Volunteer Memphis connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities and nonprofits with skills-based volunteers to advance corporate social responsibility in the Memphis area. It helps over 25,000 volunteers annually find opportunities through its website and works with various community groups. Data shows 26.5% of Memphis residents volunteer, ranking it 30th among largest cities. The top three types of organizations served are religious, education, and health. There are over 5,000 registered nonprofits in the Mid-South region excluding churches.

2. Who are we?
An Action Initiative of Leadership Memphis, Volunteer Memphis,
connects volunteers with meaningful volunteer opportunities,
connects nonprofits with skills-based volunteers, and advances
the local corporate responsibility footprint.

3. Who are we?
Leadership Memphis prepares and mobilizes leaders to work
together for the good of the whole community through leadership
programs, post-secondary advocacy, and community service.
learn more: leadershipmemphis.org

4. WHAT WE DO
- Help over 25,000 volunteers
find opportunities to do good
annually through our easy to
use website.
- Work with nonprofits,
churches, schools,
corporations, government &
other groups to make
community programs stronger.

5. 2013 DATA FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

6. 26.5% of residents volunteer, ranking Memphis 30th
among the 51 largest MSAs.

8. TOP 3 types of organizations served:
Religious - 34.4%
Education - 27.8%
Health - 13.1%

9. QUIZ TIME: How many registered
nonprofits (excluding churches)
are in the Mid-South?
A. 2,500 B. 3,649 C. 5,196

10. QUIZ TIME: How many registered
nonprofits (excluding churches)
are in the Mid-South?
A. 2,500 B. 3,649 C. 5,196

11. With over 5,000 registered nonprofits and 300,000 volunteers,
Memphis should not be #31 on the list.
After all, we were recently ranked as the second most charitable
city out of the 50 biggest MSAs ranked by The Chronicle of
Philanthropy.
In addition to serving your community, volunteerism helps you too.

13. Volunteering is a resume builder
If you have never had a job, then volunteering is a must.
It is the perfect way to add work-related experience to your
resume. Even if you have had multiple jobs, volunteering can
benefit you because it shows the employer you are serious about
getting involved and improving your skills.

14. 27%Volunteers are 27% more likely on average to receive a job offer
than non-volunteers.

15. Develop transferable skills
Employers are looking for skills that are easily transferred to
different areas. Various skills include: teamwork, interpersonal
communication, public speaking, time management, leadership,
organization, analysis, computer skills, problem solving and
creative thinking.

16. test drive career opportunities
You will see first-hand what professionals in various fields do.
This can show you the pros and cons of certain jobs.
You may have an eye-opening experience that gives your life a
different direction.

17. build your network (beyond social media)
Having contacts in the business world may lead to jobs.
Interacting with different people in a volunteer setting could
really open doors for you as an applicant.

18. gain perspective
Focusing on helping others broadens your horizons and draws
your attention to the bigger issues of the world.
Giving back to your community opens your eyes to the incredible
world that exists outside of the school / college bubble.

19. manage stress
Taking your mind off school and devoting time to serving others
truly does wonders for your stress levels; and the better you feel,
the more likely you are to succeed in your studies.

20. gain a reference (or even a friend)
Getting that first job out of school can be difficult, especially
without work experience. Cultivate a professional relationship
with organization staff members and volunteer managers.
You may even find that you’ve developed friendships with
like-minded peers.

21. Feel enriched
There’s nothing more fulfilling than realizing how much of an
impact a volunteer can make. Volunteers working together to build
a children’s playground or low-cost housing for needy families
can later visit these sites and see how the project has enriched the
neighborhood.

22. creative date night (or with friends)
For years you’ve gone to the movies on Saturdays or hung out at
your favorite restaurant with friends.
Make date night or hangout night with your friends a night of
service by hosting monthly VolunTeams where you meet at a
different nonprofit each time and help them with various tasks.

23. volunteering makes you happy
In a study by the United Health Group, 94% of people who
volunteered in the last twelve months say that volunteering
improves their mood and helps them become more optimistic.

24. It's not often we find this
kind of win-win activity.

25. doing good is good for us.

26. We can do more
and do better.

27. so.. #DoGoodInMem

28. volunteermemphis.org