Retire-To Volunteering

041 Brandi Ghergia—Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)—Amazing Results

As the senior manager of the Nashville Alliance for Financial Independence at United W…

040 Jo-Ann Heidenreich—Parthenon Docent

Parthenon Docent Program—Sharing a Love of History and Art

“You don’t need to know anything ahead of time to volunteer “—these are the words of Jo-Ann Heidenre…

039 Scott Steedley—International Center for Sustainability

Working With Nature for Good!

More people are becoming aware of the need for re-engaging with the earth in ways that are sustainable. But wh…

038 Judy Davis—School Volunteer

Helping Children Succeed in School—and Life!

With a passion for helping children learn and excel, Judy Davis volunteered with one of Metropolitan Nashville Public Scho…

037 Betti Lose–Christmas Adoption

Joyfully Serving the Community–St. Lukes Community House

During Christmas Community volunteer Betti Lose goes above and beyond in everything she does, including assi…

036 Cecelia Schlagheck–Leading the Way, Finding the Means

If a group needs it done, Cecilia can do it!

Starting with the T-shirt sales at the elementary school and on through running the Halloween ba…

035 Kathy Hannen–State Health Insurance-Assistance Program (SHIP)

A SHIP to Help You Navigate Medicare—for Free!

Kathy Hannen is a volunteer for the State Health Insurance-Assistance Program (SHIP), …

034 Sam Bowman—Brethren Volunteer Service

Brethren Volunteer Service—For Those Wanting a Life Adventure

Brethren Volunteer Service places volunteers in a six-month, one-, or two-year assignment in th…

033 Kay Gray–Room in the Inn

There is Room in the Inn!

Room in the Inn (RITI) was formed when four congregations started working together in 1986 to shelter homeless people during the coldest months.…

032 Crys Zinkiewicz – Saddle Up!

Horsing Around–Good for Kids and Volunteers

“Mom, go ride your horse—you’ll be a nicer person!” For years, family members knew the value of horseback riding for Crys …

031 Paulette Broadbent–Sewing American Girl Doll Outfits

American Dolls–Recipients of One-of-a-Kind Handmade Outfits

Paulette Broadbent isn’t your average seamstress. She has been sewing since she wa…

030 Everett Davis–Bookkeeping & Morgan Scott

Two Different Ways of “Doing Good for Someone Else”

In Everett Davis’s own words, he gravitates to “doing good for someone else.” Retiring after a career …

029 Anna Kapoor—Volunteers in Mission

Volunteers in Mission-Making a Difference Domestically and Internationally

Anna Kapoor is making a difference wherever she goes. Professionally she has served as…

028 Bob Lewis—Council on Aging

Middle Tennessee Council on Aging

Bob Lewis’s education in management plus his career experiences in large corporations, including Xerox and Northern Telecom, prepared …

027 Betti Lose—Food Programs

Joyfully Serving the Community—St. Luke’s Community House

Community volunteer Betti Lose goes above and beyond in everything she does. St. Luke’s Community House presente…

026 Kim Kline–Saddle Up!

Volunteering with Horses

As the Volunteer Services Director since 2007, Kim Kline has been helping nearly 500 people a year provide various riding programs to over 145 childr…

025 Jacquie Sojourner–Archiving

Church Archive and History—A Unique Passion Fulfilled

Jacquie Sojourner, a graduate of Drew University’s college and graduate school, has a passion for history. Fulfil…

024 Bob Day–Parthenon Docent

Serving as an Ambassador—Educating Visitors

As one of Nashville’s ambassadors, Bob Day loves his “work.” His volunteer job takes him and his wife to the museum as docents…

023 Karen Stevens–Fundraising Events

Event Coordinator—aka Fundraising Extraordinaire and Community Volunteer

Not everyone enjoys coordinating events, but Karen Stevens does. From an early age organi…

022 Chuck Jaeger—Docent with Nashville Symphony

Introducing Guests to the Schermerhorn Center

Since 2009 Chuck Yaeger has volunteered as a docent at the Nashville Symphony’s home, the Schermerhorn Ce…