Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

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

The Salvation Army needs extra help during White Flag Season to transition our cafeteria to White Flag shelter (evenings) and back (mornings) at the Center of Hope, 200 Ashe Street.

• Time: 6:30–8:30 a.m. or 4:30 - 6 p.m.

• What’s needed: Staff-supervised cleaning and setup

• Contact: Olivia Brokaw, 423-926-2101 or email JohnsonCityTN@uss.salvationarmy.org to learn more and get set up to serve!

Teacher Supply Depot is changing its floor plan and needs help setting up the new store. Volunteers will be asked to move and unpack boxes, place supplies on shelves, and break down boxes. We have dollies and carts, but some light lifting may be necessary.

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 where you will see a playground; instead, go down to the last entrance coming from the interstate. You will see the Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. There is parking in a small lot at the depot, but if it is full, you may park in the grass alongside the road. 

Ring the bell when you arrive to be let in.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Volunteers Needed: 

Thursday, April 2, 2026 [12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.]

Hollywood Community Center, 1560 North Hollywood St. Memphis TN. 38108

1) Stuffing 10,000 Easter Eggs for Easter Egg Hunt [Benefit children in the community]

2) Assist in creating 500-filled Easter baskets for both children and senior citizens

Telisa Franklin Ministries, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

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

Teacher Supply Depot is changing its floor plan and needs help setting up the new store. Volunteers will be asked to move and unpack boxes, place supplies on shelves, and break down boxes. We have dollies and carts, but some light lifting may be necessary.

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 where you will see a playground; instead, go down to the last entrance coming from the interstate. You will see the Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. There is parking in a small lot at the depot, but if it is full, you may park in the grass alongside the road. 

Ring the bell when you arrive to be let in.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Teacher Supply Depot is changing its floor plan and needs help setting up the new store. Volunteers will be asked to move and unpack boxes, place supplies on shelves, and break down boxes. We have dollies and carts, but some light lifting may be necessary.

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 where you will see a playground; instead, go down to the last entrance coming from the interstate. You will see the Teacher Supply Depot sign on the side of the building. There is parking in a small lot at the depot, but if it is full, you may park in the grass alongside the road. 

Ring the bell when you arrive to be let in.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Fishing line recycling containers have been installed at each boat dock. The monofilament is collected from recycling bins and cleaned of hooks, leaders, weights, and trash. It is then shipped to the Berkley Pure Fishing company in Iowa. Berkley melts the line down into raw plastic pellets that can be made into other plastic products including tackle boxes, spools for line, fish habitats, and toys. Meet at the back porch of the Visitor Center to receive collection instructions. You will walk or drive to collect the line from the recycling containers and bring it back to the Visitor Center to process the contents as we work to preserve our shoreline, protect wildlife and prevent damage to boat propellers.

Assist staff in setting up, offering, and cleaning up an event with Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory!

This event will educate the public on telescopes, star maps, constellations, and more!

Volunteers may be asked to:

This event is split into several shifts. You may sign up for single or multiple shifts. 

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

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

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

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

All tools will be provided for this opportunity.

Let's grow something great together!

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

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. 

Opportunities include:

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

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

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

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

Go Green with us as we continue providing habitat for our native insects as we restore and reseed a pollinator garden located at the golf course!

Join us for our eighth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 4th from 9am to noon!  

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

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

Clean litter from the road side and the hill below the observation deck.  All materials will be provided, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.

-Assisting with workshop & refreshment table

-Helping attendees’ shop & find sizes

-Folding, maintaining & organizing clothing displays

-Assisting with checkout- bagging, helping customers get items to their car

-Greeting guests & assisting with sign-in

-Theft prevention

-Set-up/Clean-up

Join David Crockett State park in improving our local environment. We will be meeting at shelter one weeding and preparing the flowerbeds for planting later in the month, and then removing invasives elsewhere in the park if time permits.

Be prepared work involving bending, shoveling, raking, pulling, and possibly using loppers. Please wear  sturdy close-toed shoes, gloves, and bring plenty of water.

The Greenway behind Oak Ridge's Rolling Hills Apartments (formerly known as the Garden Apartments) is one of the best wildflower trails in Anderson County, but it is threatened by garlic mustard, a very invasive exotic that crowds out native plants.  TCWP and Greenways Oak Ridge have been making headway in recent years in ridding the trail of this harmful plant. Volunteers are needed to help with the effort again this year.

We will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the rear parking lot (near the woods) behind 101-135 West Vanderbilt Drive.

Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothes and bring water and a digging spike or similar tool if you own one.

TCWP board member Margaret Cumberland will help with wildflower identification. The event will end with a pizza lunch at around noon.

Sign up here:     RSVP Form

For questions, contact Roger Maclin at Phone: 865-207-3838 or e-mail: rlmacklin@gmail.com

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

We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to help support this high-impact civic and cultural gathering that centers the arts as a vital part of our region’s future. Volunteers will assist with event logistics, guest check-in, audience support, speaker coordination, and overall flow to ensure a respectful, well-organized forum. If you’re passionate about arts advocacy, community dialogue, and helping create spaces where culture and civic leadership intersect, we invite you to volunteer and be part of this important moment in our Season 9.

Dog training classes where volunteers are paired with teens who are currently in residential programs.  No dog training experience needed.  Our class instructor will lead you through skills and you will help your teen practice them with the dogs.  All training is positive reinforcement only.

Volunteer with Special Olympics Track + Field Events

Volunteer with Special Olympics Greater Knoxville

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

Volunteer with Special Olympics

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

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

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

Duties include:

Location Details:

The Avenue Church

6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877

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

Drive-Thru

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Scott County

 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:

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida

19360 Alberta St

Oneida, TN 37841

Event times: 11:00am-until food runs out

Volunteer times: 10:00am-1:30pm

We are gearing up for our upcoming Rummage Sale and need a "heavy-lifting" crew and an "organization" team to make it a success.

Shift Details:

April 8th & 9th | The Move Crew: Help us transport items from our storage facility to the sale location right across the street. Perfect for those who enjoy staying active!

April 10th | The Setup Squad: Help us sort, organize, and setup donations. We’ll be transforming the space into a shopper’s paradise and need your help getting every item in its place.

Your time directly supports SMILE Foster Closet and our mission to provide for local children in care.

                VOLUNTEERS GET  10% OFF ANY PLANTS THEY PURCHASED

Help Lichterman Nature Center kick off its Volunteer Plant Sale on Thursday, April 09 from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Volunteers will assist with plant purchases, greeting and directing guests to the sale areas, and assisting with loading purchases. If you need more information, please contact Janie Best Paraham at janie.paraham@memphistn.gov or call 901.636.2438.

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

The 80th South Central Province Council of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is coming to Knoxville April 8-11, and they need volunteers to assist with registration. Volunteers will welcome and check in attendees at the start of the conference at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown on April 9 and 10. Volunteers will receive a Team Knoxville Volunteer t-shirt.

Parking can be found in nearby downtown garages and lots: www.visitknoxville.com/downtown-parking/ Please note that parking at the hotel will have a fee. 

        Lichterman Nature Center Volunteer Plan Sale Friday, April 10, 2026

If you are an outdoor person, a people person, or if you love plants this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, 2026, from 12:30pm-5:00pm each day. Volunteers will assist with moving plants to the sale areas, helping load plants in car (small plants mostly), assist with purchase tickets, act as greeters, and help rehouse plants at the end of the day.

Volunteers must be 16 years or older. This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather. All volunteers will need to sign a City of Memphis Volunteer Waiver. If you are under 18 years old, and adult must also sign the waiver.

So please come out and help others beautify their yards, go green with native plants, maybe learn something new about plants, and have a great day outdoors at Lichterman Nature Center. If you need more information about volunteering contact Janie Best Paraham at the email address below. Hope to see you there.

Thank you!!!

Janie Best Paraham

Supervisor of Volunteer Services

MoSH/ Pink Palace Museum

janie.paraham@memphistn.gov

901.636.2438

Join us for our annual Great War Expo, a educational event highlighting all things WWI at the home of one it's most well known soldiers. Look forward to focused discussion panels, collection displays, authors, museums, and living historians sharing their knowledge about the Great War of 1918, the "War to End All Wars".

Role: Welcome guests, confirm registrations, distribute wristbands/badges, answer entry questions.
Ideal For: Organized, friendly, detail-oriented volunteers.
Impact: First impression of the event — sets the tone for professionalism and hospitality.

Role: Assist sponsors with setup, materials distribution, and activation logistics.
Ideal For: Professional, detail-focused individuals.
Impact: Ensures sponsor satisfaction and future investment.

Role: Assist credentialed media with check-in and press area guidance.
Ideal For: Professional demeanor.
Impact: Protects brand image.

Join Interpretive Ranger Rachel to clean up the shorelines around the park!  Meet at the Park Office to get your supplies and get your work location.  We'll have groups start in different areas and work towards each other to clean large sections of the shoreline.  We'll be working for 4 hours, but feel free to pop in or out as needed.

Pick up litter in and around the park with Memphis City Beautiful and Park ranger staff.

Join us at Adrian Burnett Elementary School on April 10th from 3pm-5pm! We will be beautifying and cleaning up around the school through our SchoolScapes program. Thank you to Carex Design for their partnership with this project!  

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide all of the needed equipment.   

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

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

Thank you to our sponsors Carex Design and AIA!

 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

At Emerald Youth, Worship Arts is an essential part of our mission to help young people discover their God-given potential and experience transformative growth. We offer a mass choir (1st-7th grade) and a Gospel choir (8th-12th grade). Students have the opportunity to perform at city events (upon request) and at EYF's special events such as the Legacy Dinner and the Prayer Breakfast. We are looking for people to serve in a variety of roles to help our Worship Arts Ministry grow! Our primary needs are with our mass choir group which practice on Thursdays from 5:30-7 pm. We are seeking people who are willing to work with students on singing and/or also help with operations.

Requirements: Background check and training

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

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

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

Join us for our ninth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 11th from 9am to noon!  

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

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

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

The SKE Garden workday will be a great time doing good work preparing our outdoors for our student's outdoor learning! 

Pre-game at Honeybee or Mia Piccola and post-game at Angry Dumpling, South Coast Pizza or any of our amazing local businesses!

Enjoy the outdoors and support our school!

Knoxville Rugby is hosting the first round of the national playoffs and needs volunteers! Men and women's teams will be coming from all over the southeast to compete in this two day tournament.

Volunteer roles will be things like running scoreboards, selling concessions, and lots more. It's sure to be a fun weekend for everyone involved, including our volunteers. 

Aging with Pride is a volunteer-powered community initiative building a more affirming, connected, and resource-rich region for LGBTQ+ older adults, caregivers and families. This event is designed to connect people with trusted resources, practical education, and ongoing support. Volunteers are the heart of this work, helping create a welcoming experience and strengthening long-term community connections beyond the event. 

We need:

Would love to have Oak Ridge dance team and/or cheerleaders to be greeters and welcomers - bring pom poms, etc. and help creative a positive and supportive atmosphere

Please email me at Volunteer@uwayac.org and let me know what role(s) you are interested in. Assignments and instructions will be given to you the day of the event.

Aging with Pride is a volunteer-powered community initiative building a more affirming, connected, and resource-rich region for LGBTQ+ older adults, caregivers and families. This event is designed to connect people with trusted resources, practical education, and ongoing support. Volunteers are the heart of this work, helping create a welcoming experience and strengthening long-term community connections beyond the event. 

We need:

Would love to have Oak Ridge dance team and/or cheerleaders to be greeters and welcomers - bring pom poms, etc. and help creative a positive and supportive atmosphere Please email me at Volunteer@uwayac.org and let me know what role(s) you are interested in. Instructions will be given to you the day of the event.

                                   Lichterman Nature Center Plant Sale

If you are an outdoor person, a people person, or if you love plants this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed Saturday, April 11, 2026,26 from 8:45am-1:00pm and/ or 12:30pm-5:00pm each day. Volunteers will assist with moving plants to the sale areas, helping load plants in car (small plants mostly), assist with purchase tickets, act as greeters, and help rehouse plants at the end of the day.

Volunteers must be 16 years or older. This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather. All volunteers will need to sign a City of Memphis Volunteer Waiver. If you are under 18 years old, and adult must also sign the waiver.

2 shifts available: please specify which shift you are volunteering for 

So please come out and help others beautify their yards, go green with native plants, maybe learn something new about plants, and have a great day outdoors at Lichterman Nature Center. If you need more information about volunteering contact Janie Best Paraham at the email address below. Hope to see you there.

Thank you!!!

Janie Best Paraham

Supervisor of Volunteer Services

MoSH/ Pink Palace Museum

janie.paraham@memphistn.gov

901.636.2438

Join us on Saturday, April 11, as the National Park Service joins forces with TCWP and East Tennessee Whitewater Club for a river-based cleanup at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

The stream section to be paddled will be determined based on river flow levels and other factors. Experienced whitewater paddlers are welcome to participate, but must provide their own whitewater boat, personal floatation device, helmet, and appropriate river attire. Paddlers should be proficient in Class III whitewater.

Meetup time and location will be announced as soon as it becomes available; please check the TCWP website and/or Facebook page. Participants should bring sufficient food and water for a full day’s river trip. This event may be cancelled or modified based on weather conditions and river levels.

Sign up here: RSVP Form

For more information about the event, contact Mark Bevelhimer at 865-679-9242 or at mbevelhimer@gmail.com.

Staff registration table for Aging with Pride Expo at Oak Ridge Civic Center

Aging with Pride is a volunteer-powered community initiative building a more affirming, connected, and resource-rich region for LGBTQ+ older adults, caregivers and families. This event is designed to connect people with trusted resources, practical education, and ongoing support. Volunteers are the heart of this work, helping create a welcoming experience and strengthening long-term community connections beyond the event.

Parking attendant for Aging with Pride Resource Expo 

Aging with Pride is a volunteer-powered community initiative building a more affirming, connected, and resource-rich region for LGBTQ+ older adults, caregivers and families. This event is designed to connect people with trusted resources, practical education, and ongoing support. Volunteers are the heart of this work, helping create a welcoming experience and strengthening long-term community connections beyond the event.

Crosswalk Attendant for Aging with Pride Expo at Oak Ridge Civic Center on April 11

Aging with Pride is a volunteer-powered community initiative building a more affirming, connected, and resource-rich region for LGBTQ+ older adults, caregivers and families. This event is designed to connect people with trusted resources, practical education, and ongoing support. Volunteers are the heart of this work, helping create a welcoming experience and strengthening long-term community connections beyond the event.

360 Photo Booth Attendant for Aging with Pride Expo at Oak Ridge Civic Center on April 11

Help to coordinate the vendors for the Aging with Pride Expo at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on April 11

Set-up tables and chairs for Aging with Pride Expo at Oak Ridge Civic Center on April 11, 2026

Volunteer to staff the United Way table at the Aging with Pride Expo at Oak Ridge Civic Center.

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter. 

You must be able to pick up your assigned dog at the Animal Shelter. Be sure to sign up early as limited spots are available.

Meeting Point: Large parking lot past the park restaurant.

What to bring:

This is a great way to help shelter dogs get exercise, socialization, and love.

Reserve your spot Today!

New Format: Two Goodwill Days in 2026! April 12 in Virginia and April 26 in Tennessee

Registration for both Goodwill Day Virginia and Goodwill Day Tennessee is now open. Goodwill Day observances at Goodwill Tenneva locations aid students needing community service to meet financial aid, scholarship, course, work ethic, graduation, college/work application, or résumé requirements. High school and college students in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee who are age 16 plus can earn one to eight hours of community service on either April 12 at our Virginia stores in Abingdon, Bristol, Chilhowie, Richlands, and Wise or on April 26 at our Tennessee stores in Bristol, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Johnson City, and Kingsport. Registration for a limited number of available volunteer slots at each location is required. The deadline to register is the same for either state option, March 31 by 7:00 p.m.

Eligible students must register by the March 31 deadline at https://www.goodwilltnva.org/goodwill-days/.

For more information, contact Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@goodwilltnva.org.

Building Beloved is a gathering designed to bring Memphians together to share our hearts about our city, her story, our lived experiences, and our collective vision for the future. We’re inviting volunteers to help steward this sacred space, where honest and vulnerable truths can be shared with care, respect, and intention. Volunteers will play an essential role in creating and holding a safe, welcoming environment, supporting participants, assisting facilitators, managing the flow of the gathering, and helping ensure that compassion and dignity guide every interaction. Together, we will set an intention to honor our differences and help transform fear into possibility. If you’re called to service, empathy, and community healing, we welcome you to volunteer and be part of this meaningful experience.

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

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

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

Duties include:

Location Details:

Across from Washburn School

7925 TN 131

Washburn, TN 37888

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

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:

LaFollette Church of God

1906 Jacksboro Pike

LaFollette, TN 37766

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

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

The Judge/Interviewer serves as a key evaluator for the College & Arts Program, assessing participants who showcase a three‑minute talent performance. Judges provide fair, consistent scoring and conduct brief interviews to help determine each participant’s overall readiness, creativity, and presentation skills. This role requires professionalism, observational skills, and the ability to offer objective evaluations across a variety of artistic disciplines.

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:

3550 Pleasant Ridge Road (off of Western Ave)

Knoxville, TN 37921

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

Drive-Thru

Chin Up, Girl is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers for our Chin Up, Girl x WellPoint Mother’s Day Self Care Boutique on Saturday, May 9th at Patterson Park Community Center in Murfreesboro.

This free community event will serve approximately 150–200 women and families with clothing, self-care products, maternal resources, mini yoga sessions, wellness education, and professional Mother’s Day portraits.

Volunteer roles may include:
• Boutique setup and breakdown
• Clothing organization and styling assistance
• Check-in support
• Children’s activity table support
• General hospitality and guest guidance

We are looking for individuals who are welcoming, dependable, and excited to help create a warm and empowering experience for local mothers.

Shift times available:
Morning Setup (10am-11am)
Event Support (Event runs 11am-2pm)
Breakdown

Join us in helping women feel seen, celebrated, and supported this Mother’s Day.

The Big We will present a documentary curated by our Storytelling Artist in Residence, followed by a facilitated Q&A. We’re seeking volunteers to help support this reflective and engaging experience by welcoming guests, assisting with seating and event flow, supporting the Q&A session, and ensuring a smooth screening. Volunteers will play an important role in creating a respectful, inviting atmosphere that allows the story to be fully seen, heard, and discussed. If you’re passionate about storytelling, community dialogue, and helping meaningful conversations unfold, we invite you to volunteer and be part of this powerful shared experience.

Help visitors celebrate Earth Day at the Pink Palace Museum April 16 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

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

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

Ready to play with a purpose? We need some friendly faces to help us make our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser a massive success for SMILE Foster Closet!

We are looking for volunteers to help spread the word and ensure every guest knows how to support our mission.

The Mission

Where: Chuck E. Cheese 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604

The Task: Stand outside the entrance to hand out flyers/coupons and remind families to mention SMILE at the register.

The Impact: Chuck E. Cheese is donating 20% of all purchases made by those who mention us!

Our American Roots - Periodic Tables creates opportunities to learn about different cultures and to renew bonds of friendship and community by listening one another's stories. These events are sponsored by: ORICL, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge-Breakfast, AMSE Foundation, and ORAU.

Teams of 4 people are needed to help with set-up prior to the event and break-down after the event. Setup is at 4:30 p.m. and breakdown is at 8:30 p.m.

YMCA Food & Fun Program

About Program:

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

What Do We Need:

We need volunteers to help us prepare these healthy meals to send out to the kids of the Chattanooga, North Georgia and Cleveland areas! All meals are prepped and packed ourselves at our Food & Fun Kitchen. It is very easy and fun! Examples of tasks 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. Anyone is welcome to volunteer!

Dress Code For All Volunteers:

Directions To The JA Henry Community YMCA

Our address is:  3500 Dodds Avenue, Suite 108

Chattanooga, TN  37407

Turn onto East 35th Street off Dodds Avenue. Look for the YMCA sign on our building.

If there is parking behind our building, you are more than welcome to park there in the spaces that have our YMCA signage. If need be, you may park in the parking lot that is on 36th Street across from the building.

Come help spruce up our landscaping by adding mulch, planting small shrubs, trimming shrubs, weeding, etc. Necessary tools and items will be provided, but if you have work/gardening gloves, please bring them! Take note of the weather this day and wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga creates and supports 1:1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We believe that all you can achieve their full potential! Our resources go into supporting in mission, so any extra help we can get toward maintenance on stretches our funds deeper into the community.

We will be deep cleaning the store. This usually requires a small amount of shifting around clothing racks and shelving units.

Other tasks will include:

Please wear comfortable clothes you do not mind wearing while cleaning. We will provide all supplies. Drinks and snacks will also be provided. 

Please park in the gravel lot adjacent to the right side of the building.

Hatch's Hero is a community-based advocacy program for children and families experiencing pediatric cancer. Volunteers will help with different projects that help support these families, like STEAM project prep, video demonstrations, making cards for families, ect.

Details:

THE NEED

Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for families of children receiving medical care. Our facility offers 28 full bedrooms (each with its own full bathroom), daily meals, community kitchens, laundry facilities, play areas for children, access to mental healthcare and wellness programs to promote each family's well-being, and more — all at no cost to them, and with no time limit: families may stay with us until their child's treatment ends.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a volunteer group to "Adopt-A-Lunch" on April 17th. Your volunteer group would provide the ingredients and prepare the meal on-site in our Great Kitchen, making about 30 servings of food. You also have the option of ordering food from a restaurant.

If your group is not able to provide all of the ingredients, we can meet you halfway by drawing from our pantry for basic ingredients like pasta, rice, flour, etc.

HOW MANY VOLUNTEERS?

The ideal group size is no larger than 9 people (that's how many people can comfortably fit in our kitchen).

For a larger group (max. 20 people), you may consider doing a combination of Adopt-A-Meal and Chore Cart, which entails basic cleaning around the House (wiping surfaces, sweeping, trash pickup around the property, etc.). The group can be divided between Adopt-A-Meal and Chore-Cart during the allotted time.

Please be aware that parking spots are limited, so larger groups are strongly encouraged to carpool.

Volunteers will help put together our new garden beds (4 in total) and fill them with soil and fertilizer for our Child Enrichment Program. These garden beds will give kids the chance to get hands-on with gardening, learn where food comes from, and take pride in caring for something over time.

The garden will be used during enrichment activities to support learning around science, nutrition, teamwork, and responsibility. It also provides a calming outdoor space where kids can slow down, explore, and build confidence as they watch their plants grow.

Volunteers are needed to assemble four new garden beds and plant vegetables in the rear area; refresh the current garden beds in front area; and sanitize toys/books and dining room area

What should volunteers wear?
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty, along with closed-toe shoes.   

Where should they park?

Help transform our thrift store’s women’s section into a modern shopping destination! Remove outdated fixtures, patch and paint walls with an accent color, rearrange display furniture, deep clean the floors, and reorganize clothing racks to showcase designer and seasonal items.

Parking: Available at the Thrift Store and our office building next door. Street parking also available.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: drill, spackle, putty knife, sandpaper, paint, brushes/rollers, or paint tape.

Transform our thrift store layout! Help reorganize merchandise sections, move shelving units and display furniture, relocate inventory to create new featured shopping areas, and consolidate items for better organization. Great for volunteers who enjoy hands-on work and transforming spaces!

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Red Bank Thrift Store.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided.

Bring new life to our thrift store by painting the register counter in vibrant blue and refreshing bathroom doors and frames in clean off-white. Create a welcoming, professional environment that uplifts everyone who visits. Perfect for detail-oriented volunteers!

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Soddy Daisy Thrift Store (located next to Food City).

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: paint brushes, painter's tape, paint rollers, paint pans, gloves. 

Help create a brighter learning environment through painting, deep cleaning, and organizing classroom spaces. Every detail counts in making our school a better place for students!

Parking: Park in the school lot and enter through the main doors

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty

What to Bring: Water bottle

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: paint brushes, painters tape, basic cleaning supplies.

Transform our school’s exterior through window cleaning, pressure washing, raking, and sweeping. If time allows, we’ll also organize the care closet and tackle interior windows. Outdoor enthusiasts welcome!

Parking: Park in the visitor spaces within the Red Bank Middle School lot and enter through the main doors. 

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: rake, broom, cleaning rags, pressure washer.

Revitalize our auditorium entryway with paint! Tackle one large wall, touch up another, and refresh two stairwells (scraping and painting required). At least 2-3 volunteers comfortable with ladders needed. This is a great opportunity to create an inspiring entrance for student performances!

Parking: Park in the school lot and enter through the main doors

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to:  paint brushes, paint scraper tools, goggles to protect eyes while scraping.

Here at Hunter, we have two interior courtyards, Soaring Space 1 and Soaring Space 2, and we have been fortunate to receive seating areas and a canopy in each space. However, these spaces are still in need of additional attention and improvements.

We are seeking assistance with placing crossties and spreading mulch to help elevate and level uneven areas. Our goal is to create a clean, safe environment where students can enjoy an alternative space for learning.  Not only will these spaces offer areas of learning for student they will give our other exceptional education students a place to go and enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment.  Please help us let our students SOAR in a new environment.

Volunteer as an individual or group in a warehouse environment while working cooperatively with other volunteers and staff.  Typical volunteer activities include sorting food, re-packaging bulk food, packing food boxes, packing Sack Packs, labeling canned goods, and performing scheduled sanitation tasks.

Food distribution is a hands-on volunteer activity. Activities could include assisting with stocking shelves, unloading and moving food, sorting and distributing food, sorting and bagging produce, and cleaning up.  Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, and maintain strict confidentiality of all guest and volunteer information. 

LIFT Youth Center's Mission: Creating opportunities for students to be Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference. LIFT accomplishes this by providing TWO Youth Centers to serve 6th-12th grade Catoosa County students with a free afterschool program. Our vision is a community where students discover and achieve a healthy, successful future. Between the two centers we hope to serve 500 students this school year.

On 4/17 a group will work at our Youth Center in Ringgold to help it shine! We'll do some landscaping (weed control, mulching and pine straw), do some deep cleaning of the inside and outside of the Youth Center, wash and detail our vans, and pick up any trash we can find around the property. It is difficult to find the time to accomplish these tasks, so these volunteers spending this time helping us take good care of our physical plant is a big gift!

There is plenty of parking at the Youth Center. There will be low and high impact jobs to do. Close-toed shoes would be wise. All tools and materials will be provided - you may want to bring work gloves. Water and shade will be provided as needed, but you may want to wear sunscreen. We will also have a group do this at our Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe.
 

LIFT Youth Center's Mission: Creating opportunities for students to be Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference. LIFT accomplishes this by providing TWO Youth Centers to serve 6th-12th grade Catoosa County students with a free afterschool program. Our vision is a community where students discover and achieve a healthy, successful future. Between the two centers we hope to serve 500 students this school year.

On 4/17 a group will work at our Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe to help it shine! We'll do some landscaping (weed control, mulching and pine straw), do some deep cleaning of the inside and outside of the Youth Center, wash and detail our vans, and pick up any trash we can find around the property. It is difficult to find the time to accomplish these tasks, so these volunteers spending this time helping us take good care of our physical plant is a big gift!

There is plenty of parking at the Youth Center. There will be low and high impact jobs to do. Close-toed shoes would be wise. All tools and materials will be provided - you may want to bring work gloves. Water and shade will be provided as needed, but you may want to wear sunscreen. We will also have a group do this at our Youth Center in Ringgold.

Here's what you need to know about your volunteer day at the Zoo:

Arrive at 9:00am and proceed to the plaza in front of the Zoo. Someone will be there to meet you. That will give us enough time to get you checked in and to your assignment for a 9:30 am start. 

Park in the Zoo's parking lot. Parking is free.

Dress in casual clothes. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We do our best to help the environment by not providing water in plastic bottles. Please bring sunscreen if needed.

Make sure to bring your completed, signed Group Volunteer Waiver and Release Form on each volunteer (see attachment). These will be collected when you arrive. 

Please plan on working until 12:00pm. If you are planning on having lunch, please know the Zoo may or may not have any open food concessions. It is based on weather and attendance. But there are picnic tables just outside the Zoo if you want to bring a bag lunch, or a couple of fast food restaurants near the Zoo. 

Project: Substrate Change. Volunteers will be shoveling substrate material (i.e. sand, mulch, or limestone) and/or pushing wheelbarrows. (Tools will be provided by the Zoo).

Volunteers will help transform a disorganized storage space into a fully functional, easy-to-use storage area. This project includes sorting existing items, categorizing supplies, labeling shelves, determining bins needed, and setting up a layout that makes items easy to find and maintain. Volunteers will work together to create an organized system that supports daily operations and saves staff time moving forward. 

Please note: This is a tight space, so the project is limited to a small group of 3–5 volunteers. Teamwork, flexibility, and comfort working in close quarters are important. Volunteers should be organized-minded and comfortable working with minimal direction, using good judgment and teamwork to create an efficient system.

Volunteers will help refresh and maintain our outdoor spaces by clearing debris, removing litter, trimming overgrowth, and cleaning out a large ditch.

Work will be outdoors and may involve bending, lifting, and working on uneven ground. Volunteers should dress appropriately. Gloves and some tools will be provided however gas-powered trimmers, chainsaws and additional landscape supplies are helpful.

This is a hands-on project with immediate, visible impact—perfect for individuals or groups who enjoy working outside and making a difference.

Volunteers needed with proper equipment to finish clearing area to prepare for a children's play area. 

Current view: 

Hopeful end Result: 

Volunteer groups needed to stain pavilion and wooden bridges. Ladders need for pavilion 10-14ft tall. 

Volunteer groups needed to paint exterior wall approximately 10ft x 35ft

The Launch Pad is a non-profit organization dedicated to launching women out of addiction and into the healing power of a 12-step sober living program. We aim to see our residents complete treatment and live a healthy and whole life free from addiction.

We need a team of 20 individuals who would like to paint the fence of our residential area at the Launch Pad. This project will take approximately 4 hours per group. We will provide all tools needed, please just arrive in clothing you can paint in. We will provide and light refreshments and hydration. Steel toed shoes are not required for this project. 

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Support our Native Plant Program by volunteering in our nursery area. Tasks may include starting seeds, caring for baby plants, beautifying the nursery gardens, cleaning pots, restocking the sales area, and assisting with special infrastructure projects. Projects change based on weather and the needs of our plants—specific details will be shared the week of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable walking, standing, squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds. With advance notice, some seated tasks can be arranged. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone curious about native plants, eager to learn about local ecosystems, or simply looking to enjoy a nice morning outdoors.

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe shoes, water bottle and gardening gloves (we also have some to share)

All participants must fill out this waiver: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=ee8ciufg2N&source=customSurvey

Parking: You'll meet in the Nursery, which is located behind the Welcome Center and between the ponds. When entering Reflection Riding, bypass the main parking lot and continue following the road until you come to the first fork in the road, take a right, then the Nursery is located on the right. Lauren and Hannah will be there to meet you!

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details : Land Management volunteers will get hands-on experience helping restore our native ecosystem by reducing the spread of invasive plants on campus. Activities may include pulling and cutting invasive plants, as well as moving brush and debris into piles. Work locations will depend on the weather and may take place in wooded areas and on uneven terrain. Come ready to work, learn, and make a real impact outdoors!

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe/sturdy shoes and long pants; water bottle and gardening gloves (we also have some to share)

Gloves, eye protection, and other safety gear will be provided.

All participants must fill out this waiver: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=ee8ciufg2N&source=customSurvey

Parking: You'll meet at the Welcome Center at Reflection Riding