Retire-To Volunteering

100 Jan Lockard—Tennessee Respite Coalition

That’s What Friends Are For—Tennessee Respite Coalition

What’s a friend? Someone with whom you can laugh, someone who helps you with little things and big …

099 Tom Starling—Mental Health America

Before Stage 4—Mental Health America

“Before Stage 4!” Tom Starling, the chief executive of Mental Health America (MHA) of Middle Tennessee, explains his organi…

098 Mariah Ragland—The Nashville Food Project

Grow, Cook, Share—The Nashville Food Project

Think about times you have been hungry. Have you ever missed multiple meals? Have you not known where your n…

097 Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi—Interfaith Dental Clinic

Restoring Smiles—Interfaith Dental Clinic

Two dentists, members of West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, had a calling to u…

096 Jennifer AbernathyTennessee Respite Coalition

A Win-Win-Win OpportunityTennessee Respite Coalition

If you've ever flown, you've likely heard the airlines instruction that, in the case of an emerg…

095 Johnny Rose—Hummingbirds at the Park

Caring for Something Bigger—Hummingbirds at the Park

Johnny Rose has always loved nature. After moving to Nashville, he discovered the 3,100+ acres of the War…

094 Faye Maynard—Project Connect Nashville

Not to Fix, But to Love —Project Connect Nashville

Founded in 2013, Project Connect Nashville (PCN) exists “to help disconnected and vulnerable men, women, …

093 Cathy Shull—Salvation Army

Fighting for Those in Need—The Salvation Army

Ask anyone about the Salvation Army and they'll very likely respond, "Oh yes, they're the ones who have the bell-ringing S…

092 Paul Fowler—Friends of Warner Parks

One-and-Done or Falling in Love—Friends of Warner Parks

As urbanization grows, so does the longing for the counterbalance that being in nature supplies. Annual…

091 Kathy Jackson—Greyhound Pets of America Rescuing

Greyhounds From Misconceptions—Greyhound Pets of America

As a U.S. mail carrier, Kathy Jackson also carried treats for the dogs on her routes. One…

090 Sue Baumgartner—Senior Ride Nashville

Still Going Strong—Thanks to Senior Ride Nashville

Ninety-three years old and still going strong—thanks to volunteers at Senior Ride Nashville! Three days a …

089 John Hisle—Jubilee Jobs

Second Chance for a Better Life—Jubilee Jobs

Nearly 40 years ago the Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C. stepped into the job market—not for themselves, but for other…

088 Pat Dishman—Full Moon Pickin’ Party

The Full Moon Pickin’ Party—A Natural for Volunteers

Like many people whose professional life keeps them behind a desk, Pat Dishman longed to be outside. Unlik…

087 Nelson Santos—Volunteer Overseas for Free

Spreading Love Through Action—Volunteer Overseas for Free

You care about others, and you are adventuresome. Volunteering overseas appeals to you, but not…

086 Amy Bond—Monroe Harding Foster Care Services

Disrupting the Disruptions—Monroe Harding Foster Care Services

Disrupted! Disruptive! Disruption. These three words are a concise description of the e…

085 Don Schulze—Nations Ministry Center Citizenship Classes

Citizenship Classes—No Trivial Matter!

"I'm a lot of fun at parties," quips Don Schulze. "I know a bunch of 'trivia.'" Don also makes his c…

084 Katie Richards—Nashville Neighbors

Friends for Good—Siloam Family Health Center

Take a moment to appreciate your friends. You know you can count on them for a listening ear when you're trying to …

083 Kate McKinnie—The Next Door

Wild Praying Women Create The Next Door

They called themselves the Wild Praying Women! Concerned for the sufferings of people, they didn't know what to do, but pray. F…

082 George Bone—Memphis Catholic High School

Building for the Future—Memphis Catholic High School

After more than 20 years of volunteering, George Bone was no stranger to the rewards of giving back. …

081 Mita Felman—DC Safe

Never Ever Dull—DC Safe

When Mita Felman retired from her career in public health administration and counseling, she didn't leave behind her compassion—nor her sense of advent…