Volunteers Needed in Pulaski
Fire departments, food pantries, schools, animal shelters and community groups in and around Pulaski that could use a hand, and how to sign up.
First responders
American Red Cross - Disaster Shelter Worker (Giles County)
- Shelter Service Associate: welcome guests, registration, serve meals, share information at disaster shelters
Time commitment: Flexible; local shifts of 4-12 hours (usually 12)
Requirements: 18+; background check; orientation; able to lift 20 lbs, stand 2 hours, walk 2 miles a shift; free online training
How to sign up: Apply online at redcross.org/volunteer. Sign up / contact · givetime@redcross.org
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Giles County Fire & Rescue
- Volunteer firefighters, especially in the Lynnville community and the surrounding area (an engine was put back in service there)
Requirements: Not stated in the post. Tennessee's state minimum standards for volunteer firefighters (since 7/1/2021) include age 18+ and a high school diploma or equivalent (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0360-07-01).
How to sign up: Contact the Pulaski Station, 120 Jimmy Suggs Dr. Sign up / contact · 931-363-3708
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Food & seniors
Community RFD (monthly food distribution)
- Unload the food trailer (3rd Thursday, 1 p.m., old Sharp Motor building, N. 2nd St.)
- Sort and pack boxes (3rd Thursday, 6 p.m., about an hour)
- Hand out boxes at the Saturday distribution after packing night
- Bread ministry: weekly pickup in Tullahoma, usually Fridays
Where: 114 N. Third St., Pulaski
Time commitment: Monthly (3rd Thursday + following Saturday); bread runs weekly
How to sign up: Email or show up on packing night. Sign up / contact · communityrfd@gmail.com
Giles County Help Center
- Sort, shelve and bag food
- Check expiration dates
- Bag groceries for clients' cars
- Help unload Second Harvest deliveries (Tuesday mornings)
- Ask for donations; keep the center clean
Time commitment: Volunteers usually work 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (open Mon/Wed/Thu 10-2; Tue 12:30-2 after the Second Harvest unload)
How to sign up: Call the Help Center, 314 N. First St., Pulaski. 931-363-8566
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
SCHRA Senior Nutrition / Meals on Wheels (Giles County Senior Center)
- Deliver noon meals to homebound seniors
- Help serve congregate noon meals
Where: 100 Senior Citizens Ln., Pulaski
Time commitment: 'One hour a month' (SCHRA)
How to sign up: Call the Giles County Senior Center (meal site) or SCHRA at 931-433-7182. Sign up / contact · 931-363-6610
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Kids & schools
Boys & Girls Club - Pulaski Club
- Power Hour homework help
- Teach a special skill (e.g., piano, knitting)
- Mentor (SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood)
- Admin help: cleaning, organizing, mailings, event setup/teardown
Where: 540 Massey Dr., Pulaski
Time commitment: 'Even just one hour per week'
Requirements: Application required; background check and brief safety training for ongoing work with youth
How to sign up: Complete the volunteer application and email it to the volunteer office (or drop it at 210 W. 8th St., Columbia). Phone is the Pulaski Club line on bgcsctn.org. Sign up / contact · dmclean@bgcsctn.org · (931) 490-9401 ext. 2628
The Pouring Spot - Teen Center
- Mentor leaders (greatest need)
- Meal volunteers: cook a meal or donate food
- Share music, art or crafts with teens
Where: 200 E. Jefferson St., Pulaski
Time commitment: 2-3 volunteers needed daily; open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 3-7 p.m.
Requirements: In-depth interview, reference checks, structured trial period, and a National Sex Offender Public Website check
How to sign up: Sign up / contact · pouringspot@gmail.com · 931-347-9180
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
UT Extension Giles County - 4-H / Ag / FCS volunteers
- Help with 4-H, agriculture or Family & Consumer Sciences service projects
Requirements: Application required (UT Extension volunteer process)
How to sign up: Use the Volunteer Application Form linked from the Extension Volunteerism page. Sign up / contact · 931-363-3523
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Animals
Giles County Humane Association
- Drive the van to spay/neuter appointments in Columbia or Huntsville ('desperately need', even once a month)
- Transport fosters to vet appointments or other rescues; deliver supplies
- Adoption/rescue coordinator (screen applications, set up meet-and-greets; training offered)
- Foster pets
- Help at adoption events
- Grant writing and fundraiser help
Time commitment: Varies: from helping at events twice a year to many hours a week
How to sign up: Call and leave a message, email, or message the group on Facebook. Sign up / contact · gilescohumane@gmail.com · (931) 363-5455
Community & history
American Legion Post 60
- Prep, serve and wash dishes at the weekly Wednesday Veterans Breakfast
- Sweep and mop the dining hall
- Prep and clean up at Friday night fundraiser dinners
- Drive veterans to appointments
- Donate breakfast supplies
Where: 425 Legion Dr., Pulaski
Time commitment: Weekly (Wednesday breakfast; Friday dinners)
How to sign up: Call the post. Sign up / contact · (931) 363-3323
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
- Volunteer in areas of the hospital helping staff, patients and visitors
Where: 1265 E. College St., Pulaski
How to sign up: Sign up / contact · 931-363-7531
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
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