Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Learning to speak English is a vital skill for those new to our community!  You will be working with adult student/s who need to improve their English in a small group (4-5) online. Please join our volunteer team of tutors!  Training and materials provided. Training will take place in August for the Fall Semester.

Every Monday from 9am-11am, join Visitor Center Staff Tina and Caris and a Ranger in an endeavor to clean up by the Mississippi River Boat Ramp on River Road! We will provide trash grabber and bags! We hope to see you there!

Note: This cleanup opportunity is only available on Mondays.

Help in sorting and hanging clothes, restocking shelves, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping

Creating content ideas or social media calendars

Designing posts or reels using Canva or templates

Writing captions, hashtags, or stories for upcoming content

Brainstorming for 2026 launch strategies, campaigns, or partnerships

Helping prepare for Giving Tuesday, awareness days, or seasonal events

HALT fall training classes begin the week of September 8.  In our classes we match a volunteer with a teen and dog team and teach the teens how to train dogs using positive reinforcement techniques.  There is absolutely no dog training experience necessary.  We have a class instructor who will walk everyone through the training commands and the steps to implement.  Volunteers need to be at least 21 years old and able to follow instructions and support the teen in teaching the steps to the dog.

Classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks and we ask that you are able to attend all 8 classes for the session.  Our classes meet at the PetSafe dog park located at 10424 PetSafe Way in Knoxville.  You can choose from the following classes:

             Mon & Wed 1:15 - 2:30 pm

             Mon & Wed 6:15 - 7:30 pm

             Tues & Thurs 1:15 - 2:330 pm

             Tues & Thurs 6:15 - 7:30 pm

If you are interested, please visit our website to complete a volunteer application.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

 Location Details:

South Fentress Park

6233 S York Hwy

Clarkrange, TN 38553

10am to 12am CST or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing sack lunches for those in our community fighting food insecurity.

Tasks can include food prep and cleanup.

Dress code:  Must wear pants and closed toe shoes, as well as be modestly dressed (no short shirts) If you do not dress appropriately, you will be asked to leave and come back with proper attire.  

*No children under the age of 18 years old.

If you have questions, please contact us.  

Our volunteers work out of our Maryville warehouse in the Product Recovery area or our Repack Clean Room where we process donated and bulk food for distribution, to help feed our East Tennessee neighbors.

Volunteers also help in non-food project support roles such as cleaning, letter stuffing, and miscellaneous admin duties. 

No experience necessary! Training will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

*Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
** Please note, for groups that have minors ages 10-15 among the participants, we require a 1:5 chaperone to minor ratio. Please ensure that your group size matches this ratio with adult chaperones (18+) and minors.

Please park in the rear parking lot through the metal gate as parking in the front is limited. Volunteers enter through the double glass doors by the rear lot into our volunteer lobby. 

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

Please know you will be working in a warehouse environment and the following rules concerning dress must be followed:

Additionally, please consider maximizing your impact while volunteering: bring can goods with you to donate, engage with us on social media, or make a gift online.

Join us on Tuesdays as part of our behind-the-scenes crew that makes a big impact! Volunteers help sort through food donations and produce, organize pantry items, and prepare our space for Distribution Day. It’s a hands-on way to serve with purpose and ensure every family receives food with dignity and care. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a seasoned helper, we’d love to have you jump in. Come ready to lift, sort, and make a difference in our community - one box at a time. 

Non-profit organizations like The Salvation Army usually have small staff that are extremely busy. Sometimes the little chores around the building fall aside while we are busy serving the needs of the people who need our help.

Would you be willing to help us address some of those small things that keep getting pushed aside until "later"?

We need help with basic cleaning in our buildings. Chores might include:

To sign up: just choose a shift and sign up, then email Tracy to let her know you are coming so that we're ready for you. Days and hours are flexible with advanced notice.

This is a great opportunity for small groups!

High school students may be able to volunteer if they bring adult supervision with them. Contact Tracy for more information.

Contact Tracy at tracy.weber@uss.salvationarmy.org or 865-361-6639

Nashville Dolphins is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, year-round swim instruction, training, and competition opportunities to children and adults with special needs. Founded with the mission to promote health, safety, and quality of life, the program helps individuals develop swim skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of being part of a team. Through the support of trained volunteers and certified instructors, the Nashville Dolphins ensures a safe, inclusive environment where every swimmer is celebrated for their abilities.

The Children's Museum of Memphis would love for you to volunteer with us during our Hispanic Heritage Month. This would be a weekday and weekend shift and the focus would be on gallery support and our Hispanic Heritage programs. The programs are based around Chile, Spain, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. 

If you are under the age of 18, we require that you fill out a guardian permission form first that is attached down below.  Anyone that is above 17 will need to go through a background check. This can take weeks for us to get. No one is able to start volunteering until we have the documents. Please email Paige.whipp@cmom.com for the documents.

If anyone shows up without the required information, you will not be able to volunteer with us and will get sent home. 

Since we work with kids, we ask that everyone dresses appropriately. This means no holes in you pants, and no foul images or language anywhere on your clothes.

We thank you for wanting to volunteer with us, and we can't wait to work with you. 

Volunteer Application Form 7.pdf

Teachers and counselors have found that in some instances, when Monday morning comes, they are forced to compete against hunger for the attention of their students. Unfortunately, many school children in our community go home to little or no food on the weekends. The RIFA Snack Backpack ministry works to fill this gap by providing kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food items for children who are at risk of going hungry on Saturdays and Sundays.

This ministry began in 2005 by serving 25 children at one elementary school. Today, RIFA provides Snack Backpacks to approximately 1,000 children at 14 elementary schools each week during the school year (37 weeks). Each Snack Backpack provides a child with six meals and two snacks and costs approximately $4.76. The yearly cost per child in the Snack Backpack program is $176.

The Salvation Army is seeking individuals to help serve dinner for residents in our shelters.  This opportunity serves food from a serving line and assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.  Kitchen duties can include sweeping, cleaning and disinfecting tables and/or rinsing dishes.   Once you sign up for a shift, you are officially confirmed to volunteer.

Please arrive at our Knoxville Area Command at 409 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN. You can park in our main parking lot on the front side of the building (even though it says no parking). Please enter the building through our main entrance (second entrance on the front side of the building between the flag pole and playground). You will be directed where to go once you check in at the front desk. If you are volunteering on a date when the main office is closed, please walk around the back of the building to the kitchen entrance. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Attire should also be appropriate and not include profanity, low-cut tops, or short dresses/shorts. Thank you for volunteering!

Greet walk-in clients and take calls; Provide application assistance to potential clients; Assist with filling out program applications as needed.

Join our LIFNAV outreach team during meal services on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays as they provide meals to those living in encampments. You can provide needed assistance while getting an up-close view on the impact the program is having in our community!

* Please note you will meet a team member at Nashville Area Command to ride in the LifNav food service vehicle. 

*DRIVERS MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION BEFORE THE VOLUNTEER SHIFT. Please do not sign up for same day on your first shift. 

Orientation is held once a month on Tuesdays. MEDIC will contact you to schedule your orientation. 

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is recruiting volunteer drivers to pick up blood coolers from blood drives and centers.

All volunteers must undergo a background check, and drivers must complete a 2-hour orientation on blood-borne pathogens and the process for picking up and delivering units and completing necessary paperwork.

Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Drivers must be 21.

Our main center and laboratories are at 1601 Ailor Avenue, and all products will be taken to this location.

Shifts will start and finish at the Ailor Avenue Center.

If you have questions, please get in touch with us at volunteer@medicblood.org.

Volunteer drivers will be responsible for tracking their mileage for tax purposes.

Drivers will need to be able to lift and carry coolers that will range between 20 – 40 lbs. The driver may occasionally have to twist, bend, reach, and climb stairs.

Volunteers who do not show up for their registered volunteer slot without notice forfeit all remaining slots the volunteer has signed up for. If a volunteer is unable to attend their shift for any reason, please email volunteer@medicblood.org. If a volunteer is kicked from their slots due to a no-show and is still interested in volunteering, please reach out to volunteer@medicblood.org to be approved.

Beginning on July 1st, 2025 - individuals who are interested in volunteering with Muse Knoxville must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Orientations are scheduled twice a month - the first Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm and the third Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:00am. Volunteers will be credited 1 hour for attending the orientation. Registration for volunteer shifts will not be approved in Give Pulse until the orientation is completed. If you are unable to attend the scheduled orientation, please message Shelby Cornell. Also, if you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived. Thank you!

EXHIBIT FLOOR SUPPORT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

Exhibit Floor Support volunteers at Muse Knoxville work alongside our Guest Experience team to help facilitate discovery, exploration and play with our exhibit spaces and programming, while helping to maintain a clean and safe space for all. This volunteer is managed by the Vice President of Operations and the Guest Experience team. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.  

SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity occurs during Muse’s operating hours. Volunteer shifts are typically 3 hours in length, but can vary from 2-6 hours depending on the volunteer. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.

LOCATION: Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street Knoxville, TN 37914, 865-594-1494

DRESS CODE: Closed-toed shoes, attire appropriate for a children’s museum setting, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area

WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS EXHIBIT FLOOR SUPPORT, YOU WILL … 

IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:

THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

Muse for All 

You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way.  We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue.  We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Non-profit organizations like The Salvation Army usually have small staff that are extremely busy. Sometimes the little chores around the building fall aside while we are busy serving the needs of the people who need our help.

Would you be willing to help us address some of those small things that keep getting pushed aside until "later"?

We need help with basic cleaning in our buildings. Chores might include:

To sign up: just choose a shift and sign up, then email Tracy to let her know you are coming so that we're ready for you. Days and hours are flexible with advanced notice.

This is a great opportunity for small groups!

High school students may be able to volunteer if they bring adult supervision with them. Contact Tracy for more information.

Contact Tracy at tracy.weber@uss.salvationarmy.org or 865-361-6639

This is the best choice for any Community Service Volunteers who need many hours!

Volunteers fundraise working event concessions

at venues in Middle TN:

Nissan Stadium

Vanderbilt Stadium

Geodis Park

Ascend Amphitheater

Middle Point Park

Please allow at least 24 hours to receive location & events details! 

Signing Up via Text is available 24/7 (615) 231-0921

Youth Volunteers

Youth age 18 & Up volunteering

(Contact our office for younger juvenile cases.)

Adult Volunteers

College students in need of volunteer hours

Probation Volunteers with Non-violent Offenses

If you are available for an event you must arrive ON TIME.
If a  youth volunteer needs to carpool it can be provided.
Do NOT wait until the day of an event to inquire.

*You will need:

BLACK UNIFORM PANTS

Black shirt

Close-toed shoes

Driver's License, School ID, or photo copy of a birth certificate.

Every event we staff in middle TN, every volunteer that aids in our mission creates an opportunity in our community.

We sponsor youth programs, churches, and more.

The Salvation Army is seeking individuals to help serve dinner for residents in our shelters.  This opportunity serves food from a serving line and assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.  Kitchen duties can include sweeping, cleaning and disinfecting tables and/or rinsing dishes.   Once you sign up for a shift, you are officially confirmed to volunteer.

Please arrive at our Knoxville Area Command at 409 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN. You can park in our main parking lot on the front side of the building (even though it says no parking). Please enter the building through our main entrance (second entrance on the front side of the building between the flag pole and playground). You will be directed where to go once you check in at the front desk. If you are volunteering on a date when the main office is closed, please walk around the back of the building to the kitchen entrance. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Attire should also be appropriate and not include profanity, low-cut tops, or short dresses/shorts. Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteers are needed to assist in serving meals to those in our community fighting food insecurity. We are serving meals to-go and can use your help in packaging and handing those meals out.

Tasks can include: food prep, serving, table prep and cleanup.

Dress code:  Must wear pants and closed toe shoes, as well as be modestly dressed (no short shirts) If you do not dress appropriately, you will be asked to leave and come back with proper attire.  

*Children under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian register to volunteer for the same date and time. Children under 14 are not permitted to participate in this opportunity.

If you have questions, please contact us.  

Thank You for your cooperation.

Nashville Dolphins is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, year-round swim instruction, training, and competition opportunities to children and adults with special needs. Founded with the mission to promote health, safety, and quality of life, the program helps individuals develop swim skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of being part of a team. Through the support of trained volunteers and certified instructors, the Nashville Dolphins ensures a safe, inclusive environment where every swimmer is celebrated for their abilities.

We will be repairing multiple drainage locations on the Inner and outer loops of the South Horton Trail System. This will require digging, moving dirt and adding rock for drainage. Everyone must wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, bug repellant, sunscreen, a snack and enough water to get you through 3 hours of work. Applicants should create an account and sign the work waiver prior to the event. Meet up at the maintenance yard off of Warner Rd. David Cloud will be on site as your crew leader for the day.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

3550 Pleasant Ridge Road (off of Western Ave)

Knoxville, TN 37921

Event runs 10:00am-12:00pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Lakeshore Park Conservancy is always in need of volunteers to help with daily maintenance and care for the Park. Join us for Weeding Wednesday to help our grounds crew with various projects within the Park. Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothing & shoes and bring a water bottle. An email will be sent the day prior to your shift indicating where to meet!

Nashville Dolphins is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, year-round swim instruction, training, and competition opportunities to children and adults with special needs. Founded with the mission to promote health, safety, and quality of life, the program helps individuals develop swim skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of being part of a team. Through the support of trained volunteers and certified instructors, the Nashville Dolphins ensures a safe, inclusive environment where every swimmer is celebrated for their abilities.

Join Ranger Joe on Thursday September 18th from 7:30am - 12:00pm to start building the reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes McLeods, and Pulaskis, all tools will be provided by the park. Please bring plenty of water and wear appropriate work clothes and shoes.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is currently seeking volunteers to assist in organizing donor materials.

All volunteers must undergo a criminal background check. No exceptions. MEDIC staff will issue the background check link to your email address within 48 hours of your registration to volunteer. Hours are flexible if afternoons are preferred. Reach out to volunteer@medicblood.org if you would like afternoon hours.

Volunteers will also need to sign waivers during their first shift. Volunteers will be given a volunteer ID badge to wear while they work at the center.

Schedulers will work at our Ailor Center, 1601 Ailor Ave. Volunteers will need to adhere to various MEDIC policies, including the smoke-free and fragrance-free environment policies.

If you have questions, please contact us at volunteer@medicblood.org.

Beaumont Magnet Academy provides weekly food bags for students who need food support over the weekends.  These bags contain easy to make food and snacks, as well as fresh produce ensuring that kids have food when school is not in session.  Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church packs the nonperishable items from Second Harvest for us.  Beardsley Farm and the Rotary Club of Knoxville add the fresh produce to the bags 1-2 times a month.

To make this process work, we need help!  We need volunteers to transport our food bags from Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church to Beaumont Magnet Academy or to Beardsley Farm on the weeks they will be adding produce.

Volunteers will pick up the food bags in the morning and drop them off at BMA or Beardsley Farm depending on the week.  We usually have approximately 100 to 130 bags.  Rolling bins are available to move items to and from your vehicle at each location.  

I will reach out to you to let you know if you will be delivering to the school or to Beardsley Farm.  Dates for Beardsley Farm will be confirmed by beginning of September.  First Beardsley Farm date is 9/18.

Thank you for your support!

The park's native flower beds are looking great!  To stay looking good, we need your help.  We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our beautiful gardens.  Work will include cutting back last year's growth, trimming plants, blowing fall leaves out, pulling the ever present dreaded weeds and general TLC.

This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours for TN Naturalist certification, scholarships, school, or scouting badges!  Please wear appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes; if you have work gloves and hand pruners feel free to bring them, all other tools will be provided.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

Location Details:

Liberty Baptist Church

110 Liberty Road

Wartburg, TN 37887

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located adjacent to the Visitor Center, it serves as a wildlife habitat, educational tool and visual interest for passersby. In every season there are tasks we can use volunteer assistance with to maintain the pollinator garden! In the spring we apply mulch and soil amendments if needed. During the summer and fall we'll be weeding and ensuring the plant markers are visible. In the winter we will put the garden to bed being careful to maintain a habitat for pollinators to overwinter. This is a family-friendly opportunity appropriate for all ages!

This is the heart of what we do. On Distribution Day, volunteers help prepare food boxes and load them into the cars of those we are serving. From organizing items to loading boxes and offering a kind word, every role makes a difference.

Whether you’re working behind the scenes or face-to-face with our community, you’re helping create a welcoming space where every person feels supported and cared for.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is currently seeking volunteers to assist in scheduling appointments with whole blood donors. Volunteers will use MEDIC office phones and will be asked to make several calls per shift. 

All volunteers must undergo a criminal background check, no exceptions. MEDIC staff will send the background check link to your email address within 48 hours of your registration to volunteer. 

Volunteers will also need to sign waivers during their first shift. Volunteers will be given a volunteer ID badge to wear while they work at the center. 

Schedulers will work at our Ailor Center at 1601 Ailor Avenue. Volunteers must adhere to MEDIC policies, including those for smoke-free and fragrance-free environments. 

Volunteers will be given a script and a call list using our donor platform. 

Volunteers who do not show up for their registered volunteer slot without notice forfeit all remaining slots the volunteer has signed up for. If a volunteer is unable to attend their shift for any reason, please email volunteer@medicblood.org. If a volunteer is kicked from their slots due to a no-show and is still interested in volunteering, please reach out to volunteer@medicblood.org to be approved.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is currently seeking volunteers to assist in scheduling appointments with whole blood donors. Volunteers will use MEDIC office phones and will be asked to make several calls per shift. 

All volunteers must undergo a criminal background check, no exceptions. MEDIC staff will send the background check link to your email address within 48 hours of your registration to volunteer. 

Volunteers will also need to sign waivers during their first shift. Volunteers will be given a volunteer ID badge to wear while they work at the center. 

Schedulers will work at our Ailor Center at 1601 Ailor Avenue. Volunteers must adhere to MEDIC policies, including those for smoke-free and fragrance-free environments. 

Volunteers will be given a script and a call list using our donor platform. 

Volunteers who do not show up for their registered volunteer slot without notice forfeit all remaining slots the volunteer has signed up for. If a volunteer is unable to attend their shift for any reason, please email volunteer@medicblood.org. If a volunteer is kicked from their slots due to a no-show and is still interested in volunteering, please reach out to volunteer@medicblood.org to be approved.

If you have questions, please get in touch with us at volunteer@medicblood.org.

Are you a BSW or MSW student looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Join the Assistive Technology team at Signal Centers, where we use innovation and advocacy to empower individuals of all ages through customized technology solutions. No prior experience required, just a willingness to learn. Relevant experience is appreciated but not necessary.

About the Role: This internship is an excellent opportunity for social work students to gain hands-on experience in disability services, client advocacy, and resource coordination, all while learning about the exciting and evolving field of assistive technology (AT). Interns will participate in a variety of direct and indirect service activities and collaborate with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team to support individuals seeking greater accessibility and independence.

Responsibilities: Conduct intake assessments to identify assistive technology needs Meet one-on-one with clients and facilitate follow-up case management.   

Assist in coordinating and facilitating peer-led support groups and small group sessions Provide education and advocacy to clients, caregivers, and community partners.

Create and maintain a community resource book to support client referrals.

Research and evaluate emerging assistive technologies and their applications.   

Help coordinate training sessions, workshops, and outreach events.

Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with organizational and legal standards.

Requirements: BSW or MSW student (Fall 2025–Spring 2026 placement) Interest in accessibility, disability advocacy, and technology-based support.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfort working with diverse populations. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-based setting. Basic research skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. No prior experience required, just a willingness to learn. Relevant experience is appreciated but not necessary.

Internship Perks:

Gain real-world experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Build skills in client assessment, group facilitation, resource development, and advocacy. Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and community-based programming.

Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and academic credit.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Angelina_Jones@signalcenters.org. Please include any relevant coursework or experience related to disability services, assistive technology, group facilitation, or client support.

We are remodeling our domestic violence shelter to better serve our clients. We need a crew of 10-15 people willing to help paint shelter rooms and trim. Please wear clothing you are okay with paint getting on, as well as gloves if you want them! We will provide snacks and water.

The Chattanooga Free Store needs your help! For this event, you and your team will help us deep clean our store- move aside clothing racks and shelves to get to the dust behind them, wipe down our windows, and make sure the clothes are all in the right spots. If we have time, we'll sort new donations that have arrived. If anyone is artistic, we can create a new window paint scene for our front! 

We are in need of help bracing our shelving units. The library will be closed and there is plenty of parking in the front and side of the building. There isn't a great deal of heavy lifting, mainly removing books from the shelves, installing brackets, and returning the books. Please be aware that we have 2 library cats, Blade and Jonesie; we vacuum and dust regularly, but if you have severe allergies, we can keep them in the back.

Please wear comfortable clothes, all work takes place indoors in the air conditioning. Please bring electric screwdrivers/drills; we have a couple but it will go more smoothly and quickly if you can bring your own.

We will have plenty of water and drinks, and will be supplying lunch.

Assist RMHC of Greater Chattanooga by helping us to provide a clean, safe space for families with sick children. Your group will deep clean common areas of the House including our playroom, Kitchen Dens, Great Room and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided. It is recommended you wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. 

Volunteers are needed to convert an old room into a special events storage center. Project needs include: moving items, deep cleaning & organization

Dress comfortably for messy work with comfortable shoes. Please bring refillable water bottles. Work gloves may also be helpful.

Volunteers are needed to build outdoor storage shed from kit. Finished shed will be 8'x10'. Project will be outside so please dress comfortably for outside labor with comfortable shoes. Please bring refillable water bottles and electric screwdriver.

Volunteers are needed to prepare an area for a small playground for children of our youth in transitional living. This project has many phases and the specifics of the project will be determined by what phase we have gotten to by the Day of Caring date.

Phases include: Clearing area, mulching area, fencing area, and building play equipment. 

Project will be outside so please dress comfortably for outside labor with comfortable shoes. Please bring refillable water bottles. Bug spray, sunscreen, trimming equipment, chainsaws and post hole diggers may also be helpful.

Volunteers will help install shade cloth in the Nursery to ensure healthy growth of the native plants. Reflection Riding will supply shade cloth and tools. 

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Volunteers need to bring a reusable water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen. If you have a pair of gloves, please bring them as well. 

Creative Discovery Museum needs volunteers to help us prepare decorations and activity materials for the holiday season. This could mean creating foam snowflakes and window clings for winter decorations, preparing scenery for our Drink & Discover event in October and more!

Volunteers should wear clothes they feel comfortable in and close-toed shoes. Parking will be provided in the museum lot for volunteers.

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way’s Day of Caring on September 19th, and we need your help to freshen up our campus! Your support will help us create a clean, safe, and welcoming space for the moms and babies we serve. We’d love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we’re empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way’s Day of Caring on September 19th, and we need your help prepping meals for moms in our program who need extra support! We’d love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we’re empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way’s Day of Caring on September 19th, and we need your help preparing family-style meals to serve at our program nights! We’d love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we’re empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

The United Way Day of Caring 2025 is scheduled for September 19th, and the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County needs your help! This is our annual cleaning day, and we have both indoor and outdoor work opportunities available. Below, you will find a list of tasks for the day. If you're interested, we would love for you to join us to support the CAC and learn more about our work!

Outside: Clean Flowerbeds, Lay Pavers, Mulch, Clean Up Outdoor Space / Pick Up Trash

Indoor: Playroom Deep Clean, Remove Scuffs From Walls, Spot Clean Carpet,

Teen Room: Deep Clean Remove scuffs from walls Spot Clean Carpet Lobby/

Dens: Deep Clean Move out the couch, vacuum, and wipe down each section. Remove scuffs from walls Spot Clean

Carpet Hallway: Deep Clean, Remove scuffs from walls, Spot Clean Carpet

Conference Room: Deep Clean Remove scuffs from walls, Spot clean the carpet.

Pepsi: Clean Out Old Pepsi. Make Snack Bags if Possible.

Kitchen: Deep Clean – Fridge and Counters. Remove scuffs from walls. Stock Drinks. 

Volunteers should wear clothes they feel comfortable in while working inside and outside. Examples: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, pants, etc. Materials provided for this project are mulch, shrubs, and water. Please bring gardening tools if you have them -  gloves, a pressure washer, a hedge trimmer, and/or loppers/pruners. Our clients deserve a beautiful and welcoming space to tell their stories.

We will be providing pizza, drinks, and snacks! We look forward to partnering with you for the day!

We are seeking volunteers who are willing to do any or all of the following:

Please come dressed in closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), a modest shirt, and long pants (no shorts). We may get dirty!

Food Pantry Organization

The CHATT Foundation serves daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving approximately 130,000 meals to homeless participants in 2024. All meals are prepared with food donations graciously given by the community. Our food pantry is the area where we store and (most importantly) organize kitchen inventory. 

We are seeking volunteers who are willing to do any or all of the following:

Please come dressed in closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), a modest shirt, and long pants (no shorts). We may get dirty!

Volunteers will be assisting with cleaning our offices and administrative areas.

Please come dressed in closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), a modest shirt, and long pants (no shorts).

Thrift Store 

The CHATT Foundation's thrift store serves as a resource for our homeless participants, providing free clothing, shoes, and essential household items. In 2024 alone, we distributed nearly $1 million worth of goods to those in need. This thrift store is open to the public, with any money made funding our workforce development initiatives.

Volunteers will be assisting our thrift store staff with processing donations and restocking, as well as general cleaning and organizing. 

Please come dressed in closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes), a modest shirt, and long pants (no shorts).

Volunteers will work around our Pot Point area on trails, the cabin, driveway, and other maintenance needs.

This work day is in partnership with Chattanooga Gas.

Join us for a morning of remodeling at our Minor St. Thrift Store! Volunteers will assist with tasks such as organizing merchandise, rearranging displays, assembling or swapping out fixtures, cleaning, and applying a fresh coat of paint to select areas. Your efforts will help us prepare the store for the upcoming season and create a more inviting shopping space.

Be part of a fresh new look at Red Bank Thrift! Volunteers will help with light remodeling activities, which may include rearranging racks, assembling new fixtures, organizing merchandise, cleaning, and applying a fresh coat of paint to select areas. Every helping hand brings new life to the space for our shoppers and donors.

Help us give the NNH Soddy Daisy Thrift Store a little makeover! Volunteers will take part in light remodeling projects such as organizing merchandise, assembling or replacing fixtures, rearranging the floor layout, and applying a fresh coat of paint to select areas. Your efforts will help us create a more inviting shopping space.

Support the Hixson High School community by helping build or assemble shelving for a more functional food pantry. This may include assembling freestanding wire shelves or installing wooden ones, as well as organizing and stocking the shelves once complete.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
Level of Heavy Lifting: Moderate
Parking: Please use the visitor parking spots at Hixson High School
Don't Forget:  Water bottle recommended! If you have a drill, basic toolbox, etc. please bring that along as well. 

Bring new life to the courtyard by helping build garden boxes and planting greenery! This project will enhance the school’s outdoor space and support student wellness.

What to Wear: Work clothes, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen
Level of Heavy Lifting: Moderate (shoveling, lifting soil or wood)
Parking: Parking available in the school’s main lot
Don't Forget: Bring a water bottle and sunscreen! If you have garden tools you wouldn't mind being used, please bring them along as well. 

Volunteers will help with various projects across campus to create a more welcoming, clean, and engaging space for students, staff, and families. Tasks will include light landscaping of the Learning Garden & surrounding areas, pressure washing, touch-up painting, organizing outdoor & indoor storage spaces, and cleaning.

YMCA Food & Fun Program

Background/About Program:

To address hunger in our communities, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is partnering with the USDA's Food Service Program to help provides free meals to children aged up to 18 during the summer and after school hours.

What do we need:

We need volunteers to help us prepare these healthy meals to send out to the kids of the Chattanooga area! 
We prepare and make all of the meals ourselves at our Food & Fun Kitchen. It is very easy and fun! Examples of task are making sandwiches, bagging up veggies, bagging up meal items, etc. Without helping hands like yours these meals would not get prepared and sent out to kids in need of a healthy meal. Please consider volunteering with the YMCA’s Food & Fun Program. Any one is welcome to volunteer!

Location:

Directions to the James A. Henry Community YMCA Address: 3500 Dodds Ave., Suite 108

 Chattanooga, TN 37407

Turn onto East 35th Street off of Dodds Ave.  (Look for YMCA signs)

Red Bank Middle School is a high-performing, Level 5 Reward School dedicated to the success of all learners. We have an enrollment of approximately 600 students in grades 6-8.

For Day of Caring, they would like to invite community volunteers to do a painting project with their students! 

The mission of McConnell Elementary School is to cultivate compassionate, engaged, problem-solving students. The vision of McConnell Elementary School is to empower creative, critical thinkers who are life-long learners. In partnership with parents and community members, we strive for academic excellence. We foster the development of responsible, caring students, who are prepared to meet the challenges of the present and the future.

Volunteers are needed to help clean out and organize a storage area behind the stage so that it can be used with students during the school year.  

Lunch will be provided by McConnell Elementary's PTA

Brown Middle School is a family, and we have 5 core values that we strive to live out every day: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Resilience. Our number one goal is student achievement because our mission is to prepare students to have a future without limitations.

Brown Middle School welcomes volunteers for the Day of Caring to help them with their to-do lists from teachers, organizing the Care Closet, and refreshing the teacher workspaces. 

Hunter Middle School serves an enrollment of nearly 800 students in grades 6 - 8 . The goal of Hunter Middle School is to provide a caring and supportive environment for each student so they may achieve their maximum potential.

The school welcomes Day of Caring volunteers to refresh areas of the campus. This includes pressure washing sidewalks, cleaning up gravel outside of the parking lot, mulching flower beds, and general clean up.

Volunteers should dress for working outside. Bring sunscreen and water.

Needed items if volunteers have available to bring with them: pressure washer, hose, blowers, and brooms for gravel. 

We have several small projects that needs to be done at Deaf Services.

Reclean the Pah Lounge

Hang Up Security Cameras and Dome Mirror

Clean Computer Lab and Change the Wheels on the Chairs

Reorganize Food Pantry

Clean out "Junk" Closet by the woman's restroom

Clean out the Supply Room

Who We Are- Founded in 1994, Lula Lake Land Trust is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to conservation, successfully safeguarding more than 12,000 acres on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Our properties include ecosystems classified as “high conservation value,” providing critical habitat for a diverse range of plant and wildlife species that depend on our stewardship efforts to thrive. Our goal is to protect wildlife and natural spaces/resources along the Lookout Mountain Plateau and Rock Creek Watershed and educate visitors as to why conservation is so important in the first place, while providing a safe place and space for them to recreate responsibly. Our dedicated Stewardship team, though small with just two staff members, manages approximately 4,000 acres of land owned by our organization. With a small staff, we naturally depend on volunteers to help us achieve our mission of conservation, education, and low-impact recreation. 

Stewardship Project- Under the leadership of Mason Price, our Land Manager of four years, we will undertake restoration projects on Lula Lake’s Moonshine Trail system. We’ll hike about a half mile in to our project work site, carrying our tools and supplies for the day. Volunteers will use hand tools and saws to clear vegetation through the corridor of the new trail. Then, work will begin to dig into the tread to create a sustainable trail surface. 

Meeting Location/Parking- We will meet Mason at Lula Lake's Core Preserve property, located at: 5000 Lula Lake Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA 30750. After you drive through the gate, you will see a large parking area on your left. Park there, and Mason will give us an orientation and fill you in on what we'll be doing for the day. We will then hike across the street to the Moonshine trail system where we will begin working on the stewardship project. 

What to bring: Please bring a reusable water bottle, snacks, clothing suitable for the weather, and a rain jacket if there is rain in the forecast. We recommend wearing long pants to help protect against ticks and poison ivy. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for hiking are required. Please do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended. We will provide the tools and work-gloves for the day. 

Site Supervisor- Our Land Manager, Mason Price, will be the Site Supervisor and point of contact. For any questions leading up to the volunteer project, he can reached at: mason@lulalake.org. 

Allergies- In the warmer months, we do see yellow jackets nested in the ground. If you or anyone in your group is allergic to stings or anything else in nature, please bring your own EpiPen or Benadryl, as we do not carry them on site. 

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga - Fall Improvements

4315 - Programming Space located on the 3rd floor of Brainerd United Methodist Church (located at 4315 Brainerd Rd. 37411, across from Rent A Center)

Fall Improvement allows our girls and families to experience a newly disinfected/deep cleaned, freshly painted, and refreshed program space/facility for fall programming (September - December). 

Fall Improvement helpers should wear clothing and shoes for painting, scrubbing, disinfecting, cleaning, mopping, etc. No tools are needed for fall improvements. 

Seeking 10-15 volunteers to assist staff in organizing and sorting donations, and general cleaning at our fairly new thrift store. 

Help us refresh the walls of our ABA therapy classrooms and hallways at Siskin Children’s Institute!

These spaces have served hundreds of children, and with most of our resources directed toward direct care and programming, opportunities for facilities improvements like this are especially meaningful.

Volunteers will assist with light patching of wall scuffs and dents, cleaning, and repainting to create a more welcoming and calming environment for the children we serve. This is a great opportunity to support the therapeutic work happening at Siskin while making a visible and lasting impact.

We will have plenty of water and lunch/snacks available for volunteers. Please wear clothing that you don't mind dirty. Parking will be on site in our Siskin Children's Institute parking lot adjacent to our building. Parking will be free for all volunteers and parking tags will be provided for the day.

Siskin’s iconic “Butterfly Gate” and exterior fencing are beloved features of our campus but are in need of fresh paint and care after years of exposure to the elements. Volunteers will help clean, sand, and repaint sections of the fence and gate, giving our entrance a much-needed facelift to match the vibrant spirit of the children and families we serve.

We will have plenty of water and lunch/snacks available for volunteers. Please wear clothing that you don't mind paint getting on, and sunscreen and/or a hat as this activity will be in sun.

Parking will be on site in our Siskin Children's Institute parking lot adjacent to our building. Parking will be free for all volunteers and parking tags will be provided for the day.

Join us for a rewarding day of environmental stewardship as we work together to clear invasive plant species (privet, english ivy, honeysuckle, etc) and spread mulch on the trail of our beautiful Sylvan Park Bird Sanctuary. This vital work helps restore native habitat for local bird populations and ensures the park remains a thriving space for wildlife and the community.

What to Expect:
Volunteers will assist with removing invasive plants, which may involve digging, pulling, and hauling debris. Some heavy lifting may be required, but tasks will be assigned based on comfort and ability levels. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference!

Parking:
Free parking is available at the main Sylvan Park entrance located along Franklin Street (Please do not block neighbor driveways)  Spots may be limited. Car Pooling is encouraged. Overflow parking will be to parallel park on Forest Street near Noll. Look for the Day of Caring signs and volunteer check-in table.

What to Wear:
Please wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. We recommend clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves will be provided.

Tools Provided:
We will supply a few  weed wrenches, trash bags, and gloves. Feel free to bring your own gloves or favorite hand tools (trimmer, shovels, weed wrench) if you prefer.

Bathrooms:

Please note, there is NO bathroom on site at the park. Closest public restroom is at Publix Grocery Store on Market Street.

Additional Reminders:

Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Apply sunscreen and insect repellent as needed, especially if it’s sunny.

A brief safety talk and orientation will kick off the event at 9:00 AM sharp.

Let’s make a positive impact together—see you at Sylvan Park!

Join the AIM Center for the 2025 Day of Caring! Get your hands dirty and help us beautify our grounds with some basic landscaping upkeep. Activities will include weeding, mulching, and trimming of shrubs and low hanging branches. Please wear closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. We recommend bringing a water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. Snacks and water will be provided.

A background check is required. A confidentiality agreement must be signed upon arrival or prior to your arrival.

If you're looking for an indoor activity and love organizing/decluttering for Day of Caring 2025, we've got you! Join the AIM Center and help us declutter and organize files in our back storage room. We'll be doing prep work for your arrival, but we will need help sorting, scanning, and disposing of hundreds of files. If we fly through the project, then we will have you help paint and set up the space as our new training center! We will provide lunch and refreshments during your time with us. 

We recommend wearing closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. A refillable water bottle is recommended as well.

Lunch will be provided for volunteers. 

A background check and confidentiality agreement is required to volunteer with the AIM Center.

Crabtree Farms needs your help in gearing up for our annual Fall Plant Sale, maintaining fence lines, as well as prepping the space for a new hi-tunnel green house! We appreciate your willingness to tackle some event prep tasks involved with this project including: weeding, picking up and organizing farm tools/objects, cleaning our event center and barn, farm beautification, and general farm-related support tasks. We will make this day fun as we experience the beauty and tranquility of our farm. Some heavy lifting and power tool use may be involved for a few volunteers who are willing. We will supply any tools/equipment that may be needed for the project. We supply sunscreen and insect repellent, but if you prefer your own you are welcome to bring it.

What to Bring to your volunteer shift at Crabtree Farms
*Comfortable long sleeves and long pants/skirts that can get dirty!
*Close-toed shoes.
*Protective headgear and SPF on sunny days.
*If rain is in the forecast, please wear a poncho or raincoat - we farm rain or shine!
*Water bottle (we have delicious well water onsite).
*Positive energy and a willingness to learn :)
*Additionally, if you have a pair of garden gloves you like to use, bring those! We have some gloves here, but it's a little tricky to find a matching set.

*It's best to bring a snack (fruit, granola, etc.) for yourself if you know you may need it - we've noticed folks get a little hungry about halfway through their shift.

Weather: Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, we will notify you of any changes. We farm rain or shine, so be sure to bring a change of clothes if rain is in the forecast, especially fresh socks!

Parking: Please arrive a few minutes early to find parking in either our main parking area near the entrance or down by the pole barn (follow bus loading sign) and walk to the barn, where we will be congregating before heading out to the field.

Waivers: We do require all volunteers to complete a waiver prior to beginning a shift. Please complete this ahead of time and email to cwatts@crabtreefarms.org, or you may fill one out when you arrive. 

We look forward to working with you on this Day of Caring project!

Looking for a way to give back, get outside, and make a visible difference in your community? Come join us at Signal Centers for this year’s United Way Day of Caring! Whether you're an experienced volunteer or just looking to help out, your time and energy will directly support the children, families, and staff who rely on our campus every day!

Planned projects include:

Maintaining the pathway to the Book Nook

Cleaning labyrinth stones

Weeding around high-traffic areas

Touching up chipped outdoor paint

Important Notes: Please wear sunscreen, outdoor-appropriate clothing, and closed-toed shoes. Project list is subject to changes; updates will be communicated in advance. If the weather is inclement, we’ll focus on indoor cleaning tasks, TBD. Parking information will be shared closer to the event date.

Lunch and water will be provided! Upon signing up, please include any dietary restrictions.

Get ready to make a tangible difference in our city's parks! This Day of Caring, we're embarking on an exciting project: building brand new A-frame pavilions for everyone to enjoy. Imagine park-goers relaxing in their hammocks, strung up beneath structures you helped create – that's the impact you can have!

We need six teams of 4-5 dedicated volunteers to bring these pavilions to life. Don't worry about cutting wood; our staff will have all the pieces pre-cut and ready to go. Your role will be the assembly, transforming pre-fab materials into fabulous new park amenities.

Here's what you need to know:

What we're building: A-frame structures for hammocks in city parks.

Your role: Assembling pre-cut wooden components.
Where to park: In the lots beside the Warner Park tennis courts. (in the red circle)
Project location: The gravel lot beside the parking lot. (in the red square)

What to bring: Your own reusable water bottle (we'll have water available too!), closed-toed shoes, and a can-do attitude!

Join us for a rewarding day of teamwork and community spirit. Your efforts will provide comfortable and inviting spaces for countless residents to enjoy our beautiful parks for years to come. Let's build something great together!

Are you ready to lend a hand and help us create these fantastic new additions to our parks? Sign up and will send you more info!

Volunteer Opportunity: Beautify Our New Youth Center!

Help us get our new youth center ready to welcome kids by joining us for a day of landscaping and outdoor furniture assembly! This hands-on volunteer opportunity is a great way to give back and make a direct impact in a space designed to support and inspire local youth.

Date: September 19th
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: 1337 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA

What You’ll Be Doing:
Volunteers will help with general landscaping tasks (planting, mulching, light cleanup) and assist in assembling outdoor furniture to create a welcoming, functional outdoor space for youth programs.

What to Know:

Parking: A small lot is available next to the building. Please consider carpooling if possible.

Physical Activity: Tasks will include typical levels of lifting and movement associated with gardening and assembling furniture. Volunteers should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

What to Wear: Dress comfortably for outdoor work—think clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and wear whatever is seasonally appropriate for September in Northern Georgia. Closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.

Tools: Some gardening and assembly tools will be provided, but if you have your own (gardening gloves, small hand tools, etc.), please bring them to help out!

Other Reminders: Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated and don’t forget to apply sunscreen!

We’re so grateful for your willingness to pitch in—your support helps create a safe, vibrant space where young people can grow and thrive. See you there!

Help Chattanooga Zoo create festive animal enrichment for Boo in the Zoo! 

Animal enrichment gives animals a creative outlet for physical activity and mental stimulation, as well as choice and control over how they spend their time. Animals in zoos and aquariums are provided with enrichment throughout their day. You can help us create fun stimulating enrichment to be given out during our October Boo in the Zoo events that are fun for our animals and our guests. 

For this enrichment project, we will be creating "jack-o-lanterns" out of paper mache for our animals to enjoy. 

Arrival

What to bring

Accessibility

4505 Suite 110 - Administrative Offices (located at 4505 Brainerd Rd. 37411; in between Edible Arrangements and Mattress Store)

painting and/or touch-up painting of hallway, bathroom, kitchenette, and 3 offices

deep carpet cleaning 

clerical assistance: organizing, filing, shredding, and scanning of departmental documents, etc.

This is organizational and improvement project; gives our main office a refresh for guests and staff as we start a new fiscal year and kick-off celebrating our 65th anniversary.  We anticipate lots of guests, donors, etc. to visit our main office during this celebratory period.  

This fall organizational and improvements does not require any special tools, but we encourage clothing fit for painting walls, cleaning, filing, and shredding documents (very fine shavings). 

Participants will gravel the walkways of the wildlife area at Reflection Riding. This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring shovels, work gloves, bugspray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Participants will clean the signs posted around Reflection Riding. This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Participants will clean out the vehicles used at Reflection Riding. This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Participants will help with various needs in the garden at Reflection Riding (such as weeding). This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, garden gloves, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

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Participants will pressure wash the boardwalk at Reflection Riding. This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Participants will help remove invasive plant species from Reflection Riding. This involves weeding smaller plants and cutting down larger ones.This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring work gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle. 

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

Participants will help fix the plant beds housing our native plants at Reflection Riding. This activity takes place outside, so participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. We believe that when the benefits of the outdoors are accessible to everyone, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. We believe that young people deserve opportunities to learn in and appreciate the outdoors, so they become lifelong champions for the natural world.

East Ridge High School serves over 800 students and aims to ensure high levels of academic and personal growth for all learners. The school is excited to welcome volunteers for the Day of Caring to repaint and refresh the baseball and football field bathrooms to create a welcoming environment for students. This will have a positive impact on their daily experience. The project includes prepping surfaces, applying a fresh coat of paint, and minor cosmetic touch-ups. 

Volunteers should dress to clean and paint. The project will be indoors. If a volunteer has a paint sprayer that can be used for the project, please bring one! 

Activities: Typical volunteer activities include sorting food, re-packaging bulk food, packing food boxes, and working in our garden.

Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. Items that are not appropriate include revealing clothing or dangling accessories.

Commitment: Orientation begins promptly at 9:00 am.

Safety: We invite volunteers into our facility to help fight hunger.  In order to maintain a safe environment, volunteers are expected to comply with all rules, follow the directions given by station leaders, and immediately report any accidents to a staff member.  

Accommodation Needs: This opportunity includes standing, bending, and potentially lifting 25-30 pounds.  Please let us know if you have accommodation needs.  

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. All volunteers must be registered for the volunteer event. Chaperones are required to volunteer alongside the minor. A digitally signed permission form is required for minors to register for an event.

Join SORBA Chattanooga and Booker T. Washington State Park for the United Way’s Day of Caring as we team up to protect and preserve one of Chattanooga’s beloved trail systems!

We’ll be working together to remove invasive plant species from the park’s Nature Trail, helping to maintain the health of the native ecosystem and ensure the trail remains beautiful and accessible for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers.

No prior experience is necessary!
All tools will be provided on-site, along with instruction and guidance from experienced trail stewards.

What to Bring & Wear:

About SORBA Chattanooga:
SORBA Chattanooga is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for sustainable multi-use trails across the greater Chattanooga region. We work closely with partners and land managers like Booker T. Washington State Park to care for public lands, promote responsible trail use, expand access to outdoor recreation, and build a thriving trail community through volunteer workdays, group rides, education programs, and advocacy.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and make a difference—together!

Questions? Contact info@sorbachattanooga.org.

Savage Gulf State Park is hosting a beautification project at Greeter Falls for National Public Lands Day on Friday, September 19th, 2025. This project day will work to improve multiple areas in the Savage West area of the park, from trash clean-ups to removal of invasive species. Volunteers will need to be able to travel through steep and uneven terrain for up to 2.5 miles while carrying trash bags or trail tools as a part of this project. Volunteers will need to bring water, food, boots, and weather appropriate clothing. The meeting area will be the Savage West entrance (located at 550 Greeter Falls Rd, Altamont, TN) at 9:00 AM Central Time. 

Volunteers needed to assist us with hosting the BRAT- Bicycle Race Across Tennessee!

This ride would not be possible without our volunteers!

 There are daily opportunities such as a volunteering at SAG stops (Support and Gear- aid stations), helping with packet pickup, helping set up basecamp, and more! Sign up by following the link below.

Tennessee State Parks: 2025 BRAT Sign Up

Join us to kick off TN Serves and National Public Lands Day to remove invasive privet from Pickwick Landing State Park.  Stop by the office at 8:00 am to pick up tools and find your assigned location.

Bring a refillable water bottle, wear sturdy shoes, and wear clothing appropriate for yard work.

Come join the Radnor Lake staff for a special volunteer day on September 19th for TN Serves & National Public Lands Day. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash and help clean up new land recently acquired at Radnor Lake a part of our Harris Ridge Trail Project.  We will meet at 2pm at the Church of the Advent Episcopal 5501 Franklin Pike | Nashville, TN 37220. 

Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and shoes that they can get dirty with no sandals/flip flops/open toed shoes.  Be prepared to hike up to 2 miles cleaning up new land recently acquired at Radnor Lake.  Friends of Radnor Lake will provide tools, bottled water, Gatorade and insect repellent. Gloves will be provided also but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they prefer. 

Join our team of honorary “trash pandas” to keep our park’s trails clean and wild! On this guided cleanup hike, we’ll provide trash grabbers, gloves, and collection bags. All you need to bring is your energy, your favorite reusable water bottle, and your closed-toed shoes. We’ll explore the trail, collect litter, and leave nature better than we found it. Bonus points if you spot the real raccoons’ favorite hangouts along the way!

Meet at Nature Trail trailhead at 10am
Provided: Grabbers(limited number available), gloves, trash bags
Bring: Closed-toed shoes, water (BYOB – bring your own bottle)

Come join Ranger Aaron as we continue to harvest and transplant Rivercane Rhizomes along Mill Creek. This event will be on 9/19/25 from 9am to 12pm and will meet at the bathrooms below the Dam. We will be digging rhizomes from a few colonies of established Rivercane and then digging holes and transplanting them along a .25 mile section of Mill Creek. Please be sure to wear clothes you do not mind getting wet/dirty, bring plenty of water, all PPE and equipment will be provided however, feel free to bring your own.

Rock Island State Park needs your help! Join us as we clean up the Caney Fork River. Tasks will include cleaning up litter along the Caney Fork River Gorge between Twin Falls and Great Falls. This area is fairly strenuous, rocky, and wet so please plan accordingly.

If you need to complete community service or volunteer service hours to fulfill a requirement for scholarships, graduation, fraternity/sorority obligations, etc., this is a great opportunity to get those hours. Volunteers should plan on meeting Rangers at the Downstream Trail Parking Area at the end of Powerhouse Road at 10:00am. Volunteers will be briefed and given trash bags, trash grabbers, and gloves.

Please bring water and snacks if you would like and wear appropriate footwear/attire for the weather.

We honor all TN promise hours. 

If you have any questions about this volunteer workday, please feel free to reach out via email (josh.1.welch@tn.gov) or phone (931-913-6497).

In case of inclement weather, volunteers will be contacted, and the event will be canceled. Please provide a good phone number and email address when registering.