Opportunities From: East Tennessee State University

Intake – Calls clients that have called in for financial assistance. Directs them through the needs assessment process and document submission requirements. 

Data Entry – Enters all client data, visit information, result of visit such as financial need, voucher amount, etc. 

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us and for being such an important part of our mission of meeting the needs of those in financial crisis. I know you will find that our example of loving our neighbor is fulfilling and meaningful. BFIA cannot operate without the dedication and loving spirit of our volunteers. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Create magical moments Help us host signature events that bring thousands of visitors to Rocky Mount each year. From intimate evening programs to large festivals, our events showcase the best of frontier heritage.

What You'll Do:

Perfect For: Social butterflies, people with irregular schedules, students needing service hours, anyone who loves a good festival Time Commitment: Event by event basis, no regular commitment required

Preserve our historic landscape Care for 60+ acres of historic buildings, heritage gardens, and natural areas. Your hands-on work directly preserves this irreplaceable piece of Tennessee history.

What You'll Do:

Perfect For: Gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, people who like working with their hands, detail-oriented individuals

Bring the 18th century to life

Transport visitors back to 1790 through storytelling, demonstrations, and first-person interpretation. Wear period clothing, demonstrate colonial crafts, and share the daily life of Tennessee's early settlers.

What You'll Do:

Perfect For: Natural storytellers, history enthusiasts, performers, craftspeople who love sharing their knowledge

Inspire the next generation Help students discover history through hands-on learning. Develop and deliver curriculum-based programs that bring Tennessee history standards to life for learners of all ages.

What You'll Do:

Perfect For: Teachers, education students, youth workers, anyone who loves helping kids learn

Join the SMILE Foster Closet Board of Directors! 

Help us put smiles on the faces of foster children and support the families who care for them.

SMILE Foster Closet is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors for the 2026 term. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership and governance for a growing nonprofit committed to supporting foster children, foster families, kinship providers, and at-risk families by providing essential necessities.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking candidates who are ready to dedicate their time and expertise to guide our mission.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Crucial Skill Set Need:

Commitment

Your leadership will directly impact our ability to provide basic necessities, allowing foster families to focus on loving kids and creating stability.

Learn more about SMILE Foster Closet.

Apply today and help us brighten the future for a child in need!

Caris Healthcare is seeking passionate people to support hospice patients in the tri cities area. We have needs in all areas for compassionate, reliable volunteers and would love to sit down to discuss how hospice volunteering fits with your passion and desire to help others. 

Patients live in private homes and nursing facilities. Activities include visiting with patients to provide support and companionship through conversation and a presence, engage in activities such as reading to the patient or helping write cards, provide a few hours of respite for a caregiver to get out of the home, and other activities that support a patient at the end-of-life. Flexible schedule, 2 hours per week. 

No hands on care such as lifting, transferring, bathing, feeding etc is provided by hospice volunteers.  Hospice volunteers describe their work as gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful. Caris Healthcare values their volunteers greatly & support them through their volunteering journey.

Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center serves children through adults with speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders.  We are a nonprofit organization.  Our Board meets monthly to guide the Center in its mission.  We need to add a couple of board members. Board members should be prepared to invest thought and due process of evaluating policies and procedures which guide our Center.  We especially need skillsets related to Information Technology and Fund Raising but all interested parties should apply.  Please contact the Center's Executive Director, Kathy Fields, at 423-246-4600.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to help us prepare and serve meals.  You time will make a direct impact on our community members in need.  No experience necessary - just a willingness to help!

More information HERE

You have what it takes to be a VITA volunteer in Kingsport or Blountville!

The Kingsport VITA program is operating two sites this year.  Our first site is in the V.O. Dobbins Community Center located at 285 Louis Street in Kingsport.  We operate this site as a drop-off site.  We do intake by appointment on Mondays from 4:00PM to 7PM.  On Tuesdays from 9:00AM to around 3:00PM we prepare the income tax returns from the batch of drop-offs on Monday (we provide lunch on-site for the tax preparers).  Then on Thursday evening from 4:00PM to 7PM we review the completed tax returns with the clients.  At this site the greatest need is tax preparers, although if your people could help with the intake interviews, this could allow our tax preparers to work on tax returns during the intake sessions.

The second site is in the Sullivan County Public Library - Blountville Branch (1655 Blountville Boulevard in Blountville, TN).  This is also a drop-off site format.  This location offers flexible options for volunteers to help perform tax returns.  

Also, if doing taxes is not your "thing", we have a need for intake specialists at both locations. This includes signing people in, making copies of key information, and providing general directions. (No tax knowledge necessary). 

CONTACT BECCA at 423-378-3409 x130 to learn how to be a VITA volunteer!!!

Providing a Link for Survivors (PALS) is actively seeking volunteers across our service area.  Can you be a friend?  Then you can be a PAL!  Volunteers are simply asked to make a weekly contact with their assigned brain injury survivor and then engage in a monthly get-together or community outing.  It's easy...just be a friend!

The PALS Program Manager provides training and on-going support to both volunteers and survivors.  If interested in more information, please contact Melissa Barnes, PALS Program Manager, at melissa@bisolutions.org or (540)344-1200.  Come join the fun...and make a new friend!

*Volunteers must be 18 or older and pass a criminal background check.

Love is multiplied by just 4 paws! If you have a pet therapy animal, we need you!

Pet therapy is yet another way that Caris Healthcare brings comfort and smiles to our hospice patients and their families.

Our pet therapy teams visit our patients at long term care facilities, assisted living communities, private residence, or wherever they call home.

•Owner must be a  patient care volunteer and successfully complete
volunteer orientation
• Pet and owner must be registered with a nationally recognized therapy animal organization.
• Owner must complete a Virginia State Police background check and a two step TB test. 

Our patient care volunteers go out and visit our hospice patients for brief periods of time.  Some of these patients have no one left to visit them and just a friendly face for conversation or to bring them a small snack, could mean the world to them. Please call or email to find out how to have an impact on someone nearing the end of life.  This feeling is life changing and rewarding.

Cutting, fitting and nailing in of trim features around doors, windows and baseboards.

Every Tuesday that school is in session, join the Kingsport Parks and Rec inclusion class and the community for a fun 2 hours of adaptive play at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex.   We always need volunteers to assist with the obstacles and games. 

Sign a waiver at the event location.

*CareerQuest students interested in physical therapy and special needs would have a blast at this.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth mentoring agency. We are looking for caring community members that would like to make a real difference in the life of a child in our region who is in need of a friend. 

We need outgoing individuals who will reach out to businesses to secure sponsorships and donations, who are organized and "see the job through to the end" and who will work to help plan, execute, and wrap up the event for the Center. Being a Jeep enthusiast is a plus but certainly not required!

Carter County has several locations where debris from Hurricane Helene still needs to be cleaned up and removed.  This includes stump removal, tree and limbs, etc.  There are also larger debris removal requiring chainsaws.  These are projects that would be great for groups that have a day or half a day to volunteer. 

First Baptist Church of Roan Mountain and Lower Shell Creek Christian Church Tennessee has created a form for anyone that would like to help with repair requests in the area here is a link to all the requests:

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0848A8A92AA2F5C70...

If you'd like to offer assistance at the church (we could use it) you can sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0848A8A92AA2F5C70...

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Roan Mountain Rebuild! We are a community-driven initiative focused on helping local residents and businesses recover by providing skilled and non-skilled labor to repair homes and properties. Whether you're a professional tradesperson or simply have a desire to lend a hand, your support is invaluable. Please fill out this form to join our team of volunteers. We welcome individuals, families, and groups to contribute in any way they can. Together, we can restore the heart of our community and ensure that Roan Mountain thrives once again. **In the comment section, PLEASE list when you are planning to arrive to the property.** We need to schedule it with the individual home and business owners to ensure they will be home.  **When the job is complete PLEASE stop by 1st Baptist Church in Roan Mountain or text 951.395.9447 to let us know the project is complete!  This will help us Tremendously as we try to keep this list as updated as possible.

8498 US-19E, Roan Mountain, TN 37687

We have several locations where damage from Hurricane Helene flooding deposited large piles of downed trees on the property of private homeowners. We need volunteers who would love to contribute to Cocke County's rebuilding efforts through landscaping service.

This would include the following:

Utilizing axes, chainsaws and other power tools to deconstruct deadfall

processing deadfall into manageable firewood

Weed eating

Planting flowers or working in the garden

Trimming Bushes

Rebuilding or reshaping garden beds

Raking

Moving landscaping supplies around a property 

Painting of walls, ceilings, and baseboards.

New and/or replace plumbing in New Home or Remodel of storm damaged home for survivor families.

Final cleaning of new/remodeled home for flood survivors.

Installation of new or the replacement of electrical wiring, breakers, switches, and fixtures in new home construction or remodel.

Foster Closet clothes sorting.

Pick up your portable sorting kit from SMILE Foster Closet - 1401 Prospect Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664.
Sort the items at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Drop off the completed kit.

This flexible, remote opportunity is crucial because your sorting efforts will help us quickly process essential items and get them into the hands of kids who need them much faster. No experience necessary!

General Volunteer / Monday's closing shift 12-3

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

General Volunteer / Monday's First Shift 8-12

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

General Volunteer. Monday's mid shift 10-2

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

Oasis is seeking volunteers to serve our BRIDGE program for working women. Tuesdays and Thursday's 6-9. Oasis will offer laundry-mat services, classes programs, and counseling services in evening hours

Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

Volunteer needed to cover 8-12  

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

General volunteer need for Friday's mid shift 10-2

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

General Volunteer for Friday's closing shift 12-3

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

Oasis is always needing daytime volunteers, Volunteers are the backbone that helps our organization stay open to serve women daily. Volunteers can opt in the work a few hours a week, one day, or everyday. Volunteers complete a myriad of daily tasks, including checking clients in, attending to their needs, answering phones, filling PERKS orders, and other duties. Volunteers go through an application process and must submit to a background check for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and especially children on campus. Please visit our website for more information @ oasiskpt.org

Volunteers at The Oasis of Kingsport play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where women can find hope, encouragement, and support as they work toward stability and healing. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, depending on their gifts, interests, and availability. Some of the things volunteers may do include: Hospitality & Front Desk Support: Greeting guests, helping them sign in, offering coffee or refreshments, and creating a warm, respectful atmosphere. Encouragement & Listening: Offering compassionate conversation and emotional support to women who may be struggling or rebuilding their lives. Resource Assistance: Helping clients connect with community resources, complete applications, or access clothing, hygiene items, or other essentials. Programs & Activities: Assisting with classes, workshops, Bible studies, or support groups that promote personal growth and wellness. Special Events & Projects: Supporting fundraising events, community outreach, or seasonal drives. Maintenance & Organization: Helping keep the center clean, organized, and inviting for all who come through our doors. All volunteers receive orientation and guidance to ensure they understand the mission of Oasis and how to serve in a trauma-informed, respectful, and compassionate way. At The Oasis of Kingsport, we believe every volunteer helps restore dignity and hope to the women we serve. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, your time and presence truly make a difference.

Are you looking to help those in your community but you’re not sure where to start? Join Uplift Appalachia as a volunteer driver.

We are looking for volunteers to transport people in recovery to training programs or work as a way to love them into a healthy community while meeting a practical need. We will equip you. As a volunteer you will get to:

Uplift Appalachia’s mission is to provide education, training, consulting, and connecting to churches and organizations, motivating and equipping them to love and serve those living with addictions, mental health, and other life challenges on their journey to flourishing.

Be a part of changing someone's life!

Service opportunity in Lynn Garden preparing and distributing food and clothing to the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Communities. 

Tasks include sorting and hanging clothing, packaging food items, and building community relations. 

Volunteers may need to lift boxes up to 50 lbs. 

This could include anything from researh to cleaning, facilitating workshops to staffing events, taking a survey to advocating with legislators, creating social media posts to helping with fundraising. If you are committed to justice and equity in sexual and reproductive health, we could use your help, and we will work with you to determine the best fit.

Hours are flexible and can change.

YWCA NETN and SWVA operates the Bristol Bridal Station as a Social Enterprise in support of the YWCA mission. The salon features new, couture wedding and special occasion gowns and accessories priced at a fraction of regular retail. The Volunteer Bridal Consultant will provide excellent customer service and support to clients. Ideal Volunteer Bridal Consultant characteristics:Available for 2.5 hour shifts on Saturdays, once or twice per month.Available to facilitate occasional weekday evening private appointment.Available to assist in processing new inventory occasionally.Well groomed, professional presentation. Consultant dress code is black pants/skirt/dress and black top.Good physical condition, able to lift up to 20lbs overhead.Energetic and outgoing.Work well with a wide variety of personality types.Sincerely enjoy helping others and enthusiastic about special events.Sensitively listen to customer needs.Respectful of personal boundaries and varying levels of modesty.Ability to remain neutral and professional when engaging with families.Attentive to Bridal Station policies and procedures.Willingness to learn bridal/formalwear terminology.Willingness to communicate about YWCA mission and programs.Ability to multi-task, assist multiple customers at one time.Trustworthy and patient.

Someone or a group to help with basic landscaping, pulling weeds, mowing, keeping the area neat and tidy.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044EAEAA23A0FE3-57798685-september#/

Ready to lead, support, and inspire? Become a peer mentor!

Access ETSU offers supplemental support to young adults with an intellectual disability (ID) who seek to enhance their academic, career development, and social skills alongside their peers at ETSU.

As a peer mentor, you play a vital role in providing this support. Not only will you be enhancing the college experience of your peers, you will be growing your own skills and building your own network as well. 

As a volunteer mentor, you'll be a trusted, consistent presence in a young person’s life. Through weekly meetings, activities, or sports engagement, you'll help your mentee build confidence, set goals, cope with stress, and stay on a positive path. No coaching or athletic expertise is required—just a heart for youth and a willingness to show up.

Help cancer patients in your community get to life-saving treatment.

Volunteers with Road To Recovery use their personal vehicle to drive patients with limited or no transportation to cancer-related treatment appointments.

Rides are weekdays. You choose the rides that work with your schedule. Drivers are encouraged to provide a minimum of 2 rides per month.

Volunteer drivers are ages 18-84 with

Volunteers interested complete online training and a background check. Volunteers review available rides via an online scheduling tool.

We would love your help! Connect here &/or check out cancer.org/drive to get started on training.

Drivers needed to help for appointments in Bristol VA and Bristol TN, Johnson City, Kingsport, and nearby communities.

We have several locations where damage from Hurricane Helene flooding deposited trash and other small debris in the yards of private homeowners and destroyed flora. We need volunteers who would love to contribute to Cocke County's rebuilding efforts through landscaping service.

This would include the following:

Collecting micro trash into bags for disposal.

Mowing lawns

Weed eating

Planting flowers or working in the garden

Trimming Bushes and Trees

Rebuilding or reshaping garden beds

Raking

Moving landscaping supplies around a property 

RISE provides free period products and free barrier methods of STI and pregnancy prevention. This volunteer would come in to RISE 1-2 times a month to prep care packages for individuals and organizations that RISE serves. They would also be responsible for letting the director know if the supplies are running low.

Description: Join our dedicated team of Meals on Wheels volunteers who deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors across the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee: Carter, Greene, Johnson, Hancock, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington. As a meal delivery volunteer, you'll provide more than just food; you'll also offer a friendly face and a caring connection that brightens the day of those who may be isolated.

Commitment: Flexible; volunteers can choose to help as often as they like, whether it's once a week, once a month, or whenever their schedule allows. Delivery routes typically take about an hour and occur between 8 AM and 12 PM, Monday through Friday. You can select a route close to your home or work, making it convenient for you to participate.

Benefits:

Make a tangible difference in the lives of seniors in your community.

Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule.

Connect with other volunteers and be part of a supportive team.

Learn more about Meals on Wheels on the FTHRA website

Description: Volunteer at one of our congregate meal sites, where we serve hot, nutritious meals to seniors in a welcoming community setting. These sites are located throughout all eight counties of Northeast Tennessee, offering seniors a place to eat, socialize, and participate in activities. As a volunteer, you’ll assist with serving meals, setting up, and engaging with clients to ensure they have an enjoyable experience.

Commitment: Flexible; you can volunteer as your schedule allows, whether it’s regularly or occasionally. Meal service typically occurs around lunchtime, making it easy to fit into your day.

Benefits:

Engage with seniors in a positive and social environment.

Help foster a sense of community and belonging among our clients.

Be part of a program that provides essential nutrition and social interaction to local seniors.

Learn more about Meals on Wheels on the FTHRA website

Description: Share your passion with our clients at the Adult Day Services center in Johnson City, TN (Washington County). Whether you play a musical instrument, enjoy crafting, or have a unique hobby or skill, your participation can bring joy and enrichment to our clients' day. This is a great way to give back while doing something you love.

Commitment: This opportunity is highly flexible, accommodating one-time visits or recurring sessions, depending on your availability. You don’t need any formal training to participate—just a willingness to share your talent and engage with our clients.

Benefits:

Use your talents to bring joy to others.

Flexible commitment that fits your schedule.

Make meaningful connections with our clients.

Learn more about Adult Day Services on the FTHRA website

Description: Assist our professional staff in providing care and support to clients at the Adult Day Services center in Johnson City, TN. Your role could involve helping with activities, providing companionship, or assisting with daily care needs. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities who rely on our services.

Commitment: Flexible; volunteers can choose to help on a regular basis or as needed. Training will be provided by ADS staff to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared to assist.

Benefits:

Gain experience in a caregiving environment.

Build relationships with clients and staff.

Be part of a team that provides essential care and support to vulnerable populations.

Learn more about Adult Day Services on the FTHRA website

Walking property sites and pickup up debris with a trash bag for collection.

The Carter Compassion Center is a young nonprofit in need of grant support. You will play a crucial role in identifying funding opportunities for the team to pursue by reviewing online information. This role does not require experience in researching or submitting grants but it is appreciated. The position will work with two other volunteers who submit and track the grant requests. This support can be done remotely and at your own pace. The team typically meets remotely every two weeks to share information. 

For those who want to support our disaster recovery efforts but are not interested in construction opportunities, we can use volunteer support in the ASP office! Tasks may include responding to inquiries, answering phones, stuffing mailings, data entry, various other administrative tasks, or organizing warehouse tools and supplies. Please let us know of your interest, and we will reach out as opportunities arise.

Support our administrative staff by assisting with basic office duties including: answering phones, filing paperwork, sorting donations, basic cleaning, supporting staff, additional duties as directed.

Possible opportunities include:

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Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

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Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

Come serve with ASP to make homes warmer, safer and drier in Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Washington and Unicoi counties in East Tennessee! 
 
Volunteers are welcome to serve for a half day, full day, full weekend or multiple days. Let us know you're interested and when you're available. We'll match your interest with a project doing critical home repair for local families in need. 

This role will meet community members at their vehicles and collect personal and animal needs information.  Then using that information collect or direct collection of items to carry out to the vehicle.

Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

Are you passionate about empowering girls and fostering leadership skills? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us make a difference in local Girl Scout troops!

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Please consider one of the following volunteer roles:

We are in need of women to volunteer to monitor our women's homeless shelter. Duties include answering the phone, scheduling intake appointments, reporting incidents to staff, and spending time with residents. 

We need women to volunteer to cook for residents at our women's homeless shelter.

Provide key support to staff by assisting customers and operating cash register

·        Devote a minimum of 5 volunteer hours per week, divided into at least two 2.5-hour shifts

·        Assist customers by ringing up sales utilizing a cash register, collecting monies, counting change, and preparing receipts, and packaging purchased items

·        Communicate with customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions, assisting with donations, and providing general information

·        Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area

·        Answer the store telephone tactfully and courteously

·        Additional duties as directed / requested by store managers and staff

Assist with thrift store donation intake and sorting

·        Devote a minimum of 5 volunteer hours per week, divided into at least two 2.5-hour shifts

·        Assist with donation intake (unload vehicles, place donations in appropriate locations, etc.)

·        Sort donations into pre-determined categories and/or create appropriate categories

·        Tag, hang, and price items as requested by supervisor(s)

·        Determine the quality of donated items, and “rag out” donations unusable for merchandise

·        Additional duties as directed / requested by store managers and warehouse staff

Help us organize, sort, and hang clothing at our family store! Proceeds help support The Salvation Army of Johnson City's social service programs. Sign up to volunteer at https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Johnson-City/volunteer/!

2-3 hours per week helping children with homework and programs

Do you have a desire to help children in need?  At present, CASA for Kids is only able to serve 19% of the children who come before the courts for abuse and neglect.  Children from birth to 18 need their voices heard.  Every child has a chance - it's YOU!      

If you:

* Are willing to commit to a child

* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

* Can be objective at all times

* Able to participate in a structured training program

* Pass an extensive criminal background check

* And, are age 21 and over, then contact us to begin your journey into child advocacy. 

CASA offers volunteers some unique experiences including the following:

The opportunity to help improve life for a child

Active participation in the court and child welfare system that produces significant and positive results for a child

Increased knowledge of child welfare issues and the court process

Belonging to a group of individuals who are concerned with similar issues

Being active and involved in the community

Making professional contacts in the field of child welfare

Experience that may apply toward career advancement

Help serve our community hot meals seven days a week! Visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Johnson-City/volunteer/ to sign up today.

Description: Become a Standby Volunteer with FTHRA, ready to step in when we need extra hands for various tasks and projects throughout the year. This role might include helping with special events, assisting with administrative tasks, or providing support during community outreach efforts. The duties will vary depending on the current needs of our agency, making this a dynamic and engaging way to volunteer.

Commitment: Completely flexible; you’ll be contacted when we have a need, and you can decide if you’re available to help at that time. This is a great option for those who want to contribute but need a flexible schedule.

Benefits:

Variety of tasks keeps the role interesting and engaging.

Contribute to FTHRA’s mission in multiple ways.

Flexibility to volunteer when it suits you.

Learn more about FTHRA - Visit our website!

Healing Hands Health provides primary medical care to patients who are uninsured in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. We are looking for volunteer physicians to join our team. Must be licensed in Tennessee and have liability insurance.

Remember not so long ago when everyone, except for essential workers, were stuck at home? What if that never ended for you. What if you were not able to get out of the home or to even cook your own meal? What if you had little to no family around and there you are unable to get out with others.

You can make a difference in people's lives. You can take an hour out of your day to make a world of difference to someone homebound. Countless times we hear from recipients how they would not have a meal if it was not for volunteers bringing a meal to their door. Sometimes, the visit is also a welfare check; making sure that person is okay. You may brighten a person's whole day just by chatting with them for a few minutes. 

Won't you take a couple of hours out of your day to make a lifetime of difference to someone in need? 

Pandora- 423-461-8221

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world"  -Anne Frank

Family Promise of Greater Kingsport is seeking groups or clubs who are willing to prepare meals for our shelter families Monday-Friday evenings. The meals would be dropped off at the Family Promise office anytime during the day, and delivered to the shelter families in the evenings by staff members.  In exchange, Family Promise of Greater Kingsport will happily share their group information on our social media.  

We are also seeking volunteers to assist with office duties, such as organizing and sorting donated clothes and household items. This could be done any time of the day, Monday-Friday between 9-5. 

Family Promise is looking for Board Directors.  The Board meets on the thrid Monday of the month between 6-7 pm at the Family Promise Office and Day Center, located at 601 Holston Dr. in Kingsport. 

At Caris Healthcare, we depend on support from administrative volunteers in our office - preparing mailings, helping with special events, writing note cards, making phone calls, and more. By volunteering in this capacity, we are able to devote more time to our patients.

Volunteering as an administrative/community outreach volunteer, you are helping in the office and sharing community connections. This will allow us to maximize our ability to serve families in our communities.

All administrative/community outreach volunteer candidates must have a background check prior to beginning service with our organization.  Our agency performs the background check and will cover the cost.

Also required, a driver's license or state issued identification with picture.

Volunteer opportunity to read, clean, office work, program help.

Volunteer opportunity to read, clean, office work, program help.

Opportunities to read, homework help, office work, or cleaning. 

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Simmons at 423-272-9186.

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please contact Marcia Cox at 423-444-1710. 

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please contact Misty Davis at 423-357-3281.

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please contact Ina Ratliff at 423-246-0120

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

Can you donate an hour or two once a month to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life?

Then Meals on Wheels needs you! We depend on individuals like you to deliver a hot, nutrition meal to homebound seniors. Your smile and that meal may be the highlight of their day.

You can volunteer as little as once a month or you can volunteer once a week or more. Routes typically take an hour to an hour and a half. The average route has around 15-20 stops. Meals are delivered daily Monday through Friday (except for holidays) and meals can be picked between 9am-11am.

Offering up a small portion of your time can make a great impact on the people you will deliver to. They will appreciate your kindness and willingness to make sure they receive a meal. It may be the only hot, nutritious meal they have that day. You are also providing a welfare check as you may be the only person they see that day.

The Salvation Army is always looking for volunteers to help prepare products for sale in our Family Store. Volunteers will help with the receiving, sorting, tagging, stocking, and rotation of merchandise donated by the general public for sale in our store.

The Salvation Army serves a noontime meal seven days per week and is always looking for volunteer groups and individuals to serve in our Community Kitchen. Volunteers may help with food prep, serving, cleaning and will have the opportunity, as desired, to interact with our guests. 

Volunteers are needed to assist in the galleries on a daily basis, help in archives and collections, provide curatorial research assistance, support special events, assist in the Museum Store, and act as docents for guided tours. Museum volunteers create their own schedules based your personal interests and the needs of the museum.Training is required. Contact volunteercoordinator@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org for more information on upcoming training dates.

River's Way is looking to form church based walking groups in order to promote physical activity and the inclusion of people with disabilities in our communtiy. These groups work especially well for senior citizens. We have two goals with these groups:

1. To set up structured walking programs for church members in order to increase levels of physical activity 

2. To create walking groups that build social connections between church members and young adults with disabilities

River's Way staff will meet with church representatives to set up a walking group. We will look at best days and times, opportunities for walking indoors and outdoors and any limitations that walking group members might have. The church will designate a walking group leader/contact person. We will schedule walking dates on a weekly or monthly basis. River's Way staff will meet with walking group members on designated dates. River's Way staff will be accompanied by 2-3 adults with disabilities. The combined group will have a chance to socialize prior to walking for 45 minutes to an hour.  We plan to schedule a celebration/recognition event every 3-4 months. 

We are seeking adults with experience to serve as merit badge counselors. Background checks and training provided. 

Our special project veteran volunteers give back to the community in a very special way!

As part of the national organization, We Honor Veterans (WHV), Caris works closely with our veteran patients and community veteran groups. We provide recognition ceremonies to honor their time in service. What better recognition than to be presented with an honorary pin and certificate than by another vet?

As a special projects veteran volunteer, there are some very special ways you can become involved, for instance: 

Hospice is a special way of caring for terminally ill patients and their families. 

Veteran Volunteers can assist our veteran patients by providing an outlet and discussing events that can provide closure to our veteran patients and their families. 

Caris Healthcare is committed to serving veterans by tailoring hospice services to specific spiritual, physical and emotional needs. Our patients are terminally ill and veterans may have a unique need at the end of life.

Caris is part of the We Honor Veterans program which is specifically for veterans that are in hospice care. 

Volunteering with us fits into your schedule. We work with you to ensure your donation of time is used to the fullest.  By being a non-medical companion to a veteran, you will find that being a friend and listening is well worth your time.

Requirements: 

All Screenings and background checks are at the expense of Caris. 

There is a patient near you, at home, in a nursing facility or assisted living, waiting for you to be their friend! Call today!

Caris Healthcare provides hospice volunteers to volunteer directly with patients and caregivers in their place of residence, nursing home or assisted living community. These special volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support to patients and families.

A few examples of tasks: visit with patient so a caregiver can run errands, help organize photos, letter writing, reading a book, providing spiritual reading or prayer or just be a friend that shows up and listens.

This is a non-medical position and no physical labor is required.

The coverage area is for Washington, Smyth, Grayson, Tazwell, Russell and Bristol, Virginia.

All hospice volunteers receive training to ensure that they feel comfortable performing their requested/assigned care activities. Volunteers determine the amount of time they can provide, but generally it is 1-2 hours a month!

We take pride in our world class volunteers. We believe they are the best of the best! Therefore, all volunteer candidates must pass a background check and TB screen prior to beginning service with our organization. Agency will cover the cost of the TB and background check. This is to ensure the safety of our patients and families.

Friends In Need Health Center needs someone to research grants for the clinic in the field of health, dental, and mental health.   Could also help to write the grants for submission.

MyRide Greeneville strives to improve the quality of life for older adults by providing courteous and safe door-through-door volunteer transportation to those eligible for the service, enabling them to obtain essential services and maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.  MyRide TN Greeneville operates within a ten-mile radius of The Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center.

Volunteers drive their personal vehicles to transport seniors to their destinations.  Drivers must be over 21 years of age and have a valid TN drivers’ license, clean driving record and proof of insurance.  The volunteer's insurance is always primary.  In addition, MyRide TN Greeneville has purchased additional auto, medical and liability insurance for all volunteers.   Both state and federal volunteer-protection laws offer another layer of safety for volunteers.

We ask that our volunteers to drive to a minimum of three hours per month/two rides.   These hours are based on the drivers schedule and availability.   We do not require a set day and time commitment.   We offer training, a nominal quarterly mileage reimbursement if requested, AAA classic membership for qualified drivers and GPS navigational units if needed.