Needs From: Volunteer United

Volunteer: Foster Closet Sorting & Organizing

Foster Closet sorting & organizing.  Sorting clothes, shoes, hygiene items & other essentials.

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Foster Closet sorting & organizing.  Sorting clothes, shoes, hygiene items & other essentials.

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37664

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: SMILE Foster Closet Fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese

Ready to play with a purpose? We need some friendly faces to help us make our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser a massive success for SMILE Foster Closet!

We are looking for volunteers to help spread the word and ensure every guest knows how to support our mission.

The Mission

Where: Chuck E. Cheese 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604

The Task: Stand outside the entrance to hand out flyers/coupons and remind families to mention SMILE at the register.

The Impact: Chuck E. Cheese is donating 20% of all purchases made by those who mention us!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Ready to play with a purpose? We need some friendly faces to help us make our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser a massive success for SMILE Foster Closet!

We are looking for volunteers to help spread the word and ensure every guest knows how to support our mission.

The Mission

Where: Chuck E. Cheese 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604

The Task: Stand outside the entrance to hand out flyers/coupons and remind families to mention SMILE at the register.

The Impact: Chuck E. Cheese is donating 20% of all purchases made by those who mention us!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37604

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Day at SMILE Foster Closet

We are looking for a hardworking crew to help us whip our storage facility into shape!

This space is vital for keeping our donations safe and accessible, but it needs some serious TLC to reach its full potential.

The Details

When: Saturday, June 6th

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: The SMILE Storage Area (Located across the street from the main Smile Closet)

What We’ll Be Doing

We have tasks for every skill level, so come ready to roll up your sleeves:

Organizing & Heavy Lifting: Rearranging furniture, moving bins, and assembling/positioning shelving units to maximize our space.

Deep Cleaning: Sweeping and mopping floors, and wiping down walls to get rid of the dust.

Facility Repairs: We are specifically looking for a few folks comfortable with heights to help us replace broken ceiling tiles.

What to Bring Wear: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.

Gear: If you have favorite work gloves, feel free to bring them along!

Ready to help? Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole shift, your hands make a huge difference for the kids and families we serve.

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

We are looking for a hardworking crew to help us whip our storage facility into shape!

This space is vital for keeping our donations safe and accessible, but it needs some serious TLC to reach its full potential.

The Details

When: Saturday, June 6th

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: The SMILE Storage Area (Located across the street from the main Smile Closet)

What We’ll Be Doing

We have tasks for every skill level, so come ready to roll up your sleeves:

Organizing & Heavy Lifting: Rearranging furniture, moving bins, and assembling/positioning shelving units to maximize our space.

Deep Cleaning: Sweeping and mopping floors, and wiping down walls to get rid of the dust.

Facility Repairs: We are specifically looking for a few folks comfortable with heights to help us replace broken ceiling tiles.

What to Bring Wear: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.

Gear: If you have favorite work gloves, feel free to bring them along!

Ready to help? Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole shift, your hands make a huge difference for the kids and families we serve.

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37664-4159

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Membership on Board of Directors

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:

Ability to contribute to the big picture and support our organization's growth. Prepared to review and evaluate organizational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children in foster care and their caregivers.

Crucial Skill Set Need:

We have a specific need for individuals with bookkeeping/treasurer experience to manage and oversee the organization's financial health. However, we encourage all interested parties with various professional backgrounds to apply!

Commitment

Quarterly Board MeetingsA minimum of 2 hours per month for board duties (remotely) or to assist with organization at the physical foster closet (in-person).  Evaluating policies, offering strategic guidance, and supporting fundraising efforts.  

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!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

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:

Ability to contribute to the big picture and support our organization's growth. Prepared to review and evaluate organizational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children in foster care and their caregivers.

Crucial Skill Set Need:

We have a specific need for individuals with bookkeeping/treasurer experience to manage and oversee the organization's financial health. However, we encourage all interested parties with various professional backgrounds to apply!

Commitment

Quarterly Board MeetingsA minimum of 2 hours per month for board duties (remotely) or to assist with organization at the physical foster closet (in-person).  Evaluating policies, offering strategic guidance, and supporting fundraising efforts.  

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!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37664

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Take Home Portable Sort

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!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

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!

Agency: SMILE Foster Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37664

Allow Groups: Yes