Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Stuff the Bus is an initiative providing students with the tools to begin school prepared and confident.

Thanks to the support of our community, the United Way of South Central Tennessee Stuff the Bus initiative has provided over 30,000 local students with school supplies since 2012. This year's collected school supplies will be distributed to ten school districts across our seven county service area.

Volunteers will assist with sorting, counting, and packing school supplies to be ready to distribute to students. Light lifting may be required. 

The Kingsport Public Library will be hosting the Behind the Book Festival on July 18! We will have over 70 authors participating and we are in need of volunteers to help us make this festival fantastic. The festival will be running from 10am to 4pm on the 18th and we are also asking for a few volunteers to help with setting up tables and chairs the evening before.  

There are different tasks for the following shift times, so please check carefully and make sure you feel capable and comfortable with the duties! You are also welcome to sign up for the length of the entire festival or multiple shifts if that feels doable for you.  

We cannot accept volunteers without receiving the correct paperwork before July 10. There is an authorization form for a background check as well as a volunteer waiver available at the library, or you can email laineking@kingsporttn.gov to receive them digitally. If you come to the library without completing this paperwork and having it cleared, we will not be able to have you help with the festival.

Shift Descriptions:

July 17, 5pm – 7pm : Volunteer(s) will report to the library to help unload chairs and tables, as well as get them set up following the layout we have planned. Very physical!  

July 18, 9:00am-12pm : Volunteer(s) will help finish setting up and get the rundown of how we will be greeting authors and directing them to their designated space. When patrons start arriving, volunteers will make sure to welcome them and give them information about the festival. Volunteers may also be walking around and checking if anyone needs a break. If so, the volunteer will watch their table until they return. 

July 18, 11:30am-1:30pm : Volunteer(s) for this shift will be primarily focusing on lunch distribution. They will be working alongside library staff to make sure all of the authors receive what they ordered in a timely fashion.  

July 18, 1pm – 3pm : Volunteer(s) may be welcoming and directing guests or offering breaks for the authors. Other tasks may come up, especially with the afternoon panels, storytime, and keynote speaker.  

July 18, 3pm-5pm: Volunteer(s) will help start the process of taking down tables and chairs, cleaning up, and helping remaining authors get packed and ready to go. You are welcome to stay later than 5 if you wish to help get everything done for the day. Very physical! 

Celebrate Lake, River, and Stream Cleanup Month by joining us on Old Hickory Lake with kayaks of your own or borrow one from us! We'll be on the water for approximately 2 hours. Prepare appropriately for the day's weather by bringing sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and life jackets.

We will meet at the courtesy dock located on Deer Run Rd. If you need to borrow a kayak or life jacket, please contact Ranger Abby at abigail.wiseman@tn.gov. Limited kayaks and life jackets are available, so it will be first come-first serve. 

 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:

RIO East Church

1601 E Broadway Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food runs out

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Join us to volunteer with our participants as we have a night of music and fun! 

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

Stuff the Bus is an initiative providing students with the tools to begin school prepared and confident.

Thanks to the support of our community, the United Way of South Central Tennessee Stuff the Bus initiative has provided over 30,000 local students with school supplies since 2012. This year's collected school supplies will be distributed to ten school districts across our seven county service area.

Volunteers will assist with sorting, counting, and packing school supplies to be ready to distribute to students. Light lifting may be required. 

Camp Signal is a six-week, weekly-themed summer camp for children of all abilities, offering engaging activities to build skills in technology, speech, and socialization.

With themes such as cooking, sciences, and animals, Camp Signal aims to help build valuable social skills and independence for campers ages 4-11. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, engaging, and empathetic volunteers to assist with some of the following tasks:

- Engaging with campers & participating in camp activities

- Playing and supervising on the playground

- Supervising during lunch and snack time

- Prepping camp materials 

- Assisting with end of the day tidy-up

Camp Signal will run from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM during the following weeks:

June 8th-12th |June 15th-19th |June 22nd-26th| July 6th-10th| July 13th-17th|July 20th-24th

We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to join us each day.

If you are interested in volunteering during any one of the listed dates above, please visit Volunteer - Signal Centers to submit a volunteer application.

Please indicate within your application that you are applying to assist at Camp Signal; there will be a short onboarding process to follow. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Victoria_Gravina@signalcenters.org.  Thank you so much!

Join Special Olympics TN Athletes as they test their strength, endurance, and determination through a series of fitness challenges designed for all ability levels. We're looking for volunteers to assist with set-up, registration, station leads, encourage athletes, and help create a fun, high-energy atmosphere throughout the competition. 

No experience needed - just bring your high-fives, encouragement, and lots of positive energy!

SIGN-UPS:
We use a third-party website for shift registration. After signing up, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Expressing Interest” does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on may not reflect real-time availability.

Interested in planning a group volunteer day?
Email the volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to help coordinate!
Come be part of an incredible day of fitness, community, and impact!
 
Questions? Reach out to rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

Park staff need your help maintaining the Wild Yards Garden this summer. Come join park staff for a volunteer day in the gardens to help pull weeds. Instructions will be provided on what weeds need to be pulled from the gardens. Some gloves and hand tools will be available to borrow, but if you have your own from home please bring them with you. Volunteers should plan on meeting park staff in the Wild Yards Garden by the main parking lot off of Kelly Lane at 9:00am. Water fountains are located at the bathrooms near the gardens, but volunteers are encouraged to bring water bottles with them. 

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer day please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270. 

Park staff need your help maintaining the Wild Yards Garden this summer. Come join park staff for a volunteer day in the gardens to help pull weeds. Instructions will be provided on what weeds need to be pulled from the gardens. Some gloves and hand tools will be available to borrow, but if you have your own from home please bring them with you. Volunteers should plan on meeting park staff in the Wild Yards Garden by the main parking lot off of Kelly Lane at 9:00am. Water fountains are located at the bathrooms near the gardens, but volunteers are encouraged to bring water bottles with them. 

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer day please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270. 

Stuff the Bus is an initiative providing students with the tools to begin school prepared and confident.

Thanks to the support of our community, the United Way of South Central Tennessee Stuff the Bus initiative has provided over 30,000 local students with school supplies since 2012. This year's collected school supplies will be distributed to ten school districts across our seven county service area: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren counties. 

Designated Collection Sites will collect items through July 24th, 2026. Sites will then bring their collected items to the designated drop off location on July 27th, 2026.

Volunteers will assist with collecting supplies as they are dropped off, unpacking, counting, and sorting school supplies by type. Light lifting may be required. 

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

Thanks to the support of our community, the United Way of South Central Tennessee Stuff the Bus initiative has provided over 30,000 local students with school supplies since 2012. This year's collected school supplies will be distributed across ten school districts in our seven-county service area: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren counties.

Volunteers will assist with sorting and packing student and teacher supplies before they are transported and delivered to the schools that will be receiving supplies. Light lifting may be required. 

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care and haven't forgotten about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month the theme for the letters is "Summer". We encourage you to share about your favorite summer activities and summertime memories, summer vacation spots or summer reads. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 07/31/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please click on sign up and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to.  

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver (an adult is required for minors younger than 13 to sign up). 

Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Mo, Inc and RISE Memphis are seeking volunteers for the Memphis Saves Campaign that ends July 31, 2026. This 90-day campaign focuses on financial literacy and promoting crowd savings through the new Mo app. The volunteers will become community advocates for the campaign and will educate the public on the Memphis Saves Campaign powered by Mo.

Mo is a crowd savings app that promotes private personal saving goals, or “moments” through small monthly contributions by family and friends invited to participate by the consumer who starts a moment. This app is not a crowd funding app, but a crowd savings app.

The community advocate volunteers will work with RISE Memphis and the Mo, Inc. team to educate the community on this project.

To volunteer, please complete the application and you will be contacted about this opportunity. Help us launch a major crowd savings app via the Memphis Saves campaign.

To learn more about Mo, Inc. and the Memphis Saves Campaign, visit www.Memphis-Saves.com.

Volunteers will report to Shannon Meek, Mo, Inc. contact information: smeek@letsmo.com and (901) 229-1768. 

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. 

Opportunities include:

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

Join us once a month to help out in various ways around the park. Each month we will be having a different opportunity so be sure to check back for updates. Please be sure to wear the proper clothing for the project of the month and always bring water.

August 1st - River cleanup. We will be picking up litter along a 2-mile stretch of the river. Meet at River Access 1.

Help the Kingsport Theatre Guild build their sets for their next performance.  

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The program seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts supporters in Tennessee.

Are you part of the Arts community and familiar with the local art scene?

Volunteer to judge on the TN Arts Builds Communities grant review panel. The panel review will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, beginning at 9:30am. The panel will meet VIRTUALLY via Microsoft Teams. 

Volunteers must review all grant applications between July 22 and August 4 at 11:59pm and be available at the time of the panel review on August 5. The estimated time commitment per volunteer is around 11 hours between the application review (5-6 hours) and the panel (5 hours)

Volunteers must reside and have an arts background in one of the following counties: Trousdale, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.

Please express interest in participating in the Panel by July 1. GNRC staff will reach out to conduct interviews with prospective panelists. Panelist will be selected and confirmed among those who sign up by July 8.

Advisory panels reviewing grant applications for this program assign scores based on how well the proposed project addresses ABC program objectives and use the following evaluation criteria on a 100-point scale:

Artistic/Cultural Merit (35 points)
Applications should provide evidence of how the proposed arts/cultural project shows value to the community being served. Competitive applications may demonstrate artistic/cultural merit by showing how projects will accomplish one or more of the following:

Competitive applications may also demonstrate that proposed project supports the work of artists through payment of fees, services or appropriate benefits.

Community Engagement and Participation (35 points)
Applications should provide evidence of how organizations understand and are responsive to diverse interests and needs of communities served. Competitive applications will demonstrate the engagement and participation of their communities by not only showing how proposed projects advance organizational missions, but also by showing to what extent community members are involved in planning, executing and evaluating the projects.

Additional evidence includes: needs assessment research; formal partnerships that advance project goals through resource and responsibility sharing; and demonstrated support from local community leaders.

Competitive applications may also demonstrate goals and objectives that are designed to address social issues or build economic sustainability through the arts.

Budget and Financial Support (20 points)
Applications should include realistic project budgets with accurate cost and income estimates. Competitive applications will show that organizations are actively raising funds through requests to individual contributors, private corporations, foundations, government sources, AND/OR through viable earned revenue projections.

Operational Practice (10 points)
Applications should provide evidence that planning procedures are clear, inclusive and include discussion on past project results (when appropriate). Competitive applications will address all application questions and provide correct and complete information. 

The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The Tennessee Arts Commission offers the ABC program through a decentralized decision-making and distribution process in partnership with regional designated agencies. Through ABC, the Commission seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts supporters in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.

ABC funds may be used to:

Do you find Medicare interesting?

Would you enjoy being a popular resource on all things Medicare for your friends, family and the community?

Then this opportunity is for you! Volunteers with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will learn how to break up the complicated issue of Medicare into bite size pieces for others and provide assistance to them in choosing the Medicare plans and assistance options (if applicable) that are right for them. You will learn to provide unbiased and accurate information to anyone you assist. 

SHIP Volunteers will be able to give clients peace of mind and can witness first-hand the impact they are making in the beneficiary's life with the information they provide. 

This training is designed for new volunteers to the program. Attendance of all activities are required to become certified as a counselor. The classes will build on each other, so it is important not to miss a session.

For volunteers who'd like to attend events to share Medicare information and do plan comparisons or administrative work for the program but NO direct client counseling there is the option to attend just up to the second-class session.

Any volunteer who would like to be a full counselor will need to attend the full curriculum (all three class sessions as well as participate in the required activities in-between the sessions). Full certification as a counselor requires a minimum of 12 hours of in class training AND additional mentoring thereafter until the volunteer is able to provide counseling on their own. 

Medicare Volunteer Certification Curriculum

Class 1: Thursday, August 6 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (virtual via Microsoft Teams)

Class 2: Friday, August 14 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Class 3: Friday, August 21 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Part of your training is hands-on experience. You can participate in a variety of different events. The event schedule will be provided during the first session. In addition, we will schedule counseling calls for you to observe. You will be asked to provide your availability to shadow counseling calls prior to the start of the cohort. 

We will go over the training schedule with you to determine what level of training and commitment is best for you. Application forms and initial conversation with the Volunteer Manager are required for participation. Volunteers who can be involved regularly usually do best with this type of volunteer opportunity as it is very knowledge based. Please reach out with any questions to Rebecca at rnofi@gnrc.org.

The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The program seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts supporters in Tennessee.

Are you part of the Arts community and familiar with the local art scene?

Volunteer to judge on the TN Arts Builds Communities grant review panel. The panel review will take place on Monday, August 10, 2026, beginning at 9:30am. The panel will meet VIRTUALLY via Microsoft Teams.

Volunteers must review all grant applications between July 27 and August 9 at 11:59pm and be available at the time of the panel review on August 10. The estimated time commitment per volunteer is around 12 hours between the application review (6-7 hours) and the panel (5-6 hours).

Volunteers must reside and have an arts background in Davidson County to participate on the panel.

Please express interest in participating in the panel by July 1. GNRC staff will reach out to conduct interviews with prospective panelists. Panelists will be selected and confirmed among those who sign up by July 8. 

Advisory panels reviewing grant applications for this program assign scores based on how well the proposed project addresses ABC program objectives and use the following evaluation criteria on a 100-point scale:

Artistic/Cultural Merit (35 points)
Applications should provide evidence of how the proposed arts/cultural project shows value to the community being served. Competitive applications may demonstrate artistic/cultural merit by showing how projects will accomplish one or more of the following:

Competitive applications may also demonstrate that proposed project supports the work of artists through payment of fees, services or appropriate benefits.

Community Engagement and Participation (35 points)
Applications should provide evidence of how organizations understand and are responsive to diverse interests and needs of communities served. Competitive applications will demonstrate the engagement and participation of their communities by not only showing how proposed projects advance organizational missions, but also by showing to what extent community members are involved in planning, executing and evaluating the projects.

Additional evidence includes: needs assessment research; formal partnerships that advance project goals through resource and responsibility sharing; and demonstrated support from local community leaders.

Competitive applications may also demonstrate goals and objectives that are designed to address social issues or build economic sustainability through the arts.

Budget and Financial Support (20 points)
Applications should include realistic project budgets with accurate cost and income estimates.
Competitive applications will show that organizations are actively raising funds through requests to individual contributors, private corporations, foundations, government sources, AND/OR through viable earned revenue projections.

Operational Practice (10 points)
Applications should provide evidence that planning procedures are clear, inclusive and include discussion on past project results (when appropriate). Competitive applications will address all application questions and provide correct and complete information. 

The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The Tennessee Arts Commission offers the ABC program through a decentralized decision-making and distribution process in partnership with regional designated agencies. Through ABC, the Commission seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts supporters in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.

ABC funds may be used to:

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Come help the Nursery Team at Crabtree Farms get ready to seed their annual plant starts for their Fall Plant Sale! We will be tackling the large task of mixing soil and filling seeding trays. Many hands help us immensely with this large task and there will be music and fun conversation! Come spend the morning with us on the farm!

Please register for the shift here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wzhxribnizzhcf

Email volunteer@crabtreefarms.org if you need assistance registering or have questions!

Prior to the start of the festival, will support staff in guiding food trucks/vendors to the festival area and offering additional vendor load-in assistance as needed. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

Assist with the overall set-up and/or tear-down of the festival. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Beer Pour/Assist' volunteers will be responsible for pouring alcohol for customers and assisting 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers with other needs. There will be 2 beer sales tents and one non-alcoholic beer sales tent throughout the festival, with each tent housing two 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers and two 'Beer Pour/Assist' volunteers. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position. You DO NOT NEED an ABC/TIPS card to volunteer for this position, but you must be at least 18 years old.

NOTE: The only individuals permitted to complete alcohol-related transactions are those with valid ABC/TIPS cards. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers will be responsible for selling alcohol to customers. There will be 2 beer sales tents throughout the festival, with each tent housing two 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers and two "beer pour" volunteers. Each 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteer will be instructed on how to use the POS (point-of-sale) system. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator. The first and last shift each day will assist with set-up / tear-down of the beer sales tent (we will provide instructions day of).

NOTE: This is a low mobility position.

NOTE: You MUST have a valid ABC/TIPS card to volunteer for this position. The only individuals permitted to complete alcohol-related transactions are those with valid ABC/TIPS cards. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver and TIPS upload before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver and TIPs card. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Bike Buddy' volunteers will be responsible for supporting the SORBA Tri-Cities bike course. Primary responsibilities include directing kids on and off of the course, helping fit kids in appropriate-sized helmets, getting kids fitted for the right sized bike, and keeping an eye on the kids while they are on the course.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Paddling Area' volunteers will be responsible for assisting paddling area staff, answering questions about show times, etc. Volunteers in this position should be prepared to get wet! Water shoes are strongly recommended.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Floater' volunteers will be responsible for assisting throughout various areas of the festival - assisting with special tasks and supporting other volunteers during breaks or busy periods. This position will have a flexible location, as needed.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Parking Assist' volunteers will be responsible for assisting festival attendees by directing traffic in the festival parking area.

NOTE: This is a low/medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Welcome Tent/Merch' volunteers will be responsible for welcoming attendees to the festival, answering questions attendees may have, and selling merchandise to customers (i.e., t-shirts, nalgenes, etc.). There will be two volunteers at each welcome tent. Each 'Welcome Tent/Merch' volunteer will be instructed on how to use the POS (point-of-sale) system. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator.

NOTE: This is a low-mobility position

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

Come help the Nursery Team at Crabtree Farms get ready to seed their annual plant starts for their Fall Plant Sale! We will be tackling the large task of mixing soil and filling seeding trays. Many hands help us immensely with this large task and there will be music and fun conversation! Come spend the afternoon with us on the farm!

Please register for the shift here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wzhxribnizzhcf

Email volunteer@crabtreefarms.org if you need assistance registering or have questions!

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

The Economic Development Forum (EDF) convenes national thought leaders, representatives from all levels of government, corporate representatives, Small Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, representatives from the economic and advocacy ecosystem, and the greater community.

What to Expect:  The two-and-a-half-day event will feature the following:   

·A day-long exhibition where exhibiting corporations, small businesses and organizations of all sizes make strategic connections with more than 2,000 attendees and participate in live, hands-on workshop   

·A full day of speaking engagements and seminars led by various industry leaders   

·A marketplace for local vendors that provide services and products to corporations and small businesses   

·The Corporate Connection Zone, where M/WBEs meet face-to-face with various corporate decision-makers to discuss their abilities to provide services or products   

·The Capital Connection Zone is where M/WBEs and other event attendees can meet with bankers and financial experts to determine what financial solutions best fit their needs. 

What We Expect:

·Professionalism (Attire and Attitude)

·Logistics Assistance & Support

·Pleasant / Helpful / Servant Leader

·Have fun!

Volunteers will be assisting with the following:

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month the theme for the letters is "Travel". Share about your favorite travel location, any travel locations on your bucket list or location you have recently traveled to. Take the reader to that location, feel free to include pictures.

You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 08/31/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please click on sign up and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to.  

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver (an adult is required for minors younger than 13 to sign up). 

Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

We need outgoing individuals who will reach out to businesses to secure sponsorships and donations, who are organized and "see the job through to the end" and who will work to help plan, execute, and wrap up the event for the Center. Being a Jeep enthusiast is a plus but certainly not required!

Join us in supporting the NorthKnoxWell Community Health Fair, a free event connecting North Knoxville families with health services, community resources, and wellness opportunities. The fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Whittle Springs Middle School.

Bilingual volunteers, especially those who speak Spanish, are highly encouraged to participate. Many of the families attending the event are Spanish-speaking, and language support will help ensure all community members feel welcomed and are able to access the resources and services available.

Volunteers will assist in a variety of roles, including parking and traffic support, event setup, greeting attendees, helping with community resource and health service areas, and general event support. Parking volunteers will begin at 8:30 AM, while all other volunteers should arrive by 9:00 AM. The event will conclude at 1:00 PM, followed by a brief cleanup, with volunteers finished by approximately 1:30 PM.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and accessible event for our community!

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 to us!

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

Join Friends of Short Springs on their workday to clean up our State Natural Area. We will be doing work to the trails so be prepared for all kinds of different things! Please wear sturdy closed toed and closed back shoes, and please bring water with you.  Here is a link to the Friends Group's Facebook which will have updates about the event on it:    https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=friends of short springs

Helping with setting up event booths and decorating photo op spots. Hanging signage and making sure trash reciprocals are in an accessible and visible spot. Ensuring water stations and bathrooms are open and ready for guest use. Greeting vendors, directing parking, and assisting them in finding their dedicated spaces.

Helping break down event booths and photo ops. packing up water stations, signage and any left over merchandise. Wishing all visitors safe travels and thanking them for coming. Directing vendors to where they should park to pack up.

stay connected with all volunteers and ensure no questions or concerns are going unaddressed. Help direct volunteers to where they are needed / where their stations are. Notifying event organizer of any emergencies / large issues.

be a panel judge for our Doggie contests! We will have three contests -- Old Timer, Best Dressed, and Look-a-Like. Help us pick a winner and award prizes.

Managing the photo booth for guests. Helping them take photos as necessary. Hanging photos on our photo wall. Ensuring equipment is handled properly and is not damaged.

Operate as the point of contact at the merchandise booth. Encouraging purchases and accepting payments when guests want to purchase something.

Operate as the point of contact at information booth at the main entrance. Greeting visitors and their furry friends as the enter the event. Handing out signage for site maps and event programs. Directing people to where they can find food, fun, certain vendors, etc. 

You will be stationed at the "sniff station" and will guide dogs / owners to the start and answer any questions about the process. Ensure the stations stay clean and functional - resetting stations as necessary.

You will be stationed at the "All You Can Treat" snack bar for dogs and offer samples of the variety of snacks to dogs *only giving treats out with owner's permission*. Answer any questions about the samples. Ensure the snack bar stays clean and functional. One sample of each treat to each dog until supplies run out.

Alternate from standing at the entrances and greeting visitors and their furry friends as the arrive and walking around the event and being a friendly welcoming presence. interacting with booths that do not have a lot of people engaging to help draw in attention and sales for vendors.

You will be stationed at the dog print stamping station and helping families make keepsakes of their dogs pawprints and / or nose prints. Ensuring the station stays clean and functional. Taking payment for paw prints / stamps and offering to each dog family until supplies run out.

In charge of the Doggie Valet parking and drop offs. accept payments for parking and issue parking vouchers. Assist families with doggie drop off - helping them know where to park and watching / caring for dog when necessary.

Passionate about local food and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join our volunteer team!

Nourish Knoxville is looking for volunteers for our Thursday New Harvest Farmers Market. Volunteers may assist with:

Volunteer shifts take place on Thursdays, April - September, and run from 2:30 PM - 6:15 PM (scheduling subject to availability).

All volunteers must be 18 years or older. If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch!

We are looking for people to assist us with our living history school day event. The park needs people to walk school groups around to different historical stations on Friday, May 5th.

The day will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. and the second tour will start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Visitors will be able to interact with our living historians and interpreters to learn what it was like for families, like the Hulls, who lived in Tennessee during the 1870s.
Activities that will take place on this day include blacksmithing, fiber spinning, planting crops for the summer, woodworking. and much more. As you make your way around the park and speak with our resident farmers, you will learn that nothing came easy and everything had to be earned. We hope that by attending this event and immersing yourself in the early life of Cordell Hull and his family, you will learn how the small farm he grew up on in rural Pickett County, Tennessee came to shape his character later in life.

Join us for the National Public Lands Day and the first lady's initiative TNServes where she believes that  each Tennessean has the power to transform their community by finding an area they are passionate about and giving of their time, talents and resources, and we do too! So come and help support our beautiful park. 

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

Join Standing Stone State Park staff for this years TN Serves and National Public Lands Day event. This year we will be conducting trail maintenance along the Jordan Spur Trail. This will include widening the trail where possible and vegetation management. All equipment and PPE will be provided by the park. Please bring water and snacks and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. 

Join us at Old Stone Fort to aid in the improvement of our park through volunteering! Projects range from trail upkeep, invasive plant removal, and park cleanup. Volunteering will help both the local environment as well as everyone who enjoys the park from Manchester to the wider world.

For National Public Lands volunteer day, we will be conducting invasive plant clearing on the trails or trail work. We will meet at the Park's Museum Rooftop from the listed address.

Please make sure to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Be prepared to hike sections of the Enclosure trail, Forks of the River Trail, and Moat Trails which is a natural dirt and rock path.

You must demonstrate an 1870s trade or profession. This is a juried event, so your clothing and any items used in your demonstration must be 1870s.

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care and haven't forgotten about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month the theme for the letters is "Books and Movies". We encourage you to share about your favorite things to read or watch. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 09/30/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please click on sign up and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to.  

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver (an adult is required for minors younger than 13 to sign up). 

Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

We need volunteers to set up and breakdown for the elders and military branch also help with serving the food

What volunteers do

Festival volunteers help keep the event welcoming, organized, and safe. Volunteers support guests, assist with activity stations, help vendors and partners with simple needs, and keep the festival flowing smoothly so families can focus on having a great time.

Typical volunteer tasks (assigned based on comfort level)

Note: Volunteers are never expected to handle conflict alone; any safety issues are immediately routed to the Event Day Operations Lead.

United Way of Anderson County's annual Day of Caring will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026! On this day, volunteer teams from various local corporations and community groups will unite to execute service projects across Anderson, Morgan, Scott, and Campbell counties. Our program aligns participating nonprofit organizations with motivated, capable volunteers from the local business community to fulfill essential project needs within these service areas.

Multiple volunteers are need to make this day a success. If you are interested in helping, please respond to this need. Additional information will be provided as the day of the event gets closer. 

If you are representing a corporation or community organization and want to register a team, please complete the team registration form here.

The Friends of Old Stone Fort will be having a workday starting at 1pm. We will meet at the Museum at Old Stone Fort to begin the day. We will be either removing invasive species, trail work, or working on the boat shed. Please bring gloves, water, and wear sturdy closed toed closed back shoes. Tools will be provided, and groups are welcome! Please visit the Friends Facebook page for updates about upcoming programs and workdays at this link https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfOldStoneFort.

We need volunteers to help with set up, clean up, and day-of operations for the STAR Center's Dancing with the STARS fundraising event. You can volunteer for any combination of times during the week of the event. We will be setting up from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Thursday, and clean up will take place on Friday from 8 am to 12 pm.

We need volunteers to help with set up, clean up, and day-of operations for the STAR Center's Dancing with the STARS fundraising event. You can volunteer for any combination of times during the week of the event. We will be setting up from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Thursday, and clean up will take place on Friday from 8 am to 12 pm.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Cha Jazz Fest this year! Oct. 25th 11am-7pm

This will be broken into primarily two shifts:

7:30am-11am for equipment load in/setup

6pm-8:30pm for load out and tear down/clean up

There really isn't much to do when the event gets up and going, but the load in is the shift we usually need the most help with! 

Tasks will include: Carrying tents, chairs, banners, signage, tables, coordinating with vendors, directing people to the festival, and loading out equipment as well. 

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. 

Opportunities include:

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

Join Friends of Short Springs on their workday to clean up our State Natural Area. We will be doing work to the trails so be prepared for all kinds of different things! Please wear sturdy closed toed and closed back shoes, and please bring water with you.  Here is a link to the Friends Group's Facebook which will have updates about the event on it:    https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=friends of short springs

The Friends of Old Stone Fort will be having a workday starting at 1pm. We will meet at the Museum at Old Stone Fort to begin the day. We will be either removing invasive species, trail work, or working on the boat shed. Please bring gloves, water, and wear sturdy closed toed closed back shoes. Tools will be provided, and groups are welcome! Please visit the Friends Facebook page for updates about upcoming programs and workdays at this link https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfOldStoneFort.

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. 

Opportunities include:

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

For volunteers at Rocky Fork that do not fall under other volunteer opportunities. 

This event will be held on the first Sunday of every month, with the goal of keeping Rocky Fork's trails and creeks free of litter.  Meet Park Ranger Cory Franklin in the campfire interpretive area, we will either go along the road or up Rocky Fork trail in search of litter.

Rocky Fork has the cleanest water of any tributary in the Nolichucky River Watershed. With 2,300 acres of parkland surrounded by 8,000 acres of National Forest.  We aim to keep Rocky Fork pristine and would love to have your help!

Gloves and trash bags will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies.  

All ages welcome! 

Volunteer who is assisting in hospitality and maintenance functions in the campground and other park operations and facilitates the recreational experience of the state park visitors. Duties may include but are not limited to camper orientation, information dispersal, hanging site tags, cleaning out grills and fire rings, reporting inappropriate activities or potential maintenance hazards, park programming, painting signs, weed whacking, leaf blowing, etc. Host agrees to exercise hospitality towards campers and are visible representatives of the state park during their frequent interactions with the public. Host is required to volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours per week for no more than 9 consecutive months.

Join the Friends of Rocky Fork State Park to work on exotic-invasive plant removal.

The park will provide all the necessary tools, equipment, and materials needed for project. Be sure to pack water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes or boots (Please no Open-Toed Sandals), bring work gloves if you have them, and wear clothes that can get dirty/wet. We look forward to seeing you! TN Promise Students welcome!

Please register so we will be able to contact you in the event of volunteer day Cancellation due to inclement weather.

For more information or concerned about inclement weather that day, please contact Ranger Cory Franklin at cory.franklin@tn.gov or 423-443-6429. Questions may be sent to us through our Rocky Fork State Park Facebook page as well. As always we really appreciate your involvement and help! We will continue to have an invasive removal day on the second Sunday of each month, so if you can't make it this month, you will have more chances to get involved here at the park!

Rocky Fork has the cleanest water of any tributary in the Nolichucky River Watershed. With 2,300 acres of parkland surrounded by 8,000 acres of National Forest.  We aim to keep Rocky Fork pristine and would love to have your help!

All ages welcome! We look forward to seeing you! TN Promise Students welcome!

A catch-all for Friends members and community members who attend a Friends monthly meeting.

Assist Maintenance in various ways to keep our park beautiful!

Assist with cleaning, prep work, feeding, and general construction in the Aviary and Reptile Room at PWLSP.

Assist with the upkeep of the pollinator garden, butterfly garden, or other native plant areas.

Help remove trash from the shorelines of Pickwick Lake and other areas of the park.

This is an unsupervised volunteer activity.  Volunteers will stop by the park office on the date they have scheduled to pick up trash collection supplies and tools.  

Help remove invasive privet from Pickwick Landing State Park.

This is an unsupervised activity.  Volunteers will work with a ranger to identify privet and learn removal techniques but will likely be working alone after a brief training.

The Roane County Health Council is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the health and well being of Roane County residents by providing access to health care, health education, and disease prevention through community partnerships.

The council holds monthly meetings for volunteers and the general public to discuss community health priorities and to plan activities for health promotion and disease prevention for Roane County. 

We are looking for a few more active members to join the RCHC's board. If you're interesting in learning more, please visit the following website. Please join us for a meeting to learning more about us. We meet every third Monday of the month, that is, unless it is posted otherwise on the website. 

http://www.roanehealth.org/

If you just love to clean or garden, we always have a need for help around the office and in our flower bed.  We truly appreciate ALL our volunteers!  Volunteers help to keep overhead costs low-- each pitching in with their special gift!

We need help cleaning walls, windows and baseboards in our office.

We also need help cleaning the Born Learning signs on the park trails: Arrowhead Park, Fort Southwest Point, Killeffer Park.

Volunteer Opportunities may include:

Once a year, Roane Imagination Library reaches out to members of the community through mailings.  We seek enrollments, we invite people to receptions, we inform folks of special events, and yes, we ask for contributions.

To get a mailing ready for the post office we have an envelope stuffing party in early July.  That is, several people get together around a large table and in assembly line fashion prepare, fold, stuff, stick and lick. 

There is always a lot of laughter, usually fun food, and many new friendships.  Time commitment is about 2 hours.

This could be a great service project for a club.

We would like to develop a list of individuals or groups willing to check their calendars and join us when needed. 

May have opportunities for volunteers to assist with Literacy council planning needs. 

As needed, pssobile opportunity for Literacy tutors/Adult education tutors.

Assistance with annual graduation planning events.