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Become a Hands On Partner
Hands On is a volunteer hub supporting nearly 200 nonprofits, schools, and organizations that work to meet the needs of our neighbors. Members of the Community Partner Program can easily recruit and manage volunteers for one-time, ongoing, or skilled projects from their free Hands On account. Hands On amplifies partner volunteer opportunities through our website, social channels, skills match alerts, and newsletters.
Community Partners trust Hands On to provide learning and networking opportunities, one-on-one technical assistance, and personalized support to maximize volunteer potential. Initiatives like Tool Share and Wish Lists provide the resources that Community Partners need to tackle projects and enhance their programs. View our service area here.
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Learn more about our Community Partner Program
Partner services
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Resources: Post and manage volunteer opportunities, get help with tech-based challenges or skilled volunteer needs, and access Hands On's inventory of tools.
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Support & Training: A team of local volunteer management experts is ready to help brainstorm, troubleshoot, and offer technical support around your program’s specific volunteer needs.
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Networking & Connection: Engage, learn, and share ideas with other nonprofit leaders with the Community Partner Conversations series, Nashville Volunteer Week, and more.
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Promotion & Visibility: Generate support for your endeavors through social posts, newsletters, corporate volunteer projects, and wish lists.
Not interested in a full membership? Utilize our one-time posting option for minimal or intermittent volunteer needs.
Partner process
- Schedule a meeting with our Community Partner team.
- Submit your designation by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or faith-based organization with a profile on GivingMatters.com. Or, submit your status as a school, government agency, hospital, hospice or senior living facility.
- Submit your liability insurance that includes coverage for volunteers.
Still have questions? Contact us at handsonpartners@unitedwaygn.org.
Our commitment to inclusion
- Hands On is committed to developing our organization and programs to reflect our belief that our community is powered by people of all ages, races, ethnicities, skin tones, ages, sexes, genders, sexualities, national origin, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses engaging in service together. Partners agree to join Hands On in its commitment to non-discrimination.
- Hands On does partner with both religious institutions and government entities, as well as nonprofit organizations. Partners seeking membership must not withhold services based on membership or religious affiliation/participation. Any projects listed on hon.org must benefit the community and not discriminate based on religious belief or affiliation. Activities not appropriate for Hands On volunteers include proselytizing, any direct religious activity, or political campaigning.
Check out our impact!
In 2024, 100 percent of surveyed partners shared at least one way that Hands On’s programs increased their efficiency, effectiveness, scale or program reach. We think the numbers speak for themselves — check out how we make a difference here:
