Volunteer East Tennessee

Remember when you learned how to read? If you’re like most people, you might not. But you probably remember how reading made you feel. The Knox County Mayor’s Office and Knox County Schools, along with Great Schools Partnership are proud to introduce Leaders for Readers: a new volunteer program to help first, second, and third grade students practice and grow their reading skills. Our mission is to raise the number of students in Knox County who can read proficiently by the end of third grade. Studies have shown us time and time again that literacy is best obtained by the end of third grade. Help us give more students the one-on-one support and practice they need in these critical years to better develop strong and deep reading skills. Let us know you're in! You can sign up for a volunteer schedule by: -Clicking the "Express Interest" button below. OR -Visiting GreatSchoolsPartnership.com/LFRvolunteer and submitting the form. Once your form has been reviewed, you will receive an email with an introduction to the "Reader Leaders" at this school who will help orient you to the school and program. Visit GreatSchoolsPartnership.com/Leaders-For-Readers or call 865-215-2820 to learn more.

Knoxville, TN

10/22/18 11:00 AM +more

Remember when you learned how to read? If you’re like most people, you might not. But you probably remember how reading made you feel. The Knox County Mayor’s Office and Knox County Schools, along with Great Schools Partnership are proud to introduce Leaders for Readers: a new volunteer program to help first, second, and third grade students practice and grow their reading skills. Our mission is to raise the number of students in Knox County who can read proficiently by the end of third grade. Studies have shown us time and time again that literacy is best obtained by the end of third grade. Help us give more students the one-on-one support and practice they need in these critical years to better develop strong and deep reading skills. Let us know you're in! You can sign up for a volunteer schedule by: -Clicking the "Express Interest" button below. OR -Visiting GreatSchoolsPartnership.com/LFRvolunteer and submitting the form. Once your form has been reviewed, you will receive an email with an introduction to the "Reader Leader" at this school who will help orient you to the school and program. Visit GreatSchoolsPartnership.com/Leaders-For-Readers or call 865-215-2820 to learn more.

Knoxville, TN

10/23/18 11:00 AM +more

Volunteers are needed over the course of a week on a house build with Habitat for Humanity. Responsibilities may include framing, roofing, siding, painting, finish (cabinets and trim) and job site cleanup. No experience necessary! Every hand makes a difference.

Knoxville, TN

10/15/18 7:30 AM +more

Help keep seniors in our community happy, healthy and independent! Join our national network of volunteers! The Senior Companion Program provides opportunities for adults age 55 or older to engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities. As a volunteer you would provide companionship and support to many homebound adults in our community. Senior companions help with many tasks such as meal preparation, household management, shopping, light housekeeping, respite care, and personal care. You may qualify if you are: -Age 55 or older -Live on a limited income -Have transportation -In reasonably good health Learn more at: http://www.knoxseniors.org/companion/

Knoxville, TN

Through 12/31/18

Escaped Environmental Criminals have taken over the Ijams Quarry! They were last seen using their creeping vines, smothering leaves, and poisonous roots to cause harm to our native plants. Join Ijams on family friendly and interactive trail walks to bring these criminals to justice. We will work together to stop their dastardly plans, and root out their mysterious boss, The Habitat Hater. This opportunity is great for volunteers who love some theatrics! For this event, volunteers may act as characters out on the trails, lead groups on the walk, or check in groups as they arrive. Due to the uniqueness of this event, WE ARE ASKING ALL VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND A REHEARSAL PRIOR TO THE EVENT (date to be determined). More details will be emailed as folks sign up!

Knoxville, TN

10/27/18 4:30 PM

Do you love to work with kids? Are you 55 years of age or older? Do you live on a limited income? Well...the Foster Granparent Program may be just right for you! Join the SeniorCorps national network of volunteers! The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for people over the age of 55 to engage in meaningful volunteer experiences. As a volunteer you would provied mentoring, tutoring, role modeling, and love to children in schools and other facilities in our community. (The Foster Grandparent Program is a mentorship program, not part of the fostering system.) If you live on a limited income, have transportation and are in reasonably good health you might be eligible!! For more information visit: http://www.knoxseniors.org/foster/

Through 12/31/18