Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Volunteer: Swim Coaches Needed!

The Emerald Force Swim Club is a co-ed team for K-12th graders. The team competes at meets throughout Knoxville and East TN. Runs June-August.

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

The Emerald Force Swim Club is a co-ed team for K-12th graders. The team competes at meets throughout Knoxville and East TN. Runs June-August.

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jun 30, 2026

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Middle School Volleyball Coaches Needed!

Each Fall, Emerald Youth hosts a volleyball league with varsity and junior varsity teams from city middle schools. This league serves students at Whittle Springs, Vine, South-Doyle, Holston, Gresham, Northwest, and Emerald Academy.

Season Dates: July 13th-September 26th

Summer Practices (July): M, T, TH between 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm

In Season Practices/Games (August-Sept): M, T, TH between 6:00-9:00 pm

Requirements: Background check and training

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Each Fall, Emerald Youth hosts a volleyball league with varsity and junior varsity teams from city middle schools. This league serves students at Whittle Springs, Vine, South-Doyle, Holston, Gresham, Northwest, and Emerald Academy.

Season Dates: July 13th-September 26th

Summer Practices (July): M, T, TH between 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm

In Season Practices/Games (August-Sept): M, T, TH between 6:00-9:00 pm

Requirements: Background check and training

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 31, 2026

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: JustLead Ministry Small Group Leaders

Every Wednesday, Emerald Youth's JustLead Ministry offers a discipleship opportunity for youth and the community. Each afterschool location has an evening filled with fun games, a Bible lesson, corporate worship, and other faith activities. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to lead students in small groups to discuss the Bible message of the week. We serve elementary, middle, and high school age students.  Commitment:  Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm at one of our JustLead locations

*Summer may differ on timeframe.

*Requirements: Background check and training

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Every Wednesday, Emerald Youth's JustLead Ministry offers a discipleship opportunity for youth and the community. Each afterschool location has an evening filled with fun games, a Bible lesson, corporate worship, and other faith activities. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to lead students in small groups to discuss the Bible message of the week. We serve elementary, middle, and high school age students.  Commitment:  Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm at one of our JustLead locations

*Summer may differ on timeframe.

*Requirements: Background check and training

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Worship Arts-Choir Volunteers Needed!

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

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

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

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Apr 10, 2026

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Emerald Youth Summer Track & Field Coaches Needed!

Our Emerald Force Track Ministry offers an AAU league and Rec league during the summer for 6th grade students through 12th grade students. We are looking for assistant coaches to help with track and/or field.

Practice dates: Middle of May-End of July


Background check and training are required.

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Our Emerald Force Track Ministry offers an AAU league and Rec league during the summer for 6th grade students through 12th grade students. We are looking for assistant coaches to help with track and/or field.

Practice dates: Middle of May-End of July


Background check and training are required.

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Emerald Youth Foundation - JustLead Program

JustLead Ministry Volunteer Positions

TUTOR
Work one-0n-one or in small groups with elementary or middle school age young people in a specific subject area.

HOMEWORK HELP
Help elementary school age young people as needed with homework (during school year)

LIFE SKILLS/HEALTH AND ENRICHMENT
Facilitate and/or support related activities

SMALL GROUPS, BIBLE STUDY, COOK, WORSHIP
Lead or participate in any one of the aforementioned activities for elementary, middle and high school age young people. Mostly on Wednesday evenings or during weekend camps/retreats.


TIMES: School Year: weekdays 3:00-5:30 pm or some evenings depending on age of youth Summer: during the day on weekdays

COMMITMENT: School year preferred, but one school semester accepted; or summer program


Apply for this opportunity at: https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com/

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

JustLead Ministry Volunteer Positions

TUTOR
Work one-0n-one or in small groups with elementary or middle school age young people in a specific subject area.

HOMEWORK HELP
Help elementary school age young people as needed with homework (during school year)

LIFE SKILLS/HEALTH AND ENRICHMENT
Facilitate and/or support related activities

SMALL GROUPS, BIBLE STUDY, COOK, WORSHIP
Lead or participate in any one of the aforementioned activities for elementary, middle and high school age young people. Mostly on Wednesday evenings or during weekend camps/retreats.


TIMES: School Year: weekdays 3:00-5:30 pm or some evenings depending on age of youth Summer: during the day on weekdays

COMMITMENT: School year preferred, but one school semester accepted; or summer program


Apply for this opportunity at: https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com/

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Emerald Youth Foundation - Sports Ministry

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth and community ministry in Knoxville, TN serving over 2,000 young people annually. Emerald Youth’s ministry is implemented through a network of more than 18 churches and faith-based organizations to raise up a large number of urban youth who love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities.

Emerald Youth Sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Track, Wrestling, and Flag Football.

Coach- Plan practices, attend games, communicate with parents and players. Actively interact with and encourage players. Assistant Coach - assist in planning practices, attend games, communicate with parents and players. Actively interact with and encourage players. Scorekeeper - Prepare and provide prayer and devotion for players during practice and games.

Time(s): Weekday evening practices (2x a week) held (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). Games on the weekends. Total commitment is 2-5 hours a week per season.

*All selected volunteer candidates are required to complete a background screening prior to placement in a volunteer opportunity with Emerald Youth Foundation.

Apply for this opportunity at: https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth and community ministry in Knoxville, TN serving over 2,000 young people annually. Emerald Youth’s ministry is implemented through a network of more than 18 churches and faith-based organizations to raise up a large number of urban youth who love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities.

Emerald Youth Sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Track, Wrestling, and Flag Football.

Coach- Plan practices, attend games, communicate with parents and players. Actively interact with and encourage players. Assistant Coach - assist in planning practices, attend games, communicate with parents and players. Actively interact with and encourage players. Scorekeeper - Prepare and provide prayer and devotion for players during practice and games.

Time(s): Weekday evening practices (2x a week) held (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). Games on the weekends. Total commitment is 2-5 hours a week per season.

*All selected volunteer candidates are required to complete a background screening prior to placement in a volunteer opportunity with Emerald Youth Foundation.

Apply for this opportunity at: https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Calling and Career Ministry Volunteers

Use your spiritual gift to make a difference in the life of Knoxville's teens.

Emerald Youth Foundation is looking for dedicated Christians who would like to assist Knoxville teens by preparing them for college, helping with homework, or being an ACT prep facilitator, mentor, or an enrichment activity leader. 

TIMES: School Year or Summer: 1 or more hours a week Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoon or evenings.
COMMITMENT: School year preferred, but one school semester accepted; or summer program

 

Visit us online at to learn more https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Use your spiritual gift to make a difference in the life of Knoxville's teens.

Emerald Youth Foundation is looking for dedicated Christians who would like to assist Knoxville teens by preparing them for college, helping with homework, or being an ACT prep facilitator, mentor, or an enrichment activity leader. 

TIMES: School Year or Summer: 1 or more hours a week Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoon or evenings.
COMMITMENT: School year preferred, but one school semester accepted; or summer program

 

Visit us online at to learn more https://www.emeraldyouth.volunteerhub.com

Organization: Emerald Youth Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37919

Allow Groups: No