Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Love helping others? We are in need of volunteers to assist with technology classes for refugees in the Chattanooga community. Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website at bridgerefugees.org or contact volunteermanager@bridgerefugees.org to learn more.

We need regular help in the library restocking shelves, organizing shelves, and rescanning books in. We also need assistance with daily dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and book repair. We are looking to organize our new Enginarium and labeling locations (think well organized Garage Tools). We will need assistance decorating bulletin boards and designing logos and promotional items. Something I am also interested in is getting some drone footage of our school, some shots of the school from cool angles, and maybe even highlighting our outdoor learning space!

Cutting, fitting and nailing in of trim features around doors, windows and baseboards.

Painting of walls, ceilings, and baseboards.

Installation of new or the replacement of electrical wiring, breakers, switches, and fixtures in new home construction or remodel.

New and/or replace plumbing in New Home or Remodel of storm damaged home for survivor families.

Final cleaning of new/remodeled home for flood survivors.

Become part of a team of people passionate about ending sexual exploitation. This group meets periodically to plan fundraising events.

Remove sticks and downfall limbs from trail, picnic area, and inside fort. Collect and dispose of litter from trail and park grounds. 

Ujima is building relationships and introducing the game of soccer to 5th graders at Sarah Moore Greene each Friday. Recess runs from 12:15 - 12:35 unless it is raining. Training focuses on our core values of teamwork, respect, discipline and leadership, and a structured play time that gets everyone involved. Students go directly from recess to their lunch time where Ujima coaches are welcome to hang out and talk until 1:05 pm.  Volunteers must submit to a personal interview and a background check.

Ujima is building relationships and introducing the game of soccer to 5th graders at Spring Hill Elementary each Friday. Recess runs from 1:20 to 2:00 pm unless it is raining. Training focuses on our core values of teamwork, respect, discipline and leadership, and a structured play time that gets everyone involved.  Volunteers must submit to a personal interview and a background check.

Kymari House is seeking compassionate, mission-driven leaders to join our Board of Directors. Board members help guide our strategic growth, strengthen community partnerships, expand access to safe visitation services, and ensure that no child is left without a safe place to connect with their parent. We welcome individuals with experience in nonprofit leadership, law, finance, child welfare, fundraising, marketing, real estate, or community engagement. Most importantly, we seek people who believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing relationship with their parent.

If you are interested in learning how to care for a variety of animals and navigate day to day operations of an animal care in an  educational environment please consider volunteering at the Backyard Wildlife Center at Lichterman Nature Center.

Volunteers will learn and utilize skills, engage with the public, teach about animals, the native ecosystems, and more.  Volunteers will learn to feed, clean, and care for the BWC's collection of animals, including fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and more.   You will also help MoSH serve the community and give back to the community.

Volunteers are needed Tuesdays- Sunday, 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity and we ask that you volunteer for 3 months or more. Volunteers must be 16 years and older. If you are over 18 years old, you must pass a back ground check. 

If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact Janie Best Paraham at janie.paraham@memphistn.gov or 901.636.2438.   

Just one hour a week can make a meaningful difference for a student who needs extra support, encouragement, and dedicated one-on-one time.

Volunteers will help youth strengthen essential skills in reading, reading comprehension, writing, cursive writing, and math, building both academic growth and personal confidence. By serving as a reading or math tutor, you’ll play a direct role in improving grades, increasing school engagement, enhancing social and emotional well-being, and supporting long-term life and career readiness skills.

Volunteer Details

Location: 119 Riverside Dr

Time Commitment: Evenings, one hour per week (4:30–5:30 PM, one day/week)

Volunteers Needed: 3

Ages: 16+ welcome

Background Check: Required, and fully covered by the organization

When you invest an hour in a student, you help open doors to their future—and show them what’s truly possible.

Help us set up and take down light for this important annual community event on our park. Please log any hours you have completed for any volunteering you do for this event. Please contact Regina Lowry if interested in helping for this event to determine hours needed to help.

Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer for this event.

Digital Marketing:  social media, email, create a web page

Join Master Trailbuilders every third Thursday and Saturday for the ongoing quest to fully flush out the trail system at Head of the Crow State Park.  Our current objective is rerouting a treacherous section of the Buggytop Trail to increase its accessibility to our visitors.  From newbies to pros all volunteers are welcome and we will supply all tools, gloves, and eye protection. All you need to bring are snacks, water, closed-toed shoes, and a happy attitude!  Volunteers should expect to hike 3 miles over difficult uneven terrain, work with various hand tools, and leave with a warm sense of fulfillment after a good day's work.  

Just a small commitment of time can create a lasting impact in the life of a young person. Volunteers with Team 4 Success provide encouragement, guidance, and meaningful support that helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you’re mentoring, tutoring, or assisting with enrichment activities, you’ll help youth build confidence, strengthen essential life skills, and discover their potential in a supportive, positive environment.

Volunteers may also use creative talents—such as photography, videography, or social media—to help capture and share powerful moments that highlight student growth and program impact.

Volunteer Details

Location: Tiptonville, TN Time

Commitment: Flexible scheduling; program hours are typically 3:00–6:00 PM

Volunteers Needed: Multiple (ongoing and project-based opportunities available)

Ages: 18+

Background Check: Required (cost covered by the organization)

When you invest your time with Team 4 Success, you’re not just volunteering—you’re helping shape brighter futures and showing students what’s possible when someone believes in them.

Special Olympics Tennessee Fitness Program is a wellness initiative focused on fitness, nutrition, and mental health for teens and adults (ages 13+) with intellectual disabilities. Through goal-setting and measurable outcomes, we aim to empower athletes to take control of their health and reduce the disparities often faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

One of our key programs, Train 4 Life, is a 12-week fitness, nutrition, and wellness series. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is designed to help athletes build healthy habits in a supportive, inclusive environment. Weekly workout sessions starting January 19th through April 11th. Train 4 Life programs take place statewide. Click Here to Learn More

Train 4 Life Volunteer Info:

Volunteers assist head coaches and athletes during weekly workouts. You can sign up for any individual sessions you’re available to attend.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

No experience is needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

What to Know Before You Arrive:

We are so excited you will be volunteering with the athletes alongside their fitness and health journey! 

If you’re interested, please sign up and our Volunteer Engagement Team will follow up with more details on how to register for a specific event.

Carter County has several locations where debris from Hurricane Helene still needs to be cleaned up and removed.  This includes stump removal, tree and limbs, etc.  There are also larger debris removal requiring chainsaws.  These are projects that would be great for groups that have a day or half a day to volunteer.