Memphis - "City as Text" - Hands on Memphis Volunteer Organization

For my semester project, I plan on enrolling in the Hands on Memphis Volunteer Organization and exploring how the organization helps Memphis. They are a centerpiece for volunteerism in the area. I plan to explore the history of the group, learn about the volunteers and the local charities, businesses and groups that they assist, and spend time volunteering for some of the projects they have available. They do everything from reading at St. Jude to mentoring students for Girls Inc. They are having a volunteer expo in February and I hope to attend and be able to interview the different companies who are looking for volunteers. By doing this, I hope to achieve a better understanding of the organization and the work they do in the Memphis area.