Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Scott County

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

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

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

Duties include:

Location Details:

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida

19360 Alberta St

Oneida, TN 37841

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

Volunteer times: 10:00am-1:30pm

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Muse Knoxville! Individuals who are interested in volunteering must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Volunteers will be credited 1 hour for attending the orientation. Registration for volunteer shifts will not be approved in Give Pulse until an orientation is scheduled. If you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived.

We inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences.

Making our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.

MUSE FOR ALL * POWER OF PLAY * LIFELONG LEARNER * COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION 

Community Event Volunteers at Muse Knoxville bring the power of play and STEAM-based learning to the community. This volunteer is managed by the Vice President of Operations and the Events and Merchandise Manager. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.  

SCHEDULE: Volunteer shifts are around 4 hours in length and each shift is at a different location in the community.

LOCATION: Each shift is at a different location in the community. Please see the schedule below:

DRESS CODE: Check the weather before leaving your home! Closed-toed shoes, attire appropriate for a children’s museum setting, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area

WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL … 

Engage with children and families at the specific community event

IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:

Create memorable experiences with children and families that will have a lasting impact, especially on the child

Foster and encourage creativity and learning in children as they play

Inspire children to be interested in STEM careers

THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

Strong interest in engaging children

Treat everyone with kindness and respect

Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift

Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

Friendly and positive attitude

Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace 

Willingness to jump in and help where needed

Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years

If volunteering more than 10+ hours:

Complete and pass a background check at no cost to the volunteer

*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Vice President of Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org. 

Muse for All 

You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way. 

We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue. 

We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Passionate about local food and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join our volunteer team!

Nourish Knoxville is looking for volunteers for our Wednesday & Saturday Market Square Farmers Market. Volunteers may assist with:

Typical volunteer shift times by market (scheduling subject to availability):

All volunteers must be 18 years or older. If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch!

Passionate about local food and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join our volunteer team!

Nourish Knoxville is looking for volunteers for our Thursday New Harvest Farmers Market. Volunteers may assist with:

Volunteer shifts take place on Thursdays, April - September, and run from 2:30 PM - 6:15 PM (scheduling subject to availability).

All volunteers must be 18 years or older. If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch!

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.

Lakeshore Park Conservancy is always in need of volunteers to help with daily maintenance and care for the Park. Join us for Weeding Wednesday to help our grounds crew with various projects within the Park. Projects may include weeding, planting, mulching, and other outdoor tasks needed around the 185-acre Lakeshore Park. Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothing & shoes (you may get dirty!) and bring a water bottle. Our team will have all the other supplies you need. An email will be sent the day prior to your shift indicating where to meet and a sign will be placed on the door of the Lakeshore Park Office building by the pickleball courts showing where to go.

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.

Recent changes in federal law have significantly limited food assistance for our newest neighbors, leaving many refugee families facing food insecurity.  At Bridge Refugee Services, we are committed to fighting against food insecurity for the refugee neighbors we serve.  We invite local partners and volunteers to help us combat food insecurity.  We need volunteers to help us receive incoming food donations, weigh and record the donations, pack food boxes for distribution, and take food boxes out to vehicles.

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

Volunteer Requirements:

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.

Knox County Community Action Committee’s 

Volunteer Assisted Transportation program:   

Provide one-on-one transportation assistance to seniors and people with disabilities. As a volunteer driver you transport and assist the rider to and from destinations safely. Also help as needed with mobility aids, paperwork, and making sure the rider doesn't fall or get lost. 

This program helps seniors and people with disabilities remain active and independent with assistance from a community volunteer. Volunteers help make a difference by allowing these clients to access medical care, make their own choices at the grocery store and remain in their homes longer.

For more information on how you can make a difference - contact us at 865-673-5001

Email: vat@cactrans.org  or  visit www.knoxseniors.org/vat

Do you have a vehicle and time to volunteer? Do you like meeting new people from all over the world?

We are looking for volunteer drivers to help us transport our refugee clients to and from medical appointments, the Social Security Office, English classes, Summer Camps, etc. Our clients are dependent upon public and community transportation when they arrive in Knoxville, so volunteers helping them navigate the community makes a definite impact in welcoming them to Knoxville.

Transportation needs generally happen on an as-needed basis usually during Bridge office hours, 8:30-5:30 M-F.  However, night and weekend opportunities arise! 

Volunteer Requirements:

And, of course, a vehicle! Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

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

Bridge Refugee Services is searching for committed volunteers who love working with people and are interested in helping another person start or continue learning English.

As a refugee resettlement agency, Bridge helps refugees start a new life in the United States. English/ESL volunteers are a wonderful one-on-one resource for people as they begin this journey.

Being able to speak English is crucial for refugees as they start their first job and learn about their new community.

Even if you have never taught English, this is a great opportunity to work with an individual or family as they improve their English skills.  Bridge will provide a complete online ELL curriculum with placement testing, lesson plans, easy-to-navigate online lessons, teaching tools, activities and games, worksheets, and independent student work.  We will also provide or facilitate any training or support you might need, to see our students succeed in this program.

Volunteer Requirements:

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

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

Brighten someone's day! Volunteers in our Reassurance Program make scheduled calls to older adults in East TN who may be homebound, isolated, or lack support.   

CONTACT Care Line's Reassurance Program offers regularly scheduled phone calls to adults aged 65+who could use additional social and emotional support. This service is especially beneficial for older adults experiencing isolation, providing consistent, compassionate connection to brighten their day and check in on their well-being.  

Responsibilities and Duties:  

Make regularly scheduled phone calls to Reassurance program clients from the comfort of your home. Reach out to an average of 3-4 clients per shift.  

Document: Log call details in our online system.  

Communicate: During the shift, maintain close communication with staff and other volunteers through the Slack platform to coordinate calls and receive support as needed.  

Requirements and Skills:  

Some availability Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Full-day availability is not necessary; scheduling is flexible within this window.  

A private workspace free from distractions: Volunteers must have a quiet, private setting from which to make calls.   

A computer and private internet connection: Calls are made from a recorded line, so the ability to download and use the Zoom application onto a personal computer is necessary. Assistance setting up your computer is available if needed.  

Empathy & Active Listening: A warm, compassionate listening ear, free from judgment and advice.  

Reliability: Dependability for scheduled shifts and completing tasks as assigned.  

Good Communication Skills: Ability to connect with clients and teammates authentically, express needs and information clearly and promptly, and accept feedback/instructions readily.  

Confidentiality: Protection of the personal information of CONTACT Care Line’s clients.  

Complete a background check. 

SUMMARY:

We are looking for volunteers to ride along with our Food Rescue Staff Members.

* In order to be accepted for this opportunity, please sign up and await confirmation for interview and paperwork instructions.

Our Food Rescue Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently picking up donated products from various donors such as, grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, etc. Donated products are delivered to partner agencies (food pantries, shelters, senior and disabled housing facilities, etc.,) or brought back to Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution. Food Rescue Drivers and volunteers are required to positively act as an ambassador for Second Harvest Food Bank to maintain and build donor relationships, agency partnerships, and community support.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent Second Harvest Food Bank in a professional, positive, and efficient manner to increase our distribution abilities, enhance donor relationships and improve partner agency satisfaction.

Work with Staff to safely and efficiently pick up a wide variety of donated products from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, etc. on regular reoccurring routes. Food Rescue Drivers will from time to time be asked to pick up “call in” donations in addition to the regular route.

Work with Staff to adjust route accordingly to maximize time, meet the needs of our donors and our partner agencies. Specified times will apply.

Work with Staff to deliver donated goods to partner agencies (churches, shelters, senior housing facilities, schools, etc.) for distribution to the community or bring back to Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution.

Work with Staff to complete accurate reports for donations received and donations delivered daily and provide this documentation to designated staff.

Work with Staff to Provide excellent customer service and communication to donors and partner agencies (grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, schools, churches, senior centers, etc.) including a timely response to phone calls and emails.

Work with Staff to maintain a clean truck (cab of truck and food storage box) and any other equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks/dollies, etc.)

 Have fun and enjoy getting to know our drivers, our donors, our agencies, and our food rescue program.

REQUIRMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this volunteer position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this volunteer position, the volunteer is regularly required to use hands to; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.  The volunteer is required to stand; walk; sit; the volunteer is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The volunteer must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques. The volunteer must be able to bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this volunteer position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The volunteer must also be able to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures.

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:

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.

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.

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! 

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;

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?

All volunteers receive training prior to taking orders.

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

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:

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.

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: 

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

Hellbender Harm Reduction is in need of the following items: 

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!

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. 

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

**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