Volunteers are essential to our nonprofit community. Explore our catalog of regularly updated opportunities to find the right fit for your schedule and interests.
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.
Join the Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning on one of the best wildflower trails in Oak Ridge to remove invasive garlic mustard and protect native plants.
Volunteer with the Greater Knoxville Special Olympics! Support is needed at the upcoming Track and Field events for elementary and middle school, high school, and adults.
FISH Hospitality Pantries is seeking volunteers in their warehouse and at the storefront. Sign up to set up food displays, help guests pick out groceries, sort goods, and more.
On February 24, join for a fun day of weeding, watering, harvesting and building raised beds.
Help serve dinner to people staying in the local shelter. This need is ongoing, and volunteers are needed daily.
Help distribute food donations to your neighbors in need. Volunteer to sort donations, load food boxes, direct traffic, gather materials and more.
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Volunteer East Tennessee (VETN) is a program of the United Way of Greater Knoxville. It serves as the region’s volunteer center, a match-maker between community volunteers and nonprofit organizations. Local volunteers have the ability to choose from over 200 organizations with posted needs to serve their community. Click here to get started as a nonprofit partner or volunteer.
Email our team at info@unitedwayknox.org.
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