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Welcome to United Way of Greater Knoxville’s Holiday Volunteer Guide!
This is your go-to resource for giving back during the holiday season. Explore regularly updated opportunities from November to January to find the right fit for your schedule and interests.
Lend a helping hand at Community School, Maynard Elementary, during their Thanksgiving Lunch celebration for students.
Provide hurricane relief and support for our effected neighbors in Cocke County. Transport supplies, help families, sort donations and more.
Create a warm welcome for refugees arriving in Knoxville. Prepare their homes, shop for groceries, pick up furniture, welcome them at the airport and more.
Whether you’re an individual seeking a fulfilling holiday, 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.
Explore our listings and find the perfect way to give back and share the holiday spirit. Click the title of the volunteer opportunity to register. Together, we can make this season a time of warmth, compassion and unity.
Thursday, 11/21
Thanksgiving Lunch Ⓖ
United Way of Greater Knoxville Community School, Maynard Elementary
Multiple Shifts, 11/30 – 12/29
Exhibit Floor Support
MUSE Knoxville
Saturday, 12/7
Grandfriends
MUSE Knoxville
Saturday, 12/14
Grandfriends
MUSE Knoxville
Multiple Shifts, 12/26 – 1/3
Winter Break Camp
MUSE Knoxville
Tuesday, 12/31
Cheer in the New Year
MUSE Knoxville
Multiple Shifts, 11/6 – 1/18
East TN Regional Student Art Exhibition Ⓖ
Knoxville Museum of Art
Tuesday, 11/26
Friendsgiving
Camp Koinonia Foundation
Tuesday, 12/3
Game Night #1
Camp Koinonia Foundation
Thursday, 12/5
Game Night #2
Camp Koinonia Foundation
Friday, 12/13
Holiday Party
Camp Koinonia Foundation
Ongoing
Warehouse Support ⒻⒼ
Cocke County
Ongoing
Distribution Support ⒻⒼ
Cocke County
Ongoing
Family Resource Shopping Assistant
Cocke County
Multiple Shifts, 11/8 – 12/24
Bell Ringers ⒻⒼ
The Salvation Army
Multiple Shifts, 11/8 – 11/27
Product Recovery ⒻⒼ
Second Harvest Food Bank
Ongoing
Family Friend
Widowed Parent Relief Project
Ongoing
Transport Refugees to Appointments
Bridge Refugee Service
Ongoing
Welcome Refugees at the Airport
Bridge Refugee Service
Ongoing
Prepare Homes for Refugee Families
Bridge Refugee Service
Ongoing
Pick Up Furniture Donations
Bridge Refugee Service
Ongoing
Grocery Shop for Arriving Refugee Families
Bridge Refugee Service
Ongoing
Gather Household Supplies for Arriving Refugee Families
Bridge Refugee Service
Multiple Shifts, 12/17 – 12/20
Organize Gifts for Homebound Seniors ⒻⒼ
CAC Mobile Meals
Ongoing
Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors ⒻⒼ
CAC Mobile Meals
Ongoing
Drive Seniors to Appointments
CAC Volunteer Assisted Transportation
Don’t have time to volunteer this season but still want to give back?
The holidays are a great time to give back, but it can also be a busy season. That’s why we’ve created the option to donate volunteer hours instead! Every hour of volunteering is worth $29. Donate to cover the cost of volunteer hours!
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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.
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