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 |