Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Volunteer: Organize Holiday Gifts for Homebound Seniors

While the holidays are considered a time to come together, many homebound and socially isolated older adults are unable to gather with loved ones to celebrate the season. Each year, Mobile Meals volunteers dedicate their Christmas morning to delivering nutritious meals and warm holiday greetings to homebound seniors across Knox County. In addition to a meal, each senior receives a holiday gift bag generously donated by you and other friends in the community. For many, this may be their only visitor that day.

We are recruiting volunteer groups to help organize donated gifts between Dec 16-19. If you have a group interested in volunteering, reach out to sara.keel@cacnutrition.org.

Tasks will vary from day to day. Please reach out for more information!

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals

While the holidays are considered a time to come together, many homebound and socially isolated older adults are unable to gather with loved ones to celebrate the season. Each year, Mobile Meals volunteers dedicate their Christmas morning to delivering nutritious meals and warm holiday greetings to homebound seniors across Knox County. In addition to a meal, each senior receives a holiday gift bag generously donated by you and other friends in the community. For many, this may be their only visitor that day.

We are recruiting volunteer groups to help organize donated gifts between Dec 16-19. If you have a group interested in volunteering, reach out to sara.keel@cacnutrition.org.

Tasks will vary from day to day. Please reach out for more information!

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Dec 16, 2025 through Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Teams only


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


Volunteer: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED, Knox County, TN - Drive a Fellow Neighbor, provide transportation, companionship and help someone stay active!

VOLUNTEER ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION NEEDS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS!!  We are experiencing a shortage of volunteers this Fall/Winter. If you enjoy helping others, please consider this volunteer opportunity.

 Knoxville-Knox County CAC’s (Community Action Committee) Volunteer Assisted Transportation (VAT) program is seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities to medical appointments, shopping trips, beauty appointments, and other fun activities!

During the fall and winter months our regular scheduled volunteers are not available due to travelling and vacations. We are always seeking volunteers, and this is a time that we will need more volunteers to cover our needs. We provide the vehicle to use and supply the gas. You just pick and choose how often you want to volunteer. 

We are celebrating 16 years of serving the community and what a way to help someone, by getting them to the grocery store to access fresh food and also making sure they get to much needed medical appointments. We even can provide social trips to the senior center or the beauty salon.

Volunteers are provided with the following:

Professional training Program vehicles are provided as well as the fuel. FREE training to include First Aid & CPR certification and Driver safety class. Flexible Schedules --- choose when you want to volunteer and how often! 

Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends. Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience. 

Our transportation is not based on business hours; a ride is provided when a volunteer is available.

“It’s More than Just a Ride.”

For more information contact us at 865-673-5001

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

Organization: CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation

VOLUNTEER ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION NEEDS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS!!  We are experiencing a shortage of volunteers this Fall/Winter. If you enjoy helping others, please consider this volunteer opportunity.

 Knoxville-Knox County CAC’s (Community Action Committee) Volunteer Assisted Transportation (VAT) program is seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities to medical appointments, shopping trips, beauty appointments, and other fun activities!

During the fall and winter months our regular scheduled volunteers are not available due to travelling and vacations. We are always seeking volunteers, and this is a time that we will need more volunteers to cover our needs. We provide the vehicle to use and supply the gas. You just pick and choose how often you want to volunteer. 

We are celebrating 16 years of serving the community and what a way to help someone, by getting them to the grocery store to access fresh food and also making sure they get to much needed medical appointments. We even can provide social trips to the senior center or the beauty salon.

Volunteers are provided with the following:

Professional training Program vehicles are provided as well as the fuel. FREE training to include First Aid & CPR certification and Driver safety class. Flexible Schedules --- choose when you want to volunteer and how often! 

Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends. Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience. 

Our transportation is not based on business hours; a ride is provided when a volunteer is available.

“It’s More than Just a Ride.”

For more information contact us at 865-673-5001

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

Organization: CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Drivers wanted for Knox County, TN - help seniors and people with disabilities with transportation to vital destinations! - Vehicle and training provided

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s 

Volunteer Assisted Transportation program:   Volunteer Drivers wanted! 

Seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends. Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience Good driving record and must pass a physical, drug screen and background check. Flexible scheduling: Choose when you volunteer!  > Agency Vehicles provided as well as fuel * No special driver's license required. Provide safe, accessible transportation services in agency-owned vehicles. Stay with Riders and provide assistance at appointments, grocery shopping and other errands. Ensure Riders make it safely to their destinations safely.Training provided. (All Training costs covered by the program.) First Aid & CPR CertificationProgram Orientation - Vehicle Orientation (Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion Sedan and Wheelchair Accessible Mini-van) Passenger Assistance Training AAA/AARP  - Driver Improvement Program

 

Our transportation IS NOT based on business hours; a ride is provided when a volunteer is available. 

“It’s More than Just a Ride.” - provide transportation, a listening ear and support a senior in need! 

We are seeking volunteer drivers to transport Knox County seniors and people with disabilities. Help a senior with door-through-door transportation assistance to the grocery store, medical appointments, and other fun activities. Volunteers use program vehicles (and gas!) to assist people who might otherwise not be able to leave their homes. 

Stay with the client, support and help them at destinations and back to their residence.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE via a GOOGLE CALENDAR link WEEKDAY and WEEKEND NEEDS- and some late afternoons as well VEHICLES PROVIDED as well as the fuel and routine maintenance.

For more information contact us at 865-673-5001

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

Organization: CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s 

Volunteer Assisted Transportation program:   Volunteer Drivers wanted! 

Seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends. Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience Good driving record and must pass a physical, drug screen and background check. Flexible scheduling: Choose when you volunteer!  > Agency Vehicles provided as well as fuel * No special driver's license required. Provide safe, accessible transportation services in agency-owned vehicles. Stay with Riders and provide assistance at appointments, grocery shopping and other errands. Ensure Riders make it safely to their destinations safely.Training provided. (All Training costs covered by the program.) First Aid & CPR CertificationProgram Orientation - Vehicle Orientation (Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion Sedan and Wheelchair Accessible Mini-van) Passenger Assistance Training AAA/AARP  - Driver Improvement Program

 

Our transportation IS NOT based on business hours; a ride is provided when a volunteer is available. 

“It’s More than Just a Ride.” - provide transportation, a listening ear and support a senior in need! 

We are seeking volunteer drivers to transport Knox County seniors and people with disabilities. Help a senior with door-through-door transportation assistance to the grocery store, medical appointments, and other fun activities. Volunteers use program vehicles (and gas!) to assist people who might otherwise not be able to leave their homes. 

Stay with the client, support and help them at destinations and back to their residence.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE via a GOOGLE CALENDAR link WEEKDAY and WEEKEND NEEDS- and some late afternoons as well VEHICLES PROVIDED as well as the fuel and routine maintenance.

For more information contact us at 865-673-5001

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

Organization: CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Helping Hands Needed at the CAC

The Child Advocacy Center in Lenoir City is looking for individuals who have a heart for helping children.  We are an organization that provides assistance to children and families who have been impacted by abuse.  We provide counseling, forensic interviews, resources and support.  Duties may include answering phones and providing support to clients, occupying children during appointments, assisting with fundraisers, assisting with mailouts and clerical duties.  Volunteers must be 21 years of age and complete a background check and fingerprinting before becoming eligible.  Help us to "Heal the pain of child abuse."

Organization: Child Advocacy Center of the 9th Judicial District

The Child Advocacy Center in Lenoir City is looking for individuals who have a heart for helping children.  We are an organization that provides assistance to children and families who have been impacted by abuse.  We provide counseling, forensic interviews, resources and support.  Duties may include answering phones and providing support to clients, occupying children during appointments, assisting with fundraisers, assisting with mailouts and clerical duties.  Volunteers must be 21 years of age and complete a background check and fingerprinting before becoming eligible.  Help us to "Heal the pain of child abuse."

Organization: Child Advocacy Center of the 9th Judicial District

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37771

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Child Advocate

CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interest of a neglected or abused child. The primary responsibilities of a CASA volunteer include the following:

​Gather information: Review documents and records, interview the children, family members and other parties Provide written reports at court hearings Appear in court Recommend services: Share concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc. Monitor case Visit child(ren) monthly Document hours/mileage

Time Commitment

​Time commitment typically depends on the stage of the case. Volunteers report that there is a greater time commitment at the beginning of a case. While the CASA volunteer experience is generally flexible and scheduled at the volunteer’s convenience, occasionally there are mandatory court hearings or meetings during business hours. A typical volunteer spends:

30 hours in pre-service training (15 hours in person/15 hours online) 10-15 hours per month working on their case Requirements Be 21 years old Completion of the volunteer application including references and background check Participation in an interview Completion of 30 hour pre-service training Available for court appearances, with advance notice Commitment to the CASA program for at least 1 year

Organization: CASA of the Tennessee Valley

CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interest of a neglected or abused child. The primary responsibilities of a CASA volunteer include the following:

​Gather information: Review documents and records, interview the children, family members and other parties Provide written reports at court hearings Appear in court Recommend services: Share concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc. Monitor case Visit child(ren) monthly Document hours/mileage

Time Commitment

​Time commitment typically depends on the stage of the case. Volunteers report that there is a greater time commitment at the beginning of a case. While the CASA volunteer experience is generally flexible and scheduled at the volunteer’s convenience, occasionally there are mandatory court hearings or meetings during business hours. A typical volunteer spends:

30 hours in pre-service training (15 hours in person/15 hours online) 10-15 hours per month working on their case Requirements Be 21 years old Completion of the volunteer application including references and background check Participation in an interview Completion of 30 hour pre-service training Available for court appearances, with advance notice Commitment to the CASA program for at least 1 year

Organization: CASA of the Tennessee Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37774

Allow Groups: No