Volunteer: 2026 Community Investment Volunteers - Knox CountyUnited Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process. Volunteers help review nonprofit grant applications and make funding recommendations that strengthen our community using a Trust-Based Philanthropy approach. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about local needs, represent donor intent, and help direct resources in Early Care and Education, Economic Mobility, and Healthy Communities. Selected volunteers will commit to the following, totaling about 10-15 hours throughout a 3 month term from April - June 2026. Knox County: Volunteer Orientation: 4/22 or 4/29 (volunteers attend 1 session) Committee Review Period: 5/18 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule) Committee Meetings to discuss recommendations will be scheduled between 6/15-6/30 Roles & Responsibilities: Attend a volunteer orientation and scheduled grant review meeting Review and evaluate nonprofit grant applications Participate in committee discussions and funding recommendations Apply United Way investment principles and organizational lifecycle considerations Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality guidelines Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and UWGK staff Why Volunteer: Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville United Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process. Volunteers help review nonprofit grant applications and make funding recommendations that strengthen our community using a Trust-Based Philanthropy approach. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about local needs, represent donor intent, and help direct resources in Early Care and Education, Economic Mobility, and Healthy Communities. Selected volunteers will commit to the following, totaling about 10-15 hours throughout a 3 month term from April - June 2026. Knox County: Volunteer Orientation: 4/22 or 4/29 (volunteers attend 1 session) Committee Review Period: 5/18 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule) Committee Meetings to discuss recommendations will be scheduled between 6/15-6/30 Roles & Responsibilities: Attend a volunteer orientation and scheduled grant review meeting Review and evaluate nonprofit grant applications Participate in committee discussions and funding recommendations Apply United Way investment principles and organizational lifecycle considerations Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality guidelines Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and UWGK staff Why Volunteer: Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Apr 29, 2026 Zip Code: 37921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2026 Community Investment Volunteers - Counties ReviewUnited Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process within our Counties (Grainger, Jefferson, Claiborne and Union). Volunteers help review nonprofit grant applications and make funding recommendations that strengthen our community using a Trust-Based Philanthropy approach. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about local needs, represent donor intent, and help direct resources in Early Care and Education, Economic Mobility, and Healthy Communities. Counties Review Committee: Virtual Volunteer Orientation: 5/6 Committee Review: 5/22 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule) Committee Meeting to discuss recommendations will be scheduled between 6/15-6/30 Roles & Responsibilities: Attend a volunteer orientation and scheduled grant review meeting Review and evaluate nonprofit grant applications Participate in committee discussions and funding recommendations Apply United Way investment principles and organizational lifecycle considerations Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality guidelines Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and UWGK staff Why Volunteer: Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville United Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking volunteers to support our Community Investments process within our Counties (Grainger, Jefferson, Claiborne and Union). Volunteers help review nonprofit grant applications and make funding recommendations that strengthen our community using a Trust-Based Philanthropy approach. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about local needs, represent donor intent, and help direct resources in Early Care and Education, Economic Mobility, and Healthy Communities. Counties Review Committee: Virtual Volunteer Orientation: 5/6 Committee Review: 5/22 - 6/12 (reviewed independently/on your own schedule) Committee Meeting to discuss recommendations will be scheduled between 6/15-6/30 Roles & Responsibilities: Attend a volunteer orientation and scheduled grant review meeting Review and evaluate nonprofit grant applications Participate in committee discussions and funding recommendations Apply United Way investment principles and organizational lifecycle considerations Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality guidelines Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and UWGK staff Why Volunteer: Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026 Zip Code: 37921 Allow Groups: No |