Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Great Starts is a structured living program that offers integrated substance and mental health treatment services to recovering pregnant and parenting women.  The program utilizes evidence-based practices for co-occurring treatment.  The program's goal is to strengthen the mother-child bond through comprehensive services for mothers and specialized care for their children.  Volunteers will lead classes that teach women specialty & life skills. Examples include nutrition, cooking, crochet, GED tutoring, etc. Classes taught will be based on volunteers expertise.

This opportunity is weekday mornings, with frequency subject to volunteer schedule.

Volunteers may do the following:

Lead classes/groups that teach specialty & life skills Plan activities that engage clients while teaching the desired skillAssist staff in setting up for & cleaning up after class/group Provide assistance, support, & general skill expertise

Volunteers must be over 18 years of age. In addition to completing background checks this opportunity also requires a TB test.

If you are interested in becoming a Great Starts Volunteer Skills Instructor, please click here and fill out the interest form. Please specify what you would like to teach under "areas of interest." 

Please note: this volunteer opportunity is located in Chattanooga, TN.

*High Need*

Therapeutic Preschool is an Intensive Outpatient Program for children ages 4 - 6 who have experienced significant trauma.  Children learn about emotions, coping skills and communication.  Children are provided with a space to work through their emotions in a least restrictive environment.  

Therapeutic Preschool runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. 

Volunteer tasks can include:

Greeting children and parents Preparing snack and assist staff in serving and clean up Assisting staff and children with group activities as well as set up and clean up Assisting staff with clerical and data collection as directed

Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 6 months to the volunteer program and must be over 21 years of age.  Volunteers must enjoy and be at ease working with children who have emotional and behavioral difficulties.

If you are interested in becoming a Therapeutic Preschool Volunteer, please click here to apply. Please note on the application that you are interested in this opportunity.