Now this site cares for more than 350 children from six weeks to 12 years of age. Volunteers may spend their time working in the daycare, after-school program, food pantry and clothing outreach. The Refugee Resettlement Program is a liaison between national and international relief assistance organizations and Middle Tennesseans who give their time, talents and resources to help refugees build lives in their new homes. With the support of the U.S. Catholic Conference, the Diocese of Nashville and other generous volunteers and supporters, the program coordinates a variety of intensive services designed to make the refugees financially self-sufficient within 90 days of their arrival. Volunteers' duties are diversified, from helping at the warehouse, to picking up donations, mentoring and teaching English to refugees.
Volunteers stay in shelters and cook outdoors throughout the week.
Showers, toilets and sinks are located nearby. Lake Metroparks is a county-run program that offers more than 300 programs a year and manages more than 25 parks and facilities. The parks seek to provide education and recreation compatible with the environment and to promote conservation of resources. They also operate Lake Farmpark, a working farm dedicated to teaching children about the science and culture of agriculture. Volunteer opportunities include gardening, recreation, farming, nature education and more.