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Greater Chattanooga (including Knoxville and Nashville) Community Service Agencies and SitesUpdated 8/17/2023
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*This list does not serve as a complete list of available opportunities or information. They are in no particular order.*
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Agencies/SitesOrganization TypeWebsitesContact Information (Name, Email, Phone)Important Information (Read Carefully)
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McKamey Animal CenterNon-Profithttps://mckameyanimalcenter.org/volunteer/VolunteerCoordinator@mckameyanimalcenter.orgVolunteers are asked to commit 6 hours a month for 6 months, ideally volunteering during the same 2 hour shift each month. At minimum, the first 4 hours will not include working with animals. Service can include being an adoptions greeter, dog walker, cat caretakers assistant, and shelter assistance. Volunteers are asked to contribute a one-time $25 commitment fee that covers a t-shirt and Orientation. An application needs to be completed. If you are just interested in volunteering for 1 day, check-out the Trailblazers Opportunity at: https://mckameyanimalcenter.org/trailblazers/ !
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Chattanooga ZooNon-Profithttp://www.chattzoo.org/volunteer/opportunitiesinfo@chattzoo.org (423)697-1322Volunteer opportunities may be available within the education, enrichment, animal, nutrition, or administrative office departments. There are specific requirements for each, including possible weekly and yearly time commitments. An application will need to be completed. Interested volunteers are encouraged to look over the website for more information/answers to frequently asked questions.
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Chattanooga Area Food BankNon-Profithttps://chattfoodbank.org/involvedKevin Lipski (klipski@chattfoodbank.org), Volunteer Coordinator, (423)622-1800 Tasks may include wharehouse help food sorting & packing, and office assistance.Volunteer shifts are typically during business hours with some evening and monthly Saturday opportunities available.
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Brainerd Community Food PantryNon-Profithttps://brainerdfoodpantry.com/volunteer/Lisa Revening or Patsi Walker, Brainerdfoodpantry@gmail.comTasks may include unpacking and preparing boxes, organizing shelves, picking up food, participating in distribution days, etc. Interested volunteers are expected to complete an interest form on the provided website prior to serving.
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Chattanooga Rescue MissionNon-Profit/Religioushttp://www.chattanoogarescuemission.com/individual-volunteer/Contact Stan at (423)756-3126Opportunities may include cooking, food pick-ups, serving meals, gathering supplies, cleaning, landscaping; website development, and writing/editing.
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Chattanooga Community KitchenNon-Profithttps://chattfoundation.org/get-informed-copyDaniel Barber, Volunteer Coordinator, (423)756-4222Opportunities can include general food preparation and clean-up, assisting in accepting donations, maintenance, and landscaping. Volunteer shifts are available daily and occur in 3, 5, or 8 hour shifts. A volunteer waiver will need to be completed. Please make sure you complete the correct sign-up sheet.
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The Tennessee AquariumNon-Profit (800)262-0695Opportunities may include being aquarium guides, enrichment/education guides, a horticulture volunteer, and summer day camp assistance. Each volunteer role has different time commitments and expectaions. Orientation Training is needed. Application/Form may need to be completed.
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Creative Discovery MusemNon-Profithttps://www.cdmfun.org/volunteerMark Watlington, Volunteer Manager mwatlington@cdmfun.org or (423)648-6046 Opportunities may include assisting with education programs, administrative support, exhibit maintenance, community relations, customer service, and discovery coach. A background check is required.
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Adult & Teen Challenge (Mid-South Region)Non-Profit/Religioushttps://tcmidsouth.org/volunteer-opportunities/info@tcmidsouth.org or (423)756-5558Volunteer opportunities may include working in the administration office, implementing different types of events based on the month, mentoring individuals living with alcohol & drug addiction, and watching childern.
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Girls, Inc. of the Tennessee ValleyNon-Profithttps://www.girlsinctnv.org/volunteer/(865)482-4475This organization offers tutoring, mentoring, and classroom aid to the young girls they serve and they are looking for volunteers to aid in these new virtual programs. Interested volunteers will need to complete a form, a background check, and pay a $13 committment fee. This is a great opportunity for those looking to help a young girl on her path to greatness!
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Family Promise of Greater ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://fpgreaterchatt.com/get-involved(423)756-3891Opportunities may include education initiatives, interacting with families, assistance in the office, grant writing, and picking up supplies. An Application will need to be completed.
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Signal Center, IncNon-Profithttps://signalcenters.org/index.php/volunteer/info@signalcenters.org or (423)698-8528Opportunities may include working with individuals whom live with disabilities, helping in the office and center. An application with reference statement and background check will need to be completed. Orientation and Training will be provided.
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Chattanooga Autism CenterNon-Profithttps://www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org/get-involvedDave Buck, info@chattanoogautismcenter.org ,or (423)531-6961 option 4Opportunities may include childcare, administrative assistance, and helping out with website graphic design. A volunteer interest form will need to be completed. Time commitments vary depending on role.
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Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature CenterNon-Profithttps://reflectionriding.org/132/volunteer?_ga=2.195290412.1621812303.1581523731-426305129.1581523731&_gac=1.22318793.1581523731.CjwKCAiA4Y7yBRB8EiwADV1haQYDJg97dOkT8VI47uyn6CJbvPtLUJvLwdIP5IMG-oVZnGWm62YauhoCoY4QAvD_BwECorey Hagen, Outreach Coordinator; corey@reflectionriding.org or volunteer@reflectionriding.org Opportunities may include land management, education, outreach, visitor services, social media and blog/newsletter writing. A volunteer waiver will need to be completed. A brief phone call conversation and Orientation Training may be required depending on opportunity. Time commitments may vary. An application must be completed.
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Salvation Army of ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://www.csarmy.org/volunteerShirliece Lundy, shirliece.lundy@uss.salvationarmy.org , or (423)505-9747Opportunities may include assisting with drop-in activities, assisting guests with computer skills, resume writing, and sorting incoming items. A waiver will need to be completed.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://rmhchattanooga.com/how-you-can-help/volunteer/AJ Davis, Vice President of Community Engagement, at aj.davis@rmchattanooga.com or (423)778-4333Opportunities include administrative support, staffing the family room at the Children's Hospital at Erlanger, kitchen assistance; and working special events. A volunteer interest form will need to be completed.
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Habitat for HumanityNon-Profithttps://www.habichatt.org/volunteervolunteer@habichatt.orgOpportunities include assisting at the Re-Store, the administrative office, special projects, and helping out with home builds. No experience is necessary.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga Non-Profithttps://www.bbbschatt.org/volunteerCustomer Relations Coordinator, director@bbbschatt.org or (423)698-8016Opportunities may include spending time in mentor/mentee relationships. An application with references and a background check will need to be completed. Volunteers should be prepared to volunteer for a year.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://www.bgccha.org/enroll/#volunteeradminsecretary@bgccha.org ,(423)266-6131Volunteers are needed to read to children, tutoring, and to coach athlethics. Volunteers are asked to be available/dedicate for 1-2 hours a week for an extended period of time. Interested students will need to complete a volunteer application and a background check.
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Partnership for Families, Children, and AdultsNon-Profithttps://www.partnershipfca.com/6/volunteerSharon Love, Director of Philanthropy and Communications, at slove@partnershipfca.comOpportunities include assisting with academic tutorting; teaching life-skills seminars; elder services; information technology; and helping out with special events. A volunteer application, waiver, confidentiality statement; and background check will need to be completed.
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Chambliss Center for ChildrenNon-Profithttps://www.chamblisscenter.org/volunteerDana Jones, Director of Volunteer Services dscjones@chamblisscenter.org (423)468-1126 Volunteers may be needed to assist with on-going rennovation assistance. Interested students will need to complete a volunteer application, a background check, and a volunteer checklist/agreement.
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Youth Villages of ChattanoogaNon-Profit/Religioushttps://youthvillages.org/get-involved/volunteer/Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, volunteer@youthvillages.orgOpportunities may include teaching job and interview skils, coordinating events, and assisting with athletic events.
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The Terrace at Mountain CreekCause-Basedhttps://www.provisionliving.com/contact/Angel Manager, Activities Manager, (423)874-0200, amiller@provisionliving.comThis is an assisted living facility for older individuals with mental delays. The Terrace at Mountain Creek (1005 Mountain Creek Road), is in need of volunteers to assist with resident activities. Volunteers are generally needed from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Other opportunities such as Bible Study and decorating may also be needed.
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Adoration Home Health & HospiceCause-Basedhttps://adorationhealth.com/services/Tim Roberts, Volunteer Services Coordinator, (423)650-4071/(423)584-9423 tim.robers@adorationhealth.comAs an Adoration Hospice Volunteer, you will receive specialized training in providing comfort and support to families during one of the most trying and difficult life situations. Opportunities can include cooking a meal, walking a dog, listening to life stories, housekeeping, gardening, making phone calls, or simply holding a hand. Give a few hours a week or a couple hours a month. It is up to you with no pressure.
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March of Dimes of ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://www.marchofdimes.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities.aspx(423)402-8771Opportunities may include organizing gratitude gifts, sending notes, serving as a mentor, creating your own event, assisting with community walks, or longer term leadership roles.
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Juvenile Diabeties Research Foundation (Middle and East Tennessee)Non-Profithttps://www.jdrf.org/community/volunteer/info@jdrf.orgOpportunities may include assisting with event operations, assistance with mentoring programs, community health fair assistance, and administrative assistance. An interest form will need to be completed.
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Make-A-Wish (East Tennessee)Non-Profithttps://wish.org/etn/ways-help-usHaley Reiss, Wish Coordinator, at hreiss@etn.wish.org ; or (423)629-9474Opportunities may include helping out at special events, grant writing, administrative assistance, public relations, and wish-granter. An application with a background check will need to be completed (please allow 2 weeks for processing) Orientation/Training is included. Time committment varies.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton Countyhttps://www.cachc.org/support/volunteer/info@cachc.org or (423)266-6918Opportunities may include planning and executing local events.
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YMCA of Metropolitan ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://www.ymcachattanooga.org/volunteerDebbie Roth, Executive Director, droth@ymcachattanooga.org ; or (423)266-3766Opportunities may include prepping healthy meals, outreach assistance, mentor assistance, story-reading, administrative assistance; child care. An application and background check will need to be completed. Fingerprinting will also need to be completed if volunteering with children.
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Chattanooga Room in the InnNon-Profithttps://chattanoogaroomintheinn.com/volunteer/info@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com or (423)624-6144Opportunities include assistance with life skills seminars, administrative assistance, food preparer, maintenance, and assistance at special events. An application will need to be completed.
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La Paz ChattanoogaNon-Profithttps://www.lapazchattanooga.org/volunteerinfo@lapazchattanooga.orgOpportunities may include verbal interpretation (Spanish to English), written translation (Spanish to English), childcare, special event assistance, administrative assistance, and English Second Language Instruction. An application and waiver will need to be completed.
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Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Inc.Non-Profithttps://ulchatt.net/be-a-volunteer/info@ulchatt.net or (423)756-1762Volunteers may be needed to assist with events/initiatives related to education (i.e. after school program) and health awareness. Interested students will need to submit a volunteer interest form. Interested volunteers are encouraged to look over the organization's website for more information/answers to questions.
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Northside Neighborhood HouseNon-Profithttps://www.nnhouse.org/volunteerDakota Gouger, Relationship Manager, at dgoucher@nmhouse.org or (423)267-2217Volunteers may be needed at the local Thrift Store or within the departments/initiatives of education and administration. Volunteers will need to complete a contact/interest form. Interested volunteers are encouraged to look over the website for more information/answers to frequently asked questions.
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Emerald Youth Foundation (Knoxville Area)Non-Profit/Religioushttps://www.emeraldyouth.org/volunteerVolunteers@EmeraldYouth.orgVolunteers are needed to mentor, tutor, further develop individual talent enrichment, lead bible study, and coaching service. Time commitments may vary. An application will need to be completed. A background check and a confidentiality agreement will also need to be completed.
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Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)Non-Profit/Religioushttps://karm.org/volunteer/Jo-Ann Hansen, Volunteer Coordinator, jhansen@karm.org or (865)387-7477Volunteers are needed at local KARM Thrift Stores to accept and sort donations, to organize, and to display items on the sales floor. Special projects, in KARM affiliated warehouse and stores, may have volunteers painting and/or sorting donations for an upcoming event, like Coats for the Cold. Interested students will need to select a volunteer location and register in order to serve. Most opportunities require at least two hours of time availability.
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People Helping People (Benton Area)Non-Profithttps://peoplehelpingpeopletn.org/get-involvedhttps://peoplehelpingpeopletn.org/contact-us or (423)299-9062Volunteers are needed to help put items in the Thrift Store and Clothing Closet, helping with client check-out, and basic cleaning and organization. Interested students will need to complete a Volunteer Application under the Documents and Information Page of the People Helping People website. Please ensure that your volunteer efforts meet UTC's Community Service Definition and Guidelines.

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Tennessee Justice Center (Nashville Area)Non-Profithttps://www.tnjustice.org/volunteer-opportunities/(615)255-0331
Volunteers are an important part of the fabric of the TJC Team. From healthcare policy advocacy to office administration, volunteers of all skill-sets are needed to become a part of the TJC family. Interested students will need to complete a contact/interest form to serve. Interested volunteers are encouraged to look over the website for more information about each available opportunity.
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City of Chattanoogahttps://ihelpchattanooga.galaxydigital.com/A call for volunteers and immediate needs are often posted by agencies and sites on this website.
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United Way of Greater Chattanoogahttps://unitedwaycha.org/about-us/The United Way of Greater Chattanooga envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their full human potential through education, stability and health & well-being.
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Frequent Volunteer Opportunities (virtual and/or in-person) in the Knoxville Areahttps://www.givepulse.com/group/525324-The-University-of-Tennessee-Knoxvilleleadserve@utk.eduThis website is updated by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Clay and Debbie Jones Center for Leadership and Service.
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