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Welcome to United Way of Greater Knoxville’s Spring Volunteer Guide! Explore regularly updated opportunities from April through June to find the right fit for you.

Whether you’re an individual seeking a fulfilling opportunity, a family teaching your children the importance of giving back, a group hoping to gather friends for a fun experience, or a corporation interested in making an impact, we have volunteer opportunities to fit your needs.

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Ongoing

Volunteer with the Humane Society Tennessee Valley to help care for animals in need. Volunteers can read to pets, take them on walks and more.

Ongoing

Little Chefs, Big Change is seeking helpers to bring the joy of cooking to kids. Volunteers will support the instructor and students throughout classes.

Ongoing

Nourish Knoxville is looking for volunteers for the Market Square Farmers Market. Set up, lead kids activities, help customers and more!

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Ⓕ = family-friendly volunteer opportunities
Ⓖ = group volunteer opportunities

Festivals and
Events

June 3-August 2
Summer Camp ⒻⒼ
MUSE Knoxville

June 29
SoKno Pride Festival Support Ⓕ 
SoKno Pride

Ongoing
New Harvest Farmers Market
Nourish Knoxville

Ongoing
Market Square Farmers Market
Nourish Knoxville

Environment and Animals

Ongoing
Read to Pets Ⓕ
Humane Society Tennessee Valley

Ongoing
Hiking Hounds Ⓕ
Humane Society Tennessee Valley

Ongoing
Kennel Assistant
Humane Society Tennessee Valley

Child and
Youth Services

June 3-July 26
Summer Art Academy
Knoxville Museum of Art

Ongoing
Exhibit Floor Support
Muse Knoxville

Ongoing
Field Trip Support
Muse Knoxville

Hunger and Homelessness

Multiple Shifts in June
Product Recovery ⒻⒼ
Second Harvest Food Bank

Ongoing
Warehouse Volunteers
FISH Hospitality Pantries

Ongoing
Pantry Support ⒻⒼ
FISH Hospitality Pantries

Older
Adults

Ongoing
Volunteer at Ijams Nature Center Ⓖ
CAC Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Ongoing
Mobile Meals Volunteer Ⓖ
CAC Mobile Meals

Ongoing
Drive Blount County Seniors 
CAC Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Ongoing
Drive Knox County Seniors
CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation

Health and
Wellness

June 25
Summer Craft Night
Camp Koinonia Foundation

Ongoing
Family Friend
Widowed Parent Relief Project

We Love Our Volunteers!

YWCA - Phyllis Wheatley Center

Volunteer, Rosee

Meet Rosee, an outstanding leader in our community. Rosee has committed her Sundays to helping the YWCA – Phyllis Wheatly Center spread a little sunshine through her amazing artistic gifts! She’s been painting murals of color and inspirational words to brighten up the Phyllis Wheatly Center. Thanks for bringing so much beauty to our community, Rosee!

I know just how important a welcoming, open, affirming environment is for people, especially young people. I wanted to do my part to create this environment.

- Rosee
"Ashlyn has been volunteering with Friends of Literacy for several years now, and she is always willing to help. She works one-on-one with students, helps label books, assemble packets, and even fundraise through her classes at UT. We love her commitment to improving literacy in our community."
Kristin YarnellProgram Director, Friends of Literacy
Kristin Yarnell
"Nate, Katie and their four children started volunteering with For the Love of Reading as a way to do something meaningful in the community together. They have been serving for six years, and they have been a wonderful addition to our team. Our organization is better off because of their consistent investment in literacy."
Esther BennettProgram Coordinator, For the Love of Reading
Esther Bennett
"Linda was recently selected as the Lakeway CASA Volunteer of the Year for 2024. She always goes above and beyond for children and families she serves."
Kelley WilliamsExecutive Director, Lakeway CASA
Kelley Williams
"Stephanie has volunteered in many capacities throughout the past 15 years, from tutoring students to preparing and serving many meals to the 240 at-risk students we serve."
Holly KizerAssistant Development Coordinator, THRIVE
Holly Kizer
"Catherine is an invaluable volunteer at InterFaith Health Center. Specializing in gynecology, her expertise in this field is crucial for our female patients. Her warm demeanor and strong work ethic make her a beloved member of our team."
Kelly MainorAssistant Director, Development and Public Relations, InterFaith Health Center
Kelly Mainor
"Chuck and Lizzie wake up before the sun rises to serve breakfast to guests at KARM five days a week. They build relationships with guests, staff and volunteers. They truly care about our guests and do everything they can to bring a smile and some laughter to their lives."
Celia LivelyDirector of Volunteer Relations, Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Celia Lively
"Kelley and Stella are regular volunteers at Dogwood Elementary School. They are pros when it comes to anything outdoors, and they are an amazing source of information when we have questions. Their dedication Dogwood is what Community Schools is all about."
Haley EngelmanDogwood Elementary Community Schools Site Coordinator
Haley Engelman
"Dr. Penniman goes above and beyond to help the underserved in Knoxville access comprehensive, affordable healthcare. In addition to volunteering, he has encouraged hundreds of other physicians to donate their time.
Kelly MainorAssistant Director, Development and Public Relations, InterFaith Health Center
Kelly Mainor
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