Get Involved through FiftyForward!
Make a difference in the lives of FiftyForward centers and programs! Join our corps of more than 1,200 engaged volunteers who give of themselves so others live life to the fullest. Your experience, energy, and skills will be put to the best use — helping others by supporting the centers and programs that enrich life for Middle Tennessee’s older adults.
Individuals and Groups
Whether a corporate group providing support to a center fundraiser or an individual who serves as a FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels delivery driver, volunteers are critical to the FiftyForward mission to serve older adults in our community. To learn more about how you or your group can serve as a volunteer, visit the link below or contact Kelsey Mahaffey, at kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org or 615-743-3431 to be matched with an opportunity that suits you.
FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels
To help counter food insecurity and loneliness among older adults in our community, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver high-quality, fresh, and nutrient-dense food while providing essential supportive care for adults 50 and older.
To sign up to be a FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels delivery driver at least once a week, visit the link below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Bonnie Brown at (615) 376-4332 or bbrown@fityforward.org.
Foster Grandparents Program
The FiftyForward Foster Grandparent Program is a proud member of the AmeriCorps family of programs. Through our Foster Grandparent Program, volunteers serve between 15 and 40 hours a week in a classroom setting, helping students with their academic and social-emotional development. To learn more about the benefits and eligibility of the FiftyForward Foster Grandparent Program, visit the link below or call (615) 743-3420.
Board Service
Volunteers guide the work of FiftyForward through board membership and participation in committees including communications, development, finance, human resources, strategic planning, government affairs, and program resources. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, contact Sallie Hussey at 615-743-3490 or shussey@fiftyforward.org and she will put in contact with the chairperson of the committee that interests you.