Volunteer Tips

Volunteer Mid-South has many opportunities. If you’ve never volunteered through Volunteer MidSouth, register online at volunteermidsouth.org. Click on the “Become a Member” tab. Then click on the new volunteer orientation link on the home page.

TEEN VOLUNTEER FAIR

Mid-South teens, ages 13-19, are invited to the Mid-South Teen Summer Volunteer Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. Teens can talk with representatives from local nonprofits and sign up for volunteer opportunities. There’s no charge to attend.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

Become a docent at the Memphis Brooks

Museum of Art. Volunteer as a museum guide and share the wonders of art in the Brooks’ permanent collection and special exhibitions with visitors of all ages. This special volunteer position requires a two-year commitment to the docent program and a six-month training course in art history and learning practices. Potential docents must be available to conduct tours one day per week ( Wednesday-Friday) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call 901-5446244, or visit brooksmuseum.org/docentprogram to apply.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Shield Inc. wants volunteers to move furniture on April 22, 24, 25 and 28 at Miracle Manor. Habitat for Humanity

ReStore needs appliance specialists, book specialists, cabinetry specialists, cashiers, donation center volunteers, furniture repair volunteers, electrical testers and sales floor volunteers.

EVENTS

Memphis Botanic Garden needs volunteers to assist with upcoming Caterpillar Club activities.

Fayette Cares wants help with set-up, registration, awards, clean-up and more at their 2014 Golf Extravaganza, April 24. Memphis Empty Bowls

Project needs volunteers to help with event setup on May 17 and with various tasks during their event on May 18.

HAVE WHEELS, WILL TRAVEL American Cancer

Society (Hope Lodge; Road to Recovery) has an urgent need for drivers to transport patients to cancer treatments.