Park Center appreciates and welcomes compassionate volunteers who want to make a significant difference in the lives of adults and youth with mental illness. 

 You do not need any previous experience working in the mental health field to be a volunteer at Park Center -just a desire to meet a new friend and see a smile on the face of someone who may need encouragement and hope.

What will I be asked to do?

Volunteers are asked to fill out an application and set up a convenient time to tour one of our facilities to speak with our staff.  When a volunteer opportunity is agreed upon, you receive the appropriate orientation and training you need to fulfill it and be assisted by Park Center staff at every step of the way.

Opportunities that are ongoing are listed below.  Individual and group opportunities that are date and time restricted are also posted on this website and on Hands on Nashville’s website at www.hon.org.

2010 Opportunities include:

• Tutors for members who need help with literacy and math skills (M-F, between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
• Assistance in preparing, serving and cleaning up for Park Center’s Employment Dinners (each fourth Tuesday of the month from 4:00-6:30 pm)
• Individuals who can lead 12-step meetings (M-F, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm)
• Share your expertise on Park Center committees that include Human Resources, Property, Development, Technology and Programs
• Serve on Special Event committees and bring new ideas to the table
• Provide entertainment for member activities (dates and times vary)
• Group willing to organize our Homeless Outreach clothing closet once a month.

Contact Beverly.grant@parkcenternashville.org or 615-242-3576, ext. 234 to set up your tour today!