Needs From: Volunteer United

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.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

We have two established Fundraising events, one is a Fishing Tournament in April and the other is a Jeep event in August. 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 events for the Center.

This is a great opportunity for 3-4 friends to serve together once a month and have fun doing it!  We need a cook team to prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 4th Friday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian.  Training, menu options, and ingredients provided. Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM 

Join a cooking team to help prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian.  Training provided.  Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM 

Join a cooking team to help prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 3rd Monday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.  Training provided.  Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM.  2 new cooks needed.

Volunteer Position Title: Accounting Support/Financial Assistant

Description:
We are seeking a volunteer with experience in:

The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting routine daily accounting task.

Schedule:
We offer flexible scheduling options Monday through Friday and can work with your availability and preferred days.

We are in temporary need of assistance at our front desk. Volunteers would answer the phone, transfer calls, and assist with security/opening the door to allow parents of our daycare children and staff entry to the building. 

We are looking for volunteer(s) to help with general maintenance at our State Street location. This would include assistance with lights, light assembly (toys/furniture,) setting up conference room as needed, anything that you might be able to help with! Wile we would love regular assistance, you can come assist for any amount of time! M-F 8-5 are the hours available to be on site. 

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.

Install underpinning (skirting) on a double-wide mobile home and lay down plastic sheeting underneath the home for moisture control

Do you love to help with events?  We would love to have you help us with our Gala.  We would need someone during the week of September 29th-Ocotber 6.  Set up and take down. 

You would be responsible for helping with online applications and screening patients to see if they qualify for services

Can you prepare your own taxes? You have what it takes to be a VITA volunteer in Kingsport or Sullivan County! 

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.  It is at 1655 Blountville Blvd. in Blountville, TN.  This is also a drop-off site format.  This location does Intake Interviews on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and on Friday afternoons from 4:00PM to 6:30PM.  They also do completed tax return reviews with the clients from the previous week during these same times.  Here, also, our greatest need is for tax preparers.  However we also have a need for and intake specialist on Tuesdays.

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

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#/

Join a cooking team to help prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 3rd Monday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.  Training provided.  Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM. 

Join a cooking team to help prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 3rd Monday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.  Training provided.  Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM. 

Each new Meals on Wheels recipient receives a home visit from a volunteer nurse.  The nurse meets with the recipient, assesses needs, and provides feedback on the location of the home and conditions of which our delivery volunteers should be aware.  Training is provided.  Please join us!

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Meals on Wheels of Kingsport delivers over 200 hot, nutritious meals every weekday to vulnerable seniors in Kingsport.  Delivery routes are planned so that most can be completed within around an hour.  Do you have an hour a month to share? We’d love for you to join us as we deliver more than just a meal to our recipients. You will deliver to the same recipients each month and get to know them.  Don’t worry about working around your travel schedule.  It’s easy to swap dates with other volunteers when you’re out of town. This is one of the easiest, most rewarding volunteer opportunities around!  Please join us!

5 people needed! Brush pile to be removed. It includes tree limbs, brush, etc.  They'd just need a truck, black bags, and gloves. Saws to cut it up and put into bags.

Carter County currently has a need for hardwood floor installation. Installing hardwood flooring is an intricate process that needs a high level of expertise. We have Carter County Hurricane Helene survivors that due to a recent health debilitation issue, cannot install the flooring themselves. They have all the materials, they just need volunteers with skilled hands and hearts for service.

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/registration-open-for-spring-miracle-league-of-kingsport/

Someone with digital talent who knows the markets for Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and others to create viable content to attract readers and potential donors to our sites and to announce different fundraisers with character and push people to participate while maintaining the integrity of MRSHC

Filling ridges, holes, and gaps for mobility issues.

Filling in divots, & holes for mobility issues.

Removal of trees and stumps from residences homes, churches, and businesses in Unicoi County

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is looking for Homework Help Tutors to support K–5th grade students at Girls, Inc. of Kingsport. Volunteers will assist children with homework in a variety of subjects in a structured, after-school setting.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to give back in a fun, low-pressure environment while helping kids succeed in school!

Work with elementary students one-on-one or in small groups

Provide help with homework in subjects like reading, writing, and math

Offer encouragement and support to help children stay on track

Mondays and/or Thursdays from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Just one hour per session—volunteers can serve once or twice a week

Ongoing need during the school year

Comfortable helping with basic K–5th grade homework across subjects

Patience, positivity, and a genuine interest in working with children

Must be willing and able to pass a background check (paid for by the Literacy Council)

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old

No formal training is required, but volunteers will receive guidance and support from Literacy Council staff and on-site partners at Girls, Inc.

Support working families and underserved students in our community

Help kids build confidence and skills in school

Make a meaningful impact in just one hour a week

Contact the Literacy Council of Kingsport at (423) 392-4643 or email lckingsport@gmail.com to learn more or sign up.

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is looking for patient and enthusiastic volunteers to serve as children’s reading tutors for our in-school reading program. Volunteers work one-on-one with elementary students in grades K–3 who need extra support in reading.

Our tutors focus on building reading comprehension, vocabulary, decoding skills, and—just as importantly—self-esteem and confidence.

Work one-on-one with a student during the school day in a local elementary school.

Help children build key reading skills using structured materials.

Encourage and support young readers as they grow and gain confidence.

Sessions are 30–45 minutes, once or twice per week.

Scheduling is during school hours.

No teaching experience is required—just a love for reading and a desire to help children succeed.

Volunteers must be willing and able to pass a background check. (The Literacy Council covers the cost.)

Must be at least 21 years old.

Our next Children’s Tutor Training is on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Literacy Council Office (247 Broad Street, Suite 300, Kingsport).

You’ll receive:

A brief overview of the science of reading

Training on Dolch sight word charts

Practical tools to support struggling readers in a fun and effective way

All materials are provided.

Make a lasting impact on a child’s reading journey

Help students gain the confidence they need to succeed

Be part of a community that believes in the power of literacy

To sign up for training or learn more, contact the Literacy Council of Kingsport at (423) 392-4643 or literacy@kingsportlibrary.org.

You can also complete our volunteer registration form here: Volunteer Registration Form

Together, we can help children thrive—one reader at a time.

The Literacy Council of Kingsport is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to serve as ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutors and Adult Basic Education (ABE) Tutors for adults in our community.

Our tutors help adult learners improve their English language skills or gain basic literacy and math skills needed for everyday life, employment, and independence. With over 10 ESL students and numerous ABE students currently waiting for tutors, your time and effort could have a life-changing impact.

Work one-on-one with an adult learner to build skills in reading, writing, speaking, or math.

Use a structured, pre-designed curriculum (no lesson planning required).

Conduct sessions in-person or via Google Meet, depending on your preference.

Sessions are 1.5 hours long and can be held once or twice a week.

Flexible schedules, with options to tutor during the day or evening.

No prior teaching experience or second language skills are required—just proficiency in English and a passion for helping others succeed.

Training will be provided to prepare you for your tutoring journey.

Our next New Tutor Training session will be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration is required by Wednesday, September 17th.

Empower adults to achieve their goals, from securing jobs to helping their children with schoolwork.

Join a supportive community of volunteers committed to creating positive change.

Gain the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a lasting impact on someone’s life.

Sign up today or learn more by contacting the Literacy Council of Kingsport at (423) 392-4643 or lckingsport@gmail.com. To sign up as a tutor online, click here: https://forms.gle/X2EVxnZwvfSxadqk8

Small Miracles is in need of compassionate, caring lesson volunteers in our Therapeutic Horsemanship program, Monday through Thursday 1:00pm - 5:30pm. You will have the opportunity to create a lasting impact in the lives of individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities through Trauma-Informed Care Equine-Assisted Services. Please visit our website at www.small-miracles.org to learn about Small Miracles' mission.

For more information on how to get involved, call 423-349-1111 of email, sherrism13@gmail.com or volunteersmallmiracles@gmail.com

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!

Help in sorting and hanging clothes, restocking shelves, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping

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.

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.

Join our team as a Red Cross photographer. This volunteer opportunity's key responsibilities are listed below.

During Disasters:

Typically, 12-16 hours per month - flexible and dependent on individual projects and local disaster responses. May be 4-8 hours per day during disasters.

Responsibilities include: 

The American Red Cross is looking for disaster dispatchers in the Northeast Tennessee (such as: Sullivan, Washington, Johnson or Carter) area. 

Whether you choose to volunteer virtually or at our chapter office during the workday, your contribution will be invaluable in helping us provide vital assistance to those affected by disasters. To give you a better idea of what to expect and the responsibilities involved, please take a moment to watch our brief video on disaster response volunteers here.

For a detailed overview of the Duty Officer role, you can access the position description here.

Ready to take the next step? You can apply to volunteer with us by creating your volunteer profile here. Please note that all disaster responders must be at least 18 years old. As part of our screening process, you'll be required to create an email login and consent to a criminal background check focusing on theft and violence.

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 need a volunteer who would love to contribute to Cocke County's rebuilding efforts through creating, editing, publishing and promoting projects, progress updates, events, announcements and other news via our website, Facebook page and other social media. This volunteer position can be remote or onsite using pictures and video taken in Cocke County, TN and will work closely with the Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator of the Cocke County Long-Term Recovery Group.  

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 

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

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.  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.

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. 

The Carter Compassion Center (CCC) will be partnering with several agencies to help victims of the hurricane resettle. For six months starting in late March, the CCC will need volunteer support with taking applications, making/receiving calls and other administrative functions. We are expanding our hours to 4+ hours a day. Volunteer shifts are typically a two-hour minimum. 

Assist with general labor to rebuild a home in Chuckey, TN. The family was displaced due to Hurricane Helene. 

Tasks may include lying subfloor, installing flooring, installing insulation or other general labor tasks. 

Greet walk-in clients and take calls; Provide application assistance to potential clients; Assist with filling out program applications as needed.

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:

To receive updates about ASP's volunteer opportunities, please complete this form.

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:

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.

PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO RESPOND TO THIS NEED: 

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

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.

Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center operates Bingo on Saturday and Sunday each weekend.  It provides income to off-set the expenses of running a not -for-profit speech and hearing center.  

We need volunteers to assist with running this event.  The location is 238 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA  24201.  Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and sessions begin at 5:00p.m.  Volunteers should plan on arriving around 3:00 and will be free to leave around 8:00.  It is an exciting and fun place to volunteer!

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. 

Please note: This is NOT located at the Speech and Hearing Center.  It is near the intersection of Lee Highway and Euclid. 

Call 276-669-2393 if you need assistance locating us on Saturday or Sunday.  For more details, you may call 276-669-6331 during our regular business hours. 

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!

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

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

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? 

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"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. 

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. 

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.

Reception – answering the phones, looking up clients in the database, assisting with forms. FRIDAY COVERAGE NEEDED

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.

Interviewer – Phone interviews to complete the voucher and assistance process. Assesses additional needs per form for the phone appointment.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.