Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Provides assistance with Food, Shelter, Utilities and other necessities in and emergency or crisis situations for individuals in the community.  For more information Call 423-638-1667

Provides Temporary Lodging to the homeless while offering job skills training, counseling, and other assistance. For more information Contact 423-638-4099

Serves as a link between schools, students, and their families to improve potential for educational success.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information call 423-823-5204

Partners with parents, community leaders, and educators to solve and prevent the diverse problems facing children and their families. Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information please call 423-257-2108

Provides snacks and food to Greeneville School Families.  Applicants must pass a background check.  Email Bill Muhlhahn at muhlhahnb@gcschools.net.

Volunteers will work in the store. Stocking shelves, helping customers, and other activities that the store requires.  For more information please call 423-638-3483

We are in need for fosterers for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. We provide any medicine and the vetting. The fosterers provides care and socializing to the animal until the animal finds a permanent home. We provide food and litter unless the fosterer can provide their own. 

Kymari House is seeking a volunteer to coordinate with individuals and organizations seeking to support the agency with volunteers, in-kind donations, and special events. This position will require approximately 5-10 hours per month, much of which can be done remotely. The volunteer coordinator will work closely with the agency team to ensure that we are maximizing the benefit of community volunteers to support the work of the agency. For more information, please call us at 615-956-6106.

Our students are involved in the serious business of learning, academically and through play!  Classroom volunteers work directly with our students (under the supervision of LUDIC staff) to help them learn and grow scholastically as well as in social and life skills. 

Classroom volunteers may be involved in academic work, arts/crafts, play, or physical education.  LUDIC students range from 3 to 21 years old, so there are a wide variety of activities going on every day.

We are always excited to see our volunteers - committed individuals make a great impact in the lives of our students!

Reading with seniors....with groups or one on one.

We have a grand piano for private piano teachers to bring their recitals here or opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists  to perform concerts. 

Spring into Action!

This important volunteer position is to ensure adequate support is provided to the responding disaster workforce responsible for delivering Red Cross services to the Heart of Tennessee community.

This position is responsible for receiving the information regarding a house fire or other local disaster after the event occurs and dispatching the on-call Disaster Action Team in the community to respond and provide comfort and Red Cross Services. This role is also responsible for logging the details of each even in our internal system. The Duty Officer is essential in the delivery of American Red Cross services to people in one of their darkest hours. You are scheduled on a rotation based on your expressed availability.

Kymari House is seeking committed volunteers to work directly with children and their families during structured supervised visitation. This opportunity requires a one-year commitment for 8-10 hours per month. A background check and 20 hours of training are also required. This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to improve the lives of children and support healthy families. We welcome volunteers from all professional backgrounds; no particular professional experience is required. The most important qualities for Family Monitors are maturity and the desire to improve the lives of children. If you think this might the right opportunity for you, or you just want more information, please give us a call at 615-956-6106.

Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

Many times the children who come to the CAC are food insecure and may arrive hungry. We offer each child a snack and drink each time they visit the CAC. Any donation brought to the CAC of single-serve packages of chips, juice, granola bars, crackers, water, fruit snacks, etc. would be greatly appreciated at any time!

Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center serves children through adults with speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders.  We are a nonprofit organization.  Our Board meets monthly to guide the Center in its mission.  We need to add a couple of board members. Board members should be prepared to invest thought and due process of evaluating policies and procedures which guide our Center.  We especially need skillsets related to Information Technology and Fund Raising but all interested parties should apply.  Please contact the Center's Executive Director, Kathy Fields, at 423-246-4600.

Forgiven Much Ministries is seeking Christ-centered, assertive and pioneering volunteers to assist marketing the work of the ministry to the local faith community.  To see if you might qualify, please review the ministry's Statements of Belief and then contact us for an interview.  Thank you for your interest!

Contact email: info@forgivenmuchministries.org

Background/About Program:

To address hunger in our communities, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is partnering with the USDA's Food Service Program to help provides free meals to children aged up to 18 during the summer and after school hours.

What do we need:

The YMCA is looking for Volunteers and Teams to prepare meals daily. 
Join us at the Y with our Food & Fun Program.

We have openings Monday-Friday anytime between 8am-2pm.The shifts are flexible but we ask that you be available to volunteer for at least 2 hours. Saturday mornings are available by appointment only, for a minimum of ten volunteers. 

We need volunteers to help us prepare these healthy meals to send out to the kids of the Chattanooga area! 

We prepare and make all of the meals ourselves at our Food & Fun Kitchen. It is very easy and fun! Examples of task are making sandwiches, bagging up veggies, bagging up meal items, etc. Without helping hands like yours these meals would not get prepared and sent out to kids in need of a healthy meal. Please consider volunteering with the YMCA’s Food & Fun Program. Any one is welcome to volunteer!

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to serve as ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutors and Adult Basic Education (ABE) Tutors for adults in our community.

Our tutors help adult learners improve their English language skills or gain basic literacy and math skills needed for everyday life, employment, and independence. With over 10 ESL students and numerous ABE students currently waiting for tutors, your time and effort could have a life-changing impact.

Work one-on-one with an adult learner to build skills in reading, writing, speaking, or math.

Use a structured, pre-designed curriculum (no lesson planning required).

Conduct sessions in-person or via Google Meet, depending on your preference.

Sessions are 1.5 hours long and can be held once or twice a week.

Flexible schedules, with options to tutor during the day or evening.

No prior teaching experience or second language skills are required—just proficiency in English and a passion for helping others succeed.

Training will be provided to prepare you for your tutoring journey.

We can offer 1-on-1 tutor training at a time that is convenient for you!

Empower adults to achieve their goals, from securing jobs to helping their children with schoolwork.

Join a supportive community of volunteers committed to creating positive change.

Gain the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a lasting impact on someone’s life.

Sign up today or learn more by contacting the Literacy Council of Kingsport at (423) 392-4643 or lckingsport@gmail.com. To sign up as a tutor online, click here: https://forms.gle/X2EVxnZwvfSxadqk8

Administrative Volunteers assist GNRC staff with administrative tasks in the office, at events or other locations. Volunteers will receive training on the specific tasks assigned to them.

Key Duties:  

Duties for this volunteer position may include

 Qualifications:

Location of volunteer job: GNRC offices or at times other event locations as requested.

Assist GNRC's Communication Team with creating graphics, writing social media content, writing a newsletter, proofreading, photography for publications, company wide news and other related Communication tasks based on your skill set. 

Skills necessary to be successful in this role: Eye for detail, creativity, graphic design and editing skills, courteous and professional communication skills, ability to operate computer programs and social media platforms as needed for specific tasks.

Most task can be completed remotely from your own home. For some projects work in the office or at a location may be necessary. 

Commitment per month: GNRC would appreciate a minimum of four (4) hours of volunteer service each month for this volunteer role.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Can you commit to 2 hours per month? Then this might be your calling.

Visits with a client can look different as each client has different needs and interests. Volunteers may read to clients, provide company and observe the clients living and health conditions. Volunteers can make a real difference in the lives of seniors, providing both concrete assistance and vital contact, overcoming the isolation and depression often present in older adults.

It is possible to volunteer together with a partner for this opportunity. We strive to match volunteers to clients close to their geographic location.

 Qualifications:

Project Description:

As a TN SHIP/SMP (Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program/Senior Medicare Patrol) Volunteer Medicare Counselor you will be assisting individuals who have questions regarding the Medicare program through one-on-one counseling over the phone, in-person, or via email. You will receive extensive training to assist Medicare beneficiaries and will be trained to provide free, non-biased and personalized counseling and referral services to a wide range of health insurance issues.

Project Purpose:

TN SHIP’s goal is to provide free, non-biased, personalized counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need the help in navigating their way through the Medicare program. SHIP provides understandable and objective information to Medicare beneficiaries on a wide range of health insurance issues. Volunteers are essential in providing these services.

Key Duties:

Qualifications:

Location of volunteer job:

Senior centers, libraries, in-office at GNRC, other locations that are convenient to Seniors, and can be a work-from-home role once trained and proven ability to cover the topics with comfort and accuracy.

Commitment per month: 

Tennessee SHIP/SMP would appreciate a minimum of eight (8) hours of volunteer service each month for this volunteer role.

Hope House is excited to launch a new program ministering to expectant fathers and/or fathers of young children.  We are in the process of pulling together a team of men willing to help build this program and mentor dads needing parenting, life skills, relationship, and spiritual support.  Interested volunteers can contact the Hope House Executive Director, Victoria Heinz, at (423) 247-7994. 

The CAC is in need of individuals or groups to pull weeds at the center. 

If you speak Spanish, Arabic, Dinka, or Swahili we need volunteers to interpret for clients!

Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency in Chattanooga, TN. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website at bridgerefugees.org or contact volunteermanager@bridgerefugees.org to learn more.

Transportation is a challenge for many seniors in Nashville and providing a ride is a meaningful way to help our older neighbors get where they need to go. Senior Ride Nashville keeps older adults connected to their community by providing affordable and assisted transportation for our riders. We are looking for caring, reliable volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, beauty/barber shops, community centers and more!  Your time can make a big difference in the lives of older adults in Nashville.

SRN drivers use their own vehicles and select rides based on their availability, location, and interest using an online scheduling tool. Volunteer drivers must complete an orientation and a background and motor vehicle record check before driving responsibilities begin. Records are checked on a recurring basis.

Volunteer cooks are needed for Meals on Wheels!  Volunteers arrive at 8:00 am to cook, fill containers and clean up. A shift usually takes 2 to 3 hours once a month at either Waverly Road or First Presbyterian churches.  While most cooks continue to volunteer with us for many years, new cooks should commit to at least a year (12 two hour shifts total).  Since we all have conflicts from time to time, finding a sub or a swap is easy.  We hope you'll join us!

Here at the United Way of Rhea we take requests for those unable to pay for a wheel chair ramp into their home.    We have a grant that will cover the cost of the materials.   We are in need of volunteers willing to give some time to assist the team in building them.    

We host a community garden on 1st avenue.   It is managed by volunteers and myself.    We ask anyone that wishes to pick the crop also take time to pick the weeds.     We accept donated plants and seeds for seasonal planting.   

We are looking for  for some one to help with simple yet important needs.    Writing Thank You Noted,  assist in event logistics, making phone calls  and data input.  

We are looking for support and volunteers to work with us in improving our social media exposure and updating our marketing plan and materials.   

The Rhea County Veteran Coordinating Committee is always needing drivers to make trips to Murfeersboro and Nashville in the Agency van,  transporting local Vets to doctor's appointments.   

These appointments are pre-scheduled and one trip may transport several Veterans at a time.  You will also wait until they are finished and return them back to the pickup site in Rhea County.   

You can drive once a month or more is you choose to.  

We are looking for Volunteers to help man our front desk Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm. Volunteers can opt to volunteer for the full 8 hour day or for a few hours out of each day. In this role you will welcome clients, man the phones, and help us serve victims of domestic violence in our community. Confidentiality is key in this role and you will be required to undergo a soft background check. If you or someone you know is interested please email admfjc@chattanooga.gov or call 423-643-7618

Spend time with expectant and new moms in the Hope House Residential Program.  Sometimes the days and weekends get lonely for moms in between jobs or continued education.  Be a friend to those looking for someone to come up alongside them in their journey forward. This position offers varied opportunities and flexibility--hang out with a mom, go on an outing, teach a skill, accompany on an errand or appointment, go to church together, model healthy family living.  Volunteers schedule with and serve under the guidance of the Residential Director.  Shifts of an hour  (or more if you prefer), at your convenience-- day, evening, weekend; once a week, once a month, or at your availability.  

YWCA NETN and SWVA operates the Bristol Bridal Station as a Social Enterprise in support of the YWCA mission. The salon features new, couture wedding and special occasion gowns and accessories priced at a fraction of regular retail. The Volunteer Bridal Consultant will provide excellent customer service and support to clients. Ideal Volunteer Bridal Consultant characteristics:Available for 2.5 hour shifts on Saturdays, once or twice per month.Available to facilitate occasional weekday evening private appointment.Available to assist in processing new inventory occasionally.Well groomed, professional presentation. Consultant dress code is black pants/skirt/dress and black top.Good physical condition, able to lift up to 20lbs overhead.Energetic and outgoing.Work well with a wide variety of personality types.Sincerely enjoy helping others and enthusiastic about special events.Sensitively listen to customer needs.Respectful of personal boundaries and varying levels of modesty.Ability to remain neutral and professional when engaging with families.Attentive to Bridal Station policies and procedures.Willingness to learn bridal/formalwear terminology.Willingness to communicate about YWCA mission and programs.Ability to multi-task, assist multiple customers at one time.Trustworthy and patient.

Volunteers are needed to assist in the galleries on a daily basis, help in archives and collections, provide curatorial research assistance, support special events, assist in the Museum Store, and act as docents for guided tours. Museum volunteers create their own schedules based your personal interests and the needs of the museum.Training is required. Contact volunteercoordinator@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org for more information on upcoming training dates.

At Caris Healthcare, we depend on support from administrative volunteers in our office - preparing mailings, helping with special events, writing note cards, making phone calls, and more. By volunteering in this capacity, we are able to devote more time to our patients.

Volunteering as an administrative/community outreach volunteer, you are helping in the office and sharing community connections. This will allow us to maximize our ability to serve families in our communities.

All administrative/community outreach volunteer candidates must have a background check prior to beginning service with our organization.  Our agency performs the background check and will cover the cost.

Also required, a driver's license or state issued identification with picture.

Caris Healthcare provides hospice volunteers to volunteer directly with patients and caregivers in their place of residence, nursing home or assisted living community. These special volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support to patients and families.

A few examples of tasks: visit with patient so a caregiver can run errands, help organize photos, letter writing, reading a book, providing spiritual reading or prayer or just be a friend that shows up and listens.

This is a non-medical position and no physical labor is required.

The coverage area is for Washington, Smyth, Grayson, Tazwell, Russell and Bristol, Virginia.

All hospice volunteers receive training to ensure that they feel comfortable performing their requested/assigned care activities. Volunteers determine the amount of time they can provide, but generally it is 1-2 hours a month!

We take pride in our world class volunteers. We believe they are the best of the best! Therefore, all volunteer candidates must pass a background check and TB screen prior to beginning service with our organization. Agency will cover the cost of the TB and background check. This is to ensure the safety of our patients and families.

Data Entry – Enters all client data, visit information, result of visit such as financial need, voucher amount, etc. 

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us and for being such an important part of our mission of meeting the needs of those in financial crisis. I know you will find that our example of loving our neighbor is fulfilling and meaningful. BFIA cannot operate without the dedication and loving spirit of our volunteers. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Interviewer – Phone interviews to complete the voucher and assistance process. Assesses additional needs per form for the phone appointment.

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us and for being such an important part of our mission of meeting the needs of those in financial crisis. I know you will find that our example of loving our neighbor is fulfilling and meaningful. BFIA cannot operate without the dedication and loving spirit of our volunteers. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

Reception – answering the phones, looking up clients in the database, assisting with forms. FRIDAY COVERAGE NEEDED

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us and for being such an important part of our mission of meeting the needs of those in financial crisis. I know you will find that our example of loving our neighbor is fulfilling and meaningful. BFIA cannot operate without the dedication and loving spirit of our volunteers. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Help us to build community through physical activity! We developed River's Way/ YMCA fitness programming to build community among people of all abilities. This program includes weight lifting, yoga and walking. Volunteers get to exercise while teaming with youth and young adults with differing abilities. The program takes place at the YMCA of Bristol and it runs from 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM, Monday- Thursday. We welcome volunteers to join us at any time during those hours.

Do you have a desire to help children in need?  At present, CASA for Kids is only able to serve 19% of the children who come before the courts for abuse and neglect.  Children from birth to 18 need their voices heard.  Every child has a chance - it's YOU!      

If you:

* Are willing to commit to a child

* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

* Can be objective at all times

* Able to participate in a structured training program

* Pass an extensive criminal background check

* And, are age 21 and over, then contact us to begin your journey into child advocacy. 

CASA offers volunteers some unique experiences including the following:

The opportunity to help improve life for a child

Active participation in the court and child welfare system that produces significant and positive results for a child

Increased knowledge of child welfare issues and the court process

Belonging to a group of individuals who are concerned with similar issues

Being active and involved in the community

Making professional contacts in the field of child welfare

Experience that may apply toward career advancement

Come serve with ASP to make homes warmer, safer and drier in Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Washington and Unicoi counties in East Tennessee! 
 
Volunteers are welcome to serve for a half day, full day, full weekend or multiple days. Let us know you're interested and when you're available. We'll match your interest with a project doing critical home repair for local families in need. 

Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum is in need of folks who enjoy maintaining buildings, grounds, and fencing.  Exchange Place relies on volunteers to keep the historic site safe and sound for the year 'round residents (sheep, chickens, horses, donkey, and cow) and for visitors to the site.  There is always a need for maintaining existing fencing (both barbed wire and historic wooden fencing) and erecting new fencing.  In the warmer months, there is always a need for lawn mowers and weed eaters too.  And there's plenty of building maintenance to be done the year 'round also.  Even an hour or two here and there of your help would be of great benefit to the site.      

Nourish has an ongoing need for volunteers.  Currently, we have 2 locations in Rutherford County.  Opportunities vary by location.  Main volunteer duties at our Smyrna and Murfreesboro direct service sites include unloading and organizing donations, packing client carts, and light cleaning.  Larger donations arrive at our Hub location and occur several times a week.  The main volunteer opportunities at this site include loading and unloading delivery trucks, assisting in deliveries to our service sites, sorting and organizing large donations, and some light cleaning.  For specific needs at our individual locations, please visit the volunteer schedule links below. We do ask that volunteers younger than 18 have an adult with them for the duration of their shift.

https://signup.com/go/GicjbTQ

Want to volunteer during the COVID-19 crisis?

Send letters of encouragement to the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County to be included in lunches that are being picked up at the club!

Send letters to:

Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County

820 Jones Blvd.

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

FOOD SERVICE/COMMUNITY CAFE

Food Service Groups of 5 to 10 are needed to provide, prepare and serve our community. A required orientation, training and commitment for ongoing service is a part of this volunteer opportunity.

Breakfast Service Team - 2 Volunteers - 6am to 8:30am, Mon-Fri

Food & Dining Room Prep Team (Lunch) - 4 Volunteers 8:30am to 11am, Mon-Sat

Lunch Service Team - 5 to 10 Volunteers from 11am to 1:30pm, Mon-Sat

Supper Service Team - 5 Volunteers from 4:30pm to 6:45pm, Sat and Sun

Gentiva Hospice of Murfreesboro is looking for friendly visitors (a.k.a. Direct Patient Care volunteers) to provide non-medical support to the hospice patients and their families. They can provide caregiver relief, compassionate companionship, light housekeeping, light meal preparation, and/or assist with errands. All of these kind gestures will mean a lot to our hospice patients and their loved ones. Volunteers are usually assigned at least two patients and visit weekly or biweekly, either in the patient's home or at the facility they reside.

Background check, drug screening, & TB testing are all required; however, costs are covered by the company. The on-boarding process takes about two weeks from interview to the assignment of a volunteer's first patient as we also provide orientation/training.

If you are dependable, consistent, caring and have great communication skills, this opportunity is for you! No medical background necessary!

For more information regarding volunteering please contact, Amanda Throneberry at 615-956-7436 or email athroneberry@gentivahs.com

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The Fundraising Volunteer’s ultimate responsibility is to sponsor impressive and financially rewarding events that will generate funds to help Inner L.I.G.H.T Outreach grow. The objective of the Fundraising Volunteer is to meet the Board of Directors and Treasurer donation targets by approaching members of the public (‘community fundraising’), high value donors, companies, alumni, trusts and statutory bodies, or supporters leaving a legacy. He/she will understand that housing an effective event takes: organization, commitment, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. 

Will assist the Stay & Play staff with playing games and doing crafts with the children 6 months to 5 years of age. Will help in some cleaning and organizing of the Stay & Play area. Must be 14 years of age.

Sort, organize, and help community members find the free clothing they are looking for; serve the community directly. Volunteer between 8am-2pm Monday through Friday.

Handyman volunteers are needed to fix and build. Fix HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical. Build Fences,
Porches, Landscaping, Gardening, etc. Flexible volunteer schedule. This is a custom date opportunity. Presently the date is TBD

Outreach Center volunteers are needed to help with general office functions, checking in clients, helping with laundry and miscellaneous tasks. Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm.

Groups are asked to write and/or draw cards to use as notes of encouragement for our community or specialty notes during the holidays. Please do not seal envelopes.

The homeless often have a hard time finding food especially since COVID-19 has shut down many shelters! We are collecting gift cards to restaurants in the Tennessee area that we can give to the homeless so they can get hot meals when other organizations are not providing that night. 

Since school is about to start, we know so many students and families get new backpacks every year, but what do you do with your old ones? We want to collect gently used or NEW backpacks to our homeless friends. We want to make sure they have something to carry their items in once we give them the other supplies! 

You can bring by the backpacks to the address below or visit our amazon list below and they will be sent directly to our house: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39710SR15Q0GI/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist 

The Social Media Intern is responsible for coordinating and executing the company’s social media strategy, working across key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  This role offers the intern a total immersion into a busy digital platform and the successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director.  This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among clients and candidates. 

Reports To:

Executive Director

Key Duties:

1) Social Media Community Management

Twitter, and Instagram), ensuring uniform content and tone of voice for landing pages, graphics, and other elements within the communities.

engaging with potential clients and candidates.

2) Coordinating and Distributing Content

Key Skills Required for the Role:

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Work alongside KARM Stores team members to redeem donations for dollars to feed and shelter the homeless in our community. You'll see how every item given to KARM Stores is used to fulfill the mission of Knox Area Rescue Ministries of restoring lives in Jesus' name.

Schedule your time to serve from the list of available times at karmstores.com, or contact us at volunteer@karmstores.com to request another day and time convenient for you.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries & KARM Stores is a non-profit recognized by tnAchieves and Tennessee Promise. All donations of time can be used to fulfill required community service.

Do you love helping senior citizens and people with disabilities?  Are you age 26 or up?  Then Douglas-Cherokee Community Connect has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc.'s Community Connect Program is seeking volunteers to help transport seniors and people with disabilities in Hamblen, Jefferson, Grainger, Sevier, and Cocke Counties to non-emergency medical appointments, the grocery store, and other places they need to go in the community.  We provide training, as well as mileage reimbursement in the amount of $0.30/mile round trip to help cover the cost of gas.  We also provide excess liability coverage for volunteers, as well as masks and hand sanitizer for volunteers to keep in their vehicles.  

This is a much-needed service in this area and our clients are so thankful for the help they receive through our program.  If you enjoy meeting new people, making new friends, and exploring new places in your community then contact us today to learn how you can get involved in connecting your community. 

**Mobile Meals delivers meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but help is needed all holiday season**

Mobile Meals delivers to over 1,000 homebound seniors daily Monday – Friday to every zip code in Knox County. Volunteers deliver a hot lunchtime meal that, along with the daily safety check, helps to keep individuals safe and healthy longer in their own home, where they want to be. We need over 100 volunteers deliver meals each weekday. Volunteers are always needed to help with this much needed service.

Deliveries take place 10am - 1pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers can schedule a route to be assigned on a regular basis, can volunteer seasonally (during holiday times, during any school breaks, etc.);or can give us a list of dates or just reach out when available. Kids are welcome to come along and Students will earn 4 hours per delivery and are welcome to bring someone along with them. 

Each participant 18+ should fill out a volunteer application by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/MTMNLQygxr. After you register you will get an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details about how to schedule a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out with any questions. Email: mobilemealsvols@cacnutrition.org Text: 865-680-2594  Call: 865-524-2786 and ask for Mobile Meals

Amachi Knoxville, an initiative of Knoxville Leadership Foundation, is constantly looking for positive, adult mentors to walk alongside our mentees in and around Knoxville. Our program serves youth ages 4-17 with a specific emphasis on youth who have been impacted by the incarceration of a caregiver. We offer both 1:1 community-based and group site-based mentoring.  Our program offers an opportunity to build a friendship and have fun with a child through mentorship. Everyone benefits from having a friend. A person we can talk to, trust, and “do life” with. This is what mentoring looks like: friendship. Think about your own life, and the presence of parents, church leaders, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, mentors etc. These key relationships in our lives influence who we become.

19+ years of age

Enrollment to include a Background Check

12 month commitment

4-6 activity hours per month

Gain volunteer experience

Learn a new culture

Make a difference for tomorrow

Enjoy fun, free adventures around Knoxville

Amachi Knoxville, an initiative of Knoxville Leadership Foundation, is constantly looking for positive, adult mentors to walk alongside our mentees in and around Knoxville. Our program serves youth ages 4-17 with a specific emphasis on youth who have been impacted by the incarceration of a caregiver. We offer both 1:1 community-based and group site-based mentoring.  Our program offers an opportunity to build a friendship and have fun with a child through mentorship. Everyone benefits from having a friend. A person we can talk to, trust, and “do life” with. This is what mentoring looks like: friendship. Think about your own life, and the presence of parents, church leaders, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, mentors etc. These key relationships in our lives influence who we become

19+ years of age (children with parents are able to participate)

Enrollment to include a Background Check

12 month commitment

4-6 activity hours per month

Gain volunteer experience

Learn a new culture

Make a difference for tomorrow

Enjoy fun, free adventures around Knoxville

With 7.5 acres of greenspace atop Mabry's Hill and a single staff member, volunteers provide vital in maintaining and beautifying our historic site. Mabry-Hazen House sits at the center of a level 1 arboretum, and green thumbs are necessary to take care of the diverse flora. There are two primary opportunities to volunteer with our grounds: 

Interested in sponsoring a bed? Reach out to learn how you can become a member of Mabry's Hill Garden Club!

Join a team of 5-7 allies from local churches ranging in age and life experience helping to cultivate a diverse and mutually supportive community! Ally Teams are a key component of The Restoration House program which focuses on relational and spiritual support as well as social capital.

The qualifications are as follows:

Time commitment:

Respond below for more information.

Are you a compassionate and caring person? 
We are looking for you!  Caris provides hospice care throughout TN.  The end of life can be a difficult and lonely time for patients and/or their loved ones.  Volunteers can provide additional support to them at this very difficult time.  We have also learned that veterans have unique needs at the end of life that only another veteran will understand. 

Volunteers provide companionship to patients who are located in nursing facilities, assisted living, and homes.  It may be reading, listening to music or playing bingo with a patient.  Often patients in centers do not have many visitors and enjoy having additional company.  For home patients, volunteers provide respite for caregivers so they can go shopping, pick up medicines, or just have a meal with a friend. 

Volunteers do not do any hands-on care (no moving patient from a bed to a chair, taking to the bathroom, etc.).  Caris pays for patient volunteers to have a two-step TB test, drug test, and background checks.  Training starts with a two hour orientation and finishes with computer training that can be completed either at home, our office, or your local library.  

If you are interested, please contact us so we can talk! 

Volunteering and expressing companion with patients at the end of life.
Many patients have limited support at the end of life.  You can help by simply reading or listening to music with them. 
Please let us know if you are a veteran, we would love to connect you with our veteran patients. 
​Training and testing are all provided by Caris Healthcare.

Please be aware on-boarding can take 10 to 14 days to complete the  process.

Are you a compassionate and caring person? 
We NEED you!

Caris provides hospice care throughout TN. 

End of life can be a difficult and lonely time for patients and/or their loved ones.  Volunteers can provide additional support and friendship during.  

Patient Volunteers provide companionship to patients who are located in nursing facilities, assisted living, and private homes.  It may be reading, listening to music or playing bingo with a patient.  Often patients in centers do not have many visitors and enjoy having additional company.  For home patients, volunteers provide respite for caregivers so they can go shopping, pick up medicines, or just have a meal with a friend during this challenging time. 

Volunteers do not perform any hands-on care (no moving patient from a bed to a chair, taking to the bathroom, etc.).  Caris will cover the fees for patient volunteers to have a two-step TB test and background checks. Volunteering starts with a volunteer application and in-person orientation, completed with short computer training that can be completed either at home, our office or your local library.  

If you would like to volunteer, please contact us so we can tell you more about Caris and those we serve. 

Looking for individuals who enjoy cooking!
Caris Healthcare provides hospice care throughout east TN.
Caris Volunteers support our patients and their families by providing occasional meals.

Families can face hardship during this challenging time.

Volunteers can provide soups, casseroles, and other food items.  Some of our patients still live alone,  and some families face the struggle, out of employment while caring for their loved one. 

Volunteers can prep, cook and package each meal, Caris staff will deliver. 
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please let's talk!

Do you enjoy working with a small group?  Caris Healthcare is in need of Administrative Volunteers to come help with scanning, writing cards, creating packets for hospice patients, and much more. 

The Knoxville Caris office is located off Pellissippi Parkway near Hardin Valley.

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s 

Volunteer Assisted Transportation program:   Volunteer Drivers wanted! 

Our transportation IS NOT based on business hours; a ride is provided when a volunteer is available. 

“It’s More than Just a Ride.” - provide transportation, a listening ear and support a senior in need! 

We are seeking volunteer drivers to transport Knox County seniors and people with disabilities. Help a senior with door-through-door transportation assistance to the grocery store, medical appointments, and other fun activities. Volunteers use program vehicles (and gas!) to assist people who might otherwise not be able to leave their homes. 

Stay with the client, support and help them at destinations and back to their residence.

For more information contact us at 865-673-5001

Email: vat@cactrans.org  or  visit www.knoxseniors.org/vat

VMC is in need of items to assist the individuals we serve at any given point in the year. The Bush Family Refuge  serves individuals who are homeless or struggling to maintain their housing. These individuals often are lacking daily necessities such as clothing or basic hygiene items. As our Resource Center assists homeless individuals achieve housing,  we do our best to ensure that they have some basic items to move into their new home with. This is done with the help of donations of various items like cleaning supplies, bath towels, sheets, pillows, etc.  Donations of the following items are a great way to support VMC's mission and those we serve. Donations may be dropped off at the main VMC administrative offices at 511 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm and on Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm.

MOVE-IN BASKETS: Laundry baskets, Pots and pans, Dishes, Sharp cutting knives, Cutting board, Can opener, Flatware, Glasses/coffee mugs, Dish draining rack, Dish towels, Ice trays, Pot holders, Towels and washcloths, Bed sheets, Blankets, Shower curtain & hooks, Toilet paper, Laundry detergent, Dish detergent, All purpose cleaner, Broom and dustpan, Mop and mop bucket, Toilet brush, Sponges, Trash can, Trash bags, Paper towels

MISCELLANEOUS: Deodorant, Sunblock, Insect Repellent, Razors, Back packs or small duffel bags, Blue jeans, Socks and underwear

Foster parents must be available to pick up and drop off the pet at HES as needed and bring animals back for placement in a forever home when the time is right. 

Please visit our website for more information on our foster program 

https://www.heschatt.org/foster

We offer short-term volunteering opportunities for community service such as Tennessee Promise and other programs. These opportunities are for basic but important tasks that help our operations run smoothly, including:

No direct animal care tasks are available through short-term volunteering. All short-term volunteers complete a virtual orientation class with a one-time $10 program fee to cover the cost of your volunteer uniform.

Applications for short-term volunteering can be found here.

All volunteers earning community service hours for court are required to complete a background check. The fee for the background check is $45.

After registering, a staff member will email you about first steps in the next 48 hours.

Volunteers needed in FISH Pantry Food Warehouse Tuesdays and/ or Thursdays. 

Duties include learning to use manual and electric pallet jacks to offload pallets of food from trucks into storage, and to move food pallets from storage to food distribution areas.

This can be for any amount of time between 8 am-1 pm.