Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

We need volunteers to help pick up trash around our facility to help create a cleaner and more welcoming environment. If the weather is bad, we will work to organize items inside. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. 

For 35 years, Assistive Technology (AT) Services, a program of Signal Centers, has worked to eliminate barriers by empowering individuals with disabilities to navigate a technology-driven world with greater independence. Assistive technology includes any tool or device that enhances independence and improves quality of life.  

As AT approaches its 35th anniversary, we are seeking volunteers to help refresh and revitalize the center in celebration of this milestone!   With a little TLC, we can ensure the space reflects the innovation and empowerment that define the program’s impact.  

Some volunteer tasks for this project may include:     

Our recommended group size for this project is 5-7 volunteers. 

Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please choose attire that you don’t mind getting a little messy. Moderate lifting may be required for certain tasks.

Assistive Technology Services is located at 2300 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Parking is available on-site, though space may be limited. Carpooling is encouraged when possible.

While water will be available, volunteers are welcome to bring their own water bottle if preferred.

Thank you so much for considering our project, as well as your support of Assistive Technology Services!

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, and we need your help to freshen up our campus! Your support will create a clean and safe space for the moms and babies we serve. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures  for their families.

Campus Cleanup Need

What to Wear & Bring: 

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have them, bring gardening gloves, protective eyewear, and a pressure washer. If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking: 

Parking is available in the gravel lot behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you. 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, and we need your help to plant our community garden! Your support will create a beautiful corner of our campus for moms and babies to enjoy. Kids in our daycare will get to help tend for the garden, and moms will have access to fresh veggies for their families from the garden. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

Garden Planting

What to Wear & Bring

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have them, bring gardening gloves and gardening tools (shovel, trowel, etc.). If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking

Parking is located in the gravel lot behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you.

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, and we need your help prepping meals for moms in our program! As our student-moms attend class, study, work, and care for their kiddos, having ready-made, homecooked meals takes a huge weight off their shoulders. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families.

Meal Prep

What to Wear & Bring: 

Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for cooking. While we have basic kitchen supplies, our resources are limited- so if you're able, feel free to bring items like measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting boards, and any other essentials you might find helpful. If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking: 

Parking is available in the gravel lot located behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you. 

For this Spring Day of Caring, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is partnering with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to show a little love to Stringer's Ridge. We plan on cutting back overgrowth to improve sightlines on the hiking/biking trails, picking up litter, restoring trail features through landscaping, and more. 

Parking: Please use the Spears Avenue Trailhead located at 1312 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Carpooling is strongly encouraged, as parking is limited.

Physical Requirements: Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs independently and be fully ambulatory. Volunteers will need to be able to help haul equipment up from the trailhead to the project site using wheelbarrows/carts/etc...

Attire: Please wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and a breathable shirt. Volunteers without closed-toes shoes will not be able to participate. Please bring sunscreen if necessary. 

Equipment: All equipment for this project will be provided. 

Food/Drink: We will provide snacks and water for participants. We encourage all Volunteers to bring a personal reusable water bottle.

If you're a nature-lover with a heart for your community and you don't mind getting your hands dirty, we encourage you to join us! More details to be announced soon!

Join us Friday, April 17, for a workday on Whitehouse Cliffs Trail. We will be repairing a section of eroded trail bed. If there’s time left over, we will trim branches at the overlook. This is strenuous work; we will be hauling tools and gear up our steepest trail, nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain in a mile. We will also be moving rock, logs and digging trail bed at the jobsite. Please bring water, snacks, gloves and dress for spring weather.

This opportunity is strenuous due to the elevation climb and nature of work. We are seeking 5-7 volunteers for this project. Please call our ranger station if you have any questions regarding this workday.

We're looking for a group to continue the project started last year to cut back and remove overgrown bushes behind our Victim Support Services building. The growth has begun to reach nearby electrical lines, so this is a priority for safety. Please bring your own tools.

We're looking for volunteers to build sturdy shelves and benches from pallets for our food pantry and entryway. The entryway also serves as our designated tornado holding area, so having seating available for clients is especially important. Pallets will be provided. Please bring your own tools!

Looking for a few volunteers to restore our signs by cleaning up the graffiti. 

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:

Blairland Baptist Church

730 Steekee Road

Louden, TN 37774

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

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

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

** Please bring water!

Join us for a fulfilling Earth Day while improving upon our planet! We will pick up trash next to the 4th longest river on Earth.  

Join us for our tenth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

The Kingsport Public Library is seeking volunteers to assist us at the Kingsport ARTS Festival. The event will be in Downtown Kingsport and run from 12-5. The volunteer will help with running our booth and helping patrons with crafts we are providing. The volunteer will help our staff set up the booth, clean and pack up at the end of the festival. If you are available and would prefer a shorter shift, reach out to the email listed below with your availability.

Before you can volunteer, you must complete an authorization for a background check and a waiver to volunteer. You can find these forms at the library in the mall, or email laineking@kingsporttn.gov to receive digital copies.

-Greeting guest & assisting with sign-in

-Vendor support-help unload materials, cover for restroom breaks, etc

-Assisting with refreshment table for guests & vendors

-Assist kids’ activity station where kids will engage in professional development activities

-Provide Outdoor presence to ensure safety and supervision for children visiting the CFD fire truck

-Set-up/Clean-Up

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is excited to participate in the Northeast Tennessee Day of Play, a free, family-centered community event taking place on April 18 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Unicoi High School.

Day of Play is designed to encourage families to get active, connect with local organizations, and discover opportunities available to children throughout our region. Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will be on-site to welcome families, share information about how girls in grades K–12 can get involved in Girl Scouting, and answer questions about local troops and upcoming programs.

Families who stop by our booth will:

We look forward to connecting with families across Northeast Tennessee and sharing how Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

The tenth annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 9am-12pm! The event base will be at Chapman Square, located at 4409 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.   

We will be removing litter from South Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in South Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you to Ijams Nature Center for partnering with us for an invasive species removal!

There are four volunteer options.

Groups: Perfect for businesses, neighborhoods, and student groups! Groups will be assigned/can request an area of South Knoxville that they will clean up. Please only sign up as a group if you are wishing to lead your group in your own cleanup area. Minimum 5 volunteers to sign up as a group. Maximum 40 volunteers per group.

Individuals:

 - Litter Cleanup at Chapman Square

 - Creek Cleanup at Goose Creek at Mary Vestal Park

 - Invasive Removal with Ijams Nature Center at Community Unity Park in Montgomery Village 

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

 - Litter Pickers

 - Gloves

 - Safety Vests

 - Trash Bags 

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

The SKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, April 19th.   

Sign ups close on Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.  

Thank you to our sponsors WM and Dow, and our partners Junk Galaxy, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.  

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

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-southknoxvillecommunitycleanup2026

Join us for the 2026 Plane Pull + Run the Runway 5K and help support this exciting fundraising event! Volunteers are needed for registration, timing, merchandise sales, setup, and tear-down. Teams of law enforcement, community members, Unified Clubs, and Special Olympics supporters will compete to pull a plane, while others take to the runway for a 5K run. Be part of a fun, high-energy day supporting Special Olympics TN athletes!

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. “Expressing interest” on Get Connected does not confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on Get Connected 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!

Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Whittle Springs Middle School for our Spring Schoolyard Workday! Families, students, staff, and community members are all welcome — no experience needed!

We’ll be:

•Cleaning up garden beds

•Beautifying our campus

Please bring:

• Work gloves (if available)

• Water bottle

• Comfortable outdoor clothing

Spread a little sunshine this spring! Warren County Meals on Wheels is looking for cheerful volunteers to help pack spring gift baskets for our beloved clients. The seniors and homebound individuals we serve look forward to these special deliveries, and your hands help make that moment of joy possible. Volunteers will gather together to assemble and pack spring-themed baskets filled with seasonal goodies and thoughtful items that remind our clients they are seen, valued, and loved by their community. It's a fun, feel-good volunteer experience that makes a heartwarming difference!

Tasks May Include:

Sorting and organizing basket items

Assembling and packing baskets

Wrapping and decorating finished baskets

Labeling and preparing baskets for delivery

Help us spruce up Discovery School! We're looking for volunteers to help mulch garden beds and landscaped areas around campus to boost curb appeal, protect plants, and keep weeds at bay. No experience needed — just wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, bring work gloves and sturdy shoes, and come ready to make a difference.

Shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows are welcome but not required. A beautiful school creates a better learning environment for everyone. Come be a part of it!

Put your heart into supporting a clinic that serves those who need it most! Volunteers will help with a variety of meaningful tasks including writing handwritten thank-you notes to donors, assembling oral health care kits, stocking and organizing clinical supplies, and freshening up the waiting room with updated flyers and books and toys for the children's corner.

No experience necessary — just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, or small groups looking to make a hands-on difference in the community.

We're looking for volunteers to help pressure wash a building at our school. Help us create a clean, welcoming environment for our students and staff! Bring if you have it: Pressure washer, closed-toe shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting wet. We'll provide cleaning supplies, water access, and snacks for all volunteers!

Lend a hand where the forest needs it most - help clear storm-fallen trees along the Grundy Forest Day Loop!

Volunteers will work alongside park staff to lift, carry, and naturally disperse downed branches and tree material along the trail corridor. This is hands-on physical work and will involve working on uneven terrain, encounter thorns, and being outdoors for the duration of the event. 

This is a GREAT opportunity to make a visible impact on one of the park's most loved trails while spending time outside and giving back to the landscape that gives us so much.

Volunteers will need the following:

We are seeking volunteers to help enhance the landscaping and overall appearance of our main office so it feels welcoming, beautiful, and uplifting for the families we serve. First impressions matter, and a clean, well-maintained outdoor space helps families feel respected and supported from the moment they arrive.

Our outdoor project includes installing landscape fabric/weed barriers, creating or refreshing flower beds, planting shrubs or flowers to improve curb appeal, and improving access to entryways with updated stepping stones or other safe pathway solutions. We could also use a new mailbox, as our current one is "on it's last leg." We ask that volunteer groups provide and donate all necessary landscaping materials, plants, supplies, and new mailbox needed to complete the project. (We already have the landscaping fabric donated).

This project can be done anytime during the week of April 20-25th, with advanced scheduling. Your support will help us create a safe, inviting environment where families feel comfortable and valued.

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

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

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

Duties include:

Location Details:

RIO East Church

1601 E Broadway Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

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

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

Help us create a clean, calm, and welcoming space for the children and families we serve. The Child Advocacy Center is a place where young survivors and their loved ones come during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. A clean, well-maintained environment goes a long way in helping them feel safe, cared for, and supported. Volunteers will assist with general office cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, cleaning restrooms, tidying common areas, and taking out trash. This is a meaningful, hands-on way to support the Center's mission without any special skills or experience required.

Tasks May Include:

Dusting and wiping down surfaces and furniture

Vacuuming and mopping floors

Cleaning restrooms and kitchen/break room areas

Emptying trash and replacing liners

Tidying waiting rooms and common spaces

Light organizing and decluttering

Help us make a beautiful first impression for the children and families who come to us for help. The outside of our building is the first thing families see when they arrive at the Child Advocacy Center, and a clean, well-kept exterior helps create a sense of safety and comfort from the moment they walk through the gate. Volunteers will assist with general outdoor grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, trimming, raking, and tidying up the exterior of the property. No landscaping experience is necessary — just a willingness to work hard and serve families in your community.

Tasks May Include:

Mowing and edging the lawn

Pulling weeds in flower beds and along walkways

Trimming bushes and hedges

Raking leaves and clearing debris

Sweeping sidewalks and entryways

General cleanup of the outdoor grounds

The Journey Home needs 10 volunteers to polish the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and clean the tables in the community cafe. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 21st from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

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

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

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

Duties include:

 Location Details:

South Fentress Park

6233 S York Hwy

Clarkrange, TN 38553

10am to 12am CST or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Join Rock Island Park Rangers on Earth Day! Do you need volunteer hours for school, scouts, or something else? We have you covered with an amazing volunteer event! Meet us at the Sandbar Beach at the end of Beach Road at 10:00 AM for our River Clean Up.

Volunteers will be expected to move along the sandy beach, through the river gorge, and along trails to pick up trash and other debris. There is always plenty of litter and debris to go around for everyone! Trash bags, gloves, and other equipment will be provided by the park. This volunteer opportunity is great for individuals or groups who are looking to earn hours or just give back to our parks. Please wear sturdy and appropriate shoes and proper clothing for the weather and working outdoors.

You may also bring snacks and a refillable water bottle, which we would suggest you do! In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled, and all attendees will be notified by text message or email, so be sure to provide a good contact when signing up. Also, be sure to visit the Galaxy digital website to register for this event officially.

Map Link to Sandbar Beach:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sandbar Beach and Pavillion/@35.8153663,-85.6518374,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88612b638295590f:0x5392c4ce3dbe3e75!8m2!3d35.8153663!4d-85.6466876!16s/g/11s53cv_s1?entry=tt

Help us prepare our planters for spring! Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is searching for volunteers who are ready to get their hands dirty in exchange for the gratification of knowing you made our city a little more beautiful. 

Volunteers will support staff in planting 50 planters with annuals along Broad Street, in the center median between W 3rd and W Aquarium Way.

Tools, gloves and instruction will be provided! This is a great opportunity to get the whole family together to make a visible impact.

Volunteer with us for an adaptive Zumba class at the Pilot Family YMCA followed by a picnic dinner at West Hills Park.

Help native pollinators and make the park prettier on earth day!

Volunteers will help us plant native wildflowers in concrete planters in the park starting at shelter 1. bring water, gloves, boots, and be ready to do some gardening including the use of hand tools. 

Join us at Vine Middle School on April 22nd from 4pm-6pm! We will be beautifying and cleaning up around the school through our SchoolScapes program. Thank you to the Knox County Community Gardens & Growers Alliance for their partnership with this project!  

Some of the volunteer tasks may include: planting, weeding, supplies organization, and litter cleanup.  

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide all of the needed equipment.   

We highly recommend wearing long pants and all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes for the event. Make sure to bring some water.   

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

Thank you to our sponsors KUB and TVA!

The Downtown Maryville Alliance's annual food and wine tasting fundraising event, Uncorked, is coming back this April and needs hands-on volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. Shifts are organized by duty and location and range from 2-3 hours. Whether you're serving wine, greeting guests or helping to clean up, there are numerous places to serve! Shifts will be available between 10am and 11pm. Just let us know what works best!

We are looking for volunteer painters to help us paint as much of Beesley Animal Foundation as possible while we are closed for the weekend (Friday 4/24 & Saturday 4/25). This includes the Beesley Animal Clinic. We share a building and hope to get the first coat done on Friday and the second on Saturday.  If needed, we can do shifts.

We will have all paint supplies- paint, rollers, pans, dropcloths. Staff will be on hand too! 

Come help out during the Horton 100!

The Horton 100 is a two-day, fully supported cycling event hosted at Henry Horton State Park. Volunteers are needed with rider registration and general event support! All volunteers will report to the Lodge at the start of their shift for instructions. This event qualifies for TN Promise hours. If there is a specific time you would like to assist, please email the site coordinator.

Volunteers can assist with rider check in, packet distribution, and general event questions during the following times:  

Friday, April 24 

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM 

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 

(Registration is open 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM) 

Saturday, April 25 

5:45 AM – 8:30 AM 

(Registration opens 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) 

Sunday, April 26 

5:45 AM – 8:30 AM 

(Registration open 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) 

The Child Advocacy Center works to provide safety, justice, and healing for victims of child abuse and sexual abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention month and we are celebrating with the 11th Hometown Heroes Walk for Children! We need help setting up the picnic for walkers at Oakland's Mansion. Tasks include helping put out yard signs, decorating picnic tables, serving food and water, and assisting with trash disposal and clean up.

Help us keep our youth on the move — literally! Volunteers will wash, scrub, and detail the Boys & Girls Club transportation buses that carry kids to and from programs every day. From exterior washing to wiping down windows and cleaning interior surfaces, your effort ensures our young members travel in a clean, safe, and welcoming vehicle they can be proud of. No experience needed — just show up ready to work and make a difference for the kids in our community. All supplies and equipment will be provided.

Help keep our community safe by volunteering at our upcoming Drug Take Back Event! The Prevention Coalition for Success is looking for enthusiastic, dependable volunteers to assist with collecting unused, unwanted, and expired medications from Rutherford County residents. Keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent substance misuse and protect the youth and families in our community. This is a simple, impactful, and rewarding way to serve — no experience required! How You Can Help: Volunteers will assist with greeting community members, directing traffic or foot flow, accepting and handling medication drop-offs, and supporting event staff throughout the day. This is a friendly, community-facing role that makes a real difference in the fight against drug misuse right here in Rutherford County.

Tasks May Include:

Welcoming and directing community members

Accepting and processing medication drop-offs

Assisting with event setup and breakdown

Answering general questions and sharing prevention resources

Supporting Coalition staff as needed throughout the event

Help us give United Way's office a fresh new look! We're looking for volunteers to paint the office entry area, creating a clean and welcoming first impression for visitors, donors, and community partners. No professional experience required, though volunteers with painting experience are a plus. Come dressed in clothes you don't mind getting messy and ready to roll up your sleeves for a great cause. Your effort will help reflect the pride and professionalism of an organization that works every day to strengthen our community!

We are looking for volunteer painters to help us paint as much of Beesley Animal Foundation as possible while we are closed for the weekend (Friday 4/24 & Saturday 4/25). This includes the Beesley Animal Clinic. We share a building and hope to get the first coat done on Friday and the second on Saturday.  If needed, we can do shifts.

We will have all paint supplies- paint, rollers, pans, dropcloths. Staff will be on hand too! 

Participants run either a 5K or 10K run on the hike/bike trails through Sharp's Ridge Veteran Memorial Park.  

Volunteers are needed to help with registration, manage cross street traffic, monitor and pass out water on the trails.  Volunteer time is approximately 7:15-noon.  Some later arrival will depend on the job the volunteer is doing.  

Come help out during the Horton 100!

SAG (Support and Gear) volunteers assist riders at designated rest stops along the route. Responsibilities include helping set up hydration/snack stations, refilling supplies, greeting riders, and providing encouragement throughout the morning.  

All SAG volunteers must report to the Lodge at Henry Horton State Park as early as 6:00 AM to receive assignments and instructions. Volunteers should be prepared to drive up to 30 minutes from the park to their designated SAG location. 

If you would like to volunteer during a specific time or at a specific location, please email the site supervisor to schedule your time in advance.

Saturday, April 25 

Hickory Hill Methodist Church 

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM 

Bell Buckle Post Office 

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM 

Christ Baptist Church 

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Nash Family Creamery 

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM 

Sunday, April 26 

Eagleville City Hall 

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM  

Peacock Hill Park 

7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join Ranger Sutton as we clean up an old swimming hole by removing vegetation from the beach area. We will be using clippers and loppers to remove the undergrowth that has accumulated over the years and covering the historical stonework. The volunteer event will be roughly 4 hours of clearing and removing vegetation, so make sure to bring anything you would need to work outside including water and appropriate clothing. Bug spray is recommended. We will be meeting at the park office and then driving down to the site.

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is excited to participate in the 2026 Birthplace of Country Music Children's Day a free, family-centered community event taking place on April 25 at Cumberland Square Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us to bring the community together to enjoy music, vendors, and hands-on children’s activities. Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will be on-site to welcome families, share information about how girls in grades K–12 can get involved in Girl Scouting, and answer questions about local troops and upcoming programs.

Families who stop by our booth will:

We look forward to connecting with families across Northeast Tennessee and sharing how Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Volunteer Project: Facility & Fleet Beautification Boys & Girls Club – Pressure Washing & Bus Cleaning Join us for a hands-on service day giving our Boys & Girls Club a fresh look! Volunteers will pressure wash the picnic area, as well as scrub and detail the Club's transportation buses. Your effort directly contributes to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the youth we serve. No experience necessary — just bring your energy and a willingness to get a little wet!

We are looking for volunteer painters to help us paint as much of Beesley Animal Foundation as possible while we are closed for the weekend (Friday 4/24 & Saturday 4/25). This includes the Beesley Animal Clinic. We share a building and hope to get the first coat done on Friday and the second on Saturday.  If needed, we can do shifts.

We will have all paint supplies- paint, rollers, pans, dropcloths. Staff will be on hand too! 

We are looking for volunteer painters to help us paint as much of Beesley Animal Foundation as possible while we are closed for the weekend (Friday 4/24 & Saturday 4/25). This includes the Beesley Animal Clinic. We share a building and hope to get the first coat done on Friday and the second on Saturday.  If needed, we can do shifts.

We will have all paint supplies- paint, rollers, pans, dropcloths. Staff will be on hand too! 

Support our program team during Family Literacy Night

-Food Station

-Craft Table

-Activity Tables

-Breakdown/Clean up

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:

At the Cocke County Fairgrounds

112 Fairgrounds Circle

Newport, TN 37821

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

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.

Volunteer with us for an afternoon with City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation to play Bocce Ball and enjoy the spring weather at the park!

Our State Parks are beautiful and unique places that should be enjoyed by everyone. Unfortunately, trash and litter always seem to make its way into the parks as well and sometimes there just is not enough time in a day to clean it all up. We need your help to keep the park beautiful and in return, you will earn volunteer service hours and a feeling of accomplishment.

This is a once-a-month opportunity for McEwen Amazon workers. "Amazonians" will clean-up areas throughout the park in areas with high levels of debris and/or litter. Trash bags and gloves will be provided to you by the park. Sturdy, closed toes shoes and a bottle of water are required for this opportunity. You will be working near high traffic roads, so please wear brightly colored clothing. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Pick up materials from the Visitor Center (1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns TN 37029). This will include gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and a map that gives you details about your litter pickup location.

Our Reading Ranger Story Trail panels are beloved by our youngest visitors. To help them last for many more seasons volunteers wash them and report any damage from falling branches or overzealous readers. Meet at the Visitor Center to collect supplies for a leisurely afternoon on the shaded, paved half mile loop.

If you have a little more time you can check on our Little Free Library located near the bathhouse on Woodchuck Hollow. We periodically straighten the books to be sure it is in good order for our camping community. Do you know someone with carpentry skills? We'd love to add another Little Free Library near the Raccoon Creek day-use area so please have them contact us at 615-452-3706.

United Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process. 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. 

Knox County: 

Volunteer Orientation: 4/22 or 4/29 (volunteers attend 1 session)

Committee Review Period: 5/18 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule)

Committee Meetings 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.

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.

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 711 volunteer resources across 324 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.

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 711 volunteer resources across 324 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.

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.

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 Spring 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 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 04/30/2026. 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 the Cheatham 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.

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 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 day of football, community, and impact!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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 (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.

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.

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

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. 

Volunteer with us for an evening of fun at Top Golf Knoxville!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the State Summer Games with Special Olympics Tennessee!

We’re excited to welcome more than 1,200 athletes for an incredible weekend of competition.  

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 Get Connected does not confirm your shift. The number of spots listed on Get Connected 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 weekend of competition!

Join Standing Stone State Park staff as we conduct trail maintenance along the Cabin Spur Trail. This will include widening the trail where possible and vegetation management. All equipment and PPE will be provided by the park. Please bring water and snacks and wear clothing appropriate for the weather.   

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga afterschool at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary

Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:00PM

Our Emerald Force Track Ministry offers an AAU league and Rec league during the summer for 6th grade students through 12th grade students. We are looking for assistant coaches to help with track and/or field.

Practice dates: Middle of May-End of July

Background check and training are required.

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

On May 16, 2026 in Spring City, TN, the Aquarium and its partners will host the Second Annual Laurel Dace Day with a 5k, 10k, Half Mile Fun Run and celebration to support the critically endangered Laurel Dace.

Laurel Dace Day wouldn’t be possible without the generous help from our community members as volunteers. We’ll need help with setting up the races, passing out snacks and water, guiding vendors to booth locations, and more.

We have a variety of opportunities and time slots available if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering at Laurel Dace Day! We appreciate any support.

Volunteer Needs: Race Support, Fun Run, Festival Setup, Welcome Table, Parking Attendant, Music Assistance, Festival Breakdown, Environmental Steward, Floater

The Roane County Fair will be held at RSCC, Harriman Campus, on May 12-17. We will need on-site volunteers to help us manage directions, traffic, vendor/food truck set ups, cleaning, logistics, etc. If you would be interested in helping us during the set-up and open hours of the Fair, please register. We will be providing various shifts and dates. You will not be expected to participate all day, every day! Thank you for your support!

The Operations Planning Committee will be working on the coordination of parking, safety, clean up, directions, volunteer coordination, and other identified needs for the Roane County Fair. This planning committee will meet periodically prior to the opening of the Fair, which will be May 12-17, 2026.

Volunteers in this area will be working together, either through meetings, Zoom meetings, calls, or emails to share ideas and strategies to support the Kid's Zone at the Roane County Fair in May of 2026. This will include free activities, a sensory safe area, exhibits that include hands on experiences, and competitions that might be appropriate for smaller children. Come join the fun and help us provide a fabulous Kid's Zone for the Fair!

Volunteers are needed to help us spread the word about the Fair and call on potential sponsors to help us bring this great event to our County! The proceeds (above costs) from this event will fund Community Impact Programs through the United Way! Join us in this new adventure and be a help to your neighbors in need.

Volunteers are needed to work with potential entertainment inquiries to determine the number of entertainers we can accommodate, create a calendar of events, and ensure all paperwork and requirements are met for entertainment. Selection of stage or area for entertainment and may also be involved in locating "walking around" entertainment ideas.

Work with applicants for product vendors and food trucks to ensure that we highlight our local vendors, and prevent duplication of food products and services, and meet our exclusions agreed to in our contract with the carnival company. May include day-to-day scheduling for food trucks, keeping a spreadsheet for waitlists, if necessary, and communication to vendors with requirements, regulations, or communication that all spots are filled.

This volunteer group will be determining various competitions, that may include the Fairest of the Fair, and community exhibits for the Roane County Fair in May of 2026. This may also include finding judges for specific competitions and setting parameters around competitions. Working with others to judge and rank competitions and exhibits.

Work with other volunteers and staff to market the Roane County Fair in our community and surrounding communities. May include communications with radio and/or tv stations, billboard companies, news outlets, and social media posts. The goal of this group of volunteers is to promote the Fair and reach audiences that would potentially attend the Fair.

Volunteer with us and have breakfast at Cracker Barrell before exploring Little Ponderosa Zoo.

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.

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

Do you feel called to volunteer for refugees and international families? If so, this opportunity is for you!

The Center for English and Integration Services is a nonprofit organization that provides refugees and other internationals in metro Knoxville with English language life-skills, empowering them toward integration and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for passionate volunteers to join our Childcare Program during summer, caring for our students' children that are from 5 to 12 years old while their parents learn English as a Second Language.

Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering with us!

Are you interested in helping maintain one of Frozen Head's remote trails? Then a Volunteer Vacation is the perfect event for you! All camping gear and food will be provided and will be shuttled to the campsite if possible. We will then camp out for 3 nights. We will work from approximately 9AM to 4PM each day, then relax at camp and have fun exploring Frozen Head's remote backcountry. We will focus on the Old Mac loop (North and South Old Mac).

This would be a perfect opportunity for someone looking for more outdoor or job experience, but without the whole summer to commit to an internship. It will also be a great experience to learn about backcountry camping basics and trail maintenance. Anyone is welcome, but spots are limited and must be reserved in advance. Please email Ranger Blake Melancon at blake.melancon@tn.gov with any questions.

In the event of bad weather (storms, not just rain), this event will be cancelled.