Category: volunteer of the week

Ron became involved in Read To Succeed through the influence of Executive Director, Lisa Mitchell. He was motivated by a desire to do something to service the people of Rutherford County. Read To Succeed offers a very unique opportunity to help adults who either have never learned to read or […]

Emily Arnold, Nominated by Murfreesboro Kiwanis Emily has served the Murfreesboro community through Kiwanis since 1993. In addition to serving in many leadership positions over the years, Emily currently serves as the advisor to the Blackman High School Key Club and serves as the club’s chair person for their girls […]

Christa Roth, Nominated by Read to Succeed Christa has been volunteering with Read To Succeed for several months. She has done many things around the office but most of all she helps with their big fundraiser, The Celebrity Spelling Bee. She volunteered her time to help get the invitations mailed out […]

John Carroll, Nominated by Murfreesboro Lions Club John is the oldest (in age) member of the Murfreesboro Lions Club and just received his twenty year membership pin. At ninety years of age, he is still active and during the past year has sponsored two new members, collected cans for their […]

Amanda Castle, Nominated by VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Amanda began volunteering with the VA in June 2015 and has given more than 877 hours of service. She is a dedicated volunteer who comes in 2-3 days per week. Amanda has assisted in updating their volunteer records, orienting new volunteers, […]

Cristina McConnell, Nominated by Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity Cristina volunteers on the Habitat job site from time to time and also volunteers every year at the Cookin’ to Build fundraiser each November. The staff and fellow volunteers love her positive attitude, joyous spirit and work ethic. Cristina will […]

Karen Smith, Nominated by Carpe Artista Karen is a professional photographer who donates countless hours capturing the lives, events and memories made in Smyrna, Tennessee. She is constantly asking where she is needed, what she can do and how she can be available. She is a photography Instructor with Carpe […]

Terri Day, Nominated by Murfreesboro Volunteers Terri is a wonderful volunteer in our community through Murfreesboro Volunteers. She has cooked, served and packed food boxes for our neighbors in need at local non profits. She has shopped for birthday presents for the children of our fallen military, helped with several […]

Barbara Deaton, Nominated by the Murfreesboro Lioness Club Barbara is a longtime Lioness member who has been volunteering for all projects and accepted on her own to be the Messenger for the Club. Each time there is news for the club, she emails the message to the members. Also, she […]