Category: volunteer of the week

Sammi Knell, Nominated by Carpe Artista Sammi is an accomplished vocalist and has a Bachelor of Science in Contemporary Music from Bryan College. She has assisted Carpe Artista in the volunteer coordination at Depot Days in Smyrna. She is also involved in the planning of the upcoming Carpe Artista F.A.N. Week & Simply […]

Mack Barrett, Nominated by Special Kids Mack Barrett has been involved with Special Kids for more than 11 years. He serves on their Board of Directors and he is currently volunteering in the lead role of their Marketing Team. Special Kids is a Christian therapy and nursing center for children with special […]

Patsy Brown, Nominated by International Folkfest Patsy is a well-known volunteer in Rutherford County. Not only is she the rock around which her large family revolves, but she is a good neighbor and always working in her church – and other area churches ( particularly as a pianist/organist). She has […]

Linda Kaufman, Nominated by Special Kids Linda got involved with Special Kids in the fall of 2017. Once she stepped in the door, she has been involved in every activity ever since. Staff say that she is an excellent worker and is a huge advocate for Special Kids in the community. […]

This is a group of community minded citizens that volunteer to cook pancakes for charitable fundraisers. They donate their services and equipment and show up to prepare the menu for the attendees. The leaders are Tally Arnold and Frank Hayes, retirees who continue to serve. They are shown at the […]

Marisa Rust, Nominated by Avalon Hospice Marisa joined the Avalon volunteer team in March of 2017. When she began, she helped out in the office on a weekly basis and contributed so much. Eventually she felt the need to do more and began visiting with patients, bringing smiles to their faces. Not […]

The Newman Catholic Student Center at NIU has partnered with Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity for 13 years. Every March they send a group of students to their affiliate to volunteer on a home build. The students choose to spend their Spring Break volunteering. Last week they worked on Home #152; The […]

Nominated by the Murfreesboro Lions Club Jay is a longtime member of the Murfreesboro Lions Club and is currently treasurer, a position he has held for several years. He also served as the chairman for their annual recent Pecan Sale. He can also be depended upon to serve on the […]

          Debbie Duggin, Nominated by Special Kids Debbie has been working with Special Kids since September 2016. Staff say that she is an awesome and reliable worker and that Debbie has become a huge asset to Special Kids. Debbie will receive a certificate from Volunteer Rutherford and a […]

Connie has been a dedicated volunteer at Feed America First for the past 13 years! She began volunteering with their Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in 2005 and has volunteered with them on a weekly basis since. She helps with their accounting, food distributions, partner agency relations, special events and always steps up […]