Be A Tennessee VOLUNTEER!
Looking for something that’s low cost, provides instant returns, and the entire family can contribute? Be a volunteer for your favorite “cause”. Money is short and your favorite causes are desperate for help, so…volunteer. YOU make the difference in our community. Teach your children about service and giving back…by example. Be a proud Tennessee VOLUNTEER. Send us your stories or video of where your family volunteered. Tell us about your “cause”. Looking for a “cause”? Here is a list of some of the hundreds of possibilities.
Adopt-A-Stream Program
www.waterqualityforum.org
The Knox Area Water Quality Forum in cooperation with the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Town of Farragut have partnered to form the Adopt-A-Stream Program, a citizen-based monitoring and litter prevention initiative intended to protect the health and serenity of our local waterways. Our goals as an organization are to bolster our citizen's capacity to inspire positive environmental and social change through an elevated awareness of water quality issues, training on stream health monitoring, and an intimate involvement in the solution process through cleanups and other means reducing trash in and around our waterways. Just click on 'program/events' on our web site to learn more about this wonderful program.
For More information,
contact John Shubzda
at 215-4134.
American Red Cross - Knoxville Area Chapter
www.knoxarc.org
Volunteers of all ages are needed for both short-term and long-term opportunities. Daytime volunteers are in particular demand, but most opportunities can be designed around your busy work schedule. We especially need bilingual help in serving our diverse community. Special opportunities also exist for licensed health professionals and their unique skills.
American Red Cross
6921 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909
865-584-2999
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tennessee Valley
http://bbbsetn.org
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tennessee Valley is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in need of positive role models, primarily through professionally screened and supported One-To-One Relationships with caring volunteer adults. The intent of our mentoring service is to transform young people's lives and enrich their families, thus helping to strengthen our communities and society as a whole.
BBBS of TN Valley, Inc.
4928 Homberg Drive
Suite B1-3
Knoxville, TN 37919-5100
865-523-2179
Books for Homebound
Deliver and pick up library books between Knox County Public Library and homebound adults.
Main Library
500 W. Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-8721
BUDDY’S Race Against Cancer
www.buddysrace.org
Fight cancer locally and be a part of the BUDDY’S Race Against Cancer! BUDDY’S Race is a 5K Run/Walk & “Walk in the Park” that benefits Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Outreach Services program. The 2009 race will be held on Sunday, November, 15 at World’s Fair Park. Event-day volunteer opportunities include:
- Set-up/clean-up
- Registration
- Parking
- Course monitors
- Kids’ activities
- Survivors’ tent
Year-round volunteer opportunities are also available to assist with race planning. Join us--together we can win the race for survival!
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation
1915 White Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.541.1227
buddysrace@covhlth.com
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville
www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com
This non-profit theatre organization is dedicated to providing quality theatre productions for, and with, children. Created by co-founders, and well-known local actors and directors, Zack Allen and Jenny Ballard; CTK offers children, ages 7-18, the opportunity to learn, experience and perform in fully produced live, theatre productions. Volunteer opportunities include assistance running box office, building/striking, painting sets, costuming, lighting, stage managing, etc.
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville
Zack Allen, Executive Director
800 Tyson Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-599-5284
Community Action Committee of Knoxville-Knox County
www.knoxcac.org/
CAC is a public agency serving the citizens of Knoxville and Knox County especially seniors, low to moderate income families, the unemployed and underemployed, persons with disabilities, and other individuals with special need for services. CAC utilizes caring staff and volunteers to deliver efficient services to help people achieve self-sufficiency and independent living through intervention, education and empowerment.
Barbara Kelly
P.O. Box 51650
Knoxville, TN 37950-1650
865-546-3500
Fax: 865-546-0832
bkelly@knxcac.org
East TN Historical Society
www.east-tennessee-history.org
Volunteers can work wonders! And the East TN Historical Society needs you. Are you interested in exploring history, meeting people, learning new skills, or sharing your skills and knowledge? Get involved and become a part of East Tennessee history!
East TN Historical Society
601 S. Gay Street
Post Office Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
865-215-8824
eths@east-tennessee-history.org
Family Justice Center (FJC)
www.fjcknoxville.org
The mission of the Family Justice Center is to provide victims of domestic abuse with a single location to access advocacy and other services necessary to build a future of choice, safety and opportunity. Volunteers at the FJC greet victims of domestic abuse, help them feel comfortable, answer phones and monitor the playroom.
Family Justice Center
400 Harriet Tubman St.
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-215-6863
Fax: 865-215-6444
Contact: Rachel Searcy
rsearcy@fjcknoxville.org
Hope Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
www.hopecenterknox.org
Hope Center provides direct supportive care at no charge to patients and families affected by HIV disease and other serious illnesses. Our mission is to address individual needs, quality of life, end-stage care, provide HIV education in the community, and sustain hope in a nonjudgmental environment. Consultation requests are made by phone (865) 541-3767 (24-hour voicemail) or by private e-mail jgillian@covhlth.com. Visit us on the web at www.hopecenterknox.org to learn how volunteers care for our community.
Keep Knoxville Beautiful
www.KeepKnoxvilleBeautiful.org
Knoxville Area Urban League
www.thekaul.org/
The Knoxville Area Urban League assists African Americans and other disadvantaged groups to achieve social and economic equality primarily through service delivery, with an emphasis on employment and training, education, housing, and business development. The Knoxville Area Urban League needs YOUR help to make a difference in the community. It is through your continued support as a volunteer that the Urban League can provide services for area residents. Giving of your time, skills and experience enhances the effectiveness of our programs and strengthens our ties to the community.
Knoxville Area Urban League
1514 East Fifth Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-524-5511
Fax: 865-525-5154
info@thekaul.org
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
www.knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.com
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that partners with people of all beliefs. They build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Volunteers and the future homeowners provide the labor in building the homes. Tax-deductible donations of money, land and materials are provided by individuals, organizations and corporations.
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
1501 Washington Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-523-3539
Fax: 865-522-8081
Knoxville's Race for the Cure
www.knoxvilleraceforthecure.com
Hundreds of volunteer opportunities each year, from handing out water at the Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure® to becoming a community spokesperson on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Whether you are looking for a year-round commitment or a one-time event, this Knoxville Komen Affiliate has a place for you.
Komen Foundation
Knoxville Race for the Cure®
P.O. Box 11772
Knoxville, TN 37939
865-692-3666
Knoxville Zoo
www.knoxville-zoo.org/
Help with Special Events and Educational Programs or be a Zoo Aide. Volunteer opportunities are extended on to the family of zoo members. If you are not already a member, you must become and remain a member throughout your career as a Knoxville Zoo volunteer. Contact the membership department at 865-637-5331, ext. 305 to purchase a membership.
Knoxville Zoo
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
P.O. Box 6040
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-637-5331
Fax: 865-637-1943
Mobile Meals
Deliver Mobile Meals lunches to homebound seniors or help serve and spend time with clients at dining sites.
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
865- 524-2786
Parkwest Medical Center
www.TreatedWell.com
The Volunteer Services program at Parkwest is an integral part of the hospital. The volunteers provide valuable services in many areas of the hospital which is greatly appreciated by patients, family members, staff, physicians and others.
As the hospital continues to expand, new volunteer opportunities evolve. Parkwest Medical Center seeks community-minded people who enjoy helping others and making a difference to join its current network of more than 100 volunteers.
Parkwest Medical Center
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
9352 Park West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
865-373-1556
rboyd3@covhlth.com
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Assists adults age 55+ to make a difference for those in need by offering a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer assisted Transportation program. Training provided.
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
865-524-2786
Special Olympics
www.specialolympicstn.org
The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. It is a volunteer-driven organization. It takes the effort of many individuals like yourself to make Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville successful.
Kim Hatfield-Gray
Work: 865-539-8690
Cell: 865-748-5047
Fax: 865-539-8679
khspecialo@yahoo.com
Team Knoxville Volunteer Program
www.Knoxville.org
Join Team Knoxville and be a part of the action. Come make new friends and learn new skills while filling a valuable role in the community. Great events need great people! The time and talent of our volunteers help make Knoxville stand apart as a top-flight choice for competitions and conventions of all kinds.
For more information on the Team Knoxville volunteer program, call Rachael Silver at 865-523-7263 or visit us at www.Knoxville.org.
The Love Kitchen
www.thelovekitchen.org/
The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency food packages to homebound, homeless and unemployed persons. The Love Kitchen welcomes the volunteer spirit with open arms and open hearts. The more "cooks" the better. The Love Kitchen
2418 Martin Luther King Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37914-6839
865-546-3248
Fax: 865-546-3288
United Way of Knoxville
www.unitedwayknox.org/
Since 1977, nonprofit organizations have relied on the Volunteer Center to match the needs in the community with interested volunteers. The center works to ensure that groups and individuals find appropriate volunteer opportunities beneficial to them and nonprofit organizations.
United Way of Greater Knoxville
1301 Hannah Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
865-521-0890
