Volunteer: Healthcare Professionals for Disaster Response and/or RecoveryProvide assistance to meet disaster-caused emergency health needs such as loss of medications, medical equipment, treatment, and health recovery information to victims of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and home fires.
You can support local families virtually from the comfort of your home or serve a 2 week deployment at large sale disaster operations. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Provide assistance to meet disaster-caused emergency health needs such as loss of medications, medical equipment, treatment, and health recovery information to victims of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and home fires.
You can support local families virtually from the comfort of your home or serve a 2 week deployment at large sale disaster operations. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37909 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Be a Shelter HeroHurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact! Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready. Volunteer now to be a shelter hero! Here's what you'll do: Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the roleQualifications: Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequentlyThank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact! Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready. Volunteer now to be a shelter hero! Here's what you'll do: Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the roleQualifications: Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequentlyThank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37803 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Design CommitteeThe Design Committee is open to anyone and focuses on the physical beautification of downtown through initiatives like public art, landscaping, maintenance and litter collection. In partnership with organizations like Keep Blount Beautiful and the City of Maryville, this volunteer team helps to make our downtown district a better place for everyone. Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance The Design Committee is open to anyone and focuses on the physical beautification of downtown through initiatives like public art, landscaping, maintenance and litter collection. In partnership with organizations like Keep Blount Beautiful and the City of Maryville, this volunteer team helps to make our downtown district a better place for everyone. Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Planter Maintenance TeamOur Flower Power team helps us to maintain and replace the potted landscaping along Broadway Avenue. We believe these small touches help bring vibrancy and beauty to a thriving downtown district. Planting days will be scheduled based on availability, but we would love to recruit a core group of green thumbs to coordinate our efforts! Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Our Flower Power team helps us to maintain and replace the potted landscaping along Broadway Avenue. We believe these small touches help bring vibrancy and beauty to a thriving downtown district. Planting days will be scheduled based on availability, but we would love to recruit a core group of green thumbs to coordinate our efforts! Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Holiday Market PrepWe will need a few people to help us get ready for the 2025 Downtown Maryville Holiday Market! Duties would include filling gift bags and marking vendor spaces outside. Volunteer date can be any time the week prior to the event date of November 29th or leading up to Thanksgiving. (Nov 17-21 or Nov 24-26) Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance We will need a few people to help us get ready for the 2025 Downtown Maryville Holiday Market! Duties would include filling gift bags and marking vendor spaces outside. Volunteer date can be any time the week prior to the event date of November 29th or leading up to Thanksgiving. (Nov 17-21 or Nov 24-26) Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Need Type: Volunteer Date: Nov 21, 2025 through Nov 26, 2025 Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 3rd Thursday CommitteeOur new initiative, 3rd Thursday: A Celebration of the Arts, is in full swing, and we would love to have more people involved! Our 2025 program is already scheduled, but we would love to introduce you to our process and help us check in with artists and businesses for September and October. Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Our new initiative, 3rd Thursday: A Celebration of the Arts, is in full swing, and we would love to have more people involved! Our 2025 program is already scheduled, but we would love to introduce you to our process and help us check in with artists and businesses for September and October. Agency: Downtown Maryville Alliance Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Nonprofit Volunteer Board MemberCASA of the Tennessee Heartland is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering CASA volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. CASATNH strives to provide a court-appointed volunteer advocate for every abused and neglected child who needs one. The CASA of the Tennessee Heartland Board of Directors comprises leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. As the preeminent resource for abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount Counties, CASATNH's own board strives to be a model of governance performance. Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe that each and every organization needs a strong and effective board to fully realize its potential for good. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active ambassadors for the organization and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CASATNH to advance its mission. We're looking for a talented and conscientious volunteer board members to continue to strengthen our program. If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership, and are interested in exploring this opportunity, call Executive Director Kesha Waters at 865-425-0888 Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering CASA volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. CASATNH strives to provide a court-appointed volunteer advocate for every abused and neglected child who needs one. The CASA of the Tennessee Heartland Board of Directors comprises leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. As the preeminent resource for abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount Counties, CASATNH's own board strives to be a model of governance performance. Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe that each and every organization needs a strong and effective board to fully realize its potential for good. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active ambassadors for the organization and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CASATNH to advance its mission. We're looking for a talented and conscientious volunteer board members to continue to strengthen our program. If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership, and are interested in exploring this opportunity, call Executive Director Kesha Waters at 865-425-0888 Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37830 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Recruiting potential volunteer advocates to assist the abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is an organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and placed into foster care. A CASA volunteer is trained on the court and child welfare systems, child abuse and neglect, state and federal laws, and the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. One volunteer is paired with one child or one case (if there are multiple children in the family) and remains their advocate from the time they enter into foster care until they are placed in a safe and permanent home. CASA volunteers are often referred to as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Judge. They are in charge of providing a clear picture of the child’s situation in the form of a report along with recommendations to the court that will serve only the best interest of the child. Volunteers are able to write the report based on the information they gather when visiting the child, the foster home, the child’s school, the parents, and by having access to all records pertaining to the child and the situation that brought the child into DCS custody. Volunteers will have the training, support and guidance provided by our program coordinators so they will never feel alone while being the voice for these children.You must be 21 or over, pass background checks, participate in a 33-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland Recruiting potential volunteer advocates to assist the abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is an organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and placed into foster care. A CASA volunteer is trained on the court and child welfare systems, child abuse and neglect, state and federal laws, and the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. One volunteer is paired with one child or one case (if there are multiple children in the family) and remains their advocate from the time they enter into foster care until they are placed in a safe and permanent home. CASA volunteers are often referred to as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Judge. They are in charge of providing a clear picture of the child’s situation in the form of a report along with recommendations to the court that will serve only the best interest of the child. Volunteers are able to write the report based on the information they gather when visiting the child, the foster home, the child’s school, the parents, and by having access to all records pertaining to the child and the situation that brought the child into DCS custody. Volunteers will have the training, support and guidance provided by our program coordinators so they will never feel alone while being the voice for these children.You must be 21 or over, pass background checks, participate in a 33-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Recruiting potential volunteer advocates to assist the abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is an organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and placed into foster care. A CASA volunteer is trained on the court and child welfare systems, child abuse and neglect, state and federal laws, and the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. One volunteer is paired with one child or one case (if there are multiple children in the family) and remains their advocate from the time they enter into foster care until they are placed in a safe and permanent home. CASA volunteers are often referred to as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Judge. They are in charge of providing a clear picture of the child’s situation in the form of a report along with recommendations to the court that will serve only the best interest of the child. Volunteers are able to write the report based on the information they gather when visiting the child, the foster home, the child’s school, the parents, and by having access to all records pertaining to the child and the situation that brought the child into DCS custody. Volunteers will have the training, support and guidance provided by our program coordinators so they will never feel alone while being the voice for these children.You must be 21 or over, pass background checks, participate in a 33-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland Recruiting potential volunteer advocates to assist the abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is an organization that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and placed into foster care. A CASA volunteer is trained on the court and child welfare systems, child abuse and neglect, state and federal laws, and the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer. One volunteer is paired with one child or one case (if there are multiple children in the family) and remains their advocate from the time they enter into foster care until they are placed in a safe and permanent home. CASA volunteers are often referred to as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Judge. They are in charge of providing a clear picture of the child’s situation in the form of a report along with recommendations to the court that will serve only the best interest of the child. Volunteers are able to write the report based on the information they gather when visiting the child, the foster home, the child’s school, the parents, and by having access to all records pertaining to the child and the situation that brought the child into DCS custody. Volunteers will have the training, support and guidance provided by our program coordinators so they will never feel alone while being the voice for these children.You must be 21 or over, pass background checks, participate in a 33-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). Agency: CASA of the TN Heartland Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Local Disaster ResponderNight Owls, have you ever wanted to volunteer with the American Red Cross but didn't know how to get started. Well now is your chance to sign up, get trained and be ready to respond to either home fires or natural disasters in your community. Don't wait for something to happen. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you will work as part of an assigned team to provide immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Training is free, but the hope you bring is priceless. Please note all volunteers must pass a criminal background check for violence and theft. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Night Owls, have you ever wanted to volunteer with the American Red Cross but didn't know how to get started. Well now is your chance to sign up, get trained and be ready to respond to either home fires or natural disasters in your community. Don't wait for something to happen. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you will work as part of an assigned team to provide immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Training is free, but the hope you bring is priceless. Please note all volunteers must pass a criminal background check for violence and theft. Agency: American Red Cross of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37909 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Stocking & Data EntryCROSS is always seeking new volunteers to fill various shifts each month. The two specific roles is data entry for families coming for assistance (minimal experience needed) and Stocking our food shelves. Please note that our pantry is only open Monday 10-4 (beginning April 7), Tue-Wed 10-2, Thursday-Friday 10-12 and this is when the volunteer roles will occur. Data Entry role inputs our families into the database for each visit, calls local utility companies to verify information prior to providing vouchers, answering phones, and other clerical duties as needed. Food Stocking role includes restocking of shelves, inventorying incoming food items, bagging our neighbor's groceries, and other warehouse duties as needed. This role does require the ability to lift/carry up to 25-30lbs. Agency: CROSS Food Ministry CROSS is always seeking new volunteers to fill various shifts each month. The two specific roles is data entry for families coming for assistance (minimal experience needed) and Stocking our food shelves. Please note that our pantry is only open Monday 10-4 (beginning April 7), Tue-Wed 10-2, Thursday-Friday 10-12 and this is when the volunteer roles will occur. Data Entry role inputs our families into the database for each visit, calls local utility companies to verify information prior to providing vouchers, answering phones, and other clerical duties as needed. Food Stocking role includes restocking of shelves, inventorying incoming food items, bagging our neighbor's groceries, and other warehouse duties as needed. This role does require the ability to lift/carry up to 25-30lbs. Agency: CROSS Food Ministry Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37865 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Celebrating 55 Years of Mentorship: Join Us in Making a DifferenceAre you ready to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation?In celebration of our 55th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is on a mission to find 55 dedicated individuals to volunteer as mentors for children in our community.What You’ll Do:Spend quality time with your "Little," building a meaningful, one-on-one relationship.Participate in fun and enriching activities that spark confidence and growth.Help your Little achieve their potential by offering encouragement and guidance.Who Can Volunteer:Anyone 15 years or older—yes, high school students can mentor too! Our structured school-based program is designed specifically for younger mentors.Adults 23 years or older can choose between school-based or community-based mentoring, offering flexibility to match their schedules.The commitment is just 4-6 hours per month for at least one year.No prior mentoring experience is needed—just a passion for making a difference and helping children succeed!Why Volunteer with Us?Transform a child’s life while enriching your own.Join a supportive, mission-driven community of volunteers.Gain valuable personal and professional growth.How to Get Started: Visit https://tennesseebig.org/get-involved/ or contact Chris Whitehead at cwhitehead@tennesseebig.org or 865-263-7560 for more information.Together, we can make a difference—one match at a time.
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Are you ready to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation?In celebration of our 55th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is on a mission to find 55 dedicated individuals to volunteer as mentors for children in our community.What You’ll Do:Spend quality time with your "Little," building a meaningful, one-on-one relationship.Participate in fun and enriching activities that spark confidence and growth.Help your Little achieve their potential by offering encouragement and guidance.Who Can Volunteer:Anyone 15 years or older—yes, high school students can mentor too! Our structured school-based program is designed specifically for younger mentors.Adults 23 years or older can choose between school-based or community-based mentoring, offering flexibility to match their schedules.The commitment is just 4-6 hours per month for at least one year.No prior mentoring experience is needed—just a passion for making a difference and helping children succeed!Why Volunteer with Us?Transform a child’s life while enriching your own.Join a supportive, mission-driven community of volunteers.Gain valuable personal and professional growth.How to Get Started: Visit https://tennesseebig.org/get-involved/ or contact Chris Whitehead at cwhitehead@tennesseebig.org or 865-263-7560 for more information.Together, we can make a difference—one match at a time.
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dog Walker VolunteersVolunteers are needed to walk large dogs and help socialize them. Walkers are needed every day of the week, morning and afternoon. Training is provided. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Volunteers are needed to walk large dogs and help socialize them. Walkers are needed every day of the week, morning and afternoon. Training is provided. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cat Socializer/cleaning VolunteersVolunteers are needed to help socilaize cats and do daily kennel cleaning. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Volunteers are needed to help socilaize cats and do daily kennel cleaning. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Animal FostersPeople are needed to foster cats, kittens, dogs or puppies. Foster duration can be as short as a week or may be longer as needed. All food, supplies and vetting needs are provided. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation People are needed to foster cats, kittens, dogs or puppies. Foster duration can be as short as a week or may be longer as needed. All food, supplies and vetting needs are provided. Agency: Blount County Animal Center/Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Researcher and WriterPIVOT TN is looking for the dynamic, creative, driven grant writer to spur us on in changing the world! Assignments will include but not be limited to the following: Determines application concept by identifying and streamlining opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal participation, and attending strategy meetings. Meets proposal deadline by determining priorities and prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering, and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals approval, and allowance. Enters and monitors tracking data. Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings. Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering, and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. Create cadence of objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation. Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials. Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing. Create templates to utilize for grant submissions, following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone. Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, and coordination.Agency: PIVOT TN PIVOT TN is looking for the dynamic, creative, driven grant writer to spur us on in changing the world! Assignments will include but not be limited to the following: Determines application concept by identifying and streamlining opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal participation, and attending strategy meetings. Meets proposal deadline by determining priorities and prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering, and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals approval, and allowance. Enters and monitors tracking data. Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings. Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering, and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. Create cadence of objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation. Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials. Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing. Create templates to utilize for grant submissions, following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone. Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, and coordination.Agency: PIVOT TN Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Socks and UndergarmentsWe are in need of socks and underwear for hygiene bags that we try to have available for folks experiencing homelessness in our community. We need men's and women's socks and underwear of all sizes. New and used socks will be accepted as long as they are clean with no holes. Only new, still in the package underwear please. Items can be dropped off at our office in the Blount Co. Public Library. Agency: A Place to Stay We are in need of socks and underwear for hygiene bags that we try to have available for folks experiencing homelessness in our community. We need men's and women's socks and underwear of all sizes. New and used socks will be accepted as long as they are clean with no holes. Only new, still in the package underwear please. Items can be dropped off at our office in the Blount Co. Public Library. Agency: A Place to Stay Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37803 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt a Month - Blessing BoxLooking for a small project? Your workplace, youth group, Sunday school class, family, scout troop etc. can adopt our blessing box for a month.
Your group collects or purchases items. Your group may either drop off the items or perform a weekly check-in to restock items. We will post a photo of your group on Social Media
Stock our Blessing Box: Most Needed: Individual water, juice, or gatorade Single Serving Items goldfish crackers fruit cups fruit snacks pudding cups cookies or other lunchbox treats cheese and crackers Individual tuna or chicken with crackers Individually wrapped granola bars, breakfast bars, etc. Individual bags of nuts or trailmixSmall Pop-Top Cans: Individual ready to eat ravioli or pasta Individual ready to eat mac n cheese Individual chiliAgency: Family Promise of Blount County Looking for a small project? Your workplace, youth group, Sunday school class, family, scout troop etc. can adopt our blessing box for a month.
Your group collects or purchases items. Your group may either drop off the items or perform a weekly check-in to restock items. We will post a photo of your group on Social Media
Stock our Blessing Box: Most Needed: Individual water, juice, or gatorade Single Serving Items goldfish crackers fruit cups fruit snacks pudding cups cookies or other lunchbox treats cheese and crackers Individual tuna or chicken with crackers Individually wrapped granola bars, breakfast bars, etc. Individual bags of nuts or trailmixSmall Pop-Top Cans: Individual ready to eat ravioli or pasta Individual ready to eat mac n cheese Individual chiliAgency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt a Day - Blessing BoxPerform a random act of kindsness: celebrate a birthday honor a loved one in-memory of a loved oneWe can acknowledge your gift on social media, or send a card to the honoree! Stock our Blessing Box: Most Needed: Individual water, juice, or gatorade Single Serving Items goldfish crackers fruit cups fruit snacks pudding cups cookies or other lunchbox treats cheese and crackers Individual tuna or chicken with crackers Individually wrapped granola bars, breakfast bars, etc. Individual bags of nuts or trailmixSmall Pop-Top Cans: Individual ready to eat ravioli or pasta Individual ready to eat mac n cheese Individual chiliAgency: Family Promise of Blount County Perform a random act of kindsness: celebrate a birthday honor a loved one in-memory of a loved oneWe can acknowledge your gift on social media, or send a card to the honoree! Stock our Blessing Box: Most Needed: Individual water, juice, or gatorade Single Serving Items goldfish crackers fruit cups fruit snacks pudding cups cookies or other lunchbox treats cheese and crackers Individual tuna or chicken with crackers Individually wrapped granola bars, breakfast bars, etc. Individual bags of nuts or trailmixSmall Pop-Top Cans: Individual ready to eat ravioli or pasta Individual ready to eat mac n cheese Individual chiliAgency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Habitat Financial MentorsFinancial Mentors meet one-on-one with an assigned Habitat Homeownership or Preparatory Program Partner each month, offer support and reinforce the money management methods taught in homebuyer classes. A Financial Mentor also monitors the understanding of and follow-through with money management principles (including debt repayment and monthly Individual Development Account deposits). All Volunteers must attend and volunteer training prior to working with clients. If interested, contact Melissa Tyler, 865-233-9110 or melissa@blounthabitat.org Agency: Blount County Habitat for Humanity Financial Mentors meet one-on-one with an assigned Habitat Homeownership or Preparatory Program Partner each month, offer support and reinforce the money management methods taught in homebuyer classes. A Financial Mentor also monitors the understanding of and follow-through with money management principles (including debt repayment and monthly Individual Development Account deposits). All Volunteers must attend and volunteer training prior to working with clients. If interested, contact Melissa Tyler, 865-233-9110 or melissa@blounthabitat.org Agency: Blount County Habitat for Humanity Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Home Repair Regular VolunteerHome Repair Volunteers work on homes to perform home repair projects that have met the qualifications for the Home Repair Program. Volunteers will work closely with the Home Repair Project Manager to ensure quality work is done, site safety is maintained, and open communication before, during and after a project. Critical home repairs would remain incomplete without the time and leadership of the Volunteers. Volunteer projects are generally completed every Thursday, weather permitting. The work write-up is sent ahead of time to assign the project for the week. Contact Project Manager Bobby Eason to be added to the distribution list (bobby@blounthabitat.org). All volunteers must meet with the BCHFH Home Repair Project Manager before working onsite to learn more about the volunteer opportunity and to sign the required Volunteer Registration Form and Privacy Policy. Agency: Blount County Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Volunteers work on homes to perform home repair projects that have met the qualifications for the Home Repair Program. Volunteers will work closely with the Home Repair Project Manager to ensure quality work is done, site safety is maintained, and open communication before, during and after a project. Critical home repairs would remain incomplete without the time and leadership of the Volunteers. Volunteer projects are generally completed every Thursday, weather permitting. The work write-up is sent ahead of time to assign the project for the week. Contact Project Manager Bobby Eason to be added to the distribution list (bobby@blounthabitat.org). All volunteers must meet with the BCHFH Home Repair Project Manager before working onsite to learn more about the volunteer opportunity and to sign the required Volunteer Registration Form and Privacy Policy. Agency: Blount County Habitat for Humanity Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Box Truck - Donation MoversLooking for a donated box truck OR a moving company that might want to partner with us to help us pick up donated furniture. Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Looking for a donated box truck OR a moving company that might want to partner with us to help us pick up donated furniture. Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Administrative - Appointment Intake VolunteerGood Neighbors is in need of volunteers to complete intakes for interview with coaches. A volunteer in this position will answer calls from neighbors and complete intake forms over the phone to prepare file for an interview with a coach. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Good Neighbors is in need of volunteers to complete intakes for interview with coaches. A volunteer in this position will answer calls from neighbors and complete intake forms over the phone to prepare file for an interview with a coach. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board Members NeededAn individual committed to improving Blount County, and East Tennessee as a whole, with dedication to attend 4 meetings per year, help plan & execute fundraising & community events, assist with recruiting corporate sponsorships & strategic partnerships, and make an annual financial contribution, the amount of which at your discretion. Agency: East Tennessee Kidney Foundation An individual committed to improving Blount County, and East Tennessee as a whole, with dedication to attend 4 meetings per year, help plan & execute fundraising & community events, assist with recruiting corporate sponsorships & strategic partnerships, and make an annual financial contribution, the amount of which at your discretion. Agency: East Tennessee Kidney Foundation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37919 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donate New BlanketsWe need new, lap-sized blankets for dialysis patients to use while undergoing treatment. Dialysis is very chilling and uncomfortable. New, warm blankets are wonderful gifts for our patients. Agency: East Tennessee Kidney Foundation We need new, lap-sized blankets for dialysis patients to use while undergoing treatment. Dialysis is very chilling and uncomfortable. New, warm blankets are wonderful gifts for our patients. Agency: East Tennessee Kidney Foundation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37803 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Outreach Volunteer(s)Aid in covering the Community Outreach Office at Blount County Public Library during business hours (days to be determined). Assist in providing referrals and coaching for persons experiencing homelessness (“Neighbors”) who are seeking stable housing in Blount County. Training will be provided. Agency: A Place to Stay Aid in covering the Community Outreach Office at Blount County Public Library during business hours (days to be determined). Assist in providing referrals and coaching for persons experiencing homelessness (“Neighbors”) who are seeking stable housing in Blount County. Training will be provided. Agency: A Place to Stay Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mental Health Awareness EventsThe Mental Health Association of East Tennessee has tables at a variety of community events both in and outside of Blount County. If you are interested in working an event and sharing about the services an programs that MHAET provides and speaking to others about mental health, please get in touch. Events vary in dates and time length, but there are many weekend events and typical time commitment can be anywhere from 2 hours to 6 hours depending on the event and travel time. Agency: Mental Health Association of East Tennessee The Mental Health Association of East Tennessee has tables at a variety of community events both in and outside of Blount County. If you are interested in working an event and sharing about the services an programs that MHAET provides and speaking to others about mental health, please get in touch. Events vary in dates and time length, but there are many weekend events and typical time commitment can be anywhere from 2 hours to 6 hours depending on the event and travel time. Agency: Mental Health Association of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37923 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Administrative Volunteer to make Follow-Up CallsGood Neighbors is seeking an individual to place follow-up calls to Neighbors who've sought assistance from us. We like to reach out to our Neighbors to see how they are doing and to ensure they were able to use the assistance that Good Neighbors offered. Hours will typically be Monday 9AM-3PM or Friday 9AM to 3PM.
Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Good Neighbors is seeking an individual to place follow-up calls to Neighbors who've sought assistance from us. We like to reach out to our Neighbors to see how they are doing and to ensure they were able to use the assistance that Good Neighbors offered. Hours will typically be Monday 9AM-3PM or Friday 9AM to 3PM.
Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: GNBC Board MemberWe are always looking for people who are passionate about Good Neighbors and would like to join our Board of Directors. If you would like to be considered as a board member, please click the link below and send us some information. We will be in touch about your application very soon! Meetings are typically third Monday of the month, from 6PM to 7:15PM
Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County We are always looking for people who are passionate about Good Neighbors and would like to join our Board of Directors. If you would like to be considered as a board member, please click the link below and send us some information. We will be in touch about your application very soon! Meetings are typically third Monday of the month, from 6PM to 7:15PM
Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Second Chance Thrift Store VolunteerDo you have an hour or more a week? Need service hours?
Enjoy helping customers? Do you like sorting, cleaning, organizing?
We need help Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.
Must schedule in advance and pass a background check.
*Job opportunities also available through ETHRA (age 55+) and American Job Center grants. Contact us for more information. Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Do you have an hour or more a week? Need service hours?
Enjoy helping customers? Do you like sorting, cleaning, organizing?
We need help Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.
Must schedule in advance and pass a background check.
*Job opportunities also available through ETHRA (age 55+) and American Job Center grants. Contact us for more information. Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Wishlist Wednesday - shop for items we need mostEvery Wednesday we ask our community for the items our families need most!
You can love and encourage our families by shopping on our AMAZON WISHLIST or dropping off items at our office.
Some groups do specific drives of items like toilet paper!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or check out the webpage at BlountFamilyPromise.org/needs Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Every Wednesday we ask our community for the items our families need most!
You can love and encourage our families by shopping on our AMAZON WISHLIST or dropping off items at our office.
Some groups do specific drives of items like toilet paper!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or check out the webpage at BlountFamilyPromise.org/needs Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donation MoverSometimes we need help with larger items like furniture and appliances.
Can you help pick up a donation or delivering to a family in need?
This would be as needed (volunteer often or just once!)
- we would like to create a list of people who can help us load and unload our trailer.
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Sometimes we need help with larger items like furniture and appliances.
Can you help pick up a donation or delivering to a family in need?
This would be as needed (volunteer often or just once!)
- we would like to create a list of people who can help us load and unload our trailer.
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wheels to Work VolunteerWe sometimes need help taking a car to the mechanic, or picking it up.
Do you have a battery jumper? We occasionally need someone to jump a car or put air in the tires (minor maintenance tasks.)
Can you drive a stick shift? (rare, but it happens!)
Does your youth group enjoy washing cars?
Or does your business want to give back to our community and provide some detailing?
Would your class or scout troop like to make some demonstration videos (checking the oil, putting air in the tires, etc.)?
This would also be a great partnership for Vocational Automotive Repair classes! Call for details.
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County We sometimes need help taking a car to the mechanic, or picking it up.
Do you have a battery jumper? We occasionally need someone to jump a car or put air in the tires (minor maintenance tasks.)
Can you drive a stick shift? (rare, but it happens!)
Does your youth group enjoy washing cars?
Or does your business want to give back to our community and provide some detailing?
Would your class or scout troop like to make some demonstration videos (checking the oil, putting air in the tires, etc.)?
This would also be a great partnership for Vocational Automotive Repair classes! Call for details.
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: MicroVolunteer - Use your social media for good! (small tasks = big impact!)Want to volunteer from home in your pajamas or on your lunch break?
Take a minute to share Family Promise events, needs, and success stories on social media with your friends and family!
Make sure you follow us on your favorite social media platform and personally invite your friends to follow us too!
When you join us for an event - "check-in", and share why you care!
That's it - use YOUR social media voice for good
- tell people about Family Promise of Blount County and how we can all help families experiencing homelessness!
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Want to volunteer from home in your pajamas or on your lunch break?
Take a minute to share Family Promise events, needs, and success stories on social media with your friends and family!
Make sure you follow us on your favorite social media platform and personally invite your friends to follow us too!
When you join us for an event - "check-in", and share why you care!
That's it - use YOUR social media voice for good
- tell people about Family Promise of Blount County and how we can all help families experiencing homelessness!
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make a meal!Do you want to help families experiencing homelessness?
We provide meals to our families in the shelter program 5 nights a week.
We need Volunteer Groups (Churches, schools, community clubs, businesses) or Individuals/Families*.
Sign up to provide a week of meals or a single meal.
Contact us - we would love to talk to you and get you on the calendar!
We also provide grocery and take-out meal gift cards if you don't like to cook but want to help!
*This is a great way to serve with your family. Get your kids involved by preparing a meal together!
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Do you want to help families experiencing homelessness?
We provide meals to our families in the shelter program 5 nights a week.
We need Volunteer Groups (Churches, schools, community clubs, businesses) or Individuals/Families*.
Sign up to provide a week of meals or a single meal.
Contact us - we would love to talk to you and get you on the calendar!
We also provide grocery and take-out meal gift cards if you don't like to cook but want to help!
*This is a great way to serve with your family. Get your kids involved by preparing a meal together!
Agency: Family Promise of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mental Health AwarenessIf you are passionate about mental health and want to lend your voice to our mission to advance mental health education, awareness, and stigma reduction, please get in touch. We are in need of people willing to write content for our website or be in videos to share on social media. Agency: Mental Health Association of East Tennessee If you are passionate about mental health and want to lend your voice to our mission to advance mental health education, awareness, and stigma reduction, please get in touch. We are in need of people willing to write content for our website or be in videos to share on social media. Agency: Mental Health Association of East Tennessee Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37923 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Donations NeededFor our year-round Clothing Rooms, mobile clothing trailer and Blount City Nights outreach. Gently used: Blankets Backpacks Tents Tennis Shoes / Winter Boots Fleece Pants & Pullovers Coats JeansAgency: NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH For our year-round Clothing Rooms, mobile clothing trailer and Blount City Nights outreach. Gently used: Blankets Backpacks Tents Tennis Shoes / Winter Boots Fleece Pants & Pullovers Coats JeansAgency: NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer CoachWork one-on-one with Neighbors to assess current needs and find ways to assist: possibly offering partial payment assistance for past-due rent or utility bills, refer Neighbor to another agency which may offer assistance, or refer Neighbor to receive budget assistance with our Budget Coach. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Work one-on-one with Neighbors to assess current needs and find ways to assist: possibly offering partial payment assistance for past-due rent or utility bills, refer Neighbor to another agency which may offer assistance, or refer Neighbor to receive budget assistance with our Budget Coach. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sorting donated clothingWe receive a lot of clothing donations, both new and gently used. All used clothing needs to be looked at to determine if we are able to use it. Once that determination is made, we sort clothing by gender and size and put it in the appropriate bin. We change out clothing twice a year to keep only the current season clothing available: fall/winter and spring/summer. Agency: Blount County Foster Parent Association We receive a lot of clothing donations, both new and gently used. All used clothing needs to be looked at to determine if we are able to use it. Once that determination is made, we sort clothing by gender and size and put it in the appropriate bin. We change out clothing twice a year to keep only the current season clothing available: fall/winter and spring/summer. Agency: Blount County Foster Parent Association Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37803 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Backup Statistician VolunteerWe are currently in need of a backup statistician who is highly experienced in Excel. This volunteer position is on an as-needed basis only. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County We are currently in need of a backup statistician who is highly experienced in Excel. This volunteer position is on an as-needed basis only. Agency: Good Neighbors of Blount County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Administrative VolunteerProvide administrative and clerical support to dental clinic office staff. Duties will include answering phone, scheduling patient appointments, filing, etc. Agency: Trinity Dental Clinic Provide administrative and clerical support to dental clinic office staff. Duties will include answering phone, scheduling patient appointments, filing, etc. Agency: Trinity Dental Clinic Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MarketingAssist in developing/designing print material and writing articles for use in local news coverage, on website and facebook page. Background in graphic design and/or writing required. Agency: A Place to Stay Assist in developing/designing print material and writing articles for use in local news coverage, on website and facebook page. Background in graphic design and/or writing required. Agency: A Place to Stay Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37804 Allow Groups: Yes |