Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Anderson County / Rocky Top

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:

Clear Branch Baptist Church

1030 New Clear Branch Road

Rocky Top, TN 37769

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in need of individuals to assist with the operations of our emergency food pantry - specifically we need volunteers who can unload food boxes from vehicles and help put away donated items in our pantry under the direction of our food pantry coordinator.

This shift is for Thursdays. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. You may volunteer for any days that work in your schedule. 

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Weber at tracy.weber@uss.SalvationArmy.org or at 865-971-4920.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prior to the start of the festival, will support staff in guiding food trucks/vendors to the festival area and offering additional vendor load-in assistance as needed. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

Join us at Fountain Lanes Strike and Spare for two games of bowling. Volunteers may assist participants as needed with moving bowling ramps and placing the ball on the ramp. If you would like to bowl with us, the cost is $3 for both games, and shoe rental is included. Most importantly, come socialize, build connections, and see what the Recreation Department at Sunshine Services is all about.

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

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

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

Duties include:

 Location Details:

The Church of God

1312 E First Street

Crossville, TN 38555

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Assist with the overall set-up and/or tear-down of the festival. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

Join the Community and Creativity Team at the Fountain City Art Center and help create a warm, welcoming space where art, music, learning, and community come together.

Volunteers serve as friendly hosts for students, families, artists, and visitors. Ambassadors help greet guests, answer questions, assist with class enrollment, prepare classrooms, support instructors, and help represent the organizations housed within the Art Center.

Monday–Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Flexible 2–4 hour shifts available

This opportunity is ideal for friendly, organized individuals who enjoy working with people and believe in the power of the arts to build community.

Be part of the team that helps creativity thrive in North Knoxville!

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Our Afghan Women's Group provides a place where women can connect, share experiences, learn together, and build meaningful relationships. As a Co-Facilitator, you'll help foster a safe, welcoming environment where every participant feels valued, heard, and supported.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from another culture while making a meaningful impact in the lives of refugee women.

Children are welcome to accompany volunteers if needed, making this a wonderful opportunity for mothers who want to serve while caring for their own children.

Volunteers Needed: 2–3 Female Co-Facilitators

Before serving, all volunteers complete our onboarding process, which includes:

We'll equip you with everything you need to feel prepared and supported.

Create a fun, safe, and engaging space where children can learn, play, and thrive while their parents participate in World Relief programs.

Many of the families we serve attend classes and workshops that help them build a stronger future. As a Kids Activity Leader, you'll make it possible for parents to fully participate by providing a caring, engaging environment where their children can learn, play, and have fun.

No teaching experience is required—we'll provide the lesson plans and activities.

Experience working with children is helpful but not required.

Volunteers Needed: 2–3

Before serving, all volunteers complete our onboarding process, which includes:

We'll provide everything you need to feel prepared and supported before your first day.

We are in need of individuals to assist with the operations of our emergency food pantry - specifically we need volunteers who can unload food boxes from vehicles and help put away donated items in our pantry under the direction of our food pantry coordinator.

This shift is for Friday. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. You may volunteer for any days that work in your schedule. 

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Weber at tracy.weber@uss.SalvationArmy.org or at 865-971-4920.

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

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

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

Volunteer Requirements:

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

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

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

'Beer Pour/Assist' volunteers will be responsible for pouring alcohol for customers and assisting 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers with other needs. There will be 2 beer sales tents and one non-alcoholic beer sales tent throughout the festival, with each tent housing two 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers and two 'Beer Pour/Assist' volunteers. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position. You DO NOT NEED an ABC/TIPS card to volunteer for this position, but you must be at least 18 years old.

NOTE: The only individuals permitted to complete alcohol-related transactions are those with valid ABC/TIPS cards. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers will be responsible for selling alcohol to customers. There will be 2 beer sales tents throughout the festival, with each tent housing two 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteers and two "beer pour" volunteers. Each 'Beer Sales Tent' volunteer will be instructed on how to use the POS (point-of-sale) system. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator. The first and last shift each day will assist with set-up / tear-down of the beer sales tent (we will provide instructions day of).

NOTE: This is a low mobility position.

NOTE: You MUST have a valid ABC/TIPS card to volunteer for this position. The only individuals permitted to complete alcohol-related transactions are those with valid ABC/TIPS cards. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver and TIPS upload before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver and TIPs card. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Bike Buddy' volunteers will be responsible for supporting the SORBA Tri-Cities bike course. Primary responsibilities include directing kids on and off of the course, helping fit kids in appropriate-sized helmets, getting kids fitted for the right sized bike, and keeping an eye on the kids while they are on the course.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Paddling Area' volunteers will be responsible for assisting paddling area staff, answering questions about show times, etc. Volunteers in this position should be prepared to get wet! Water shoes are strongly recommended.

NOTE: This is a medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Floater' volunteers will be responsible for assisting throughout various areas of the festival - assisting with special tasks and supporting other volunteers during breaks or busy periods. This position will have a flexible location, as needed.

NOTE: This is a high mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Parking Assist' volunteers will be responsible for assisting festival attendees by directing traffic in the festival parking area.

NOTE: This is a low/medium mobility position.

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

'Welcome Tent/Merch' volunteers will be responsible for welcoming attendees to the festival, answering questions attendees may have, and selling merchandise to customers (i.e., t-shirts, nalgenes, etc.). There will be two volunteers at each welcome tent. Each 'Welcome Tent/Merch' volunteer will be instructed on how to use the POS (point-of-sale) system. If any questions arise during the festival that you need assistance with, each tent will have a walkie-talkie for you to contact the volunteer coordinator.

NOTE: This is a low-mobility position

This volunteer opportunity requires a completed waiver before you can sign up. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to submit your waiver. Once it’s submitted, return and click “Register” again to officially sign up.

You only need to complete this waiver once—after that, you can sign up for multiple shifts or other festival opportunities without being asked to complete it again.

If you have any special requests—like being placed with a specific person or group—please include them in the notes section when registering.

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

Come help the Nursery Team at Crabtree Farms get ready to seed their annual plant starts for their Fall Plant Sale! We will be tackling the large task of mixing soil and filling seeding trays. Many hands help us immensely with this large task and there will be music and fun conversation! Come spend the afternoon with us on the farm!

Please register for the shift here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wzhxribnizzhcf

Email volunteer@crabtreefarms.org if you need assistance registering or have questions!

Keep Knoxville Beautiful's August Saturday Spruce Up will be on August 15th, from 10am-12pm. We will be removing litter from in and around Second Creek.

We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes for the event. Additionally, we recommend bringing your own water!

KKB will be providing all other supplies that are needed.  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-augustsaturdayspruceup2026

Help clean our waterways by kayaking around Bledsoe Creek State Park.!

We'll be on the water for approximately 2 hours. Prepare appropriately for the day's weather by bringing sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and life jackets. We will meet at the courtesy dock located on Deer Run Rd.

We have very limited kayaks and life jackets to provide. If you would like to borrow one, you MUST contact Ranger Abby Wiseman at abigail.wiseman@tn.gov. If we run out, please contact Gallatin Kayak Rentals to rent one. 

Join us for a day of cleaning up our garden beds at the SK Homeplace! Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen and bugspray. We will provide gloves and tools for weeding the gardens. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join the fun of the Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville on Aug. 15! Experience birds up close, learn from local bird nerds, enjoy guided walks and dip-netting, shop in a curated marketplace, and more!

Volunteers are needed for multiple shifts/duties for this fantastically FUN event!  Sign up today, and enjoy the festival for FREE before or after your shift!

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

PLAYOLOGIST VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

Playologist 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 A PLAYOLOGIST, 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

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.

We hope you can join us for a special volunteer Community Day at Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Honoring National Senior Citizen's Day, Community Day will kick off our 100th anniversary celebrations, focusing on the people we serve: our residents! We will have many volunteer opportunities to choose from. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jasmine Williams, jwilliams@memphisjewishhome.org.

Gardening: Help us replant flower boxes, paint rocks to decorate the campus, and touch up the gardens.

Games: Assist residents with playing bingo, Family Feud, Jeopardy, and Price Is Right.

Archives: Review MJHR’s Archives, searching for stories and facts to be highlighted for the 100th anniversary.

Memory Lane: Assist residents with a special art project: making a memory book keepsake!

Resident Parade (12pm-2pm): Be paired up with a resident to dress up and decorate their wheelchair for a joyful campus-wide parade at the end of the day.

Community Celebration (2pm): As a special thank you for your service, join us at the end of the day for live music and a party in the auditorium!

Join BFSP on Sunday, August 16th at 9 am for a volunteer opportunity that will assist the park in keeping it spectacular! Please wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. Please bring your own water and snacks for the day. We will be working on clearing small saplings and invasive plants in the stretch of the River Trail between Middle Falls and Burgess Falls. All tools and safety gear will be provided by the park, but feel free to bring your own gloves or PPE.

*You will be contacted in the case of inclement weather.

Volunteers are needed to help set-up decorations, assist the cater with set-up and at serving stations during the event and for breakdown and clean-up during and at the event's conclusion.  

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

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Orion for a fun volunteer cleanup at Grundy Lakes!

We will be working in the sun so please come prepared with water, sunscreen, and plenty of water! You will also need sturdy close-toed shoes. Hot dogs and snacks will be provided for lunch.

 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

The Kingsport Public Library is seeking volunteers to work Mondays from 10-12 to sort and prepare Legos for our Lego Club. This task requires patience and attention to detail! You will be working closely with our children's programmer to make sure everything is organized properly and reset from the programs the week prior. 

Before you can volunteer with the library, you will need to complete 2 forms. One is a waiver to volunteer and the other is a background check. These forms must be completed and approved one week prior to your first shift. If it is not completed, you will not be able to volunteer with us.**

To receive this paperwork, you may email Laine King at laineking@kingsporttn.gov, or pick up the required paperwork at the library, currently located in the Fort Henry Mall. 

* At this time, we cannot accept volunteers under 18 years old.

* Failure to keep in communication regarding paperwork or shift scheduling will result in not being able to volunteer in the future! 

We are in need of individuals to assist with the operations of our emergency food pantry - specifically we need volunteers who can unload food boxes from vehicles and help put away donated items in our pantry under the direction of our food pantry coordinator.

This shift is for Monday. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. You may volunteer for any days that work in your schedule. 

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Weber at tracy.weber@uss.SalvationArmy.org or at 865-971-4920.

The 2026 Topgolf season will emphasize athlete development, expand opportunities to learn and enjoy the game of golf, and create meaningful pathways for skill building, friendly competition, and community engagement. Athletes will have the chance to grow their golf skills while participating in the fun, inclusive environment that Topgolf provides. Volunteers with golf knowledge or experience are preferred but not required. Volunteers will help ensure athlete safety between turns, provide guidance with foot placement, posture, and swing mechanics, and offer encouragement throughout the session. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to build relationships, have fun, and get to know Sunshine's Topgolf athletes while supporting them in developing new skills and confidence.

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

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

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

Many refugee and immigrant teenagers are adjusting to a new country while balancing school, friendships, career decisions, and life transitions. As a Youth Mentor, you'll provide consistent encouragement, guidance, and support as they build confidence, set goals, and prepare for adulthood.

This is more than mentoring—it's investing in the next generation of leaders.

Bilingual volunteers are welcomed and appreciated but are not required.

Before serving, all volunteers complete our onboarding process, which includes:

You'll receive everything you need to feel confident and prepared before meeting your mentee.

Volunteers Needed: Male and female mentors

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

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:

Seymour Heights Christian Church

122 Boyds Creek Hwy

Seymour, TN 37865

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

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

Join Roan Mountain State Park and Patchwork Meadows of Black Mountain, NC for a volunteer workday focused on removing invasive Lespedeza from our native pollinator gardens located along TN Highway 143 near Picnic Shelter 1. 

Volunteers will help protect and restore these important habitats by identifying and pulling invasive Lespedeza plants that compete with native wildflowers and grasses. Removing these invasive species helps ensure our pollinator gardens continue to provide valuable food and shelter for bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife. 

The park will provide work gloves, water, and snacks for all participants. Volunteer shifts are limited to 10 people and last approximately 3 hours. 

This is a great opportunity to work alongside the professional landscaping team from Patchwork Meadows and learn more about invasive plant management, native gardening, and habitat restoration. Whether you're new to native plants or an experienced gardener, you'll gain hands-on knowledge while making meaningful contributions to local conservation efforts. 

Volunteer with us as we take a group of our participants to enjoy the concert on Market Square!

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:

Manley Baptist Church

3603 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814

Event is: 10am to 12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

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:

Liberty Baptist Church

110 Liberty Road

Wartburg, TN 37887

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

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!

Help to keep shelves stocked, answer questions, and load supplies as teachers visit Teacher Supply Depot to shop for free school supplies.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We are located at 709 N Cedar Bluff Rd, attached to Cedar Bluff Pre-K. Your GPS will take you to the Pre-K entrance by the playground. If you are coming from the interstate, pass this entrance and make your next left. You will see a Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building.

Park staff need your help maintaining the Wild Yards Garden this summer. Come join park staff for a volunteer day in the gardens to help pull weeds. Instructions will be provided on what weeds need to be pulled from the gardens. Some gloves and hand tools will be available to borrow, but if you have your own from home please bring them with you. Volunteers should plan on meeting park staff in the Wild Yards Garden by the main parking lot off of Kelly Lane at 9:00am. Water fountains are located at the bathrooms near the gardens, but volunteers are encouraged to bring water bottles with them. 

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer day please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270. 

Park staff need your help maintaining the Wild Yards Garden this summer. Come join park staff for a volunteer day in the gardens to help pull weeds. Instructions will be provided on what weeds need to be pulled from the gardens. Some gloves and hand tools will be available to borrow, but if you have your own from home please bring them with you. Volunteers should plan on meeting park staff in the Wild Yards Garden by the main parking lot off of Kelly Lane at 9:00am. Water fountains are located at the bathrooms near the gardens, but volunteers are encouraged to bring water bottles with them. 

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer day please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270. 

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Hannah at the Miller Farmstead to help weed the flowerbeds! We will meet at the Farmstead on August 22nd at 10 am and work until 12 pm. Please come prepared with appropriate clothing for gardening work, e.g. sun protection, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Also bring your own sunscreen/bug spray, water, and any snacks you may need. It is recommended you bring your own work gloves if you have them, but extras will be provided. We will be kneeling for long periods of time, so consider bringing a knee pad for your own comfort if needed. All gardening tools will be provided.

The Miller Farmstead is a gorgeous area of Roan Mountain State Park, and we appreciate your help in beautifying its gardens! When you arrive, you will park and walk down two flights of stairs to the house. Do be aware that the stairs can feel steep for some, but you are welcome to walk on the grass next to the stairs as an alternative.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Miller Farmstead and thank you for getting your hands dirty to keep our flowerbeds looking clean. See you there!

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

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

Help the Kingsport Theatre Guild build their sets for their next performance.  

Join Ranger Joe at the entrance of the event center (the old restaurant) to trim up and beautify our flower garden. Participants should expect to do work, including cutting or pulling plants, siting or standing in the elements. 

This event is open to all and accommodations can be made for anyone.

Weed the pollinator garden

The Economic Development Forum (EDF) convenes national thought leaders, representatives from all levels of government, corporate representatives, Small Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, representatives from the economic and advocacy ecosystem, and the greater community.

What to Expect:  The two-and-a-half-day event will feature the following:   

·A day-long exhibition where exhibiting corporations, small businesses and organizations of all sizes make strategic connections with more than 2,000 attendees and participate in live, hands-on workshop   

·A full day of speaking engagements and seminars led by various industry leaders   

·A marketplace for local vendors that provide services and products to corporations and small businesses   

·The Corporate Connection Zone, where M/WBEs meet face-to-face with various corporate decision-makers to discuss their abilities to provide services or products   

·The Capital Connection Zone is where M/WBEs and other event attendees can meet with bankers and financial experts to determine what financial solutions best fit their needs. 

What We Expect:

·Professionalism (Attire and Attitude)

·Logistics Assistance & Support

·Pleasant / Helpful / Servant Leader

·Have fun!

Volunteers will be assisting with the following:

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

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

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

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

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

Duties include:

225 Pump Springs Road       

Harrogate, TN 37752

Event times: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 10:00 AM, plan to stay until 1:30 PM

Kick on your boots and join us at the Cotton Eye Joe for a night of line dancing lessons! A valid ID is required for entry. Volunteers will support participants by helping them follow directions, modeling dance steps, and offering encouragement throughout the evening. Most importantly, come ready to socialize, have fun, and build meaningful connections with the people Sunshine supports.

Help us plant a garden of native plants historically used for healing, many rooted in Cherokee and other Indigenous traditions. We've cleared and expanded the space - now we need volunteers to help get new plants in the ground.

No experience needed. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to get a little dirty. You'll work alongside our horticulture team and learn the story behind what you're planting.

Date/Time: August 27, 2026 / 9am-12pm
Location: KBGA Carriage House, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 - Medicinal Garden next door to this building
What to Wear: Participants should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes for safety and clothing that they don't mind getting dirty.
Tools & Gloves: KBGA will provide all necessary tools and work gloves (but feel free to bring your favorite/preferred accoutrements!). 
Additional Items to Bring: We recommend volunteers bring water for hydration, sunscreen, bug repellent, and a poncho or raincoat in case of light rain.
Good for: Individuals, families, groups

Registration Note: To complete your registration for the Medicinal Garden Planting Day, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

Beaumont Magnet Academy partners with Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church and Second Harvest to provide weekly food bags for students facing food instability at home.  These food bags provide snacks and easy to make meals for students over the weekend when students do not have access to the free breakfast and free lunch provided by the school.  Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church graciously packs the food bags for BMA every week easing the burden on school staff.  We are looking for volunteers to pick up the food bags from the church and transport them to the school on Thursdays so bags can be distributed and go home with students on Friday.  

Volunteers will pick up food bags for Beaumont Magnet Academy's Back Pack Buddy program from Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church (510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917) and deliver to Beaumont Magnet Academy at 1211 Beaumont Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921.

When you arrive at Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, ring the bell by the door and a church volunteer will bring out the bags and help you move bags into your vehicle.  Once at Beaumont Magnet Academy, pull up to Door 4 (the door with the ramp), and reach out to Katie Cooper, Community Schools Site Coordinator at 757-749-8176 and she will meet you outside with a cart to bring bags into the school.  If she is unavailable, you can come to the main office and staff will assist you.

Your support is appreciated and helps us ensure that our students are fed over the weekend!  Thank you for your support!

 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:

5529 New Highway 68

Madisonville, TN 37354

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

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

Volunteers will assist with setting tables, putting chair covers on chairs, and arranging centerpieces.

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:

Tabernacle Baptist Church

2137 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Knoxville, TN 37915

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

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

Want to spend a Saturday morning doing something that actually matters, and still be home by lunch? This is your opportunity!

Join other volunteers for a community litter cleanup on the streets surrounding the Garden. In just three hours, we'll make a real, visible difference around one of Knoxville's most beloved green spaces, and enjoy some great company while doing it.

All the gear you need will be provided: litter pickers, gloves, safety vests, and trash bags. Just show up in closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome. This is a fantastic outing for families, friend groups, or solo do-gooders alike. No experience necessary, just a little time and a big heart.

And here's the best part: when the work is done, you've earned yourself a peaceful, free stroll through the Botanical Garden at peak late-summer bloom. Not a bad reward for a morning well spent.

Minimum Age: All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Skills/Requirements: None - just show up ready to help!

Registration Note: To complete your registration for the KBGA Litter Pickup Day, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

Join SORBA Chattanooga, Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), and Hamilton County Parks & Recreation for a collaborative trail work day at Walden’s Ridge Park. We’re teaming up to tackle key maintenance projects including trimming back corridor vegetation, rock armoring and stabilizing spur trails. Whether you ride, hike, or climb at Walden’s Ridge, this is a great chance to give back.

What to Expect:
We’ll split into small crews for targeted trail work including lopping, corridor clearing, and heavy rock work. SCC is coordinating logistics and waivers—please be sure to sign up through their site.

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Walden’s Ridge Park – Lower Trailhead
Project Focus: Lopperpalooza + Rock Work

What to Bring:

Work gloves

Reusable water bottle (hydration is key!)

Snacks or lunch

Bug spray & sunscreen

What to Wear:

Sturdy closed-toe shoes

Long pants & sleeves recommended for protection

Questions? Reach out to Sunshine at info@sorbachattanooga.org

Let’s show some love to Walden’s Ridge and keep these shared-use trails in great shape!

The Activity Setup Team is responsible for preparing all volunteer-managed games and activity stations before guests arrive. This team plays a vital role in ensuring each activity is safely assembled, properly organized, and ready for participants as soon as the event begins. Their attention to detail helps create a seamless and enjoyable experience for every guest.

Responsibilities

The Back of House team will work behind the stages with our models and will assist in the behind the scenes of the fashion show. Some tasks may include:

- makeup and hair tweaks 

- wardrobe assistance

- managing and moving groups of girls to their correct location 

Arrival time is 4:30pm and volunteers for this position will stay until the show concludes. 

Dinner behind the stage will be provided. 

Dress code: all black 

The tear down team will be responsible for assisting in the disassembly of the event on Saturday evening. Some tasks may be:

- pack and load supplies into vehicles 

- clean model rooms 

- collect donated model clothing 

- unload at the office (5 min drive)

9:00-11:00PM

Join Ranger Joe outside of the museum to use loppers and other hand tools to help us maintain and improve our trails.

The Vendor Relations Team serves as the primary contact for all food trucks, vendors, and sponsors throughout the day. Their responsibility is to ensure vendors have what they need and that vendor areas remain organized.

Responsibilities

Help us set up for success! The Chatt Town Cool Down is Chattanooga's Signature End-of-Summer Celebration and we need many hands to make light work. Volunteers can expect to help us set up and/or break down the event. This role is one of the most important, and we would love your help! 

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

We are searching for hospitality volunteers to help us ensure other volunteers and vendors have a great experience. Volunteers can expect to help vendors and/or other volunteers check in and find their stations, as well as helping check in on vendors and volunteers throughout your shift to ensure everyone is enjoying their time with us. 

Volunteers must be at least 16 to participate.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Parks and Outdoors is searching for floating volunteers to offer an extra helping hand at various locations around the event, filling in wherever needed. Tasks may include issuing wristbands to kids participating in our activities, ensuring waivers are signed, monitoring the foam play areas, checking in on other volunteers or vendors to make sure they have water/restroom breaks, and more. 

Volunteers must be at least 18 to participate.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Volunteers will monitor our activities, like the foam slide, yard games, sprinkler run, and bike obstacle course, ensuring all participants are wearing a wrist band and are having fun safely. 

Volunteers must be at least 16 to volunteer in this position. 

To learn more about Chatt Town Cool Down, visit the Outdoor Chattanooga Website.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Volunteers are needed to ensure all activity participants have a safety waiver signed and a wristband placed on their arm. This position is integral to the success of the event, and volunteers must be at least 18 to participate. 

Role Summary: The Guest Experience Team is the first impression of Recess Reloaded. This team welcomes guests, assists with event check-in, sells tickets to walk-up attendees, distributes wristbands, and answers general event questions. Their goal is to create a friendly, organized, and exciting arrival experience.

Responsibilities

The Activity Team keeps the fun moving! They oversee interactive games and attractions while ensuring activities operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

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 about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month the theme for the letters is "Travel". Share about your favorite travel location, any travel locations on your bucket list or location you have recently traveled to. Take the reader to that location, feel free to include pictures.

You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter.

We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 08/31/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please click on sign up 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.  

Younger children are welcome to participate with their parents or a guardian/caregiver (an adult is required for minors younger than 13 to sign up). 

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! 

Sign up to attend Community Emergency Response Training September 1 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. In September we will cover the CERT Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations part 1 curriculum.  We will also provide Stop the Bleed training.

September training will take place at American Medical Response (10140 Gallows Point Dr).

Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) teaches participants about hazards that could affect our community, how to prepare for them and how to help your family, neighbors, or coworkers in the immediate aftermath of an emergency, before responders arrive. CERT is a nationally supported initiative hosted by the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) in partnership with local emergency response agencies. The Knox County CERT program is focused on personal preparedness training for disasters and connecting people with local volunteer agencies for response opportunities.

CERT is free to community members and takes place 6:30-9:00 PM the first Tuesday of each month in most cases.

We need outgoing individuals who will reach out to businesses to secure sponsorships and donations, who are organized and "see the job through to the end" and who will work to help plan, execute, and wrap up the event for the Center. Being a Jeep enthusiast is a plus but certainly not required!

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

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

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

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

Duties include:

Location Details:

Riverfront Park

301 Emory Drive

Harriman, TN 37748

10am-12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

Volunteer at one of the biggest and best culinary events in the region - the Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival - Flavor Day Weekend!

All volunteers will receive a free volunteer t-shirt, free entry, and tickets for 10 free wings.

The 2025 festival drew over 9,500 attendees who enjoyed over 100 different sauces from 25 different teams representing restaurants, cooking teams, and businesses. Our attendees come from all over the region, all for the love of the “Buffalo Wing” and to raise money for charity.

The benefiting charitable organizations for 2026 are the Thompson Cancer Survival Center at Covenant Health and the Educator Resource Center. 

Responsibilities vary by shift. See descriptions and sign up below:

Other Details:

Parking:

It’s gonna be a little tricky – especially with a home football game!    If you’re volunteering on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday – you can park at any of the downtown garages and walk over, or park at the Blackstock lot  

On Sunday, you can park in the 11th street garage – and walk to the Clinch Avenue bridge – where volunteer check in will be. Please look for that specific tent.  Please allow yourself plenty of time to park.  The later in the day it gets – the harder it may be to find parking close to the World’s Fair Park lawn.  Just give yourself plenty of time. We’ll continue to learn about parking as we get closer – and we’ll have final details about that as we approach the weekend.

Volunteer Check-In:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday – find committee staff on the Performance lawn of Worlds Fair Park (the bigger lawn).  We’ll have details ironed out   

Passes & Wing Tickets: 

We should have your passes/wing tickets for you after your shift ends.  If you’re working the later afternoon shift on Sunday – but want to eat wings before your shift starts – that is great with us.  However, we are trusting you to show up for your shift once you’re done eating! Please – don’t leave us hanging!

Details

18 and older, but 16 if parent/ guardian is present to volunteer with them 

Outdoor Festival:  All shifts will happen rain or shine - so be prepared for that

Imagine a summer evening spent wandering between three charming garden spaces, each filled with the sound of live acoustic music.

We’re hosting a unique outdoor music event by Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on our grounds, and we need friendly volunteers to help guests find their way between our hidden garden stages as the sun begins to set.

As a Music Guide, you’ll set the tone for the evening, helping music lovers stroll between garden stages before gathering for a stunning finale outside the Dogwood Center

What You’ll Do:

Guide the Flow: Direct guests along simple paths between our 3 performance gardens so they never miss a set.

Share the Schedule: Keep visitors in the loop on set times and gently help with foot traffic (and the occasional car near performance areas).

Set the Vibe: Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere full of discovery and good music.

You love live music, fresh air, and an evening stroll.

You enjoy chatting with people and helping them have a great time.

You want a front-row seat to a beautiful summer event!

Bonus: Stick around after your shift to relax on the lawn and enjoy the finale outside the Dogwood Center!

Never been here before? No worries! We’ll do a quick orientation at the start of your shift so you know the simple layout, schedule, and everything you need to feel confident.

Registration Note: To complete your registration to be a Music Steward, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

First impressions make the whole night! As an Arrival Guide, you’ll be the very first smile guests see as they arrive for an evening of live music in the gardens. You’ll keep traffic moving smoothly, point drivers toward open spots, and set a warm, welcoming tone for the entire event.

Welcome & Direct: Safely guide arriving cars into our main and overflow parking areas.

Keep Things Moving: Keep tabs on lot space so you can easily steer drivers toward open spots.

Answer Quick Questions: Offer a quick "hello," point guests toward the entrance, and kick off their night on a high note.

You love being outdoors, staying active, and greeting happy people.

You enjoy keeping things organized and running smoothly.

You want an easy, rewarding way to support a fantastic community event!

Bonus: Shift wrapped up? Grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy the rest of the symphony performance on us!

First time volunteering with us? No problem! We’ll host a quick orientation right when you arrive to walk through the parking plan, answer any questions, and get you feeling completely confident.

Registration Note: To complete your registration for the KBGA Litter Pickup Day, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

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

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

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

Duties include:

          746 Tazewell Pike

          Luttrell, TN 37779

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

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

Help make the 27th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament a success! Volunteers are needed to welcome golfers, assist with registration, help with contests, and support tournament activities. Spend the day on the course while helping raise funds for scholarships and educational opportunities in our community.

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

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

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

Duties include:

3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy         

Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

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

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

      Every piece of litter removed not only beautifies Dunbar Cave State Park, but also protects the fragile ecosystems found here. Join us for our monthly volunteer cleanup and make a lasting impact on the park you love.

      Volunteers gather at the Visitor Center at 9:00am on the first Friday of each month before heading out to clean trails, picnic areas and other public spaces. All cleanup supplies, including gloves, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. Please bring your own water. A water refill station is available at the park visitor center.

      Whether you're looking to earn volunteer service hours, enjoy a morning outdoors, or help preserve this special place for future visitors, we'd love to have you on the team. Scroll down to choose the cleanup date that works best for you.

      Once you signup, a park staff member will reach out to you to confirm your booking.