Active Service Projects
LEAPS Program (Jere Whitson Elementary) - Contact the Principal, Dr. Anderson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
o3:15 – 5:15 (Monday – Friday)
oHomework help, academic class, fun activities
oWould love someone who can quilt and would be interested in teaching a quilting class
Windows on the World Festival - April 14
Volunteers Needed: Thursday 1:30 - 7, Friday 2 - 10, and Saturday 9 - 7 (12th - 14th)
Contact Michelle Huddleston to sign up for volunteering at the event This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Volunteer Tasks will include (but not be limited to): Decorations, Set up and tear down, food court helpers, childrens craft area, earth day helpers, runner/information desk, helping with performers
Free Adult Computer Training - Contact Michelle Huddleston at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
- I need student coordinators to help plan and carry out 4 Adult Computer Trainings in March and April.
- The coordinators (4) should be efficient in Internet Explorer, Parts of a Computer, Search Engines, Resumes, Excel, and somewhat knowledgable in Power Point. Do not inquire if you are not responsible, dependable, and are not a people person.
- We will choose dates and times together, contact county leaders on the project together and set the plans in motion together. Coordinators will help plan every step of the way.
- We will also need about 3-5 volunteers to travel with us as assistants for the project. We like to schedule some one-on-one time for each participant.
Genesis House Mardu Gras Event - Contact Devin Baranowski at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 931.349.2947
Date: Saturday, February 18th 2012
Location: Clarion Hotel, 970 South Jefferson, Cookeville, TN
Friday/ Saturday: Set Up (this will be putting up decorations, getting tables/chairs set up) 5 people would be good here.
During the Event: 10-12 people to help clear tables as the event is ongoing. They will not need to wash dishes, just help keep tables clean
Once the event ends (probably 11pm-12am or 1am depending on how many are there to help) Clean Up. This will be taking down decorations, any table clearing that is still left, and helping to store tables and chairs. Five -10 people would be good here. The more there are, the quicker we're done
Volunteers need to SIGN UP by Feb. 12, 2012!!!
Susan G. Komen Foundation (Office) - Contact Faune Nunnery at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Volunteers needed for: shredding paper, making educational bags, organizing educational material, and various other tasks.
Volunteer times can be scheduled Monday - Friday ususally between 8:30am and 5:00pm
Internships in Marketing and Journalism are available as well!!!
Cookeville Children's Museum - Contact: Susan Capron 931.979.7529 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Assist (on Thursday evenings from 3:30 - 5:30) museum staff member Beth Thompson with Creative Kids Club, an afterschool program for children ages 6 to 11 that takes place inside the museum, located at 36 W 2nd Street (corner of Peachtree Avenue).
Duties include interacting with and supervising children, making crafts, and cleaning up.
Volunteers must enjoy working with kids and be dependable. Early education or human ecology majors are especially encouraged to apply, although no previous experience with children is necessary
Need volunteers for Editing and proof-reading for new exhibit content at the Cookeville Children’s Museum.
Hours are flexible and work can be completed off-site and at times suitable to volunteer.
Required: English or journalism major, or demonstrated experience. Editing test must be completed by each interested applicant before assignment will be handed out.
Number of volunteers needed: 2 or 3
Dismas House - Contact: Kim England or Melissa Haney at 931.510.0760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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They are looking for a consistent volunteer to help with fundraising, community involvement, etc. You must be willing to sign on for this semester and next to serve your 25 hours each semester. The Dismas House is a prisoner re-entry program. It will be an excellent project for a criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, child and family studies major, maybe even education – depending on the duties you will be assigned to.
Relay for Life Breakfast - Contact Kaylee Radzyminski at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 423.618.3283
Saturday March 24, 2012 (8am - 10am) @ First United Methodist Church 204 East Spring St. Cookeville, TN
- Volunteers are needed to dress up in character and to help serve breakfast
- Volunteers will report to the church by 7:15am
- Event is sponsored by TTU's Relay for Life Chapter
Jammin at Hippie Jacks - Camping Event
April and September (annual)
Contact: Erica Duarte at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Need volunteers to: mow, make signs, advertise, work cameras during festival, pick up trash, work ticket booths, help people navigate the festival, work merchandise booth and work in children's area. All volunteers are welcome to stay and camp the event as well.
The Back Pack Project - Contact: Sally Givens for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 615.879.0474
* Donate Items for hours to the Back Pack Project (fill a backpack with items for the homeless in Nashville)
* You can DROP OFF at the Service Center and backpacks will be gotten to the student leader of this project
* This is a Salvation Army Initiative headed up by one of our TTU student families - distributed monthly
* Items to fill backpacks: small blankets, gloves, socks, pens, notebooks, hygiene products (ex: deo, combs, etc), hats, and other non-perishable items
TNT Program (Housing Authority)
oTutoring/mentoring children 11-17 years of age
oMondays & Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30
* To volunteer for this programs contact, Youth Program manager,
Cookeville Housing Authority Phone: (931) 526-9793 Ext. 213/ EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Make a Difference Project
oBooks will go to Putnam County children from low-income families this semester
oLevels of Involvement:
- Donate old children’s books you may still have
- Donate $1 to buy 2 books for a child
- Travel with a group to deliver books
oEmail Michelle Huddleston at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested
Free Hill Community Club, Inc.
This organization needs volunteers to help restore an old historic building in Clay County. They would also love someone to help with grant writing (experienced people only) for this initiative.
For more information contact: Ralph Richardson at 931.823.6941 or 931.239.3955
Granville Museum, Inc. – Sutton General Store (non-profit organization)
oMarketing, business or history major
oWould like interns/volunteers to help market Granville, operate the general store and museum, develop displays & scan items for preservation
oContact: Mr. Clemons, President
o615.443.6637 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
oWould like a commitment to serve on a continual basis, like one year (if you enjoy the service experience)
oAlso, let me know if you are interested
oThere may be an interview required
Jobs 4 UC Accelerator
This organization needs volunteers to help gather data from each Upper Cumberland County; data such as how many businesses are in each county, etc.
For more informaiton contact: Brad Fox at 931.456.9880 ext. 4173 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web Design and Maintenance - Van Buren County (Spencer, TN)
Van Buren County Chamber of Commerce (ran primarily by volunteers) needs someone to update their website and possibly train them on how to navigate it, make changes, etc.
Contact: Marilyn Baker 931.235.8245 or 931.946.7033
Tornado Relief 2011 Supply Drive:
Power Cords
Cleaning supplies (dish detergent, pine sol, windex, etc)
Soap
Tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouth wash
Combs/brushes
Deodorant
Band-aids (All sizes)
Rubbing alcohol, peroxide, Neosporin
Tylenol/Aspirin
Water
Non-perishable (dog food, dry food, flour mill, cooking oils, cereal, etc)
Pots/pans, dishes such as plates and bowls, silverware
Flashlights
Yard tools
Bug repellent
Face masks
Disposable gloves
Ziplock bags (gallon size)
Shampoo
Diapers
Formula (including soy formula)
Baby food
Baby wipes
Underwear and Socks (Male and Female) all sizes including babies
Feminine Hygiene Products
Shoes Laces (black and white)
Blankets, pillows, sheets, Pillow cases
Garbage bags – kitchen size and industrial strength
First Aid Kits
Laundry detergent, Clorox, fabric softener, sanitizer for hands
Paper products – Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels
Bath towels and wash cloths
Batteries (all sizes)
