Centerpointe outreach opportunities 

local community outreach opportunities 

DePriest Center

DePriest Center is a Christian counseling center that helps hurting people. They join individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges to counsel, support, and empower toward hope, healing, restoration, and purposeful life. They are committed to serving the community with a real authentic relationship. They genuinely care for the well-being of everyone they encounter. They are truly a blessing to the community and to the church. They are dedicated to doing good in our communities and increasing opportunities for individuals and families to thrive in life. They have three offices in North Murfreesboro
  • (931)486-8670
  • How to get started: 
    • Click Here.
    • Fill out the “come serve with us” form and submit. 

Blue Monarch

A long term, Christ centered recovery program for women and their children. Located in the valley of Hillsboro, women and their children have a safe place to live and learn about the love of Jesus. Blue Monarch helps women that have experienced trauma learn how to build a healthy, Godly home for their children while breaking cycles and changing lives for generations. The women and their children learn very important life skills and discover who they are in the eyes of Jesus. They have many volunteer opportunities, the operations director likes to get to know what you would like to do to help out. What is something that you can do or share that has been helpful in your life? Is there a hobby or special skill that has helped you overcome challenges in your life, is it something that can help others? If so, please share that during the on volunteer application,  you can’t think of anything here is a list of some needs: Providing Resident Transportation (especially to and from church), Office Help, Fundraising and/or Development Activities, Maintenance, Landscaping/Gardening, Animal Care (goats, chickens, cats, dogs), GED Tutor, Exercise Instructor, Babysitting, Children's Activities, Special Events, or even become a pen pal.

Rutherford County Women’s Jail

Do you want to be a world changer? There are a lot of people in this world that do not know what we know. We have the ability to share Jesus through a prayer, a smile, and giving Bible studies. “If you can get someone in jail in truth then you can get their whole family in church, they will bring everyone they know! That’s how you get revival in your community!” - Tory Campbell, UPCI TN District Director of Prison Ministry
  • Location
    • 940 New Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Bible studies on Friday nights 7-8pm (arrive by 6:45pm)
      • Two people will go in at a time. We will have a team of people on a rotation.
  • How to get started:
    • You will need to fill out an application with a copy of your driver's license and a background check is required. You will be contacted about orientation and scheduling.

The Journey Home

A Christian ministry that serves the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County by helping to rehouse and provide resources and relationships that encourage faith, economic stability, wholeness, and reintegration into community life. Their goal is “To operate safe and hospitable outreach and housing facilities where encouragement is offered and basic needs are met. To equip clients with knowledge, tools, and other resources useful on their road to independent living. To connect clients with sustainable housing solutions that foster stability and break the cycle of homelessness. To educate our community as to the prevalence and causes of homelessness in our area and how they can help. To foster increased cooperation and collaboration in the social service community and create opportunities for Christian service in our county.
  • Location
    • 308 W. Castle St. Murfreesboro, TN 37133
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Helping at the community cafe to cook, serve, and clean. 
    • Handyman volunteers are needed for repairs and maintenance for Housing and Outreach Center, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, lawn care, and exteriors. Flexible schedule. 
    • Outreach Center volunteers are needed to help with general office functions, client service tasks, cleaning, organizing, and miscellaneous tasks. 
      • Monday - Friday // 7am - 3pm.
    • Committee members can serve through our development, housing, operations, finance, or one of our event committees. 
    • Other opportunities are available such as sending notes of encouragement, holiday cards, and special fundraising events to attend.
  • How to get started:
    • The Journey Home offers a variety of individual and group opportunities for volunteers. Most volunteer opportunities require that the volunteer attends an orientation and then training for their specific task. 
    • (615) 809-2644
    • Visit https://lovegodservepeople.org/volunteer/
      • Go to the light blue box and click on the volunteer form. Fill out the short form and submit.

Doors Of Hope

Empowering women to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration through education, intervention, mentoring, and case management in a safe and supportive recovery-based environment. They offer educational classes in all Rutherford County Correctional Facilities, as well as a reentry program for those leaving incarceration or a rehab center.
  • Location & Contact
    • 428 E. Bell St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • (615) 203-5221
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Help with special events and fundraisers. 
    • Grant writing. 
    • Teaching classes, working with small groups or one on one.
    • Working with residents to find employment opportunities, coaching on interview techniques, helping create resumes. 
    • Be a life coach, work one on one with a client on goals and provide support – meet weekly. 
    • Help maintain household supplies for residential houses, monitor condition of house and resident bedrooms. 
    • General yard and facilities maintenance. 
    • Provide transportation to residents to job interviews, health appts, counseling, court, probation, etc. 
    • Help with special projects. 
    • Lots of cooking opportunities  such as teaching healthy cooking skills, making healthy meals for the ladies.
      •  Need a fun fellowship idea? Gather your friends and prepare a large meal for all of the ladies to enjoy during one of their weekly community dinners where the ladies can unwind and recharge together while sharing the love of Jesus with each other.
  • How to get started:

Greenhouse Ministries

A safe place that changes lives and gives the broken hope. They offer multiple services for a broad range of clients. They help meet the basic physical needs of a vulnerable population. Greenhouse ministries provide peer counseling, access to the food bank, home goods and hygiene items. They have a clinic for basic health care, housing resources, and more.
  • Location & Contact
    • 307 S. Academy St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • (615) 494-0499
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Teach classes, 
    • Mentor & provide counseling
    • Host in waiting room
    • Personal shopper
    • Sort donations
    • Help stock food pantry
    • Assist in the garden patch 
    • Store, pick up & load furniture
    • Assist with special events projects
  • How to get started:

Nourish Food

A local food bank that provides perishable and non-perishable food as well as personal care necessities.
  • Location & Contact
    • 1809 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 3710
    • (615) 203-3963
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Direct Volunteer -selecting and packing a grocery cart of food consisting of perishable and non-perishable items as well as personal care items and more. This position requires you to be courteous and understanding of dietary restrictions and requirements of our clients.
    • HUB Volunteer- assist with checking expiration dates, sorting, stocking, organizing and transporting items throughout our site. Physical work is part of this volunteer opportunity but they can accommodate varieties of lifting restrictions. Transfer Volunteer- a reliable automobile is essential so you can transport food and other essential items between sites and throughout Middle Tennessee. Help pick up bulk items, donations, grocery excess or food drives to our centers. These transfers are typically scheduled. Please alert them of any physical limitations up front.
  • How to get started:

Read To Succeed

Improving lives in Rutherford County by offering free literacy programs and events for adults, families, and children. Read To Succeed supports this mission by fostering literacy partnerships between providers, educators, community helpers and business owners, creating events and programming to promote literacy and providing resources such as the Literacy Center.
  • Location & Contact
    • 415 N. Maple St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • (615)738-READ (7323)
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Adult Literacy, ESL Classes, Family Literacy, Information Table, Events, Office Work (as needed), One Book Committee.
  • How to get started:

Portico

A pregnancy crisis center that helps women and men to live with an unplanned pregnancy. “Our promise is simple. We are a safe place; a place where someone will listen to your story, a place of hope and restoration, a place where we know the beauty of the full story is bigger than any one chapter. We are here to listen to you and encourage you. We want to help empower you and offer you hope, no matter where you are in your story.”
  • Location & Contact
    • 726 S. Church St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • (615) 893-0228
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Client advocate
    • Client mentoring
    • Fatherhood ministry
    • Medical (Registered Nurses and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers)
    • Help with the sexual risk avoidance education program
    • Drive the RV mobile unit 
    • Join event planning team 
    • Host a Baby Shower
  • How to get started:
    • Visit https://porticostory.org/get-involved/
      • At the bottom of the page, there is a short contact form to fill out. 
        • Portico offers an Information Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday every other month, you will find the meeting times on the website.

VA US Department of affairs

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans throughout central Tennessee. Some of the services provided are to help with needs for primary care, mental health care, specialty care, social programs and services, special events to raise awareness such as the VA2K walk to help homeless veterans.
  • Location & Contact
    • 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    • (615) 867-6000
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of their supporters. You can make a difference when you help serve our Veterans. Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of their many assignments
  • How to get started:

Youth Villages

Children are our future. Sometimes their futures may seem uncertain. Due to life circumstances and challenges children are a vulnerable population that needs to be shown love and given hope. Youth Villages provide direct services ranging from in-home to residential treatment. They support children in and out of the child welfare system while fighting for sustainable change. They are dedicated to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families live successfully. They provide direct help to thousands of children and families each year. Their approach involves intensive work with the child and family; a focus on measuring outcomes; keeping children in the community whenever safely possible; and providing accountability to families and funders. Their approach produces lasting, positive change for children. They help children from birth to age 22, the majority of the children who receive services are between 12 and 17. Children go to youth villages because of emotional and behavioral disorders, physical or sexual abuse, substance abuse, or suicidal ideation or attempt. Their LifeSet program is a bridge from foster care to successful adulthood for young people who have experienced foster care. More than 85% of Youth Villages children have multiple problems, which may include developmental or learning disabilities, as well as family issues and instability.
  • Location & Contact
    • 3310 Perimeter Hill Dr. Nashville, TN 37211
    • (615) 250-7200
  • Volunteer Oppourtunity
    • Help give a child hope by helping out at one of the residential campuses or group homes. 
    • Volunteer to visit children weekly, twice a month or monthly to play sports or games, cook out, or just talk and have fun. 
    • Be a birthday hero, help with career day, attend or help out at a special event. 
    • Volunteers may have the opportunity to give Bibles, share their testimony, do fun activities, messages of encouragement and more. 
    • Some volunteers also lead chapel services at the Youth Villages campuses.
  • How to get started:

Community Helpers Of Rutherford County

A non-profit, United Way partner, who provides Rent, Utility & Medication financial assistance with community referrals for Rutherford County residents during a monetary crisis.
  • Location & Contact
    • 1809 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • (615) 898-0617