔴 If you are an alum looking to stay connected with the AmeriCorps community in the Volunteer State, feel free to hop on the AmeriCorps Alums: Tennessee LinkedIn Group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/39030008/

⚪ Sign up as an alum, here:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v75F83ENN0OSgSS5QWFsNuOk2wEMbhlNgBLdwNd3PGdUQUgwMjk4R1dDSjU2QUUxN0JRMEQ4SkE4MSQlQCN0PWcu

😍 Looking to start your AmeriCorps journey? Search all the available opportunities in Tennessee, and beyond! https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do

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08/27/2026

What's in a Name? AmeriCorps Member vs. AmeriCorps Volunteer?

Volunteer Tennessee is shifting away from using the term AmeriCorps Member to AmeriCorps Volunteer (with a capital "V") when referencing individuals serving in our AmeriCorps programs.

This is challenging — we have utilized the term "member" since our inception over 3 decades ago. The change by the AmeriCorps Agency is intended to simplify messaging and align with the other national service programs (AmeriCorps Seniors and AmeriCorps VISTA). By utilizing common language, we are more easily able to communicate program objectives and impact across the service streams to stakeholders. While the language may be changing, the impact is not. Volunteer Tennessee is proud to support the thousands of AmeriCorps Volunteers (past, present and future) that serve in local communities every day to improve the lives of all Tennesseans.

In addition, AmeriCorps Volunteers will continue to receive a living allowance to help pay for core needs, as well as receive an education award at the conclusion of their service, core benefits that have long been an important part of national service in the US. 🔴⚪🔵

You can search for AmeriCorps opportunities across the State, and US, here:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do;jsessionid=CZg_k3HSMOPI1gL5o1ekSz6fS9PiEgcNel16NcBQn9Oogf0NBKXu!724836400

08/26/2026

This year, 9/11 Day will be hosting 2 major meal packing events in Tennessee, 1 in Nashville, 1 in Memphis, to transform the anniversary of one of our country's darkest days into America's largest days of doing good.🏙️

If you would like to volunteer to make a difference with one of these events, each convening takes nearly 90 individuals on 9/10 and 9/11 just to make it all come together. This is a major undertaking and a great opportunity to connect with community across the Volunteer State, and US, around the collective purpose of helping our neighbors.

▶️ To register to volunteer in Nashville, visit:
https://volunteer.911day.org/projects/e84860ea-d5e4-4616-9f25-300fefd57259

▶️ To register to volunteer in Memphis, visit:
https://volunteer.911day.org/projects/40afd671-4eba-4bd9-b8c5-bb6d9a9c9a22

Hear comedian and entertainer, Pete Davidson, speak about this work. https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/5soasRF2-Nc8JDZSz

08/25/2026

Happy work anniversary to Volunteer Tennessee Disaster Volunteer Services Manager, Don Sowers, for 5 years of dedicated work encouraging volunteerism and community service in the Volunteer State. ❤️💙🤍

Don provides leadership and to Volunteer Tennessee's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and other disaster-related initiatives. 💯

08/24/2026

The Greater Nashville Regional Council will be hosting a Hybrid Volunteer Management Conference. The theme is "Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement: Building for Resilience and Sustainability."

The event is October 20, 2026 from 9am-4:30pm CT

🎟️ You can register here 🎟️
https://scaf.ticketbud.com/greater-nashville-regional-council-vmhc-2026

Price is $54.99 for Early Bird Tickets (through September 20) and for anyone holding a current Certificate in Volunteer Administration (CVA) from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA).

General Admission after September 20, for non CVAs, is $69.99.

08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterdays Purpose Exchange: "From Competition to Collaboration: Building Shared Community Impact."

Special thanks to our speakers Richelle Ballenger, Courtney Ross, Virginia Tenpenny, and Stephanie Stanton, MPA for sharing about their work and perspectives on collaborating, as peers, to meaningfully improve Tennessee communities.👏👏👏

Our next purpose exchange will be on November 12th, 11:30-12:30pm CT. More details coming soon😊

If you are a business operating in Tennessee that is interested in working collectively towards meaningful community impact, consider joining us.
https://www.tn.gov/volunteer-tennessee/our-initiatives/corporate-social-purpose--csp--network.html

You can also see what's going on over on our new LinkedIn Group.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/39070010/

08/20/2026

A career opportunity roundup with an abundance of ways to make a big difference in Tennessee communities! 💼💌

💚 Statewide 💚

tnAchieves is seeking a Content Manager, Grants Manager, Senior Manager of Student Engagement, AND a COMPLETE Coach. $50-$65k. https://www.tnachieves.org/careers

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a Community Impact Consultant (Contract). $87,912. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4454771231/

🌄 East 🌄

The Tennessee Nonprofit Network (East Tennessee) is seeking an East Tennessee Regional Director. $70k. https://tnnonprofits.org/rare-job-opening-east-tennessee-regional-director/

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity (Knoxville) is seeking a Development Coordinator. $52k. https://knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.bamboohr.com/careers/42

Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville, TN is seeking a Public Programs Manager. $45k.https://4400c9d5-d993-43b3-b711-1164d26f2b65.filesusr.com/ugd/a6b6e5_3092cbc5b0a94cb094aa17da1a60ea11.pdf

Ross McNabb Center (Knoxville) is seeking a Foundation Grants Manager. $19.59 Hr. https://mcnabbcenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Foundation-Grants-Manager-5127?applicant_guid=1cf20cfa-38c2-4ecc-a199-c837185968e5&source=JobTarget%20via%20JobTarget%20Programmatic&utm_source=JobTarget&utm_medium=JobTarget%20Programmatic&utm_campaign=Foundation%20Grants%20Manager%205127&_jtochash=6a844167014d11dcb4ff960e&_jtocprof=hqY3maf4N72mcR7zcJEIoqTnU60XHooZ

Health (Johnson City) is seeking a STRONG, Accountable Care Community Director. https://css-balladhealth-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Jobs/form/JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%281,34372,1%29.JobPostingDisplay?navigation=JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%281,34372,1%29.JobPostingDisplayNav&csk.JobBoard=EXTERNAL&csk.HROrganization=1

🏙️ Middle 🏙️

Regions Bank (Nashville) is seeking a Philanthropic Solutions Advisor. $95k. https://careers.regions.com/us/en/job/RFCOUSR104947ENUSEXTERNAL/Philanthropic-Solutions-Advisor?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds

People Loving Nashville is seeking a Director of Street Outreach. https://www.nonprofit-leadership.com/plndso

Belmont University (Nashville) is seeking a Care Coordinator. https://belmont.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/4907?c=belmont

Tennessee State University (Nashville) is seeking a Career Readiness and Corporate Partnerships Coordinator. https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11008?src=LinkedIn

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Administrative Services Officer - Social Media Specialist. $77k. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/5440918/administrative-services-officer-4-social-media-specialist

🌆 West 🌆

Baptist Memorial Health Care (Memphis) is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator. https://careers.baptistonline.org/jobs/18125726-community-outreach-coordinator?bid=56&tm_company=46447&tm_event=view&tm_job=43997

08/19/2026

Happy work anniversary to Volunteer Tennessee National Service Programs Manager, Lizzy Lemieux for 2 years of dedicated work encouraging volunteerism and community service in the Volunteer State. ❤️💙🤍

Lizzy provides leadership and support to Volunteer Tennessee's AmeriCorps portfolio.💯