Category: volunteer of the week

  Amber & Lily Douglas, Nominated by Beesley Animal Foundation   Amber and Lily Douglas have been volunteering at the Beesley Animal Foundation for almost ten months. They have assisted them with different projects, but most of their time has been spent working on their Outreach Program. They help repack large bags of cat […]

Lori Pelham, Nominated by Girl Scouts Lori Pelham is a wonderful Girl Scout leader who goes far beyond the call of duty in helping her girls and in helping anyone else who comes along! She is definitely a worker bee with her troop and manages to juggle leading a very […]

Lake Summar, Nominated by Candle Wishes Foundation Lake has been volunteering with Candle Wishes for many years since she was in high school. She now serves on the Board of Directors and is doing incredible work for the organization including grant writing and project management. She is also instrumental in […]

Justin Holder, Nominated by Murfreesboro Kiwanis Club Justin has been a dedicated member of Kiwanis for close to two decades.  Serving as President on multiple occasions, Justin is always a champion for the organization and its mission of serving the children in our community.  In addition to his leadership roles […]

Gwen Turner, Nominated by Amelia’s Closet Gwen has been eager to fill-in where needed since she started volunteering three years ago with Amelia’s Closet. She currently serves as Amelia’s Closet’s volunteer Secretary & Treasurer, and also assists with client appointments. Amelia’s Closet is a faith-based, 100% volunteer-staffed 501(c)3 organization that helps […]

Lynne Lee, Nominated by International Folkfest Lynne is a native of Rutherford County and retired from Square D in Smyrna. She has worked with International Folkfest for more than 30 years in various volunteer capacities. For several years she handled housing for their participants. She has also served as a guide for […]

We are very excited to be honoring TWO Volunteers of the Week at once. Learn more about these great volunteers from these words from our friends at Habitat. —————————- Habitat for Humanity is building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. We absolutely could not do that without the support of […]

Barbara Jackson, Nominated by Creekside at Three Rivers Barbara Jackson always brings a warm smile and a heart filled with love for the Villa Residents at Creekside. Her weekly visits to the Villa’s includes Bible reading and sharing time with the residents. As soon as the residents see Barbara they know their […]

George Hesselman, Nominated by Murfreesboro Community Gardening George might be their smallest volunteer, but he brought buckets of humor and enthusiasm each week when volunteering last season at the Murfreesboro Community Garden. With guidance from his mother, father and sister, he helped harvest, weed and compost. He became fast friends with everyone at the […]

Kenny Colbert, Nominated by Murfreesboro Lions Club Since joining the Lions Club more than two years ago, Kenny has made huge contributions with all club projects.  Whether behind the scenes or in the forefront, no job seems to deter him. He always serves with a smile and a joyful attitude. Fellow members […]