Volunteer
Volunteers at Bridges come from all walks of life and contribute their time and talents in a variety of ways. Whether they work with the youth in the After School Program, serve on a committee, or help fundraise to provide client services, volunteers make a large impact at Bridges.
By working with the Deaf and hard of hearing communities, Bridges’s volunteers have the opportunity to work hands-on, improving their American Sign Language. Although not required for Bridges’s volunteer positions, American Sign Language skills are a plus. However, volunteers must be open and willing to learn!
Bridges is always looking for volunteers to help achieve its mission. For more information, please call 615-248-8828 (V/TTY) or 615-290-5147 (VP).
Available Volunteer Opportunities:
- Mailing Volunteer: Assist with in-house mailing. Volunteers can spend a minimum of an hour, and can volunteer November 14th - 17th, November 22nd, and November 23rd. Email Nikki Ringenberg nr@hearingbridges.org for more information.
- Office Volunteer: Do you have or want experience working in an office? Duties may include answering the phone, assisting with clients in the computer lab, helping with mailings, working with a client on a resume or cover letter, assisting with a special event, filing, research, and other administrative tasks. For more information email Alexandra Porr at ap@hearingbridges.org.
- Special Event Volunteer: Can you only volunteer occasionally? If you can greet guests, serve food, help plan an event, or pitch in to clean up, you can help Bridges! To find out about our upcoming events, please contact Bridges at 615-248-8828 (V/TTY), 615-290-5147 (VP) or ap@hearingbridges.org.
- Youth Program Volunteers (during the academic school year): Is your passion working with children? The Youth Program offers programs and services to young people and their families to help address the growing needs of those with hearing loss. Volunteers are needed for Bridges's After School Program. Duties may include assisting with homework help, mentoring, teaching sports, doing projects, and other life skills. Volunteers are also needed to ride in the van to pick up youth from school, or help out at the monthly events and outings. Volunteers can share a special skill with the youth, examples include drumming, cake decorating, and line dancing. If you are interested in volunteering with the Youth Program, please contact Julie Perdue at jp@hearingbridges.org.
Don’t see what you’re interested in? Bridges is open to learning what you would like out of a volunteer experience. Contact us at info@hearingbridges.org with your ideas about how you can contribute to Bridges!
Thank you to our Volunteers! Bridges appreciates the time and commitment of volunteers. Volunteers make a big difference- thank you!