Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Volunteer: RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk

The RecSports department at the University of Tennessee is looking for volunteers to help on the day of our 5K.

Organization: University of Tennessee Knoxville, RecSports Department

The RecSports department at the University of Tennessee is looking for volunteers to help on the day of our 5K.

Organization: University of Tennessee Knoxville, RecSports Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37996

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Girls on the Run - Spring 5K 2026

Do you have a passion for inspiring young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident? Our end-of-season celebratory 5K event is Saturday, May 9, at Victor Ashe Park, and we need volunteers to make it extra special for over 150 elementary & middle school girls in our community

There are a variety of volunteer positions, including registration, face painting, running buddy, water station, and more!

Organization: Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville

Do you have a passion for inspiring young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident? Our end-of-season celebratory 5K event is Saturday, May 9, at Victor Ashe Park, and we need volunteers to make it extra special for over 150 elementary & middle school girls in our community

There are a variety of volunteer positions, including registration, face painting, running buddy, water station, and more!

Organization: Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37912

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Companionship Visits

We're searching for caring Volunteers to provide companionship and socialization for Hospice Patients. We also need kind helpers to give families a break when they have things to do outside their home.

Being a Hospice Volunteer is about showing compassion and being there for others. It's a very special way to spread kindness and help those who might need it during difficult times.

We would like for these visits to be made weekly but have no minimum or maximum time required. 

Requirements to Volunteer:

Application Background Check Must be 16 year or older  TB skin test - 2 step Initial Volunteer training and Annual Volunteer Education

 

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Sweetwater

We're searching for caring Volunteers to provide companionship and socialization for Hospice Patients. We also need kind helpers to give families a break when they have things to do outside their home.

Being a Hospice Volunteer is about showing compassion and being there for others. It's a very special way to spread kindness and help those who might need it during difficult times.

We would like for these visits to be made weekly but have no minimum or maximum time required. 

Requirements to Volunteer:

Application Background Check Must be 16 year or older  TB skin test - 2 step Initial Volunteer training and Annual Volunteer Education

 

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Sweetwater

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37874

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hospice Volunteer - Hair Dresser / Barber

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area

Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties.

Looking for licensed hairdressers (or retired) who are willing to VOLUNTEER to make visits in hospice patients homes to cut/style hair. We serve seven counties but would only ask that you make visits in the homes in the county that is convenient for you. However, if you are willing to go outside of your area, that would be more than acceptable to us. 

Please contact us.... we will meet with you, start that application & background check. 

MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID VACCINES. PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area

Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties.

Looking for licensed hairdressers (or retired) who are willing to VOLUNTEER to make visits in hospice patients homes to cut/style hair. We serve seven counties but would only ask that you make visits in the homes in the county that is convenient for you. However, if you are willing to go outside of your area, that would be more than acceptable to us. 

Please contact us.... we will meet with you, start that application & background check. 

MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID VACCINES. PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37713

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hospice Veteran Volunteer

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area - Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties. 

Did you serve honorably in one of our branches of the military, have a little extra time and interested in giving back? THEN WE WANT YOU! We are in need of Veteran Volunteers to work with Veterans who are on our hospice services. We are a partner with the We Honor Veterans Program (Veteran to Veteran) and we took an oath that we would make sure our Veterans die with dignity and not alone. We are holding up our end of that bargain.

However, we've found they need more than just our services, they need their brothers and sisters that they have that special connection with to be with them through this journey. Veterans have a bond with each other like no other - not like a spouse, sibling or a child. We already have several Veteran Volunteers but we keep them busy. We need more! We are looking for Veterans that have the time to make visits, calls, write letters, send cards, run errands, provide respite, etc. Their families need your support too. 

So, have we pulled at your heart strings yet? If so, let's hear from you. We are located in Morristown but we serve seven counties - Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, Claiborne, Hancock, & Jefferson. We will meet with you, take your application, get that back ground check done and the training over with. Our Veterans are so near and dear to our hearts..... they need you. Look forward to hearing from each of you!

MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID VACCINE. PROOF WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED.

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area - Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties. 

Did you serve honorably in one of our branches of the military, have a little extra time and interested in giving back? THEN WE WANT YOU! We are in need of Veteran Volunteers to work with Veterans who are on our hospice services. We are a partner with the We Honor Veterans Program (Veteran to Veteran) and we took an oath that we would make sure our Veterans die with dignity and not alone. We are holding up our end of that bargain.

However, we've found they need more than just our services, they need their brothers and sisters that they have that special connection with to be with them through this journey. Veterans have a bond with each other like no other - not like a spouse, sibling or a child. We already have several Veteran Volunteers but we keep them busy. We need more! We are looking for Veterans that have the time to make visits, calls, write letters, send cards, run errands, provide respite, etc. Their families need your support too. 

So, have we pulled at your heart strings yet? If so, let's hear from you. We are located in Morristown but we serve seven counties - Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, Claiborne, Hancock, & Jefferson. We will meet with you, take your application, get that back ground check done and the training over with. Our Veterans are so near and dear to our hearts..... they need you. Look forward to hearing from each of you!

MUST HAVE RECEIVED COVID VACCINE. PROOF WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED.

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37713

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hospice Volunteer

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area

Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties.

COVID VACCINATIONS REQUIRED. PROOF OF WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED. 

Looking for DIRECT volunteers that are willing to make weekly companion visits (30+ minutes), respite visits (2+ hours) OR Vigil Sitting (hours vary). Will NOT be required to give care. 

Let's hear from you - set up a time to meet, complete that application and start those background checks. 

We are also a partner with the We Honor Veterans Program and MONSTER supporters of local Veterans program! We have several Veteran volunteers and we welcome more!!!! Drop me an email! Love to hear from you! 

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Morristown/Lakeway, TN Area

Serves Cocke, Jefferson, Grainger, Hancock, Claiborne, Hawkins & Hamblen Counties.

COVID VACCINATIONS REQUIRED. PROOF OF WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED. 

Looking for DIRECT volunteers that are willing to make weekly companion visits (30+ minutes), respite visits (2+ hours) OR Vigil Sitting (hours vary). Will NOT be required to give care. 

Let's hear from you - set up a time to meet, complete that application and start those background checks. 

We are also a partner with the We Honor Veterans Program and MONSTER supporters of local Veterans program! We have several Veteran volunteers and we welcome more!!!! Drop me an email! Love to hear from you! 

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Morristown/Lakeway Area, TN

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37713

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Make a difference from home

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking on the phone. With this opportunity we are seeking volunteers to make weekly calls to our patients/families to check on them and make sure that they have no needs going into the weekend.

Requirements;

Application process Volunteer training  Background Check References Annual training Parental Consent for anyone under 18

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking on the phone. With this opportunity we are seeking volunteers to make weekly calls to our patients/families to check on them and make sure that they have no needs going into the weekend.

Requirements;

Application process Volunteer training  Background Check References Annual training Parental Consent for anyone under 18

Organization: Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37918

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: SCHAS Out Shopping (S.O.S.) Order Taker

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, SCHAS has created the S.O.S Program to provide grocery delivery services to those who have compromised immune systems or are age 60 or older. 

Volunteers are needed to take phone orders for seniors in this program. 

What is involved?

To be an order taker, reliable phone and access to the Internet are required as all orders are placed online on our website. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Volunteers simply email us to let us know when they are available to take orders and again once finished for the day. We have a phone list at our reception desk to transfer calls. SOS-ers can place orders Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm by going online to our website or calling our main administrative line at 865-523-2920. Phone orders are transferred from the main office to those available to take Orders.  Order takers email our reception team when they are “logged” in to take orders and then when they “log” out for the day.  The orders are transferred to the Order taker so they will see SCHAS appear on their phone, so they know it’s an order call. The order taker will then go onto our website to take the order and then submit.

 

All volunteers receive training prior to taking orders.

Click RESPOND for more information and/or to sign up.

Organization: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS)

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, SCHAS has created the S.O.S Program to provide grocery delivery services to those who have compromised immune systems or are age 60 or older. 

Volunteers are needed to take phone orders for seniors in this program. 

What is involved?

To be an order taker, reliable phone and access to the Internet are required as all orders are placed online on our website. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Volunteers simply email us to let us know when they are available to take orders and again once finished for the day. We have a phone list at our reception desk to transfer calls. SOS-ers can place orders Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm by going online to our website or calling our main administrative line at 865-523-2920. Phone orders are transferred from the main office to those available to take Orders.  Order takers email our reception team when they are “logged” in to take orders and then when they “log” out for the day.  The orders are transferred to the Order taker so they will see SCHAS appear on their phone, so they know it’s an order call. The order taker will then go onto our website to take the order and then submit.

 

All volunteers receive training prior to taking orders.

Click RESPOND for more information and/or to sign up.

Organization: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Support Specialists for TeenLine Text Messaging Service

TN TeenLine is looking for compassionate volunteers to support Tennessee adolescents via text. Volunteers respond to text messages from teens and young adults seeking support with emotional distress, relationship issues, mental health struggles, bullying, and more.

Ideal candidates are skilled in active listening, able to type clearly and quickly, and have some familiarity with mental health or emotional wellbeing. Volunteers must complete our free training program and commit to two 4 hour shift per month. Your empathy could make all the difference to local teens.

Organization: CONTACT Care Line

TN TeenLine is looking for compassionate volunteers to support Tennessee adolescents via text. Volunteers respond to text messages from teens and young adults seeking support with emotional distress, relationship issues, mental health struggles, bullying, and more.

Ideal candidates are skilled in active listening, able to type clearly and quickly, and have some familiarity with mental health or emotional wellbeing. Volunteers must complete our free training program and commit to two 4 hour shift per month. Your empathy could make all the difference to local teens.

Organization: CONTACT Care Line

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Suicide Loss Support Volunteer – LOSS Team

CONTACT Care Line is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our newly established Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.

About the LOSS Team: The LOSS Team provides support to individuals and families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. As a LOSS Team member, you will play a critical role in offering comfort, resources, and a listening ear to survivors, helping them navigate the difficult early moments of their grief journey.

Possible Tasks:

Respond as part of a team to recent suicide losses, in collaboration with local organizations, authorities, and/or first responders.Provide compassionate support to survivors, offering emotional care and connection.Share information about available resources for grief support and mental health services.Write and package cards to loss survivors around holidays, birthdays, etc.Asist with resource identification and vetting. Package resource care packages that are shipped to the newly bereaved.Serve as a bridge to ongoing support services for survivors in the community.

Training Provided: All volunteers will receive training on suicide prevention, crisis response, and providing support to survivors. No prior experience in crisis intervention is required – just a willingness to learn and serve others in their time of need.

Organization: CONTACT Care Line

CONTACT Care Line is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our newly established Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.

About the LOSS Team: The LOSS Team provides support to individuals and families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. As a LOSS Team member, you will play a critical role in offering comfort, resources, and a listening ear to survivors, helping them navigate the difficult early moments of their grief journey.

Possible Tasks:

Respond as part of a team to recent suicide losses, in collaboration with local organizations, authorities, and/or first responders.Provide compassionate support to survivors, offering emotional care and connection.Share information about available resources for grief support and mental health services.Write and package cards to loss survivors around holidays, birthdays, etc.Asist with resource identification and vetting. Package resource care packages that are shipped to the newly bereaved.Serve as a bridge to ongoing support services for survivors in the community.

Training Provided: All volunteers will receive training on suicide prevention, crisis response, and providing support to survivors. No prior experience in crisis intervention is required – just a willingness to learn and serve others in their time of need.

Organization: CONTACT Care Line

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Gardening and Grounds Beautification

With 7.5 acres of greenspace atop Mabry's Hill and a single staff member, volunteers provide vital in maintaining and beautifying our historic site. Mabry-Hazen House sits at the center of a level 1 arboretum, and green thumbs are necessary to take care of the diverse flora. There are two primary opportunities to volunteer with our grounds: 

Groundskeeping - Tasks like bed care, grounds maintenance, bush pruning and weeding are typical. This year we aim to expand the accessibility of natural resources because we have been included on the Dogwood Arts’s Trail. The major project of reclaiming the dogwood grove on the east end of the property will require the help of our groundskeeping volunteers, and will involve brush removal among other tasks. We also have numerous flower beds around the site and  Gardening - During the Spring and Summer month, Mabry-Hazen House cultivates a kitchen garden of herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes, and other vegetables. Volunteers may help maintain and care for the garden as well as grow their own plants.

Interested in sponsoring a bed? Reach out to learn how you can become a member of Mabry's Hill Garden Club!

Organization: Mabry-Hazen House

With 7.5 acres of greenspace atop Mabry's Hill and a single staff member, volunteers provide vital in maintaining and beautifying our historic site. Mabry-Hazen House sits at the center of a level 1 arboretum, and green thumbs are necessary to take care of the diverse flora. There are two primary opportunities to volunteer with our grounds: 

Groundskeeping - Tasks like bed care, grounds maintenance, bush pruning and weeding are typical. This year we aim to expand the accessibility of natural resources because we have been included on the Dogwood Arts’s Trail. The major project of reclaiming the dogwood grove on the east end of the property will require the help of our groundskeeping volunteers, and will involve brush removal among other tasks. We also have numerous flower beds around the site and  Gardening - During the Spring and Summer month, Mabry-Hazen House cultivates a kitchen garden of herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes, and other vegetables. Volunteers may help maintain and care for the garden as well as grow their own plants.

Interested in sponsoring a bed? Reach out to learn how you can become a member of Mabry's Hill Garden Club!

Organization: Mabry-Hazen House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37915

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Hellbender Harm Reduction is in need of the following items: 

Canned foods that do not require a can opener to openPackaged tuna salad that is ready to eat (These usually come in pouches)Individually packaged beef jerky/beef sticksPudding cupsFruit snacksRaisins or other dried fruits that come in individual boxesTrail mixGranola barsCheese and crackers/peanut butter crackersProtein barsMilk/beverages in tetra pak packagingAnything that is portable, shelf stable, and does not require a tool to open

Please note - that you must respond to this need to let us know that you are planning on donating items



Prior to delivery please text or call (865) 266 - 6389 to arrange for drop off details & drop off locations!


Organization: Hellbender Harm Reduction

Hellbender Harm Reduction is in need of the following items: 

Canned foods that do not require a can opener to openPackaged tuna salad that is ready to eat (These usually come in pouches)Individually packaged beef jerky/beef sticksPudding cupsFruit snacksRaisins or other dried fruits that come in individual boxesTrail mixGranola barsCheese and crackers/peanut butter crackersProtein barsMilk/beverages in tetra pak packagingAnything that is portable, shelf stable, and does not require a tool to open

Please note - that you must respond to this need to let us know that you are planning on donating items



Prior to delivery please text or call (865) 266 - 6389 to arrange for drop off details & drop off locations!


Organization: Hellbender Harm Reduction

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the KAPA kitchen:

Pantry Donations

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the KAPA kitchen:

Pantry Donations

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37923

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Support Volunteers

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date volunteer shifts for the KAPA kitchen.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFAE2FABF9C43-51770789-kapa#/

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start volunteering with this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date volunteer shifts for the KAPA kitchen.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFAE2FABF9C43-51770789-kapa#/

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start volunteering with this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37923

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!https://www.wesleyhouseknox.org/wesleywishlist#:~:text=Toilet Plunger-,Emergent Needs,-Tuna
You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!https://www.wesleyhouseknox.org/wesleywishlist#:~:text=Toilet Plunger-,Emergent Needs,-Tuna
You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Volunteer Needs

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!
Volunteers — Wesley House Community Center

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!
Volunteers — Wesley House Community Center

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items



Amazon Wishlist Link

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed.

Organization: KnoxPride



Amazon Wishlist Link

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed.

Organization: KnoxPride

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37920

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Us Shop for Groceries for an Arriving Refugee Family


Have you ever wished you could make a difference just by running your daily errands? 

Our mission is to provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Bridge Refugee Services is expecting to welcome a record number of refugees to Knoxville this year, and we cannot do this without community support.

We would love to have volunteers help us shop for culturally appropriate groceries.  We will give you grocery gift cards (you don't have to use your own money!) and a culturally appropriate grocery list for the family you are shopping for; you help us by going to a local Walmart or other grocery store and shopping for the items on the list and return the groceries to our office. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible with busy schedules!

Help us give a refugee family a head start in their new city by providing nourishing food.  

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

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

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

Organization: Bridge Refugee Services


Have you ever wished you could make a difference just by running your daily errands? 

Our mission is to provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Bridge Refugee Services is expecting to welcome a record number of refugees to Knoxville this year, and we cannot do this without community support.

We would love to have volunteers help us shop for culturally appropriate groceries.  We will give you grocery gift cards (you don't have to use your own money!) and a culturally appropriate grocery list for the family you are shopping for; you help us by going to a local Walmart or other grocery store and shopping for the items on the list and return the groceries to our office. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible with busy schedules!

Help us give a refugee family a head start in their new city by providing nourishing food.  

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

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

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

Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Us Pick Up Community Food Donations!


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

Through Second Harvest's Food Rescue Program, we have been able to create partnerships with local ethnic grocery stores and restaurants around Knoxville to combat food insecurity in the refugee community.  We would love to have volunteers help us pick up food donations from these stores and restaurants each week.  We will give you a location or locations to pick up from and you will represent Bridge as you drive to these locations to interact with store employees and pick up these donations.  Then bring these donations back to our office to help us weigh and record the donation.  Vehicles that can haul large donations are preferred, but may not be required.  This volunteer opportunity is a weekly opportunity with some flexibility.

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

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

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

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


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services


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

Through Second Harvest's Food Rescue Program, we have been able to create partnerships with local ethnic grocery stores and restaurants around Knoxville to combat food insecurity in the refugee community.  We would love to have volunteers help us pick up food donations from these stores and restaurants each week.  We will give you a location or locations to pick up from and you will represent Bridge as you drive to these locations to interact with store employees and pick up these donations.  Then bring these donations back to our office to help us weigh and record the donation.  Vehicles that can haul large donations are preferred, but may not be required.  This volunteer opportunity is a weekly opportunity with some flexibility.

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

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

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

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


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Please follow this list of items needed for Bridge Refugee Services:  

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed and connect with Bridge to schedule a drop off time! 

Please note that Bridge is housed in Suite A and is the bottom floor of the building, and the front door of our office faces Whittle Springs Rd.  When you arrive, you can ring the buzzer at the door and let the staff member who answers know you are dropping off a food donation.  If you purchase food, it always helps us for donation recording purposes if you keep and provide a receipt, but this is not required.  


If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Green at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org or Sidney Schumm at volunteerknox@bridgerefugees.org. 


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Please follow this list of items needed for Bridge Refugee Services:  

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed and connect with Bridge to schedule a drop off time! 

Please note that Bridge is housed in Suite A and is the bottom floor of the building, and the front door of our office faces Whittle Springs Rd.  When you arrive, you can ring the buzzer at the door and let the staff member who answers know you are dropping off a food donation.  If you purchase food, it always helps us for donation recording purposes if you keep and provide a receipt, but this is not required.  


If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Green at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org or Sidney Schumm at volunteerknox@bridgerefugees.org. 


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tuesday & Thursday: Volunteer with FISH Hospitality Pantries

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

 

 

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

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

 

 

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: 4th Saturday of the month: Volunteer with FISH Hospitality Pantries

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

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

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

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: South Knoxville Community Cleanup 2026

The tenth annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 9am-12pm! The event base will be at Chapman Square, located at 4409 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.   

We will be removing litter from South Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in South Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you to Ijams Nature Center for partnering with us for an invasive species removal!

There are four volunteer options.

Groups: Perfect for businesses, neighborhoods, and student groups! Groups will be assigned/can request an area of South Knoxville that they will clean up. Please only sign up as a group if you are wishing to lead your group in your own cleanup area. Minimum 5 volunteers to sign up as a group. Maximum 40 volunteers per group.

Individuals:

 - Litter Cleanup at Chapman Square

 - Creek Cleanup at Goose Creek at Mary Vestal Park

 - Invasive Removal with Ijams Nature Center at Community Unity Park in Montgomery Village 

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

 - Litter Pickers

 - Gloves

 - Safety Vests

 - Trash Bags 

We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes for the event. Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.   

The SKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, April 19th.   

Sign ups close on Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.  

Thank you to our sponsors WM and Dow, and our partners Junk Galaxy, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.  

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

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-southknoxvillecommunitycleanup2026

Organization: Keep Knoxville Beautiful

The tenth annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 9am-12pm! The event base will be at Chapman Square, located at 4409 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.   

We will be removing litter from South Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in South Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you to Ijams Nature Center for partnering with us for an invasive species removal!

There are four volunteer options.

Groups: Perfect for businesses, neighborhoods, and student groups! Groups will be assigned/can request an area of South Knoxville that they will clean up. Please only sign up as a group if you are wishing to lead your group in your own cleanup area. Minimum 5 volunteers to sign up as a group. Maximum 40 volunteers per group.

Individuals:

 - Litter Cleanup at Chapman Square

 - Creek Cleanup at Goose Creek at Mary Vestal Park

 - Invasive Removal with Ijams Nature Center at Community Unity Park in Montgomery Village 

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

 - Litter Pickers

 - Gloves

 - Safety Vests

 - Trash Bags 

We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes for the event. Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.   

The SKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, April 19th.   

Sign ups close on Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.  

Thank you to our sponsors WM and Dow, and our partners Junk Galaxy, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.  

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

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-southknoxvillecommunitycleanup2026

Organization: Keep Knoxville Beautiful

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026

Zip Code: 37920

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Move & Mingle!

Volunteer with us for an adaptive Zumba class at the Pilot Family YMCA followed by a picnic dinner at West Hills Park.

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Volunteer with us for an adaptive Zumba class at the Pilot Family YMCA followed by a picnic dinner at West Hills Park.

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026

Zip Code: 37919

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Bocce Ball!

Volunteer with us for an afternoon with City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation to play Bocce Ball and enjoy the spring weather at the park!

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Volunteer with us for an afternoon with City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation to play Bocce Ball and enjoy the spring weather at the park!

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 29, 2026

Zip Code: 37918

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Breakfast + Ponderosa Zoo!

Volunteer with us and have breakfast at Cracker Barrell before exploring Little Ponderosa Zoo.

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Volunteer with us and have breakfast at Cracker Barrell before exploring Little Ponderosa Zoo.

Organization: The Camp Koinonia Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 19, 2026

Zip Code: 37912

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mudder's Day Mud Run 5k/Fun Run Volunteers!

Help us manage the trail as participants get muddy for a great cause! Multiple shifts to choose from! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Maryville/MuddersDayMadness5k

Join us this year for the 14th annual Mud Run on the day before Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2026!

This event includes over twenty different obstacles, rolling trails on a marked course, and even a dip in the lake!  From Adversity Hill to the Tire Traverse and the A-Frame Climb, runners 8+ years old can sign up to race independently or with a team. Costumes are encouraged and the most creative could even win an award! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be onsite for participants and their fans, friends, and families to enjoy along with the beautiful views. In addition to our 5K course, we will also host our second annual Fun Run for anyone 4+ years old! This Fun Run will take place right after the 5K, will be a bit over a mile long, and will include several of our obstacles! How fun!

The money raised from the event will support Harmony’s therapeutic programming at Camp Montvale which includes our equine therapy program and therapeutic camps for foster and adoptive children and families. 

Organization: Harmony

Help us manage the trail as participants get muddy for a great cause! Multiple shifts to choose from! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Maryville/MuddersDayMadness5k

Join us this year for the 14th annual Mud Run on the day before Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2026!

This event includes over twenty different obstacles, rolling trails on a marked course, and even a dip in the lake!  From Adversity Hill to the Tire Traverse and the A-Frame Climb, runners 8+ years old can sign up to race independently or with a team. Costumes are encouraged and the most creative could even win an award! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be onsite for participants and their fans, friends, and families to enjoy along with the beautiful views. In addition to our 5K course, we will also host our second annual Fun Run for anyone 4+ years old! This Fun Run will take place right after the 5K, will be a bit over a mile long, and will include several of our obstacles! How fun!

The money raised from the event will support Harmony’s therapeutic programming at Camp Montvale which includes our equine therapy program and therapeutic camps for foster and adoptive children and families. 

Organization: Harmony

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 9, 2026

Zip Code: 37803

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 7th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run

Participants run either a 5K or 10K run on the hike/bike trails through Sharp's Ridge Veteran Memorial Park.  

 

Volunteers are needed to help with registration, manage cross street traffic, monitor and pass out water on the trails.  Volunteer time is approximately 7:15-noon.  Some later arrival will depend on the job the volunteer is doing.  

Organization: Veteran Heritage Site Foundation

Participants run either a 5K or 10K run on the hike/bike trails through Sharp's Ridge Veteran Memorial Park.  

 

Volunteers are needed to help with registration, manage cross street traffic, monitor and pass out water on the trails.  Volunteer time is approximately 7:15-noon.  Some later arrival will depend on the job the volunteer is doing.  

Organization: Veteran Heritage Site Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors


**Mobile Meals delivers meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but help is needed all holiday season**

Mobile Meals delivers to over 1,000 homebound seniors daily Monday – Friday to every zip code in Knox County. Volunteers deliver a hot lunchtime meal that, along with the daily safety check, helps to keep individuals safe and healthy longer in their own home, where they want to be. We need over 100 volunteers deliver meals each weekday. Volunteers are always needed to help with this much needed service.

Deliveries take place 10am - 1pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers can schedule a route to be assigned on a regular basis, can volunteer seasonally (during holiday times, during any school breaks, etc.);or can give us a list of dates or just reach out when available. Kids are welcome to come along and Students will earn 4 hours per delivery and are welcome to bring someone along with them. 

Each participant 18+ should fill out a volunteer application by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/MTMNLQygxr. After you register you will get an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details about how to schedule a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out with any questions. Email: mobilemealsvols@cacnutrition.org Text: 865-680-2594  Call: 865-524-2786 and ask for Mobile Meals

 

 

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals


**Mobile Meals delivers meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but help is needed all holiday season**

Mobile Meals delivers to over 1,000 homebound seniors daily Monday – Friday to every zip code in Knox County. Volunteers deliver a hot lunchtime meal that, along with the daily safety check, helps to keep individuals safe and healthy longer in their own home, where they want to be. We need over 100 volunteers deliver meals each weekday. Volunteers are always needed to help with this much needed service.

Deliveries take place 10am - 1pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers can schedule a route to be assigned on a regular basis, can volunteer seasonally (during holiday times, during any school breaks, etc.);or can give us a list of dates or just reach out when available. Kids are welcome to come along and Students will earn 4 hours per delivery and are welcome to bring someone along with them. 

Each participant 18+ should fill out a volunteer application by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/MTMNLQygxr. After you register you will get an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details about how to schedule a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out with any questions. Email: mobilemealsvols@cacnutrition.org Text: 865-680-2594  Call: 865-524-2786 and ask for Mobile Meals

 

 

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes