Volunteer Network
Programs
Budget
$12,500.00
Description
The mission of Volunteer Network is to connect Wilson County residents with volunteer needs to create more efficient and effective change for our community. Wilson County is growing at a fast rate! With this growth, comes an increase in organization needs and new residents looking to serve their community. We provide an online platform for nonprofits, businesses, civic groups and churches to post their volunteer opportunities. Residents can create a free profile to sign up volunteer opportunities posted. They are able to search for opportunities by their areas of interest and other specialized fields. Through this program we are able to meet the needs of our community at a much larger scale by connecting volunteers to immediate needs.
Program Successes
We've had over 700 completed volunteer hours served.
225 profiles created on our platform.
173 volunteers have noted they wish to volunteer in times of disaster.
27 nonprofits have joined our network as Community Partners posting their Volunteer Opportunities.
We are projected to reach over 10,000 completed volunteer hours served by the end of July.
We've created the first In-Kind Donation Needs Page for our NonProfits in Wilson County.
Category
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations - Volunteer Training & Placement
Beneficiaries
General Public
Families
Adults
Program Areas Served
37122, 37138, 37184
$12,500.00
Description
The mission of Volunteer Network is to connect Wilson County residents with volunteer needs to create more efficient and effective change for our community. Wilson County is growing at a fast rate! With this growth, comes an increase in organization needs and new residents looking to serve their community. We provide an online platform for nonprofits, businesses, civic groups and churches to post their volunteer opportunities. Residents can create a free profile to sign up volunteer opportunities posted. They are able to search for opportunities by their areas of interest and other specialized fields. Through this program we are able to meet the needs of our community at a much larger scale by connecting volunteers to immediate needs.
Program Successes
We've had over 700 completed volunteer hours served.
225 profiles created on our platform.
173 volunteers have noted they wish to volunteer in times of disaster.
27 nonprofits have joined our network as Community Partners posting their Volunteer Opportunities.
We are projected to reach over 10,000 completed volunteer hours served by the end of July.
We've created the first In-Kind Donation Needs Page for our NonProfits in Wilson County.
Category
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations - Volunteer Training & Placement
Beneficiaries
General Public
Families
Adults
Program Areas Served
37122, 37138, 37184
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
In partnership with Wilson County Emergency Management Agency, the Volunteer Network will act as the leading volunteer management hub for Wilson County in times of disaster. Additionally, the Volunteer Network will be the launching point for community leaders and organizations to coordinate long-term recovery for the community.
How to support disaster preparation and relief:
Anyone with a Volunteer Network account can browse and sign up for volunteer opportunities that arise in the aftermath of a disaster. However, to be notified when the Volunteer Network needs disaster-response volunteers, make sure your account is designated as a disaster volunteer account. You will find instructions below on how to do so for new accounts and existing accounts. Keeping the skills section of your profile up-to-date can be very helpful when we need skilled support.
*The budget for this program is dependent on if we are in active disaster response.*
Program Successes
We are the organization facilitating and mobilizing Wilson County's VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster.)
We currently have 172 volunteers in our database willing to assist in varying ways in times of Disaster.
In partnership with Wilson Emergency Management Agency and other Disaster Response Organizations, we are planning to provide Disaster Response Trainings every other month in 2024 to VOAD members and volunteers represented on the platform.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
37121
$20,000.00
Description
In partnership with Wilson County Emergency Management Agency, the Volunteer Network will act as the leading volunteer management hub for Wilson County in times of disaster. Additionally, the Volunteer Network will be the launching point for community leaders and organizations to coordinate long-term recovery for the community.
How to support disaster preparation and relief:
Anyone with a Volunteer Network account can browse and sign up for volunteer opportunities that arise in the aftermath of a disaster. However, to be notified when the Volunteer Network needs disaster-response volunteers, make sure your account is designated as a disaster volunteer account. You will find instructions below on how to do so for new accounts and existing accounts. Keeping the skills section of your profile up-to-date can be very helpful when we need skilled support.
*The budget for this program is dependent on if we are in active disaster response.*
Program Successes
We are the organization facilitating and mobilizing Wilson County's VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster.)
We currently have 172 volunteers in our database willing to assist in varying ways in times of Disaster.
In partnership with Wilson Emergency Management Agency and other Disaster Response Organizations, we are planning to provide Disaster Response Trainings every other month in 2024 to VOAD members and volunteers represented on the platform.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
37121
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
The Volunteer Network specializes in creating custom volunteer experiences that are tailored to the schedule and size of your team. All projects are based on real needs in the community and benefit our partners in meaningful ways that would otherwise not be possible without your support. We make the event simple for you by overseeing all aspects of planning, project management, and day-of event leadership.
Additionally, should an organization need assistance overseeing volunteer management for a specific event, we provide assistance with recruiting, training and leading volunteers.
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at info@volunteernetworktn.org.
Program Successes
Oversaw and organized volunteer management for the Wilson County Juneteenth Festival.
Curated a volunteer experience serving 4 Wilson County based nonprofits for Dechra Veterinary Supplies Company based out of Kansas City.
Provided Volunteer Opportunities for a Service Learning Camps group from Sarasota, FL.
Provided Volunteer Opportunities for Burn Boot Camp Mt. Juliet Burn Cares Team.
Partnered with REI Co-op and Walmart Distribution Center to provide volunteer opportunities.
Curated a volunteer experience for a sports team at Cumberland University.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
37121, 37122, 37138
$20,000.00
Description
The Volunteer Network specializes in creating custom volunteer experiences that are tailored to the schedule and size of your team. All projects are based on real needs in the community and benefit our partners in meaningful ways that would otherwise not be possible without your support. We make the event simple for you by overseeing all aspects of planning, project management, and day-of event leadership.
Additionally, should an organization need assistance overseeing volunteer management for a specific event, we provide assistance with recruiting, training and leading volunteers.
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at info@volunteernetworktn.org.
Program Successes
Oversaw and organized volunteer management for the Wilson County Juneteenth Festival.
Curated a volunteer experience serving 4 Wilson County based nonprofits for Dechra Veterinary Supplies Company based out of Kansas City.
Provided Volunteer Opportunities for a Service Learning Camps group from Sarasota, FL.
Provided Volunteer Opportunities for Burn Boot Camp Mt. Juliet Burn Cares Team.
Partnered with REI Co-op and Walmart Distribution Center to provide volunteer opportunities.
Curated a volunteer experience for a sports team at Cumberland University.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
37121, 37122, 37138
