These come recommended by Focus Mid-South
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
The mission of Friends For Life (FFL) is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS live well. FFL’s comprehensive, client-centered approach includes education, housing, food, and healthy life skills. FFL strive to enlighten the Mid-South community in a manner that heightens awareness, facilitates acceptance and promotes prevention.
• Spanish speaking volunteers
• Feast for friends at St. John’s United Methodist Church
• Food pantry
• Informational exhibits & educational outreach
• Positive Living Center
• Day-to-day operations and clerical duties
• Special projects
• Much more!
Go to friendsforlifecorp.org to complete the Volunteer Application and Confidentiality forms, or call 901-272-0855 to get started.
OUTMEMPHIS:
OUTMemphis empowers, connects, educates, and advocates for the LGBT community of the Mid-South.
Volunteer Opportunities
• Assisting clients and visitors at the Center
• Helping maintain a welcoming space – both inside and outside the Center
• Researching information for us to share with our community
• Helping update the information on our website and community calendars
• Assisting with our annual fundraising events
• Serving on a committee, such as the history committee or senior services
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, go to outmemphis.org/volunteer/ to fill out a volunteer application.
TENNESSEE EQUALITY PROJECT (TEP)
TEP engages state and local governments in Tennessee on behalf of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community to fight negative legislation at the state level. In addition, TEP is active in working to advance non-discrimination and partner benefits measures in East, West, and Middle Tennessee. TEP also provides educational programming throughout.
• After January 1, volunteers will be needed to help with the 7th Tennessee Equality Project Gumbo Contest presented by Hilton Memphis on Sunday, February 19, 2017. The TEP’s annual Mardi Gras celebration brings together teams from the Western, Middle and Eastern United States to compete for the best gumbo in Memphis. Gumbo contestants will be awarded prizes by an appointed panel of judges and by individual tasters like you in the People’s Choice competition. Information on this event is at facebook.com/events/1833144490247967/.
• Another important volunteer opportunity with TEP will be to participate in one of three Advancing Equality Days on the Hill. The first is Feb. 7, 2017, and also, March 7, and April 4 at the Tennessee Capitol building. These are opportunities for people around the state to come to Nashville and speak with their state legislators about bills of concern like the new and expanded Counseling Discrimination bill. For more information go online to facebook.com/TennesseeEqualityProject/events/.
LATINO MEMPHIS
You don’t have to speak Spanish! — but if you do, that’s great! If you don’t speak Spanish, don’t worry. We can facilitate a volunteer opportunity that fits your talents. There are plenty of opportunities: from helping around the office, to assisting during special events (e.g., dental clinics, tax advice, computer education). There’s always something different going on. You can get volunteer credits for college, too. Age requirements depend on the volunteer activity. Just ask when you are ready to choose your opportunity.
Sign up to help at latinomemphis.org/volunteer.
Levitt Shell
The Levitt Shell is always on the lookout for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers who want to use their love of music and people to enhance the visitor experience at the Levitt Shell. Minimum commitment of 5 concerts. Kids can volunteer with their parents. Available positions (full descriptions available online):
• Ambassador
• Event staff
• Production crew
• Administrative
Sign up to help at levittshell.org/volunteer.
Mid-South Pride (MSP)
Planning and coordinating a large-scale, community event like Pride takes a team of talented and dedicated volunteers. MSP’s doors are always open for volunteers at every skill level. Choose from 9 teams that are assigned to specific areas of planning, development, and production (full descriptions available online):
• Board of Directors
• Festival Logistics Committee
• Entertainment Crew
• VIP Team
• Fundraising Event Committee
• Parade Logistics Committee
• Business Development Committee
• Visual Media Committee
• Multi-Faith /Culture Committee
For more information and an online volunteer application, go to midsouthpride.org/volunteer/.
