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Published 2/19/26 12:22PM
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Mule Day Volunteers!

James K Polk Home & Museum
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbia, TN
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    April 11, 2026, 12:00 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few days
    Commitment Details:
    2 or 4 hours shifts available, in person
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    If a minor, they must serve with a parent/guardian
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteering for one of our largest events, Bloodys and Biscuits, includes preparing ham biscuits, minimal cleaning (kitchen) possibly handing out cooked biscuits.

    Location

    On-site

    President James K. Polk Home & Museum

    301 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401, USA
    Directions

    Follow directional signs to the visitor's center once you arrive on site.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We will send a detailed email with instructions no more than 12 hours before the start of the event! If you have any questions before then, please reach out to Rachel via email at rachel@jameskpolk.com.

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