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Partners in Community

Interested in partnering with ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½? Discover opportunities to engage with students, faculty, and staff in support of Nashville’s communities.

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Engaging ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Beyond the Classroom

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is proud to foster community partnerships throughout the city of Nashville. These collaborations vary in scope and serve to connect the university's resources with the broader community.

Below are resources to help you get ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ students, faculty, and staff involved with your organization.


Volunteers

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Get Connected

From Campus to Community

If you're looking to involve ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ students, staff and faculty as volunteers, the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Get Connected platform is your go-to resource.

On the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Get Connected platform, community partners can create a profile and post volunteer opportunities for everyone on campus or select groups. These opportunities can be one-time events or ongoing projects. The ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ community can participate individually or as a group, depending on your organization's needs.

  • Getting started with Get Connected

    Please review the steps below to ensure your organization and upcoming volunteer needs are approved.

    Registering for Get Connected

    1. Register your agency profile on ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Get Connected here: 
    2. Review the follow-up email prompting you to complete upload Proof of Insurance via ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½â€™s InfoReady platform. Note: This will require a separate login creation.
    3. Once your agency is approved in ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Get Connected, begin creating volunteer needs on the platform (e.g. single-instance and recurring needs).

    Additional Resources
    Should you wish to dig into Get Connected training resources further, .

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Service Fair

Another way to connect with volunteers is to participate in ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½'s annual Service Fair.

The Service Fair will be in spring 2026! Stay tuned for exact dates!

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More Ways to Connect and Collaborate

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is committed to partnering with the community in various ways. Below are some additional opportunities to connect with university resources and people.

Internships for Students

If you're looking for student interns, the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Career Center can help. Internships at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ may be called different names like practicum, capstone, and more. You can post these opportunities on Handshake, our online platform.

Board Service for Faculty and Staff

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ supports faculty and staff in joining community organization boards. This helps community groups network and build connections with the university.

Research and Consulting Opportunities

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ students, graduate students, faculty and staff on a variety of projects, bringing their expertise to meet shared goals and needs.