Service Opportunities
Father Ryan continually encourages students to participate in service as part of our mission to be a living example of the Gospels. We value education experiences outside the classroom and through partnerships within the local community; we present a multitude of opportunities in which Father Ryan can serve.
Download Service Learning Completion Form
Students who are seeking service hours are welcome to volunteer at any of the following organizations. If you have suggestions for community service, please contact the Theology Department or Tim Forbes, Dean of Campus Ministry and Student Life.
Service Learning Bulletin Board
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Please remember during the summer months, rising juniors may not complete their service hour requirement. All juniors must perform their hours during the school. Rising freshman and sophomores who would like to work on their service hours may want to call the Office of Campus Ministry to determine if their hours would meet Father Ryan's requirements. Most projects listed on the Hands on Nashville web site (hon.org) are acceptable, but will need to be preapproved.
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If you are looking for a sustainable service project and like working with people, please come to Campus Ministry. The office is coordinating working with the homeless at Room in Inn on some evenings. See Mr. McGee upstairs in Guidance for more information.
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For more service events, please view the Father Ryan Service Calendar (May)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Agencies for service learning projects:
Traditionally, these agencies have accepted adolescent volunteers. The list is not comprehensive and these are not the only agencies at which students can volunteer.
Alive Hospice
(615) 862-5160
Volunteer Age Minimum: 16
Volunteer Needs: Feed patients, deliver flowers, mail, visit with patients and families
www.alivehospice.org
ALS Association
(615) 279-5551
Volunteer Age Minimum: None
Volunteer Needs: Helping with mailings, Holiday Support Program, and event set up
www.alstn.org
American Red Cross
(615) 250-4300
Volunteer Age Minimum: N/A
www.nashvilleredcross.org
Arthritis Foundation
(615) 254-6795
Volunteer Age Minimum- with adult 12, without adult 16
www.arthritas.org
Belcourt Terrace Nursing Home
(615) 383-3570
Volunteer Age Minimum: 11
Volunteer Needs: Interacting with and entertaining residents
Blakemore Children's Center
(615) 292-5443
Volunteer Age Minimum: 16 without an adult, 14 with an adult
Volunteer Needs: Play, read, give one on one attention
www.blakemorechildren.org
Campus for Human Development
(615) 242-2514
Mission: To provide programs which emphasize human development and recovery through education, self-help, and work.
Impact Area: Homelessness
Volunteer Age Minimun: 16
Volunteer Needs: Serve meals, assist in social activities, work in library
www.chd-nashville.org
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement
(615) 259-3567 x 790 (Marcheta Claus)
Purpose: Welcoming and serving diverse populations, CCRR strives to meet human needs and respect the dignity of all persons.
Volunteer Needs: Variety
Cumberland at Green Hills
(615) 463-9111 (Katie Veit)
Volunteer Needs: teach classes, Bingo caller, meet with residents
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(615) 255-1167
Mission: Find therapies, and eventually a cure for cystic fibrosis, while improving the life of those living with the disease.
Impact area: Health
Volunteer Age Minimum: 13
Dismas House
(615) 297-9287
Mission Statement: The mission of Dismas House is to reconcile former prisoners to society and society to prisoners.
Volunteer Needs: Dinner visits, cooks, and cleaning
Edgehill Center
(615) 256-5108
Mission: A place for families and children to grow
Volunteer Age Minimum: 12
Fannie Battle Day
(615) 228-6745
Mission: Provide quality care that encourages the intellectual, physical emotional, and social development of each child.
Volunteer Age Minimum: 12
Volunteer Needs: tutoring and needs
www.fanniebattle.org
Friends of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
(615) 936-1000
Volunteer Age Minimum: 15
Volunteer Needs: facilitate play activities for patients, assist a school teacher, assist a teacher
www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/index.php
Habitat for Humanity (Nashville Area)
(615) 254-4663
Purpose: Provide families with the opportunity to purchase a decent affordable home.
Impact Area: Housing
Volunteer Age Minimum: 16
www.habitatnashville.org
High Hopes
(615) 661-KIDS
Mission Statement: High Hopes is an early intervention pediatric and preschool rehabilitation center which embraces the whole child with tools for learning and skills for life.
Impact Area: Children and disability services
www.highhopesnash.org
Hospital Hospitality House
(615) 329-0477
Mission Statement: To be a home away from home for patients and caregivers seeking medical attention in the Nashville area.
Impact Area: Family Services
Minimum Age Volunteer: 13 with an adult, 16 without an adult
www.hospitalhospitalityhouse.org
Junior Achievement
(615) 383-9500
Andy Schenck
Mission Statement: Mission to educate and inspire young people to succeed in life
Impact Area: Youth
Volunteer Age Minimum: 16 without adult
www.janash.com
Literacy Council of Sumner County
(615) 822-8112
Mission Statement: The mission is to provide resources, counseling, ad tutoring to children, youth, and adults.
Impact Area: Education and literacy
www.literacysumner.org/index.htm
MADD Tennessee
(615) 360-8055
Mission Statement: To stop drunk driving, to support victims of the violent crime and to prevent underage drinking
Impact Area: Health and wellness
Volunteer Age Minimum: 15 with an adult, 16 without
www.maddtn.org
Mary Queen of Angels
(615) 353-6181 x 1018
Volunteer Needs: Bingo caller, companionship, plan movie night
Impact Area: Assisted living community
McKendree Village
Hermitage
(615) 871-8238
Mission Statement: McKendree Village is a continuing care retirement center.
Volunteer Needs: Activity department assistants
Volunteer Age Minimum: 14
www.mckendree.com
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
(615) 936-1000
Volunteer Needs: supervise and facilitate play activities for patients, support staff, and assist teachers
Volunteer Age Minimum: 15
www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/index.php
Monroe Harding
(615) 298-5573
Mission Statement: To help children and youth in need realize their full potential by providing education, counseling, and residential care that nurtures the mind, spirit, and body.
Volunteer Age Minimum: 15 without an adult
www.monroeharding.org
Oasis Center
(615) 327-4455
Mission Statement: Oasis Center works to help young people overcome serious challenges that prevent them from transitioning into a healthy adulthood. We are committed to partnering with young people to address these challenges, including homelessness, violence, depression and low self-esteem, disconnection, and failing schools.
Volunteer Age Minimum: Varies
www.oasiscenter.org
Outlook Nashville
(615) 834-7570
Mission Statement: Outlook Nashville will support individuals with disabilities and their families in pursuit of their personal visions.
Volunteer Needs: volunteers to read to children, gardening and grounds in the warm months, and cleaning toys
Volunteer Age Minimum: 16
www.outlooknashville.org
Project C.U.R.E
(615) 837-7575
Mission Statement: Identify, solicit, collect, and delivery of medical supplies to imperative nations.
Volunteer Needs: Sort and package medical equipment
Volunteer Age Minimum: 12 with an adult
www.projectcure.org
Project Reflect
(615) 356-5961
Mission Statement: Serving disadvantaged and at-risk children through programs that instill basic reading skills and encourage positive behavior
Impact Area: Children
www.projectreflect.org
Rejoice Ministry
(615) 902-9791
Mission Statement: Rejoice Ministry exists to provide inner city children n excellent dance education and instill character training through the teaching of Christian values.
Impact Area: Children and youth
Ronald McDonald House
(615) 343-4000
Purpose: Ronald McDonald House exists to keep families close by providing resources and a "home away from home" for families of critically ill children.
Impact Area: Family Care
Volunteer Age Minimum: 12 with an adult
www.rmhnashville.org
Room in the Inn
(615) 254-7666
Impact Area: Homelessness
Saddle Up
(615) 794-1150
Mission Statement: Saddle Up is a therapeutic riding program that provides children with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through recreational activities with horses.
Impact Area: Disability Services
www.saddleupnashville.org
Special Olympics Tennessee
(615) 329-1375
Mission Statement: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with families. Volunteer Age Minimum: 14
www.specialolympicstn.org
Tennessee Council for the Blind
(615) 874-1223
Mission Statement: The mission of MTCB is to expand the social, educational, and employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons in Middle Tennessee.
Volunteer Needs: read material onto a tape or dictate information needing to be brailed.
Impact Area: Blind
Volunteer Age Minimum: 15
www.abc.org/index.html
Thrift Smart
(615) 833-8200
Thrift Smart is a non-profit thrift store where 100% of the profits goes to an endowment to help fund ministries or local charity work
Agencies Supported by Thrift Smart: New Hope Academy, Mercy Children's Clinic, African Leadership, and the Belize Project
Volunteer Minimum Age: N/A
www.thriftsmart.com
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