Middle Tennessee is home to over 30,000 Muslims; most have come to the United States from war-torn countries seeking a safe place to live and raise their families. Our teams of staff and volunteers work each day to help our new neighbors to learn English, find jobs, and to adjust to life in America.

What do we do?

Women’s English Classes

We are currently offering in person English classes for women throughout the Metro Nashville school year. In person classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30am-12:00. Volunteers commit to training and 1 class session a week (roughly 2-3 hours including prep). Apply and ask questions about where we are at now, HERE. We regularly need volunteers to help with teaching, assisting, and childcare. The commitment length is usually one semester. Training is provided. Apply below!

To register as a student you can apply HERE.

We also need a couple of dedicated volunteers on Monday and Wednesday mornings in Nashville to run the childcare portion of our ESL classes. Feel free to email colleen@servantgroup.org if you have questions about these roles!

Sew For Hope

Refugee and immigrant women come to an intensive once a week sewing training class where they learn sewing and business skills as well as build community, connections, and friendships. Beginning classes are held Tuesday through Thursday mornings, and advanced classes on Wednesday afternoons in Southern Nashville.  Registration begins before the beginning of each semester.

Apply and get more info about volunteering HERE. There are many roles and ways you can help!

To be a student in the class you can fill out the form HERE.

To donate sewing items or materials, here are some instructions!

Laugh and Learn

Periodically we host fun classes that will meet for two Saturdays from 9:00am-12pm. This is a wonderful short-term opportunity for anyone interested in meeting their refugee neighbors in a relaxed yet intentional and fun environment.  Both sessions will teach a fun skill and will be focused on several easy projects and friendship-building. No prior experience is needed and attendance at both is helpful but not required. Registration is limited. No charge for either class.  Apply HERE!

Man to Man

Most men’s English classes are scheduled one on one to fit around the refugee work schedules. Training and mentorship are provided! Apply below!

Other Services

Occasionally we offer other support services to our friends as needs arrive, like driving them to medical appointments or helping them fill out paperwork and applications. If this is something you specifically would like to help with, let us know!