Opportunities From: East Tennessee State University

Volunteer: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers Needed

The Ombudsman Program needs volunteers for visits to the residents in long-term care facilities. Trained volunteer representatives of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program visit residents in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities and establish a regular presence in the facility. They provide information about resident rights, quality of care, and quality of life to residents and family members. Volunteers also observe conditions, advocate for residents, and handle simple complaints.

A background check and in-person training are required.

For more information, contact Debby Morrell at 423-979-2599.

Partner: First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

The Ombudsman Program needs volunteers for visits to the residents in long-term care facilities. Trained volunteer representatives of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program visit residents in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities and establish a regular presence in the facility. They provide information about resident rights, quality of care, and quality of life to residents and family members. Volunteers also observe conditions, advocate for residents, and handle simple complaints.

A background check and in-person training are required.

For more information, contact Debby Morrell at 423-979-2599.

Partner: First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37601

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dentist needed volunteer and paid

Friends In Need is in need of a Full Time Dentist , Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm.   Please contact Sarah Wells or Anita Hensley for compensation package at Friends In Need.

 

Also, looking for volunteer dentist to work one day a week at the office  

Partner: Friends In Need Health Center, Inc.

Friends In Need is in need of a Full Time Dentist , Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm.   Please contact Sarah Wells or Anita Hensley for compensation package at Friends In Need.

 

Also, looking for volunteer dentist to work one day a week at the office  

Partner: Friends In Need Health Center, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37660

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bristol Emergency Food Pantry Needs Help

The Bristol Emergency Food Pantry is seeking volunteers that can help with preparing food boxes for the clients. The Pantry is located at 21 Washington Street in Bristol, VA. Hours are 12:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Jim White with the Pantry at 423-571-4449 to set up a date/time to volunteer.

 

Partner: United Way of Bristol TN/VA

The Bristol Emergency Food Pantry is seeking volunteers that can help with preparing food boxes for the clients. The Pantry is located at 21 Washington Street in Bristol, VA. Hours are 12:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Jim White with the Pantry at 423-571-4449 to set up a date/time to volunteer.

 

Partner: United Way of Bristol TN/VA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stay & Play Helper

Will assist the Stay & Play staff with playing games and doing crafts with the children 6 months to 5 years of age. Will help in some cleaning and organizing of the Stay & Play area. Must be 14 years of age.

Partner: YMCA of Bristol

Will assist the Stay & Play staff with playing games and doing crafts with the children 6 months to 5 years of age. Will help in some cleaning and organizing of the Stay & Play area. Must be 14 years of age.

Partner: YMCA of Bristol

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Facilities Maintenance

Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum is in need of folks who enjoy maintaining buildings, grounds, and fencing.  Exchange Place relies on volunteers to keep the historic site safe and sound for the year 'round residents (sheep, chickens, horses, donkey, and cow) and for visitors to the site.  There is always a need for maintaining existing fencing (both barbed wire and historic wooden fencing) and erecting new fencing.  In the warmer months, there is always a need for lawn mowers and weed eaters too.  And there's plenty of building maintenance to be done the year 'round also.  Even an hour or two here and there of your help would be of great benefit to the site.      

Partner: Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum

Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum is in need of folks who enjoy maintaining buildings, grounds, and fencing.  Exchange Place relies on volunteers to keep the historic site safe and sound for the year 'round residents (sheep, chickens, horses, donkey, and cow) and for visitors to the site.  There is always a need for maintaining existing fencing (both barbed wire and historic wooden fencing) and erecting new fencing.  In the warmer months, there is always a need for lawn mowers and weed eaters too.  And there's plenty of building maintenance to be done the year 'round also.  Even an hour or two here and there of your help would be of great benefit to the site.      

Partner: Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37664

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Medical Clinic Triage

The Healing Hands Health Center Medical Clinic is needing help taking vitals for our medical patients on Monday mornings from 8:00 am to noon, and on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Must have experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant, LPN or RN.

Partner: Healing Hands Health

The Healing Hands Health Center Medical Clinic is needing help taking vitals for our medical patients on Monday mornings from 8:00 am to noon, and on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Must have experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant, LPN or RN.

Partner: Healing Hands Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wellness Cleaning Help

Duties Include:Provide fitness equipment orientations.Cleaning fitness areas (cardio, nautilus, and free weight room)Qualification:Must be at least 14 years of ageReflect a positive attitudeWillingness to clean and help membersHours will varyPlease allow at least a week for an interview to be set up after turning in your application. A background check will be required for 18 and older before you can begin.

Partner: YMCA of Bristol

Duties Include:Provide fitness equipment orientations.Cleaning fitness areas (cardio, nautilus, and free weight room)Qualification:Must be at least 14 years of ageReflect a positive attitudeWillingness to clean and help membersHours will varyPlease allow at least a week for an interview to be set up after turning in your application. A background check will be required for 18 and older before you can begin.

Partner: YMCA of Bristol

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Dentists

Need licensed dental volunteers willing to provide general practice procedures for our patients.

Partner: Healing Hands Health

Need licensed dental volunteers willing to provide general practice procedures for our patients.

Partner: Healing Hands Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Dental Hygienists

Registered Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.· Set up and tear down hygiene operatory before and after patient treatment according to OSHA and Blood borne Pathogen Standards.· Seat and dismiss patients.Dental hygiene certificate and TN licensure required

Partner: Healing Hands Health

Registered Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.· Set up and tear down hygiene operatory before and after patient treatment according to OSHA and Blood borne Pathogen Standards.· Seat and dismiss patients.Dental hygiene certificate and TN licensure required

Partner: Healing Hands Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: CIS of SWVA Student Resource Center

Communities In Schools of Southwest Virginia (CIS of SWVA) has a Student Resource Center located at our main office. Our Student Resource Center provides the most basic of needs to our students, in a private and confidential manner. We need help keeping things organized/general housekeeping.Our Student Resource Center provides items such as: clothes, personal care items, hygiene, school supplies, cots, blankets, pillows, food, etc.

Partner: Communities In Schools of Virginia Highlands

Communities In Schools of Southwest Virginia (CIS of SWVA) has a Student Resource Center located at our main office. Our Student Resource Center provides the most basic of needs to our students, in a private and confidential manner. We need help keeping things organized/general housekeeping.Our Student Resource Center provides items such as: clothes, personal care items, hygiene, school supplies, cots, blankets, pillows, food, etc.

Partner: Communities In Schools of Virginia Highlands

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24201

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Expectant and New Mom Mentor

Spend time with expectant and new moms in the Hope House Residential Program.  Sometimes the days and weekends get lonely for moms in between jobs or continued education.  Be a friend to those looking for someone to come up alongside them in their journey forward. This position offers varied opportunities and flexibility--hang out with a mom, go on an outing, teach a skill, accompany on an errand or appointment, go to church together, model healthy family living.  Volunteers schedule with and serve under the guidance of the Residential Director.  Shifts of an hour  (or more if you prefer), at your convenience-- day, evening, weekend; once a week, once a month, or at your availability.  

Partner: Hope House

Spend time with expectant and new moms in the Hope House Residential Program.  Sometimes the days and weekends get lonely for moms in between jobs or continued education.  Be a friend to those looking for someone to come up alongside them in their journey forward. This position offers varied opportunities and flexibility--hang out with a mom, go on an outing, teach a skill, accompany on an errand or appointment, go to church together, model healthy family living.  Volunteers schedule with and serve under the guidance of the Residential Director.  Shifts of an hour  (or more if you prefer), at your convenience-- day, evening, weekend; once a week, once a month, or at your availability.  

Partner: Hope House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37663

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants

Appalachian Miles For Smiles Mobile Dental Unit is seeking volunteer Licensed Dentists, Licensed Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants or current Dental Assisting students.  These volunteers will be providing quality dental care to the needy, uninsured members of our community at no cost to the patient.  We have 2-day events (usually Thursday & Friday) and provide care from 8am-5pm.  Free lunch is provided every day to all our volunteers. We have also been Awarded a Grant to fund a part time dentist for all of our events, at least 4 days a month, from The State of Tennessee. We are looking for a Tennessee licensed Dentist to sign the grant with Appalachian Miles for Smiles.  Please contact Brook Begley, RDA Program Manager if you or anyone you know would be interested in this position.  

Partner: Appalachian Miles for Smiles

Appalachian Miles For Smiles Mobile Dental Unit is seeking volunteer Licensed Dentists, Licensed Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants or current Dental Assisting students.  These volunteers will be providing quality dental care to the needy, uninsured members of our community at no cost to the patient.  We have 2-day events (usually Thursday & Friday) and provide care from 8am-5pm.  Free lunch is provided every day to all our volunteers. We have also been Awarded a Grant to fund a part time dentist for all of our events, at least 4 days a month, from The State of Tennessee. We are looking for a Tennessee licensed Dentist to sign the grant with Appalachian Miles for Smiles.  Please contact Brook Begley, RDA Program Manager if you or anyone you know would be interested in this position.  

Partner: Appalachian Miles for Smiles

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37660

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Snacks, juice boxes, small water donations

Many times the children who come to the CAC are food insecure and may arrive hungry. We offer each child a snack and drink each time they visit the CAC. Any donation brought to the CAC of single-serve packages of chips, juice, granola bars, crackers, water, fruit snacks, etc. would be greatly appreciated at any time!

Partner: The Children's Advocacy Center

Many times the children who come to the CAC are food insecure and may arrive hungry. We offer each child a snack and drink each time they visit the CAC. Any donation brought to the CAC of single-serve packages of chips, juice, granola bars, crackers, water, fruit snacks, etc. would be greatly appreciated at any time!

Partner: The Children's Advocacy Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37617

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Landscaping

The CAC is in need of individuals or groups to pull weeds at the center. 

Partner: The Children's Advocacy Center

The CAC is in need of individuals or groups to pull weeds at the center. 

Partner: The Children's Advocacy Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37686

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Administrative support

Office help with mailings, data entry, and other tasks.  Please call 639-9361 or email uwgreene@embarqmail.com. 

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Office help with mailings, data entry, and other tasks.  Please call 639-9361 or email uwgreene@embarqmail.com. 

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37743

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Offers volunteer opportunities for seniors at non-profit work sites.  Please call 423-638-3801 for more information.

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Offers volunteer opportunities for seniors at non-profit work sites.  Please call 423-638-3801 for more information.

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37745

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Summer Back Pack Program/ Greeneville City Schools Family Resource Center

Provides snacks and food to Greeneville School Families.  Applicants must pass a background check.  Email Bill Muhlhahn at muhlhahnb@gcschools.net.

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Provides snacks and food to Greeneville School Families.  Applicants must pass a background check.  Email Bill Muhlhahn at muhlhahnb@gcschools.net.

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37743

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Opportunity House Thrift Shop

Volunteers will work in the store. Stocking shelves, helping customers, and other activities that the store requires.  For more information please call 423-638-3483

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Volunteers will work in the store. Stocking shelves, helping customers, and other activities that the store requires.  For more information please call 423-638-3483

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37745

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dad Mentor

Hope House is excited to launch a new program ministering to expectant fathers and/or fathers of young children.  We are in the process of pulling together a team of men willing to help build this program and mentor dads needing parenting, life skills, relationship, and spiritual support.  Interested volunteers can contact the Hope House Executive Director, Victoria Heinz, at (423) 247-7994. 

Partner: Hope House

Hope House is excited to launch a new program ministering to expectant fathers and/or fathers of young children.  We are in the process of pulling together a team of men willing to help build this program and mentor dads needing parenting, life skills, relationship, and spiritual support.  Interested volunteers can contact the Hope House Executive Director, Victoria Heinz, at (423) 247-7994. 

Partner: Hope House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37664

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Cook's Helper

These Volunteer workers assist the Cook by preparing equipment for cooking.  It also involves preparing ingredients for meals, including measuring, mixing and combining foods for cooking.  Handles containers of cooked food.  Serves individual portions into containers, which are then grouped according to five delivery routes with regular and sugar-free meals.  Assists with clean up of cooking utensils, stove top and ovens, as needed.  May also assist with keeping track of food in the pantry, refrigerators, and freezers.  Serve in the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

Partner: Colonial Heights, Fordtown, Rock Springs, Sullivan Gardens Meals on Wheels, Inc.

These Volunteer workers assist the Cook by preparing equipment for cooking.  It also involves preparing ingredients for meals, including measuring, mixing and combining foods for cooking.  Handles containers of cooked food.  Serves individual portions into containers, which are then grouped according to five delivery routes with regular and sugar-free meals.  Assists with clean up of cooking utensils, stove top and ovens, as needed.  May also assist with keeping track of food in the pantry, refrigerators, and freezers.  Serve in the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

Partner: Colonial Heights, Fordtown, Rock Springs, Sullivan Gardens Meals on Wheels, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37663

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Meal Delivery Drivers

These Volunteers, using their own vehicle and at their own expense, pick up meals on their designated delivery day(s) each month.  The meals are available between 9:15-9:45 a.m. for delivery to recipients along one of five designated routes.  The meals are identified as either regular or sugar-free and there are anywhere from approximately 8 - 18 meals per route to be delivered.  Each day, a route sheet is provided to drivers that provides detailed driving instructions that identify the shortest routes and safest roads to travel.  The route sheet also indicates which recipients get the regular or sugar-free meals.  Pick up meals adjacent to the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed from the parking lot by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock door.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

Partner: Colonial Heights, Fordtown, Rock Springs, Sullivan Gardens Meals on Wheels, Inc.

These Volunteers, using their own vehicle and at their own expense, pick up meals on their designated delivery day(s) each month.  The meals are available between 9:15-9:45 a.m. for delivery to recipients along one of five designated routes.  The meals are identified as either regular or sugar-free and there are anywhere from approximately 8 - 18 meals per route to be delivered.  Each day, a route sheet is provided to drivers that provides detailed driving instructions that identify the shortest routes and safest roads to travel.  The route sheet also indicates which recipients get the regular or sugar-free meals.  Pick up meals adjacent to the kitchen, located in the basement and accessed from the parking lot by an elevator located inside the main church building or through the loading dock door.

Note: On days when Sullivan County schools or Colonial Heights Baptist Church are closed, the service is not provided.

Partner: Colonial Heights, Fordtown, Rock Springs, Sullivan Gardens Meals on Wheels, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37663

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Child Enrichment Helpers

Do you love babies?!?!?  Volunteers needed to engage with infant/toddler/pre-schoolers for one to two hours as scheduled.  Volunteers will work with children at the Hope House Center while parent education classes are being conducted. Training will be provided.  

 

Vist us on Facebook: Hope-House-Center-for-Women

Partner: Hope House

Do you love babies?!?!?  Volunteers needed to engage with infant/toddler/pre-schoolers for one to two hours as scheduled.  Volunteers will work with children at the Hope House Center while parent education classes are being conducted. Training will be provided.  

 

Vist us on Facebook: Hope-House-Center-for-Women

Partner: Hope House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37660

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Resource Center- Greene County Schools

Partners with parents, community leaders, and educators to solve and prevent the diverse problems facing children and their families. Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information please call 423-257-2108

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Partners with parents, community leaders, and educators to solve and prevent the diverse problems facing children and their families. Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information please call 423-257-2108

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37743

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Support Center- Greeneville City Schools

Serves as a link between schools, students, and their families to improve potential for educational success.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information call 423-823-5204

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Serves as a link between schools, students, and their families to improve potential for educational success.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  For more information call 423-823-5204

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37743

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Opportunity House

Provides Temporary Lodging to the homeless while offering job skills training, counseling, and other assistance. For more information Contact 423-638-4099

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Provides Temporary Lodging to the homeless while offering job skills training, counseling, and other assistance. For more information Contact 423-638-4099

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37745

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Greene County Community Ministries/Food Bank

Provides assistance with Food, Shelter, Utilities and other necessities in and emergency or crisis situations for individuals in the community.  For more information Call 423-638-1667

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Provides assistance with Food, Shelter, Utilities and other necessities in and emergency or crisis situations for individuals in the community.  For more information Call 423-638-1667

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37743

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County

Provides after school and summer programs that inspire and empower youth.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  Please call 423-787-9322

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Provides after school and summer programs that inspire and empower youth.  Applicants must be able to pass a background check.  Please call 423-787-9322

Partner: United Way of Greene County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37745

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers to pack food

we are looking for volunteers that can come in and help us pack food through our many different programs. We have volunteer opportunities Monday trough Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and then from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This food is distributed to our 8 local counties.  

Partner: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

we are looking for volunteers that can come in and help us pack food through our many different programs. We have volunteer opportunities Monday trough Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and then from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This food is distributed to our 8 local counties.  

Partner: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37663

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Mentor

Girls Inc. of Kingsport is looking for volunteers willing to commit to mentoring our girls. Mentors must be 18 years of age or older. Mentors must be willing to commit to 1-2 hours a week. Program will begin in October.

Partner: Girls Incorporated of Kingsport

Girls Inc. of Kingsport is looking for volunteers willing to commit to mentoring our girls. Mentors must be 18 years of age or older. Mentors must be willing to commit to 1-2 hours a week. Program will begin in October.

Partner: Girls Incorporated of Kingsport

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37660

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Little Free Library Steward

Seen any forlorn Little Libraries around the Kingsport area? Our local book-lending boxes are always in need of an "adoptive steward" to help restock, clean, spruce up and take care of them! These "Little Free Libraries" are great ways to ensure that kids and adults in our area have quick, easy access to free books--anytime! 

Let United WE READ know if there is a LFL in need of some love--better yet, let us know if you've adopted one, or what you've done to help address any issues you saw! 

Don't have a LFL in your neighborhood, but want one? The official LFL site has loads of information on how to build, register, and maintain your very own! Let us know if you add one!

Partner: United WE READ | United Way of Greater Kingsport

Seen any forlorn Little Libraries around the Kingsport area? Our local book-lending boxes are always in need of an "adoptive steward" to help restock, clean, spruce up and take care of them! These "Little Free Libraries" are great ways to ensure that kids and adults in our area have quick, easy access to free books--anytime! 

Let United WE READ know if there is a LFL in need of some love--better yet, let us know if you've adopted one, or what you've done to help address any issues you saw! 

Don't have a LFL in your neighborhood, but want one? The official LFL site has loads of information on how to build, register, and maintain your very own! Let us know if you add one!

Partner: United WE READ | United Way of Greater Kingsport

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37660

Allow Groups: Yes