Volunteer East Tennessee

Volunteer needed for a Letters to Santa booth at this year's Regal Celebration of Lights at the Krutch Park Extension in Market Square. Volunteer will oversee Visit Knoxville's Letters to Santa activity during the Regal Celebration of Lights on Friday, November 23rd from 6-9pm. This is an incredibly fun night where people can enjoy live music from WDVX, train rides, face painting, kids' crafts, and the lighting of Knoxville's 42' tall tree. Volunteer will be outside at a tented booth and often standing. Volunteer to wear green VK Volunteer t-shirt and appropriate pants or jeans.

Knoxville, TN

11/23/18 6:00 PM

Volunteers are needed for Girls Inc. of the Tennessee Valley's annual fundraiser Teddy Bear Tea. The event includes a holiday-themed menu, story time, crafts, and more! Volunteers will help with craft tables, check in, serving snacks, and clean up after event. Volunteer and help us achieve our mission: to inspire all Girls to be strong, smart, and bold!

Oak Ridge, TN

12/1/18 12:00 PM

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

10/17/18 8:30 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