Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Volunteer Opportunities in Memphis

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of gratitude by giving back to the Memphis community. From preparing meals to supporting local families and organizations, there are countless ways to make a difference this holiday season.

Tennessee is proudly known as “The Volunteer State,” a nod to our deep-rooted eagerness to serve. Whether you’re looking to help feed the hungry, support local nonprofits, or contribute to causes that matter, Memphis offers a variety of ways to serve.

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Volunteer Odyssey

Habitat for Humanity

At Habitat for Humanity of Memphis, they are dedicated to providing “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” To help at a build site, improve living conditions, or volunteer at an event you can visit their website.

Lindenwood

Lindenwood is in need of volunteers to help with food preparations on Thanksgiving Eve to serve hot meals on Thanksgiving Day. This is a great opportunity for people looking to give back to the community. There are multiple shifts available, so sign up for your slot.

Memphis Animal Services

Eager to save the lives of more animals, Memphis Animal Services is always looking for volunteers to help them save the animals. For more information, click here. 

Memphis Botanic Garden

Want to volunteer at the garden? The Memphis Botanic Garden has volunteering opportunities to those who love horticulture and increasing the health of our environment.

Memphis Zoo

Did you know that you could volunteer and spend time alongside the wildlife here in Memphis? The Memphis Zoo wants your help. All you have to do is be at least 14 years old and click here to start your volunteering journey at the zoo.

MIFA

Since 1968, the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) has acted to meet the needs of senior citizens and families in the metro-Memphis area, including the MIFA’s Meals on Wheels project. To read more about their programs and see how you can volunteer, click here.

Mid-South Food Bank

Eager to eliminate hunger the Mid-South Food Bank is dedicated to provide resources to food deserted regions. The Mid-South Food Bank makes it easy to make an impact, with an array of different volunteering opportunities.

OUT Memphis

OUT Memphis has served the LGBTQ+ Memphis community for the past 33 years and provided a safe space for conversations, connections and empowerment; you can be of service to help their mission by volunteering your time today.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an international movement committed to building a community and inspiring hope in others, volunteering for the Salvation Army Memphis is made easy, just click here.

Shelby Farms Park

Shelby Farms Park is a staple in the Shelby County community providing a safe and fun space for families and friends to enjoy the park and their conjunctive events. Volunteers are at the core of their mission and they have multiple opportunities to fit your schedule, to register for an upcoming event, click here.

St.Jude Children's Research Hospital

St.Jude is a nationwide treasure, a charity and research hospital wrapped in one, here to help children fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases, to volunteer click here.

Volunteer Memphis

Volunteer Memphis is a volunteer hub that helps you find different volunteering opportunities that suit your passion, your purpose, and your schedule.

Volunteer Odyssey

Volunteer Odyssey connects volunteers with their optimal volunteering experience based on their: interests, skills, or neighborhood. To get connected, click here.

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Hi, Hii. I’m Carmen Monèt and I am a free-lance journalist from Memphis, TN. I’ve always had a love for storytelling and actually I used to say that I was providing a voice for the “voiceless;” but as I’ve grown as a writer I’m learning that we’ve always had a voice, we just didn’t have the platform to express ourselves.

So I listen a lot, but I also get to connect with people so much. My daughter Cabella is the best part of my entire life, and she has pushed me to actually follow my dreams of becoming a real writer. I hope that people are able to really feel the passion and vulnerability that I infuse in my writing, and be teleported into the story.

Build your perfect Memphis meal:

If I could build my version of the “perfect” meal in Memphis, we’d have to take a drive around the city and make a few stops. I’m a certified taco lover, and currently TacosNGanas has been my go-to for some good shrimp tacos. Once we leave there, let's slide over to Slider Inn, and order the “Mix & Match,” granted we’re doing more matching than mixing, because I only ever order their fried Buffalo Chicken sliders with no pickles, ofcourse. Now our next stop has some of the best food I’ve ever tasted, but what stood out the most to me was their creamy mac & cheese, I’m a southern girl and I love me some mac & cheese. Last but not least, we’ve got to walk just a couple of doors down to Babalu for some fresh guacamole. I can  assure you that there is absolutely nothing cohesive about this picnic, but none of the flavors will disappoint you. 


Why do you love Memphis:

Memphis is just such a cultural powerhouse. This city that I love has given me so many beautiful memories. Each day I get to experience it from a different view, but in that, I still get to experience the underlying feeling of community. The people here are some of the best people in the world. There are local artists whose eyes will light up when they see you supporting them and singing along with them. There are locally-owned and operated restaurants that care about you actually being satisfied with your meal and their service. One of the things I love and think about the most is how Memphis has been able to “bounce-back” to life and actually living, after so many doors were closed forever due to COVID; but, I can’t say that I’m surprised, our perseverance is unwaivering.

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