Community Service and Volunteerism
Community service and volunteerism provides students with opportunities to explore interests, develop skills, expand their professional network, and meet other students and community members.
Community Partners
Do you have an ongoing or upcoming project that you would like us promote? Email us at volunteer@tntech.edu.
Active Projects
Active Service Projects are service events going on that require student volunteers to help make the event possible for the public. Partnering agencies request volunteers and all requests are posted here. The benefits of choosing active (random) projects are that you can get quite a few hours in one day or one weekend as well as you will get a very eclectic volunteer experience, networking with multiple nonprofit professionals.
Active Service Projects and Programs
Fall Fun Fest — September 6-7, 2024
Cookeville's 27th Annual Main Street Festival. Be part of the action! Fall FunFest runs on volunteers! There are an assortment of roles and time slots available for individuals or groups interested in lending a hand.
Visit the Fall Fun Fest Website Volunteer for Fall Fun Fest
Upper Cumberland Foster Closet
“We hope to act as a resource that foster families can quickly visit upon receiving a placement and get items these children need such as: clothing, shoes, carseats, and other basic needs, free of charge. Through the generous donation of these items from our local community, foster families will be able to use their own resources in other ways while the children are in their homes.”
Visit the Upper Cumberland Foster Closet Website
Helping Hands
“Helping Hands of Putnam County is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to individuals and families facing poverty or crisis. Our services include food, utilities, medical expenses, rent, and gas vouchers for out-of-county medical appointments. We are committed to supporting those in need and helping them overcome challenges.”
Visit the Helping Hands Website
Cookeville Rescue Mission
Students and organizations can volunteer to help the Cookeville Rescue Mission prepare and serve food to those in need, or with other Rescue Mission programs.
Visit the Cookeville Rescue Mission Volunteer Page
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer for the construction team, Habitat ReStore, or administrative work in the Upper Cumberland!
Visit the Habitat for Humanity Upper Cumberland Website
Putnam County Animal Shelter
“We strive to provide the best quality of care for our animals and the best experience for our visitors. We rely heavily on volunteers to help us achieve this and are always looking for more dedicated volunteers to join our team. Once trained, volunteers are free to choose their activities and make their schedules. We also need foster caregivers to provide short-term housing for select shelter animals.”
Visit the Cookeville Animal Shelter Website
Imagine Foundry
“We thrive because of people like you! If you enjoy working with kids, you can volunteer at our Challenge Quests, community events, or Make ‘n Take Sessions. We benefit greatly from the value added by community members and local businesses.”
Visit the Imagine Foundry Website
CRMC Pet Therapy Buddy
The Pet Therapy Buddy program is looking for people to join handlers and dogs while visiting patients, along with looking for new dogs to be certified and join!