


Your Time, Your Talent, Your Impact: Volunteer with A.N.C.H.O.R. CDC

Join Us in Transforming Communities
At A.N.C.H.O.R. CDC, we believe that change happens when people come together to make a difference. By volunteering your time and talents, you play a vital role in empowering individuals, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating sustainable opportunities in South Memphis and beyond.
No matter your skills or availability, there’s a way for you to get involved and make an impact. Together, we can anchor hope and build a brighter future for generations to come.
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Community Garden Helpers
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Plant, maintain, and harvest produce in our community gardens.
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Assist with sustainable gardening workshops and garden-to-table events.
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Promote healthy eating and self-reliance within the community.
2. Neighborhood Cleanup Crews
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Join blight elimination projects to remove debris and revitalize public spaces.
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Help transform vacant lots into parks, playgrounds, and green spaces.
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Participate in mural-painting projects to beautify the neighborhood.
3. Workforce Development Mentors
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Provide career coaching and resume-building support to job seekers.
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Host mock interviews or lead industry-specific workshops in IT, healthcare, or logistics.
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Empower participants to succeed in high-demand industries.
4. Event Support Volunteers
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Assist with logistics and setup for workshops, fundraisers, and community events.
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Welcome attendees, manage registration, and distribute materials.
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Facilitate activities and ensure events run smoothly.
5. Food Security Program Assistants
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Organize and distribute food during regular food drives.
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Serve meals at hot meal programs for seniors, families, and vulnerable residents.
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Raise awareness about food security initiatives in the community.
6. Administrative and Outreach Support
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Help with office tasks like data entry, program tracking, and research.
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Support social media campaigns and email outreach efforts.
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Prepare marketing materials or assist with community mailings.
7. Hamilton Community Concourse Volunteers
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Support workshops, fitness classes, and resource fairs at the A.N.C.H.O.R. Community Center.
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Assist partner organizations in delivering services like housing counseling or legal aid.
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Help coordinate community events held at the concourse.
8. Youth Program Mentors
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Work directly with teens through leadership programs and civic engagement projects.
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Guide youth in revitalization efforts or enrichment activities.
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Provide after-school tutoring, life skills workshops, or career mentoring.
9. Fundraising and Advocacy Team
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Help plan and execute fundraising events, such as galas or donation drives.
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Advocate for A.N.C.H.O.R. CDC’s mission within the community.
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Recruit sponsors or donors to support specific initiatives.
10. Volunteer Coordination Leaders
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Take on a leadership role by managing groups of volunteers.
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Serve as the main point of contact for volunteer teams.
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Provide training and orientation for new volunteers.
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Custom Opportunities:
If you have specific skills or ideas, we welcome customized volunteer roles tailored to your expertise. Contact us to discuss how you can contribute!




