Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Intake – Calls clients that have called in for financial assistance. Directs them through the needs assessment process and document submission requirements. 

The Joy of Music School holds Board Meetings from noon to 1pm on the third Wednesday of every other month throughout the calendar year. Our first meeting of 2026 will be on Wednesday, January 21st. We are looking for a volunteer receptionist to answer phones and let visitors in to the school during those six meetings. It is a light duty position. 

The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Since the main barriers for the participants arise from the natural grass fields used in conventional leagues, Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries. But it’s more than playing a game. The Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other athletes. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a “buddy” system – pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described. The Miracle League serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded, whether intentionally or not, from conventional Baseball leagues.

Scheduling: Games will begin the week of April 11th - May 16th, We will be hosting a baseball opening day for all of your participants on April 18th at Domtar Park.   Games will be scheduled every Saturday at 10am ages 17 and under and 11am ages 18 and above

*CareerQuest students interested in physical therapy and special needs would have a blast at this.

IMPACT - Become a 2026 PPMM Learning Docent and dive into an exhilarating journey of discovery! As a part of this vibrant initiative, you’ll play a crucial role in preserving local stories and igniting a passion for science and curiosity in learners of all ages. Through hands-on explorations and engaging experiments, you'll encourage inquisitive minds to ask questions and seek answers about the wonders of our community and beyond. Together, we will celebrate the scientific spirit and inspire innovation for the future of Memphis! Join us in this joyful mission today and help us create a more curious and creative tomorrow.

COMMITTMENT - DUTY DAYS Feb 4 | Feb 19 | Mar 19 | Apr 16 | May 21  

TIME REQUIREMENT ON DUTY DAYS Five (5) hours per date =  1 Hour Training+4 Hour Docent Shift  

SHIFT OPTIONS ON DUTY DAYS ·      8:00AM to 1PM 12:00PM to 5PM

INCENTIVES - «  Training + Snacks + Community + Fun!   Docents who complete 25 hours OR 4 full Duty Day shifts will receive an invitation to our Docents’ Day Out celebration and one (1) individual Museum Membership beginning June 2026. Review the benefits of MoSH Membership on our website.

APPLY NOW - Docents must be able to consent to background check, interview, and Volunteer Conduct while providing service. Interested? Click here to apply today!

We are looking for historical interpreters who can focus on the 1870s.  We are currently seeking people who can present programs focused on trades and daily life from this time period.

Will need assistance in setting up our Derby Gala. From 10-1pm, help move supplies from our office to the Great Hall and help set up for the event. Help decorate tables and set up auction items.

The event will start at the Down Syndrome Association office at 10am to load cars and trucks with supplies to take them to the Great Hall.  DSAM address:154 Timber Creek, Ste 5.      The Great Hall :1900 S. Germantown Rd

Will need assistance in setting up our Derby Gala. From 11-2:30pm at the Great Hall help set up for the event by  Helping decorate tables, food area and set up auction items.

  The Great Hall :1900 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN

During our Gala, we need assistance with the bar. Someone (over 21) to take our drinks from the kitchen area to the bar during the night.

GREATEST NEED: Need assistance in Breaking Down our event. Volunteers will help clear tables,  box up supplies and take boxes to cars.

Derby Volunteers needed to assist attendees, watch over auction tables, help clean up during the evening.   (assist in breakdown, if possible)

(Dress: business or party attire)

On Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), Roan Mountain State Park, and the Cherokee National Forest to remove invasive garlic mustard around the Appalachian Trail and TN Highway 143 through the park and Forest Service lands.  This event will meet and end at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center located at 1015 Highway 143; Roan Mountain, TN. 37687.

All are invited to join us for a fun day of helping to protect the natural habitats and biodiversity found in the A.T. landscape - no experience needed. Plucking out the pesky invaders when they are young is relatively easy and very rewarding work, but it does take a lot of hands! You also might get to see spring wildflowers that are able to grow in the area, thanks to the hard work of volunteers who pulled garlic mustard in the past.

Schedule:

9:00 AM to 9:15 AM - Introduction, safety talk, etc. Volunteers will be briefed, divided into groups, and dispersed across the Park and along public roadsides to pull garlic mustard. There will need to be some shuttling and driving of personal vehicles to make this happen.

9:15 AM to 1:00 PM – Pulling and bagging up garlic mustard!

Food/Drinks: Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and bottled water. Lunch is not provided. Water and light snacks are available from the Conference Center vending machines.

Equipment/Precautions: Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. Feel free to bring personal gloves or a trowel. Pulling garlic mustard is usually easy, but a trowel can be helpful for compacted roadside soil and stubborn roots.

You will need: A hat and/or sunscreen, long pants, sturdy shoes, lunch, water, a warm layer for high elevation hiking, and rain gear. If you are allergic to poison ivy or insects, consider wearing long sleeves and pants as a precaution.

Note: It may be difficult to return to your car while we are working, so bring a bag to keep your items with you throughout the day. Some work sites are very steep. Please let us know in the morning, if you prefer to work on flatter terrain or have medical conditions. First aid kits will be on site.

Some work sites are very steep. Please inform your trip leader before the workday if you prefer to work on flatter terrain or have medical conditions.

Spring Hill Elementary has a vegetable garden as well as a native garden space that teachers and students use afterschool. Teachers are interested in using these spaces for their classes during the daytime, but need some adjustments to be made for the space to be accessible for an entire class. We will be installing new pathways and plantings in both the native garden and the front landscaping area, and may engage in other miscellaneous tasks. Please make sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you are willing to get dirty!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Muse Knoxville! Individuals who are interested in volunteering must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Volunteers will be credited 1 hour for attending the orientation. Registration for volunteer shifts will not be approved in Give Pulse until an orientation is scheduled. If you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived.

We inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences.

Making our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.

MUSE FOR ALL * POWER OF PLAY * LIFELONG LEARNER * COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

Community Event Volunteers at Muse Knoxville bring the power of play and STEAM-based learning to the community. This volunteer is managed by the Vice President of Operations and the Events and Merchandise Manager. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.  

SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity has a wide variety of hours and shift opportunities, depending on the date and time of the community event. Volunteer shifts can range from 2-6 hours in length. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.

LOCATION: Ijam's Nature Center -- 2915 Island Home Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920

DRESS CODE: Closed-toed shoes, comfortable attire for being outdoors, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area

WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL … 

Engage with children and families at the specific community event

IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:

Create memorable experiences with children and families that will have a lasting impact, especially on the child

Foster and encourage creativity and learning in children as they play

Inspire children to be interested in STEM careers

THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

Strong interest in engaging children

Treat everyone with kindness and respect

Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift

Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

Friendly and positive attitude

Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace 

Willingness to jump in and help where needed

Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years

If volunteering more than 10+ hours:

Complete and pass a background check at no cost to the volunteer

*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Vice President of Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org. 

Muse for All 

You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way. 

We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue. 

We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Pick up dishes for the Get Down and Derby from different restaurants to be delivered to The Great Hall in Germantown. Restaurants are in the Germantown and Cordova area. Must be 18 years old.

Join us for "What Daisies Do," a fun and engaging drop-in event designed especially for girls entering Kindergarten and 1st grade next school year who are new to Girl Scouts!

Volunteers will lead a hands-on experience for future Daisies to explore all the exciting things Girl Scouts do through interactive activity stations. Girls will get to express their creativity at a Self-Portrait coloring station, discover the night sky while creating their own constellations at Twinkle, Twinkle, All the Stars, and tap into their imagination in our "Make Something Old New" makerspace. Nature lovers can become Tree Detectives with leaf rubbings, while budding artists can build confidence step-by-step at our Instant Courage drawing station.

This drop-in style event allows families to come and go at their convenience while exploring stations at their own pace. Along the way, caregivers can connect with council staff, learn about Girl Scout opportunities, and see how their girl can begin her journey as a Daisy-building courage, confidence, and character while making new friends.

This event is open to new (extended year membership) or non-member families only, making it the perfect introduction to Girl Scouts in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Come see what Daisies do by leading an interactive station based on our programming.

YWCA's Powerhouse in Glade Spring will be hosting a community baby shower at Glade Spring Middle School on Saturday May 2nd. This is to provide much needed baby items for anyone expecting or who has had a baby in the last year within our community. We need volunteers to help set up for the event, be present at each table throughout the event, and to assist with teardown/cleanup.

Bartenders for the night needed- We are seeking volunteers to assist with ID checks, beer sales, and tent management for the United Way beer tent at the May 2 Summer Session Concert at Bissell Park.

Outlandish Adventure Festival is a festival to celebrate Knoxville, TN's outdoors!  It's an outdoor adventure packed with live music, daring spectacles, and the untamed beauty of Knoxville's trails, rivers, and wild spaces.  Go over the moon and into the woods with Outlandish at Ijams Nature Center!

Volunteers can come and enjoy the festival before or after their volunteer shift.

This is a large scale event and will be broken down into shifts.

The RecSports department at the University of Tennessee is looking for volunteers to help on the day of our 5K.

Volunteer to help Dunbar Cave State Park where needed while earning hours towards Tennessee Promise eligibility requirements.

Service hours can be completed over multiple volunteer days.

Reach out to coordinator to find out what opportunities are available. 

ReLAUNCH is in need of volunteers 18 years of age and older to help us serve the homeless Under the Bridge (the Day Space*). You can check in at the KARM Courtyard which is located at 408 N. Broadway, and the Day Space, located under the I-40 overpass and Broadway.

On an ongoing daily basis, these are some of the tasks we need help with during the day:

Volunteer shifts available are as follows:

Please follow this link to fill out our liability waiver here.

ReLAUNCH is currently operating out of the KARM Courtyard concession building, across the street from the Day Space, so please check in with us there. Parking is located in the alley across from the Courtyard. Please walk down the alley to the back gate for entrance to the courtyard and the office.

The address is 408 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available but limited in the KARM parking area. We can provide you with a ReLAUNCH Staff placard for your windshield/dashboard when you arrive.

Close-toed shoes are a must. Please dress appropriately, while long pants or sweats are preferred, but on hot days, shorts are acceptable. Remember, the Day Space can be rough place, so bear this in mind when dressing for your volunteer shift.

*The Day Space is considered a "Safe Use" area. During your volunteer shift, you may see active drug use.

**Duties may vary based on need and availability. Some of this service will include trash pickup in the Day Space, sorting donations, etc., if another agency is serving meals in place of ReLAUNCH.

***Please wear close-toed shoes as the Day Space may contain sharp objects.

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.

May 2nd - Help beautify our park by planting native plants around one or more benches. Meet at the visitor center at 9am.

June 6th - TBD

The thrift store often needs volunteers to help sort the donated items Mondays-Saturdays 9 AM. - 4:30 PM.

The Bilingual Language Ambassadors program is an opportunity for volunteers to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our diverse families at Community Schools Family Engagement Events. This program will serve as a meaningful catalyst to deepen the relationships Community Schools fosters with non-English speaking families. Our goal is to build strong long-term connections and empower families by ensuring they feel seen and heard.  

We encourage students and community members to serve as Bilingual Language Ambassadors to help us grow our mission. The language(s) we are recruiting for are Spanish, Akateco, and Kirundi.

Upcoming event:

The Beaumont KnoxWell Fair at Beaumont Magnet Academy (1211 Beaumont Avenue) will provide free health screenings, services and resources for the community in partnership with University of Tennessee Medical Center on Saturday, May 2nd.  The event will be from 10 am to 1 pm and is open to the community. 

We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ways.  Please sign up for the appropriate shift or shifts depending on your interest/availability, and if you are bilingual (Spanish/English or speak Akateco), please make a note of that when you sign up so we can ensure we have enough bilingual volunteers for this event:

Friday, May 1st, day before the event:

Day of Event, May 2nd:

Bilingual volunteers will be needed in all areas for this event!

Immediately after event:

If you are volunteering at the event and would like to stay and help with clean up, please sign up for the 9:30 am shift and the 1 pm shift.

Volunteers helping during the event on May 2nd need to arrive by 9:30 am to be assigned a duty and receive instructions. Volunteer roles will be assigned the day of the event upon arriving.  If you have a strong preference for a specific role, please notate that on your sign up.  Please wear comfortable shoes.  Vest and badges will be provided to you.

Snacks and water will also be provided for volunteers during the event.  Feel free to bring a refillable water bottle.  Lunch will be provided for volunteers immediately following the event!  Please plan to stay a few minutes afterwards to share a closing, celebratory meal together! 

Detailed instructions for the event will be sent out a few days prior so please watch for an email during the week before.  If you have any questions, you can contact Katie Cooper, Community Schools Site Coordinator at cooperk@unitedwayknox.org.

The Beaumont KnoxWell Fair at Beaumont Magnet Academy (1211 Beaumont Avenue) will provide free health screenings, services and resources for the community in partnership with University of Tennessee Medical Center on Saturday, May 2nd.  The event will be from 10 am to 1 pm and is open to the community. 

We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ways.  Please sign up for the appropriate shift or shifts depending on your interest/availability, and if you are bilingual (Spanish/English or speak Akateco), please make a note of that when you sign up so we can ensure we have enough bilingual volunteers for this event:

Friday, May 1st, day before the event:

Day of Event, May 2nd:

Bilingual volunteers will be needed in all areas for this event!

Immediately after event:

If you are volunteering at the event and would like to stay and help with clean up, please sign up for the 9:30 am shift and the 1 pm shift.

Volunteers helping during the event on May 2nd need to arrive by 9:30 am to be assigned a duty and receive instructions. Volunteer roles will be assigned the day of the event upon arriving.  If you have a strong preference for a specific role, please notate that on your sign up.  Please wear comfortable shoes.  Vest and badges will be provided to you.

Snacks and water will also be provided for volunteers during the event.  Feel free to bring a refillable water bottle.  Lunch will be provided for volunteers immediately following the event!  Please plan to stay a few minutes afterwards to share a closing, celebratory meal together! 

Detailed instructions for the event will be sent out a few days prior so please watch for an email during the week before.  If you have any questions, you can contact Katie Cooper, Community Schools Site Coordinator at cooperk@unitedwayknox.org.

ReLAUNCH needs donations for our unhoused friends at 418 N. Broadway at the KARM Courtyard. We need paper/styrofoam plates, paper/styrofoam cups, plastic spoons or plastic sporks, coffee, powdered creamer, sugar, toilet paper, paper towels, cold weather clothes (coats, parkas, hats, gloves, socks), disposable nitrile gloves, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes.

Choose a day that's right for you to come by and drop off any supplies to help our homeless friends!

Individuals who are interested in volunteering with Muse Knoxville must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Also, if you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived. Thank you!

We inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences.

Making our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.

MUSE FOR ALL * POWER OF PLAY * LIFELONG LEARNER * COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

EXHIBIT FLOOR & MAKESPACE SUPPORT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

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

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

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

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

WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS EXHIBIT FLOOR & MAKESPACE SUPPORT, YOU WILL … 

Engage with children and families on the exhibit floor by interacting with them in our exhibit spaces

Help maintain museum safety and cleanliness by sanitizing individual toys and surfaces with bleach solution

Pick up toys and exhibit items and return them to their proper place

Be aware of your surroundings and let a staff member know if you see something unsafe, witness an injury, or see a lost child or a parent looking for a lost child

Communicate any items needed on exhibit floor to a staff member (Makespace supplies, Draw Alive copies, etc.)

Answer questions from guests as applicable and/or direct them to the nearest staff member

Facilitate Daily Discovery activity table as directed by staff

Complete other tasks as assigned by staff including but not limited to cutting Draw Alive copies, sharpening pencils for Draw Alive and Makespace, replacing zip ties on Zip Tie Car Wash, cutting out and laminating items for homeschool and camp programming, sanding and painting blocks for Norilla exhibit, and organizing staff kitchen

Complete outdoor tasks as assigned by staff based on availability and need including but not limited to pulling weeds, spreading mulch, leaf blowing, painting, etc. 

In Makespace exhibit area:

Monitor children and ensure the safe use of the hot glue guns

Facilitate creativity and discovery by asking questions, encouraging children, and helping them find supplies

Restock supplies if bins are low or empty

Clean off tables and surfaces

Sweep the floor often and before the end of your shift

IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:

Create memorable experiences with children and guests that will have a lasting impact, especially on the child

Foster and encourage creativity and learning in children as they play

Inspire children to be interested in STEM careers

Help keep children safe as they explore exhibit spaces

Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and all guests

Help to ease the burden on our exhibit floor staff

THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

Strong interest in engaging children

Treat everyone with kindness and respect

Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift

Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

Friendly and positive attitude

Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace 

Willingness to jump in and help where needed

Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years

If volunteering more than 10+ hours:

Complete and pass a background check at no cost to the volunteer

*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Vice President of Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org. 

Muse for All 

You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way. 

We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue. 

We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Chattanooga Room in the Inn thrift store volunteers play a vital role in supporting our mission by assisting with donations, organizing merchandise, and creating a welcoming experience for every customer who walks through the door. Each shift helps generate critical funding that directly supports women and children experiencing homelessness in our community.

Our thrift store is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and volunteers have the flexibility to choose both their start time and the length of their shifts within those hours.

Interested volunteers will need to complete a Chattanooga Room in the Inn volunteer application, upload a valid ID and attend an orientation. Once submitted through iHelp, CRITI's Volunteer Coordinator Libby Preston will follow up with next steps.

The Children's Museum of Memphis would love for you to volunteer with us during the spring. This would be a weekend shift, and the focus would be on gallery support and programs. Some of the programs would include coding, sensory play, story time, and some pop-up activities. 

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

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

Since we work with kids, we ask that everyone dress appropriately. This means no holes in you pants, and no foul images or language anywhere on your clothes. We prefer for people to wear closed-toe shoes and a black t-shirt. 

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

Here is the guardian permission slip, please email it filled out at Paige.whipp@cmom.com.

Volunteer Application Form 7.pdf

The Salvation Army is seeking individuals to help serve dinner for residents in our shelters. 

Volunteers serve food from a cafeteria-style serving line and assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.  Kitchen duties can include sweeping, cleaning and disinfecting tables and/or rinsing dishes.  

Once you sign up for a shift, your volunteer shift is confirmed.

If you are volunteering as part of a group, each person in the group must sign up to volunteer separately.

Arrival time, parking, entry, and attire:

Please arrive at our Knoxville Area Command at 409 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN no later than 11:15 pm. You may park anywhere. Enter the main building facing Broadway building through our main entrance (second entrance on the front side of the building between the flag pole and playground). Let the receptionist know you are there to volunteer. You will be directed where to go once you check in at the front desk. 

If you are volunteering on a date when the main office is closed, please walk around the back of the main building to the kitchen entrance which is the last door on the raised patio.

Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Attire should also be appropriate and not include profanity, low-cut tops, or excessively short dresses or shorts.

Be sure to sign in on the volunteer sign in sheet found in the kitchen.

If you have questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator at 865-971-4920 or call the reception desk at 865-525-9401.

Thank you for volunteering!

The Salvation Army is seeking individuals to help serve dinner for residents in our shelters. 

Volunteers serve food from a cafeteria-style serving line and assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.  Kitchen duties can include sweeping, cleaning and disinfecting tables and/or rinsing dishes.  

Once you sign up for a shift, your volunteer shift is confirmed.

If you are volunteering as part of a group, each person in the group must sign up to volunteer separately.

Arrival time, parking, entry, and attire:

Please arrive at our Knoxville Area Command at 409 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN no later than 4:15 pm. You may park anywhere. Enter the main building facing Broadway building through our main entrance (second entrance on the front side of the building between the flag pole and playground). Let the receptionist know you are there to volunteer. You will be directed where to go once you check in at the front desk. 

If you are volunteering on a date when the main office is closed, please walk around the back of the main building to the kitchen entrance which is the last door on the raised patio.

Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Attire should also be appropriate and not include profanity, low-cut tops, or excessively short dresses or shorts.

Be sure to sign in on the volunteer sign in sheet found in the kitchen.

If you have questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator at 865-971-4920 or call the reception desk at 865-525-9401.

Thank you for volunteering!

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

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

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

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

If you have questions, please contact us.  

Thank You for your cooperation.

Love Burgess Falls? Hate seeing trash? Need volunteer hours?

Then come lend a hand cleaning up the park for our monthly trail trash pick up days!

These volunteer days start at 9 am on the first Sunday of every month and end at Noon.

Meet Ranger Connor at our lower parking lot to get your gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers!

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building maintenance. It is a great opportunity to get outside, learn new skills, and make a meaningful impact while enjoying the charm of the farm. Come lend a hand and be part of something special.

Looking for service hours? Montgomery Bell State Park could always use a helping hand!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in hiking and would like to assist with collecting data about downed trees on trails. Volunteers registered for this opportunity should expect to hike up to 11 miles on uneven trails to assess trails for downed trees, the volunteer will take a photo of downed trees on the trail and upload information onto our survey 123 app.

This volunteer event is self-led, to be completed on May 4th during daylight hours. After you register you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect data, along with a map and details about your assigned trail section.  Volunteers will be required to dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring their own water. A smart phone with the ability to download apps and take photographs is required, a portable charger is recommended.

Looking for service hours? Montgomery Bell State Park could always use a helping hand!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in hiking and would like to assist with collecting data about downed trees on trails. Volunteers registered for this opportunity should expect to hike up to 1 miles on uneven trails to assess trails for downed trees, the volunteer will take a photo of downed trees on the trail and upload information onto our survey 123 app.

This volunteer event is self-led, to be completed on May 4th during daylight hours. After you register you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect data, along with a map and details about your assigned trail section.  Volunteers will be required to dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring their own water. A smart phone with the ability to download apps and take photographs is required, a portable charger is recommended.

Looking for service hours? Montgomery Bell State Park could always use a helping hand!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in hiking and would like to assist with collecting data about downed trees on trails. Volunteers registered for this opportunity should expect to hike up to 1 miles on uneven trails to assess trails for downed trees, the volunteer will take a photo of downed trees on the trail and upload information onto our survey 123 app.

This volunteer event is self-led, to be completed on May 4th during daylight hours. After you register you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect data, along with a map and details about your assigned trail section.  Volunteers will be required to dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring their own water. A smart phone with the ability to download apps and take photographs is required, a portable charger is recommended.

Looking for service hours? Montgomery Bell State Park could always use a helping hand!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in hiking and would like to assist with collecting data about downed trees on trails. Volunteers registered for this opportunity should expect to hike up to 1.5 miles on uneven trails to assess trails for downed trees, the volunteer will take a photo of downed trees on the trail and upload information onto our survey 123 app.

This volunteer event is self-led, to be completed on May 4th during daylight hours. After you register you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect data, along with a map and details about your assigned trail section.  Volunteers will be required to dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring their own water. A smart phone with the ability to download apps and take photographs is required, a portable charger is recommended.

Looking for service hours? Montgomery Bell State Park could always use a helping hand!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in hiking and would like to assist with collecting data about downed trees on trails. Volunteers registered for this opportunity should expect to hike up to 3 miles on uneven trails to assess trails for downed trees, the volunteer will take a photo of downed trees on the trail and upload information onto our survey 123 app.

This volunteer event is self-led, to be completed on May 4th during daylight hours. After you register you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect data, along with a map and details about your assigned trail section.  Volunteers will be required to dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring their own water. A smart phone with the ability to download apps and take photographs is required, a portable charger is recommended.

Help Teacher Supply Depot prepare for an upcoming open house by setting up a meeting room, organizing supplies, breaking down boxes, logging supplies, and cleaning the space.

Teacher Supply Depot is located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd. Your GPS will guide you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. Coming from the interstate, pass this enterance and make the next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. Ring the bell by the door for entry.

Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Help Teacher Supply Depot prepare for an upcoming open house by setting up a meeting room, organizing supplies, breaking down boxes, and cleaning the space.

Teacher Supply Depot is located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd. Your GPS will guide you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. Coming from the interstate, pass this enterance and make the next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. Ring the bell by the door for entry.

Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

The Anderson County Family Justice Center is looking for a friendly, kind-hearted, and professional individual who wants to give back to the community! The person in this role needs to be comfortable working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Must be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and any required trainings.

Skills required:

Job Responsibilities:

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

Tasks can include food prep and cleanup.

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

*No children under the age of 18 years old.

If you have questions, please contact us.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Miller Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places because it represents the history of Appalachian subsistence farming. The farm features an early 20th century farmhouse and outbuildings, a (retired) horse, chickens, native and ornamental gardens, orchard, and composting operations.

This month, we will need general assistance with a variety of projects, including:
- Chicken Coop Cleaning
- Composting
- Mulching
- Spring Cleaning the Miller Farmhouse
- Pruning, Planting, Clearing, & Weeding Garden Beds

Please sign up for a shift and come prepared for general outdoor work with sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Please bring a pair of outdoor work gloves or gardening gloves if possible.

Please read description before signing up

Girl Talk is a local non-profit that focuses on mentoring young women in the Knoxville community. Our school and site based program is an elementary group mentoring program that meets for 1 hour a week for 10 weeks.

This site meets at North Ridge Crossing Boys and Girls Club on Mondays from 3:30-4:30. We are looking for someone to assist our current mentor at the site. The commitment would be every Monday from 3:30-4:30 on the following dates:

February 9

February 23

March 2

March 23

March 30

April 13

April 20

April 27

May 4

May 11 

For more info, sign up or text Nichole Inman at (865) 437-7750. 

Please read description before signing up

Girl Talk is a local non-profit that focuses on mentoring young women in the Knoxville community. Our school and site based program is an elementary group mentoring program that meets for 1 hour a week for 10 weeks.

This site meets at Pond Gap Elementary on Mondays from 4:10-5:10. We are looking for someone to assist our current mentor at the site. The commitment would be every Monday from 4:10-5:10 on the following dates:

February 9

February 23

March 2

March 23

March 30

April 13

April 20

April 27

May 4

May 11 

For more info, sign up or text Nichole Inman at (865) 437-7750. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Muse Knoxville! Individuals who are interested in volunteering must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Volunteers will be credited 1 hour for attending the orientation. Registration for volunteer shifts will not be approved in Give Pulse until an orientation is scheduled. If you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived.

We inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences.

Making our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.

MUSE FOR ALL * POWER OF PLAY * LIFELONG LEARNER * COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

CAMP ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

Camp Assistant volunteers at Muse Knoxville work alongside our Education staff to help facilitate a fun, safe, and educational experience for Camp Muse kids. This volunteer is managed by the Vice President of Operations, the Education Manager, and the Director of Education and Exhibits. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.  

REQUIREMENTS: After you register for a Camp Muse shift, you will receive an email from Trusted Employees within 72 business hours. You must complete the background check, at no cost to you, prior to one week before your scheduled shift or else you cannot volunteer.

SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity occurs before and during Muse’s operating hours. Volunteer shifts are 6-7 hours in length, depending on the specific camp. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.

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

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

WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A CAMP ASSISTANT, YOU WILL … 

Monitor Camp Muse kids on the exhibit floor and outdoor playground, watching as they play for unsafe behavior and to ensure that they are following expectations

Correct Camp Muse kids accordingly if they are not following directions or expectations

Engage with Camp Muse kids and Education staff during the classroom lessons and activities, helping kids as needed with the activity, passing out materials, prepping activity stations, helping to clean up, and monitoring the behavior of the Camp Muse kids

Assist with lunch time by helping to open any containers, monitoring Camp Muse kids for safe behavior while eating, and assisting with clean up after they are done eating

Assist with bathroom monitoring by escorting Camp Muse kids to the bathroom from the outside play areas, the exhibit floor, or the classroom; waiting outside the doors for the Camp Muse kids and walking them back to the rest of the group

Help pick up toys and reset exhibit spaces after Camp Muse kids are on the exhibit floor

Assist with dismissal by helping to monitor Camp Muse kids as they are waiting to be picked up by their adults

Clean counters, wipe tables, and sweep the classroom floor after the Camp Muse kids dismiss

IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:

Create memorable experiences with Camp Muse kids that will have a lasting impact

Foster and encourage creativity and learning in Camp Muse kids as they play

Inspire Camp Muse kids to be interested in STEM careers

Help keep Camp Muse kids safe as they explore exhibit spaces

Help to create a space for shy or introverted Camp Muse kids to feel comfortable in their unfamiliar environment

Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for Camp Muse kids

Help to ease the burden on our Education staff

THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

Strong interest in engaging children

Treat everyone with kindness and respect

Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift

Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

Friendly and positive attitude

Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace 

Willingness to jump in and help where needed

Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years

If volunteering more than 10+ hours:

Complete and pass a background check at no cost to the volunteer

*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Vice President of Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org. 

Muse for All 

You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way. 

We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue. 

We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Help Teacher Supply Depot prepare for an upcoming open house by setting up a meeting room, organizing supplies, breaking down boxes, and cleaning the space.

Teacher Supply Depot is located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd. Your GPS will guide you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. Coming from the interstate, pass this enterance and make the next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. Ring the bell by the door for entry.

Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

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

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

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

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

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

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

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

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

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:

The Avenue Church

6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877

Event is: 11am to 1pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

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

Serve as a reception volunteer at the front desk at Momentum Network! Be part of Momentum Network's mission to equip and empower college student-moms by welcoming visitors, answering the phone, and supporting the team with administrative tasks.

The Kingsport Public Library is looking for volunteers to help keep our library welcoming and organized. Volunteers assist with tasks such as shelving books, straightening shelves, cleaning, and pulling holds for patrons. Your time and support help us provide excellent service to our community!

Volunteers must complete and clear a free background check prior to volunteering. All adult volunteers must sign a volunteer waiver and complete a form authorizing a background check.  If this paperwork is not completed within 3 days of signing up for a shift, we will reopen the shift so those seeking hours can have those opportunities. You can pick up these forms at the library or email laineking@kingsporttn.gov to receive them digitally.

We cannot accept teen volunteers at this time.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Every Tuesday that school is in session, join the Kingsport Parks and Rec inclusion class and the community for a fun 2 hours of adaptive play at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex.   We always need volunteers to assist with the obstacles and games. 

Sign a waiver at the event location.

*CareerQuest students interested in physical therapy and special needs would have a blast at this.

Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other beneficial species. 

This is a great opportunity to earnservice hours for school, organizational requirements, or scholarship requirements while making a meaningful impact in your community. No prior experience is necessary.

Volunteers will gain an understanding of pollinator friendly landscapes, invasive plant management, and the importance of maintaining healthy habitats.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

Small 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 more accessible for everyone.

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

Join the Williamson County Spring Games and help celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes! Volunteers ensure the event runs smoothly, safely, and joyfully while supporting athletes of all ages and abilities in track & field, long jump, softball throw, and bocce. Be part of an inclusive, fun-filled day that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the athletes and the community.

Day 1 - Wed. May 6th at Ravenwood High School, Brentwood, TN 

Day 2 - Wed. May 13 at Summit High School, Thompson Station, TN 

Volunteers are essential to making the day a success! Opportunities include:

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

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.“Registering” on does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed 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 football, community, and impact!

Join the Williamson County Spring Games and help celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes! Volunteers ensure the event runs smoothly, safely, and joyfully while supporting athletes of all ages and abilities in track & field, long jump, softball throw, and bocce. Be part of an inclusive, fun-filled day that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the athletes and the community.

Day 1 - Wed. May 6th at Ravenwood High School, Brentwood, TN 

Day 2 - Wed. May 13 at Summit High School, Thompson Station, TN 

Volunteers are essential to making the day a success! Opportunities include:

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

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.“Registering” on does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed 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 sports community, and impact!

Questions? Email rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

Join the Williamson County Spring Games and help celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes! Volunteers ensure the event runs smoothly, safely, and joyfully while supporting athletes of all ages and abilities in track & field, long jump, softball throw, and bocce. Be part of an inclusive, fun-filled day that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the athletes and the community.

Day 1 - Wed. May 6th at Ravenwood High School, Brentwood, TN 

Day 2 - Wed. May 13 at Summit High School, Thompson Station, TN 

Volunteers are essential to making the day a success! Opportunities include:

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

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.“Registering” on does NOT confirm your shift. The number of spots listed 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 sports community, and impact!

Questions? Email rboscaljon@specialolympicstn.org

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:

Riverfront Park

301 Emory Drive

Harriman, TN 37748

10am-12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

At the Connection Center we have multiple ministries that give back to the community through volunteer-led support. Our ministries include:  a food pantry, day center for people experiencing homelessness, connection partnership, and legal advocates. We offer an orientation to learn about all of our ministries on the first Wednesday of every month at noon in our North Conference room. Come see where you can get connected in serving your community! 

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete minor aviary maintenance, and assist with the care of the owls (obtaining weights, checking housing conditions, and learning their stories to educate the public).  Each shift will begin by meeting Ranger Phil at the Park Headquarters building to sign in and brief for the shift.  While 3 volunteers will help to clean, a handler will be present to work with the owls directly and train cleaners on skillsets necessary to work directly with the owls.      

Shifts vary on time and the maximum number of volunteers.  We will be trying to conduct two volunteer days per week to allow for more enrichment time with the owls and volunteers.  

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

Volunteers fundraise working event concessions

at venues in Middle TN:

Nissan Stadium

Geodis Park

Middle Point Park

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

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

Youth Volunteers

Youth age 18 & Up volunteering

(Contact our office for younger juvenile cases.)

Adult Volunteers

College students in need of volunteer hours

Probation Volunteers with Non-violent Offenses

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

*You will need:

BLACK UNIFORM PANTS

Black shirt

Close-toed shoes

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

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

We sponsor youth programs, churches, and more.

United Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process within our Counties (Grainger, Jefferson, Claiborne and Union). Volunteers help review nonprofit grant applications and make funding recommendations that strengthen our community using a Trust-Based Philanthropy approach. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about local needs, represent donor intent, and help direct resources in Early Care and Education, Economic Mobility, and Healthy Communities.

United Way of Greater Knoxville will review all interested volunteers & our team will reach out with next steps.

Selected volunteers will commit to the following, totaling about 10-15 hours throughout a 3 month term from April - June 2026. 

Counties Review Committee:

Virtual Volunteer Orientation: 5/6

Committee Review: 5/22 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule)

Committee Meeting to discuss recommendations will be scheduled between 6/15-6/30

Roles & Responsibilities:

Attend a volunteer orientation and scheduled grant review meeting

Review and evaluate nonprofit grant applications

Participate in committee discussions and funding recommendations

Apply United Way investment principles and organizational lifecycle considerations

Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality guidelines

Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and UWGK staff

Why Volunteer:
Gain insight into local issues, build connections, and help make a lasting community impact.

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 (12 hours of class sessions). Additional mentoring will be provided 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 3:00 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. Please be ready to provide your availability for shadowing counseling calls.

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.

Every year, our Spring Festival brings life, laughter, and families from all over the area to the South Chattanooga Community Center. It is a day our local kids look forward to for months—but to make the magic happen, we need you.

We are currently looking for volunteers for May 7th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Whether you have the full three hours to give or can only drop by for the second half of the event, your time makes a massive difference. Once you sign up, we will be in touch to see what position and shift interests you!

Shift 1: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Shift 2: 4:30 - 6 pm

Concessions & Food Service
Machine Operator (Adults Only): Responsible for operating the popcorn and cotton candy machines. Requires following safety guidelines and managing high heat equipment.

Concessions Assistant: Works alongside an adult to hand out light "grab-and-go" food items to families. Keeps the serving stations stocked and ensures napkins and condiments are available for guests.

Fun & Games Crew
Bounce House Monitor: Ensures the safety of children entering and exiting the bounce house. Manages the timer to make sure everyone gets a turn and monitors the number of jumpers at one time.

Game & Craft Station Leader: Manages various carnival-style games or craft tables. Explains the rules to children, distributes craft supplies, and cheers on the participants!

Bike Riding Assistant: Helps coordinate the bike riding area, ensuring participants have helmets and stay within the designated riding boundaries.

Event Support & Logistics
Floater: A flexible role for those who may arrive later in the window. Floaters fill in for breaks, help manage lines, and step in wherever the crowd is largest.

"Final Stretch" Clean-up Crew: While all volunteers help tidy their areas, this crew focuses on the 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM window to break down tables, stack chairs, and ensure the community center is left in great shape.

Join Roan Mountain State Park Ranger Phil Hylen on Thursday, May 7th to help plant native vegetation (sedges and wildflowers) around 2 ponds that were rebuilt in 2025 to restore critical habitat for the Hagan's Bluet Damselfly and the American Emerald Dragonfly (along with many other creatures that benefit from this habitat).  This event will take place starting at the Miller Farmstead Parking Lot from 9:00AM-12:00PM EST.  Volunteers will work in pairs to drill holes for planting the native plant plugs into and then water them in. 

The park will provide work gloves and tools for the day.  Snacks and water will be available, but be sure to bring plenty of water and good work clothes/shoes.  This workday will be limited to 10 volunteers.  

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your support!

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

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

This is a great 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:

          746 Tazewell Pike

          Luttrell, TN 37779

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

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

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

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

Our school food pantry provides essential support to families by offering fresh produce, shelf‑stable groceries, and household necessities each week. This work ensures that every child in our community has access to the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. To keep our pantry running smoothly, we rely on volunteers to help unload and organize deliveries. These deliveries often include boxes of canned goods, cases of produce, and bulk items that require moderate to heavy lifting. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 10 pounds and spending some time outdoors while trucks are being unloaded. Your support makes an immediate impact—helping us move food quickly and safely so families can access what they need without delay. Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, your time and strength directly fuel our mission of care and community.

Foster Closet sorting & organizing.  Sorting clothes, shoes, hygiene items & other essentials.

Join Special Olympics Tennessee for Young Athletes, an 8-week class at We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, TN introducing children to sports and movement through fun games and activities. Designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities, the program builds basic motor skills, coordination, and teamwork in an inclusive, play-based environment.

Volunteers are essential to making this program a success! Opportunities include:

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

SIGN-UPS

We use a third-party website for shift registration. After expressing interest, our Volunteer Coordinator will email you a link to officially select your desired shifts. “Signing Up” on Greater Nashville does not confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on Greater Nashville 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 program!

Volunteers to staff the United Way table at the ROOTED IN RESILIENCE: KNOW MORE, GROW MORE (Children’s Mental Health Action Week) event.

Date & Time: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET

Location: Campbell County High School, Jacksboro, TN

Cost: Free

Description: Second annual community event in support of Children’s Mental Health Action Week. Local vendors, community partners, and organizations are invited to register and participate. Open to families and caregivers of children ages 0-22 experiencing mental health challenges.

 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:

The Church of God

1312 E First Street

Crossville, TN 38555

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Senior Ride Nashville is growing our volunteer driver team! Drivers use their own vehicles to transport seniors to community centers, medical appointments, grocery stores, beauty/barber shops and more. Help a senior get where they need to go and make a friend in the process! Volunteer shifts are flexible and scheduled at your convenience using an easy online tool. SRN provides rides Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Complete the on-demand volunteer training on our website to get out on the road soon!

Find it at: 

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/volunteer

It is Senior Ride Nashville’s mission to enrich the lives of older adults and engage them in the community by providing affordable and assisted transportation.

Bridge Refugee Services, Inc.'s mission is to provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Bridge Refugee Services offers support to over 400 refugee clients in the greater Knox Co. area, and we cannot do this without community support.

Recent changes in federal law have significantly limited food assistance for our newest neighbors, leaving many refugee families facing food insecurity.  At Bridge Refugee Services, we are committed to fighting against food insecurity for the refugee neighbors we serve.  We invite local partners and volunteers to help us combat food insecurity.  We need volunteers to help us receive incoming food donations, weigh and record the donations, pack food boxes for distribution, and take food boxes out to vehicles.

Help us provide our refugee families culturally familiar, nourishing food!

Volunteer Requirements:

Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.

Maynard Elementary School is hosting their annual School Carnival! The Carnival is held in the MES parking lot and serves as a fun end of year event for all members of the Mechanicsville community. 

Volunteers are needed to help assist in the following areas:

- set up (tables, trash cans, etc.)

- tear down (tables, trash cans, etc.)

- face painting

- applying temporary tattoos

- serving food at the food table

- overall flow of event

Dress code is casual, as it will be outside, but please wear closed toe shoes! Parking will be available on all streets surround the school (College St., Danny Mayfield park perimeter, UT  Foundation parking lot, UT Institute parking lot). 

Join us in supporting students and families by helping stock, organize, and distribute essential pantry items. As a Food Pantry Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming, dignified space where every child’s basic needs are met with care and respect. Responsibilities include: Sorting and shelving donated food and hygiene items , assembling care packages or student snack bags, assisting with pantry inventory and restocking, helping during distribution days with setup, greeting families, and cleanup.

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month (barring events or unforeseen circumstances), intended to assist park staff with park projects and tasks. Parks projects and task can include: invasive plant removal, trail work, trash clean-up, storm/weather debris clean-up, gardening. Projects or task vary and will be conducted according to need.

If you need to complete community service or volunteer service hours to fulfill a requirement for scholarships, graduation, fraternity/sorority obligations, etc., let us know. If you just want to come out and help us, we would be happy to have you join us.

Volunteers should plan on meeting Ranger Brian Miller at the visitor center at 10:00am CT. Ranger Miller will brief all volunteers on the location in the park where the work will take place and the project/task to be done. Please bring bottled water with you and wear appropriate footwear/attire for the weather. If you have any questions about this volunteer work day, please contact Ranger Miller at Richard.Miller@tn.gov or 931-272-4777.

Join park staff to start prepping areas along Mill Creek for River Cane transplanting. Canebrakes once were found throughout the Southeast and are now listed as critically endangered ecosystems. Volunteers can expect to use loppers and hand shears to remove lower and midstory plants to make room for River Cane. Meet at the bathrooms below the Hwy 136 Dam.  Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for days weather conditions. Bring water and snacks to sustain yourself

Green Magnet Academy has a "Playground Garden" - 6 raised beds adjacent to their playground that student plant and maintain during their recess time. Students lead this garden, deciding what is grown and leading the majority of the maintenance. It is occasionally necessary to supplement their efforts with larger volunteer days. On this day, we will be focusing on mulching the area and making sure it's ready for summer!

Chin Up, Girl is seeking 2-3 compassionate and detail-oriented volunteers to assist with bra fittings during our upcoming Mother’s Day Self Care Boutique.

This role will support a special portion of the event where women will receive properly fitted bras in a respectful, affirming, and comfortable environment.

Event Details:
Patterson Park Community Center, Murfreesboro
May 9th, 2026
Event Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bra fitting support needed for approximately 1–1.5 hours within that timeframe

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Ideal Volunteer:

About Chin Up, Girl:
Chin Up, Girl is a nonprofit organization focused on restoring confidence, dignity, and self-worth through intentional self-care, wellness experiences, and access to essential resources for women navigating recovery, reentry, and life transitions.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help women feel confident, comfortable, and supported—often in ways they may not have experienced before.

Join us on the riverfront as we partner with Literacy Mid-South to bring the first storybook trail to Memphis River Parks. For this volunteer opportunity, we'll be digging post holes to install signs and filling those holes with cement and gravel. This will require relatively strenuous physical labor and some skill to dig holes and level signs, but no concrete mixing will be required, and PPE (masks, glasses, and gloves) will be provided. This opportunity is open for everyone ages 16+.

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will be hosting our sixth annual Third Creek Paddle on May 9 from 10am-12pm at UT Gardens! We will be removing litter and invasive species from the area around Third Creek, both on land and in the water.

Thank you to Ijams Nature Center for partnering with us for an invasive species removal!

There are five volunteer options:

We will have kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards thanks to the Knoxville Adventure Collective!

Volunteers are welcome to bring their own kayaks.

Life vests are required.   

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

We highly recommend wearing long pants and all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes for the event.  Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.

Please contact KKB at amanda@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or (865) 521-6957 with any questions you may have.

Thank you to our sponsors TVA, Dow, Knoxville Adventure Collective, and Keep Tennessee Beautiful, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-thirdcreekpaddle2026

Bartenders for the night needed- We are seeking volunteers to assist with ID checks, beer sales, and tent management for the United Way beer tent at the ORCMA Community Concert at Bissell Park.

Do you have a passion for inspiring young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident? Our end-of-season celebratory 5K event is Saturday, May 9, at Victor Ashe Park, and we need volunteers to make it extra special for over 150 elementary & middle school girls in our community

There are a variety of volunteer positions, including registration, face painting, running buddy, water station, and more!

Help us manage the trail as participants get muddy for a great cause! Multiple shifts to choose from! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Maryville/MuddersDayMadness5k

Join us this year for the 14th annual Mud Run on the day before Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2026!

This event includes over twenty different obstacles, rolling trails on a marked course, and even a dip in the lake!  From Adversity Hill to the Tire Traverse and the A-Frame Climb, runners 8+ years old can sign up to race independently or with a team. Costumes are encouraged and the most creative could even win an award! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be onsite for participants and their fans, friends, and families to enjoy along with the beautiful views. In addition to our 5K course, we will also host our second annual Fun Run for anyone 4+ years old! This Fun Run will take place right after the 5K, will be a bit over a mile long, and will include several of our obstacles! How fun!

The money raised from the event will support Harmony’s therapeutic programming at Camp Montvale which includes our equine therapy program and therapeutic camps for foster and adoptive children and families. 

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:

Across from Washburn School

7925 TN 131

Washburn, TN 37888

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am