Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Join us to volunteer with our Valentines Day dance! 

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, February 5 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (virtual via Microsoft Teams)

Class 2: Thursday, February 12 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Class 3: Thursday, February 26 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 between the 2nd and 3rd class.  

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.

Join us as we plant new trees in Carver Park! Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at Concord Park (10960 Concord Park Dr) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Wilson County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer responsibilities include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Wilson County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer responsibilities include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

The Love Yourself Event, hosted by the S.O. What! Foundation, is a community-centered wellness and self-care experience designed to uplift, educate, and empower attendees through meaningful conversations, holistic services, and positive connection.

We are seeking friendly, dependable volunteers to support event-day operations on Saturday, February 7 at the Great Hall & Conference Center in Germantown, Tennessee. Volunteers will assist with registration, vendor and service provider support, room set-up and breakdown, speaker assistance, and guest experience support.

This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, support a mission-driven event, and be part of an inspiring day focused on wellness, self-love, and community care.

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. 

We will spend 2 hours on a Monday afternoon to help plant onions in garden and spread leaves to help prepare the beds for spring planting!

Join us to volunteer with our valentines day dance! 

What's more romantic than donating your time to make your community more beautiful and resilient? Join us for a Valentine's Day planting at Parkdale Circle at Kenwood! Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

On February 14, a day of trail work and hiking will take place on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail at the Obed Wild and Scenic River between Nemo Picnic Area and Alley Ford, adopted by TCWP in 1998.  

Participants should dress appropriately for winter weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work gloves, loppers, small bow saws or folding saws, shovels, and grubbing tools, as well as a lunch and plenty of water. Cumberland Trail State Park personnel will also make some tools available at the event.

Participants can meet for carpooling in Oak Ridge at the Gold’s Gym/Books-A-Million parking lot (meet at the end close to S. Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s) in time to leave Oak Ridge at 9 a.m. Eastern, or can join the crew at Nemo Picnic Area or Rock Creek Campground at 10 a.m.  We expect to return to the trailhead around 3 p.m. (NOTE: If the weather is uncooperative—excessive rain, snow, or ice—we will reschedule for the following Saturday.)

Participants will need to sign a National Park Service volunteer form (parents’ or guardians' signature required for minors). Forms can be requested in advance from TCWP, or NPS representatives will have forms available at the event.

To sign up, click here: https://forms.gle/zpmcJYRMCdzam3ti7

If you RSVP, it helps with planning and allows contact in case of cancellation. The backup date due to bad weather will be February 21. Phone/email: Jimmy Groton, 865-805-9908, groton87@comcast.net.

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Knoxville County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

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Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Knoxville County is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

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Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge

Volunteer with us for the day! We will have multiple activities throughout the duration of the event with a break for lunch. 

Join United Way of South Central Tennessee for our annual Baby Basics Drive, reimagined for 2026. This one-day event at 101 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma (Large Board Room) brings together volunteers to collect, count, and organize donations of unopened diapers and wipes to support new and expectant parents in our community. 

Your participation helps ease the burden on local families by ensuring they have access to essential baby items and resources. The cost of caring for a baby adds up quickly, and your support helps parents receive the supplies they need and connect with community programs that give their little ones the best possible start in life.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Choose the shift that works best for you.  We also may need people to pick-up donations and bring to the Tullahoma office if interested. 

8:00–10:00 a.m. | Drop-Off & Intake (Shift 1)
Assist with greeting donors, unloading vehicles, collecting, and beginning the sorting process for diaper and wipe donations.

10:00–12:00 p.m. | Sorting & Counting (Shift 2)
Help organize donations by size and type, complete counts, and prepare items for distribution.

12:00–2:00 p.m. | Sorting, Clean-Up & Delivery Prep (Shift 3)
Assist with packing, labeling, staging donations for agency pickup, and event clean-up.

What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Volunteers will be moving and lifting light to moderate boxes.

Who Can Volunteer:
Individuals, families, corporate teams, and groups are welcome.

Join United Way of South Central Tennessee for our annual Baby Basics Drive, reimagined for 2026. This one-day event at Patterson Park Community Center brings together volunteers to collect, count, and organize donations of unopened diapers and wipes to support new and expectant parents in our community.

Your participation helps ease the burden on local families by ensuring they have access to essential baby items and resources. The cost of caring for a baby adds up quickly, and your support helps parents receive the supplies they need and connect with community programs that give their little ones the best possible start in life.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Choose the shift that works best for you.

8:00–10:00 a.m. | Drop-Off & Intake (Shift 1)
Assist with greeting donors, unloading vehicles, collecting, and beginning the sorting process for diaper and wipe donations.

10:00–12:00 p.m. | Sorting & Counting (Shift 2)
Help organize donations by size and type, complete counts, and prepare items for distribution.

12:00–2:00 p.m. | Sorting, Clean-Up & Delivery Prep (Shift 3)
Assist with packing, labeling, staging donations for agency pickup, and event clean-up.

What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Volunteers will be moving and lifting light to moderate boxes.

Who Can Volunteer:
Individuals, families, corporate teams, and groups are welcome.

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.

We will be serving BBQ sandwiches and coleslaw, cookies etc. we will need help with any of the following: serving onto plates or to go containers, clearing tables and general duties like that. 

Beaumont Magnet Academy is looking for bilingual (Spanish and English) volunteers to support our families who speak Spanish at all of our evening family engagement events!  These volunteers will help families navigate the event, communicate with teachers and staff as needed, and help us ensure families feel welcome and included!

Our upcoming events are the following:

It's that time of year again, the 2026 Cummins Falls Marathon will be on February 28th 2026. We will need lots of help the day before the races, the day of the races and the day after. Volunteer tasks may include helping with food prep and serving food to runners, manning aid stations along the route and helping set up and take down before and after the event. Volunteers will recieve a free T-shirt. We will need help from 2pm-4:30pm on the 27th , from 6:30am - 3pm on the 28th (race day) and anytime from 8am-4:30pm the day after the race on March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Ranger Lauren at lauren.fagin@tn.gov 

Join us as we plant new trees in Benham Williams Park Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Music City is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge 

Assist park staff in picking up litter, returning equipment to storage buildings and other general clean-up activity after large scale events. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk two miles of park roads and parking area perimeters. 

On February 22nd report to the gift shop booth on Raccoon Creek Road.

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 we are looking for Love themed letters and cards. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter. If you like, you can also include Valentines. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below 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. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 02/28/2026. Delivery before Valentine's Day would be ideal, if it's possible for you. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
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! 

Join us as we plant new trees in Tacoa Park. Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at IC King Park (2625 Maryville Pike) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

The 7th Annual Storybook Breakfast happening at Overall Creek Elementary is coming up and we are thrilled to promote early literacy through your local Imagination Library.

Below you will find the jobs that will be assigned for each shift. You will receive your job placement on the morning of the event. The last shift will be used for final clean up and shut down of the event space. 

Join T. O. Fuller Park staff prepping trees on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for distribution on Friday, March 20, 2026, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9 am-noon.

When signing up to volunteer, please put date and time available to volunteer in notes. Volunteers may work multiple shifts. Water will be provided.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 11am-3pm—Two volunteers needed to prep trees (wrap roots in paper, put identifier tags on trees, and group for pick up)

Friday, March 20, 2026 Shift One: 9am-1pm—Three volunteers needed to give out trees Shift Two: 1-5pm—Three volunteers needed to give out trees

Saturday, March 21, 2026 8:30am-12:30pm—Two volunteers needed to give out trees

Beautify the Garden, Transform the Space! Roll up your sleeves and help us turn this garden into a masterpiece.

1. Planting Seeds and Seedlings
Plant seeds and seedlings according to the seasonal planting plan.

2. Sow seeds and transplant seedlings into designated beds.
Label plants for easy identification.
Water freshly planted crops.

3. Cleanup
Post-setup cleaning
Collect and organize tools.
Remove leftover debris.

All tools will be provided for this opportunity.

Let's grow something great together!

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at Norris (1993 Norris Freeway - at Camp Sam Trailhead / Horse Trailer Parking) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Beautify the Garden, Transform the Space! Roll up your sleeves and help us turn this garden into a masterpiece.

1. Planting Seeds and Seedlings
Plant seeds and seedlings according to the seasonal planting plan.

2. Sow seeds and transplant seedlings into designated beds.
Label plants for easy identification.
Water freshly planted crops.

3. Cleanup
Post-setup cleaning
Collect and organize tools.
Remove leftover debris.

All tools will be provided for this opportunity.

Let's grow something great together!

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive (exact address TBD) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Content Creation Skills: Proficiency in creating various forms of content, such as writing, video production, livestreaming, or other relevant content creation skills.

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, May 7 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (virtual via Microsoft Teams)

Class 2: Friday, May 15 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (in-person at GNRC's offices)

Class 3: Friday, May 29 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 between the 2nd and 3rd class.  

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.

Volunteer with Junior Achievement this semester and you will help inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

JA programs use hands on learning and fun activities to inspire students. As a JA volunteer you share your personal and professional experiences and help students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they need to succeed in life and work.

JA provides all the materials, step-by-step instructions and a short but effective orientation. JA programs have been developed to be turn-key and hassle free for you. Volunteer opportunities can be one 3-hour visit or 30-45-minute weekly visits for 5-6 sessions. Volunteer preparation time is about 20 minutes per session.

Beautify the Garden, Transform the Space! Roll up your sleeves and help us turn this garden into a masterpiece.

1. Planting Seeds and Seedlings
Plant seeds and seedlings according to the seasonal planting plan.

2. Sow seeds and transplant seedlings into designated beds.
Label plants for easy identification.
Water freshly planted crops.

3. Cleanup
Post-setup cleaning
Collect and organize tools.
Remove leftover debris.

All tools will be provided for this opportunity.

Let's grow something great together!

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Help us conduct client satisfaction surveys either in person at nursing facilities near you or via phone surveys to ensure satisfactory service outcomes. 

What are the surveys for? Each year TennCare contracts with state Area Agencies on Aging and Disability to conduct National Core Indicators Surveys with consumers receiving TennCareare services.  The core indicators are standard measures used across states to access the outcomes of services provided to individuals and families. Indicators address key areas of concern including planning, rights, community inclusion, choice, health and care coordination, safety and relationships.  Each year TennCare looks at the results of these anonymous surveys to improve and enhance services to consumers.

Why should I help? Those conducting the surveys are offering consumers and their families a chance to express their opinions about services received, offer suggestions, and make recommendations to enhance their care and quality of life.

What would I be doing? The surveyor role requires individuals to reach out to consumers by phone or by traveling to nursing facilities to administer the surveys. We will coordinate with you to assign locations that are close to you.  The surveyor will read the questions to each individual and record the responses into a database. This requires the ability to use basic computer skills. Each survey should take from 45 minutes to one hour to complete.

Surveyor Training: TennCare requires that all surveyors complete training. The training is in two parts: a series of self-paced online modules (takes about 2 hours to complete), and a 2.5-hour live training with a GNRC staff member. The live webinar trainings will be scheduled as needed.

When can I volunteer? In person surveys can be conducted during regular visiting hours of the nursing homes. Phone surveys can be conducted during the day or in the early evening hours. You can make your own schedule and choose how many surveys you want to complete. The survey period runs from December 8 through June 30th. 

Where would I volunteer? Clients are located all over Middle Tennessee. Training takes place online and volunteers can work via phone from their own home or be assigned to nursing homes close to them.

Next Steps: After you sign up, we will follow up with you on your preference to conduct phone or in-person surveys, preferred locations and training. 

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.

We have two established Fundraising events, one is a Fishing Tournament in April and the other is a Jeep event in August. 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 events for the Center.

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.

Need a volunteer with experience at office and phone procedures to work at the offices front desk when receptionist is out or employees are in meetings.  Usually, length of volunteer time would be for four hours or less. There are some occasions when volunteering a full day is necessary, but not often.

Phone calling to assist fundraising activities would be most helpful during annual Banquet (Spring) and Gala (Fall-Winter).  It would also be helpful of the volunteer has many contacts within the county and is willing to call their contacts to assist in fundraising.

Volunteers are needed in support of preparation for Banquets and Gala events; this could include folding programs, preparing mailings, creating gala boards (arts/crafts) and other activities in event preparation.

Committee Service is usually an ongoing need.

For more information, contact Brenda Rowe at 865-376-2093.

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers who would be interested in serving their local community as a Disasrter Action Team member who would respond to emergency fire calls.  The Red Cross provides assistance to those affected by a disaster by providing emergency shelter, food or clothing when the need exists.

Opportunities also exist for those interested in participating in health fairs, parades or other community activities.  Call Diane Naus 865-210-9605 for more information.

The Mid-East Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers who would like to assist seniors at congregate meals site throughtout Roane County.  This is an excellent opportunity for retired individuals who would like to be with other senior adults.  Duties include handing out meals (all meals are catered, there is no cooking involved), clean-up, and very limited paperwork (ordering meals for the next serving day).  This volunteer opportunity would be for 2 hours per day, and the sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  

Please contact the Senior Nutrition Department at Mid-East Community Action Agency at 354-0450 for additional information. 

Do you have a knack for filling out applications and/or grant writing?  You could help make a HUGE impact in Roane County by helping us fill out grant applications.  There are NUMEROUS grants available for application, but we need your help to fill them out!  You can even volunteer for this opportunity from the comfort of your home.

Round About Roane is a volunteer assisted, senior-friendly transportation program for individuals age 60 and older who need transportation to essential trips within Roane County and medical trips only outside of the county.  

Volunteers will pick up enrolled riders, transport them to a destination, stay with the rider to offer assistance, and return the rider home.  Volunteers will have the ability to self-assign rides utilizing a web-based software program or smart phone app.  Mileage reimbursement may be available to volunteer drivers. 

Volunteer drivers must complete an agency background check, and attend all orientations and training prior to being assigned a ride.  Training will be scheduled throughout the year to capture newly enrolled volunteers.

For additional information and to request a volunteer driver application please contact Mid-East Community Action Agency Senior Services Department at 865-354-0450, ext. 228.

Interfaith Dental's fundraising events are crucial to our being able to give transformational care to the number of patients we see each year. Event Assistants help coordinate one or both of two annual events, by making phone calls, organizing event data, soliciting silent auction and sponsorship donations, preparing mailings, and other duties as assigned by Development Director. 

Troop leaders serve as key role models to girls and are at the center of the Girl Scout movement. Time commitment can vary and the provided training will give you the necessary tools to be a successful troop leader.

FLEXIBILITY
As a leader, you have flexibility in helping the girls take ownership in their activities as a troop. You also have the flexibility to decide when, where and how often your troop will meet.

HAVING FUN
Throughout the year you’ll be able to take your troop to events and activities such as nature conservatories, self-esteem seminars, swimming at camp, ice-skating or the symphony.

RESOURCES
Service Unit meetings allow leaders to exchange ideas for troop activities and stay updated on the opportunities available in your community. Our Volunteer Resource Center has many items available for checkout to make your Girl Scouting activities easier. 

Event volunteers are those who seek the occasional Girl Scout experience. They may help on a monthly or yearly basis, or at other times when extra help is needed. Event volunteers may have a special skill or talent to share. Some include: financial planning, outdoor adventure, college planning, patch and badge earning, community service and many more.

L.E.A.D. is Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s outreach to underserved girls in our community, rural and urban settings.

We’re looking for you… college women, graduate students and professionals to serve as leaders and mentors to underserved girls. The leader’s role is to engage the girls in the provided Girl Scout Curriculum and demonstrate the lifetime benefits of education through mentorship. Girls involved will receive a membership to Girl Scouts and a uniform at no cost. They are given the opportunity to grow and gain quality leadership experiences, give service to the community and engage in outdoor activities.

Take a journey with us to not only enrich a girl’s life, but yours.

Have you ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student and bringing a new culture into your home? At CCI Greenheart, our students arrive as strangers but they leave as members of your family. Becoming a host family for a Greenheart exchange student will change your life forever. Students come from a range of cultures and backgrounds and we have over sixty countries represented. Additionally, we encourage all of our students and host families to give back to the community in order to bring cultural awareness.

Some basics of our program:

Currently, we are placing students for the upcoming school year and are looking for some loving families who are ready to open their homes and their hearts. Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect. As your Local Coordinator, I will guide you though every step of the way and support you. Exchange isn’t a year in your life, it’s a life in a year. 

We cannot wait to introduce you to the newest member of your family! For more information, please email me at: GreenheartMelanie@gmail.com

Mentors (Bigs) enjoy spending time with their mentee (Little) in the community. We have children in the Rutherford area waiting for a mentor. 

The decision to become a volunteer mentor is a great one, and an opportunity that will change the life of a young person for the better. We make a difference by creating professionally supported one-to-one matches for kids who want to reach their full potential. But we can't do that without you. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee offers 4 different mentoring programs, so you can mentor through the program that works best for you! Currently, BBBSMT Community-Based and Sports Buddies programs have resumed in-person programming and match activities while our E-Mentoring and Site Based programs continue to offer programing and match activities virtually.

Our Community-Based program is our core, and what most people think of when they imagine a Big Brother/Little Brother or Big Sister/Little Sister friendship. You will contact the Little and their guardian, and arrange for a time to get together on a weekday evening or during the weekend. Please note that this program is active only while school is in session.

In Site-Based mentoring, Bigs and Littles meet weekly at a consistent time and place throughout the school year.  At the match site, which is the Little’s school, they spend time together doing activities. Matches play games, work on crafts, do shared projects or homework — anything they can do together at their site.

Our Site-Based LGBTQ-Focused program is focused on providing LGBTQ+ youth in Metro Nashville Public Schools with supportive mentors. Mentoring will take place virtually through an app called MentorHub, with the expectation that you’ll maintain regular, weekly contact with your Little for at least one year. Please note that this program is active only while school is in session.

In our E-Mentoring program, you and your Little Brother or Little Sister will meet in person, then communicate online working through a number of structured exercises and surveys throughout the week, from anywhere. Please note that this program is active only while school is in session.

Our Sports Buddies program develops one-to-one mentoring friendships between an adult and a child through participatory and spectator sporting events. Activities are designed to deepen mentoring relationships while supporting self-confidence, goal setting, collaboration, skill development, and healthy lifestyles.

Thank you for supporting Beesley Animal Foundation programs!

Monday - Friday 1 pm - 5 pm. 

PET CARE ASSOCIATE *MONDAY - FRIDAY, 1 PM - 5 PM* 4 HOURS 

Description

Spending play time with dogs and/or cats. Walking dogs, playing with dogs and cats. Brushing or bathing dogs. Brushing cats. Light maintenance of pet areas might include: mopping up dog accidents, scooping cat litter, sweeping, and light yard duties.

1. We will only be able to accommodate 2-3 student volunteers each day.

2. Two volunteers will be scheduled, and 1 space is available for a one time make up day. Total 3 volunteers a day.

3. Students will only be re-scheduled one time. Please make every effort to keep your time slot as you agreed to.

4. No partial shifts will be scheduled as the need is Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 pm. Four hour blocks of time are available.

5. Remember, the slot you are volunteering in is for you, and you only. We cannot accommodate you bringing a friend, family member, or significant other. No exceptions.

6. We suggest you store your mobile device when checking in at The Ark. If you have an emergency, we can re-schedule your volunteer slot, once per semester. Those who choose not to store their device and are using it during volunteer time, will be given last opportunity to reschedule for later dates. Time slots are for those who spend the volunteer time completing the posted 'need'.

7. We are not open Saturday or Sunday.

Spring into Action!

Do you see disaster on the news and have an urge to help, but can't or don't want to do the heavy lifting? Are you looking to do something life-changing in your community, work with a passionate team, and help others when it's needed most? The American Red Cross is active and looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief with absolutely NO grunt work!

From July of 2021 to June of 2022, the Red Cross of Heart of Tennessee responded to 37 disasters and assisted 45 families in Rutherford and Cannon Counties alone by providing food, shelter, and comfort to individuals and families in need, as well as casework and recovery assistance for disaster survivors.

Join us today! We work together as a cohesive unit and as one Red Cross family.

 All you need is a heart, a smile, and the willingness to learn our simple casework system. 

We love to move, especially to music!  LUDIC is looking for a volunteer who will commit to providing an informal movement/dance session on a consistent basis (once or twice a month) for our students. 

Contact us for more information.

Greet clients when they walk in. Give tours. Schedule visits.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth mentoring agency. We are looking for caring community members that would like to make a real difference in the life of a child in our region who is in need of a friend. 

Park Stewards are vital community members dedicated to enhancing the environmental health, safety, and beauty of Chattanooga’s diverse park system. This includes our neighborhood parks, playgrounds, greenways, trails, and natural areas. By adopting a specific location, stewards provide consistent care, serve as helpful eyes and ears on the ground, and help foster a culture of appreciation and responsible use for our shared outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities: Park Stewards work collaboratively with Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors staff and engage in a range of hands-on activities and observational duties tailored to their assigned site and chosen focus area.

Core responsibilities include:
- Performing light maintenance tasks such as picking up litter and debris, clearing hard surfaces, cleaning park furniture and signs, removing weeds, and trimming overgrown vegetation.
- Assisting with basic horticultural and conservation efforts, including caring for trees/plants, and supporting habitat restoration initiatives.
- Monitoring the condition of park amenities, trails, and natural features, and reporting maintenance needs, damage, or hazardous conditions promptly.
- Serving as a welcoming and approachable representative of Chattanooga Parks, providing general information to visitors and encouraging adherence to park rules and responsible use.
- Observing and reporting unusual or suspicious activity to appropriate staff or authorities.


Focus Areas: While serving as a Park Steward, you will have the opportunity to specialize and concentrate your efforts within one of the following focus areas, aligning your volunteer work with your interests and the specific needs of your adopted site:
- General Park Care: Primarily focused on the upkeep and visitor experience within developed parks, playgrounds, and recreation center grounds.
- Trail & Greenway Care: Primarily focused on the maintenance and accessibility of designated trails and greenways.
- Ecological Stewardship: Primarily focused on conservation activities, habitat support, and care of natural areas, rain gardens, or other environmental assets within the park system.
- Signature Park Ambassador: Signature Park Ambassadors are volunteers who serve as welcoming and knowledgeable representatives of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors at designated, high-traffic "signature" park locations (Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park, Montague Park/Sculpture Fields, Miller Park, Ross's Landing, Greenway Farm, TN Riverpark, & Warner Park). They act as a friendly human information resource, dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience by providing helpful information about the park, the Department, and Chattanooga as a whole.

Commitment: Park Stewards commit to adopting a specific park site or trail/area section and visiting their assigned location a minimum of two times per month for one year.

Requirements: To serve as a Park Steward, volunteers must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old, or 15 years old if accompanied by a supervising adult.
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Possess the ability to work independently while following direction from Parks staff.
- Be comfortable interacting professionally and courteously with the public, other volunteers, and park staff.
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission and goals of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors.
- Be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and on natural terrain.
- Provide their own transportation to and from their volunteer site.
- Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and required closed-toe shoes while volunteering.
- Attend program orientation and any specific training relevant to their chosen focus area and assigned tasks.
- Adhere to all park rules, regulations, and volunteer policies.

Support: Park Stewards are supported by the Parks Maintenance staff and receive guidance and coordination from the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, who serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers.

Impact: By consistently dedicating their time and effort within their chosen focus area, Park Stewards are fundamental partners in ensuring that Chattanooga's parks, trails, greenways, and natural areas remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors, now and for future generations.

Application/On-boarding 

To become a Park Steward, please submit an application here. Volunteers will be asked to complete a background check and attend an orientation session. 

Schedule visits. Clean pool area. Answer calls. Greet guests.

Write grants.

Raise funds.

Social media. Website editing. Blog writing.

Take pictures. Promote Beyond Aquatics on social media. 

Anyone interested in working with clients and physical rehabilitation that is certified.

Plant flowers. Pull weeds. Cut grass.

The Pet Placement Center is a small facility and we rely on foster homes to be able to help more homeless animals. Foster parents are fully supported by PPC in the form of medical care, food, and adoption. We often need people to foster kittens that are too young to come into the shelter and to foster puppies/dogs for socialization. We also need fostering for some of our older pets that don't seem to adjust well in the shelter environment. This is limited commitment. Any time an animal can spend in a home helps that animal become more adoptable. This is a wonderful opportunity for those that can't make the full time commitment to a pet or would like to help an animal for a short time frame. If you would like more information about becoming a foster parent for a dog, cat, puppy or kitten, please contact us.

The Salvation Army is always looking for volunteers to help prepare products for sale in our Family Store. Volunteers will help with the receiving, sorting, tagging, stocking, and rotation of merchandise donated by the general public for sale in our store.

The Salvation Army serves a noontime meal seven days per week and is always looking for volunteer groups and individuals to serve in our Community Kitchen. Volunteers may help with food prep, serving, cleaning and will have the opportunity, as desired, to interact with our guests. 

Seen any forlorn Little Libraries around the Kingsport area? Our local book-lending boxes are always in need of an "adoptive steward" to help restock, clean, spruce up and take care of them! These "Little Free Libraries" are great ways to ensure that kids and adults in our area have quick, easy access to free books--anytime! 

Let United WE READ know if there is a LFL in need of some love--better yet, let us know if you've adopted one, or what you've done to help address any issues you saw! 

Don't have a LFL in your neighborhood, but want one? The official LFL site has loads of information on how to build, register, and maintain your very own! Let us know if you add one!

Office help with mailings, data entry, and other tasks.  Please call 639-9361 or email uwgreene@embarqmail.com. 

The Habitat ReStore supports Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland's mission by providing funds through the sale of donated items to the community at reduced prices while also protecting the environment be diverting materials from landfills. Our ReStore has kept over 5,000 tons of materials our of local landfills. The ReStore is in need of volunteers to help assist customers on the sales floor and also sort, clean, and prepare donations to be sold. We have very flexible hours Monday-Saturday between the hours of 10am-5pm. 

If you would like to volunteer at our ReStore please register online under the ReStore opportunity at www.habitatofcleveland.org/volunteer then email lbowers@habitatofcleveland.org to schedule your volunteer date. 

We seek volunteers to meet the needs of our diverse cultures in Scouting. We have immediate need of bilingual volunteers to help us serve our Latin community effectively.

Help prepare, serve, and clean up nightly meal for for people experiencing food insecurity.  Community meal is served at 5 pm every night. Volunteer shift is from 4 pm to 6:15 pm every day of the week.  Go to Salvation Army Murfreesboro website and sign up.

Food is served inside to the residents, and outside as to-go boxes to community members that come for dinner. - Best to have 2 people outside.

Girls Inc. of Kingsport is looking for volunteers willing to commit to mentoring our girls. Mentors must be 18 years of age or older. Mentors must be willing to commit to 1-2 hours a week. Program will begin in October.

Spring into Action!

When the next hurricane, tornado, or wildfire takes over a community, YOU can step in and serve the ones in need. 

Support the Red Cross in delivering life sustaining services after a large scale disaster. 

Opportunities include but are not limited to:

- assisting in a shelter (set up of facility, comforting survivors, providing hygienic care items, etc)

- feeding the community

- assessing damage

- proving recovery resources to victims

- distributing cleanup supplies

- warehouse work

Deployments are for 2 weeks, with all expenses paid by Red Cross. 

Join us today to train for the role you want so you can support after disasters strike.

These Volunteer workers assist the Cook by preparing equipment for cooking.  It also involves preparing ingredients for meals, including measuring, mixing and combining foods for cooking.  Handles containers of cooked food.  Serves individual portions into containers, which are then grouped according to five delivery routes with regular and sugar-free meals.  Assists with clean up of cooking utensils, stove top and ovens, as needed.  May also assist with keeping track of food in the pantry, refrigerators, and freezers.  Serve in the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

These Volunteers, using their own vehicle and at their own expense, pick up meals on their designated delivery day(s) each month.  The meals are available between 9:15-9:45 a.m. for delivery to recipients along one of five designated routes.  The meals are identified as either regular or sugar-free and there are anywhere from approximately 8 - 18 meals per route to be delivered.  Each day, a route sheet is provided to drivers that provides detailed driving instructions that identify the shortest routes and safest roads to travel.  The route sheet also indicates which recipients get the regular or sugar-free meals.  Pick up meals adjacent to the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed from the parking lot by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock door.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

Individuals needed to provide financial coaching to help people accomplish their financial goals.  Training/Certification provided.  Understanding of basic financial concepts such as budgeting, understanding credit and reducing debt is required.  Also must have a desire to help others through a one-on-one coaching relationship.

we are looking for volunteers that can come in and help us pack food through our many different programs. We have volunteer opportunities Monday trough Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and then from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This food is distributed to our 8 local counties.  

Holiday parties, birthday parties, seasonal parties, etc.

Do you love animals, especially cats? Are you unable to foster, adopt, and/or donate, but still want to help? Well...have I got a volunteer opportunity for you!

North Georgia Animal Alliance is looking for more volunteers to clean the cat condos at Petense in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. It's very easy and the best part: you get to LOVE ON the cats while you do it. We are looking for anyone interested!

Offers volunteer opportunities for seniors at non-profit work sites.  Please call 423-638-3801 for more information.

Provides after school and summer programs that inspire and empower youth.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  Please call 423-787-9322