Needs From: United Way's Volunteer Center

Are you passionate about flowers, small plants, and creative gardening projects? Join the Green Spaces / Beautification Committee at Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful and help transform our community into a more vibrant and aesthetically pleasing place.

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To get involved with the Green Spaces / Beautification Committee, fill out our sign-up form at forms.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/t/u11aB3cw8tus. We can’t wait to see what you’ll help create!

Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic volunteer to join our team as a Grant Writing Assistant. This role is crucial in helping us secure funding to support our community beautification and environmental projects across Hamilton County.

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To express your interest in the Grant Writing Assistant position, please visit our volunteer page at https://keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/volunteer/. For any questions or to schedule a discussion about this opportunity, you can book a time with us at https://calendly.com/keepsoddydaisybeautiful/chat.

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Stay updated on all our volunteer opportunities and community events by following us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepSoddyDaisyBeautiful.

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Become a part of Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful and contribute to making a positive difference in Hamilton County through effective grant writing!

Do you have a passion for art and want to make a lasting impact on your community? Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful is looking for creative and dedicated volunteers to join our Art Committee. This committee focuses on bringing artistic expression into community spaces, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Hamilton County.

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To express your interest in joining the Art Committee, please fill out our committee sign-up form at https://forms.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/t/u11aB3cw8tus. We are excited to see how your creativity can help enrich our community!

Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful, a Community Beautification and Improvement Project (CBAIP), is seeking an organized and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in recruiting, managing, and supporting our fantastic volunteers, who work tirelessly to enhance the beauty and environmental health of communities throughout Hamilton County.

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To learn more about Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful and how to become our Volunteer Coordinator, please visit our website at: keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/volunteer.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Schedule a time to discuss this opportunity and how you can contribute by visiting: calendly.com/keepsoddydaisybeautiful/chat.

Join us in making Hamilton County an even better place to live, work, and play. We look forward to having you on board!

Do you have a passion for trees and the environment? Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Trees Committee. This team focuses on the planting, care, and advocacy for trees within Hamilton County, working towards a greener, healthier community.

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If you’re interested in joining the Trees Committee, please fill out our committee sign-up form at https://forms.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/t/u11aB3cw8tus. We look forward to having you on board!

Do you want to make a direct impact on the cleanliness of our local environment? The Litter Committee at Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful is looking for volunteers dedicated to cleaning and maintaining our beautiful community.

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Interested in joining the Litter Committee? Complete our committee sign-up form at https://forms.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/t/u11aB3cw8tus. Your efforts will help keep our community beautiful!

Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful, an initiative under the Community Beautification and Improvement Project (CBAIP), is seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our Fundraising Committee. We serve the entire Hamilton County area, working on projects that enhance and beautify our communities, promote environmental health, and foster a sense of community pride.

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To get started, please fill out the volunteer interest form on our website with your contact information: https://forms.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org/t/u11aB3cw8tus. Our team will get back to you with more details and next steps.

Be part of a movement that makes Hamilton County an even better place to live, work, and play. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We take donations from large companies and redistribute them to about 100 area rescues, food pantries, shelters, sanctuaries, and TNR groups.  We are in need of volunteers in the warehouse to help us with the following:

This is a warehouse with no air.  We do have fans, but we want to make sure you understand that it does get hot in the warehouse.

Caris Healthcare loves having special project items to deliver to our patients. Special projects can be made by individuals, school groups, quilting circles and more, and previously donated items include lap blankets, pillows, and cards.  Patients and their caregivers are so appreciative of these gifts and the fact that people have volunteered their time to bring them joy. Special project volunteers will not have patient contact, and items would be collected in our office or at a designated pickup location. Items can be connected to special holidays and birthdays, but there's no requirement, and creativity is welcome!

We are looking for caring individuals to provide companionship to hospice patients who are on service with Caris through the Chattanooga office. Companionship may involve sitting and reminiscing, reading to a patient, or playing a musical instrument to brighten their day. We also have opportunities for certified and trained therapy pets and their handlers to do patient visits. 

Patient care volunteers can choose to volunteer in a facility or in home and must complete in person and online training before they are able to go in the field. Help support patients in need and share your heart with hospice!

Our coverage area includes Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties.

Searching for a graphic designer to create updated post templates, based on the colors of our main website.

Gardening is a great way to support the home and the kiddos coming through our Red Doors. We are looking for volunteers to be a part of the gardening team to design, build and care for a small garden at the Isaiah 117 House.

Are you passionate about animals and volunteering? Check out our Youth/Family opportunities where your youth will learn life skills like public speaking and confidence, helping our community, and an opportunity to earn scholarship hours for school, all while raising awareness and helping save animals in the wild!

WHAT?
Youth/Family volunteers will practice their interaction skills helping our young Zoo guests engage in interactive play in our Nature Play Playground. They will lead activities making leaf rubbings, building a bird’s nest, using Keeper tools to hook rubber snakes, and matching animal pictures to the correct skulls and footprints.

LENGTH?
Shifts are either 10am to 12:00 noon, or 1:30pm to 3:30pm Wednesdays through Saturdays.

WHO?
Youth ages 8 to 17 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany each youth ages 8-15 for the duration of their shift.

Volunteers are specially trained volunteers who wear many hats within the Zoo. Opportunities in this area include talking with our Zoo guests about the animals throughout the Zoo, conducting private mini Zoo Tours to families, assisting with busses arriving for school field trips, Education Carts, talks for Keeper Training Sessions, assisting during Zoo guest giraffe feedings, and more. After volunteering the required hours, volunteers on this Track can request to train on handling and interpreting utilizing our Animal Ambassadors such as turtles, hedgehogs, doves, bearded dragons, chinchillas, ferrets, rabbits, and more. This Track is flexible in days you can volunteer and physical abilities. If you are looking to volunteer only once or twice a month without a set schedule, this is the opportunity for you.

Donating supplies for our ElderCare program is a great way to support the community. It is a great project for schools, teams, employees, or anyone who would like to provide a helping hand or host a donation drive.   The bags include the following items: 

Trim four small offices baseboard and door frames

Paint four office doors 

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area is a volunteer-driven organization. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families in need.

As a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, there is always a place for you to bring your unique talents and skills. Experience is not necessary to volunteer with us. Our staff will provide you with all the training needed. Our homeowners work alongside many of our volunteers while they are earning sweat equity, so it’s a great way to meet future Habitat homeowners.

Our build days are Wednesday-Saturdays from 8:30AM to 3:30PM.We book groups with a minimum of 4 volunteers and a maximum of 10 volunteers. Please reach out to Trish at volunteer@habichatt.org to schedule your build day! They are fun, rewarding days where you get to learn a new skill and meet the family whose lives will forever be changed because of your help. 

The Habitat ReStore supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area's mission by providing funds through the sale of donated items to the community at reduced prices while also protecting the environment be diverting materials from landfills. Our ReStore has kept over 5,000 tons of materials out of local landfills. The ReStore is in need of volunteers to help assist customers on the sales floor and also sort, clean, and prepare donations to be sold. We have very flexible hours Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm and saturday between the hours of 9am-4pm. 

If you would like to volunteer at our ReStore please sign up here and email Marcia at mhayes@habichatt.org to schedule your volunteer date.  

Special Event Volunteers will be our first contact when planning special events such as Monster Bash, Drink & Discover, New Years Eve, etc. These volunteers will be familiar with the Museum and able to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as leading activities, helping with setup/breakdown and answering guest questions.

If you're interested in helping with CDM Special Events, please fill out this form and we'll reach out to you about upcoming events!

Walk Up Facilitators will come in on a regular schedule to facilitate walk up activities with guests. These walk up activities will be selected by the volunteer manager and specialists and the volunteer manager (or an appointed staff member) will assist will set up and take down.

A Walk Up Facilitator should have a background or interest in teaching an excel in guest interaction

Veteran volunteers are an important part of Caris, and we are always looking for veterans who are interested in providing companionship or helping with special projects. Veteran patients may feel isolated or disconnected, and being able to provide veteran companionship is one way to support them.

Caris participates in the We Honor Veterans program and aims to support veterans not only with their medical care but also with their psychosocial and spiritual needs. 

Veteran volunteers can provide invaluable companionship to our veteran patients and can also help with special projects to prepare for Veterans Day, pinning ceremonies and more. 

Have you enjoyed success in the business world? Come volunteer for SCORE Chattanooga and help the next wave of small business owners. As a business mentor you will  work one-on-one with our clients. We are looking for expertise in business planning, e-commerce, business development, marketing, social media, accounting and more.

More information at

https://www.score.org/page/volunteer-score

A mentor is a thoughtful Christian leader who is committed to investing their time to assist in the growth and development of others.  The mentor is willing to share their knowledge, skills, experience, and wisdom and acts as a guide and role model.

A mentor supports and encourages the personal and professional development of the mentee and provides active guidance to help them achieve their goals. The mentor offers a fresh perspective and an independent point of view supporting what is learned in class, while guiding a process that fosters the growth and development of the mentee.

Mentors have the opportunity to guide the development participants

In a 12-week program, meeting each Tuesday evening (February-May and September-December).

Acknowledging that each mentoring relationship is unique, the mentor will:

BENEFITS TO MENTORS

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTORS

Boundaries

CABIN DOCENT

Are you passionate about history and eager to share your enthusiasm with others? We invite you to become a docent for our 1700s cabin exhibit and take visitors on a journey back in time to the early days of American settlement.

About the Cabin:

The original cabin was likely built by the Cherokee people during the mid 1700's and is representative of a typical Cherokee homestead during the early 1800's.  The cabin was moved from its original location by the railroad, due to the railroad shaking the cabin. 

What We're Looking For:

What You'll Do:

Training and Support:

We provide training and resource materials to help you become comfortable in your role as a cabin docent. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced docents and museum staff to ensure you are well-prepared to lead engaging tours.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in becoming a cabin docent for our 1700s cabin, Please email our Education Director jwhitehorn@chattaudubon.org or call 423-892-1499 for more information

Our main Cabin docent will be doing some training sessions with you before you open the cabin on your own. 

If you would like to dress in period clothing we have cloths you may use

Chattanooga Audubon Society's Visitor Center serves as a hub for education, advocacy, and community engagement. Volunteers find themselves immersed in a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by passionate individuals who share a love for nature and conservation.

As a Visitor Center Greeter, your role is vital in creating an unforgettable experience for every guest. You'll be their go-to guide, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the trails that wind through the picturesque landscapes. Offering personalized recommendations, you'll help visitors choose the perfect trail to embark upon. But that's not all! As you greet and engage with guests, you'll have the chance to delve into the fascinating history of Audubon Acres. From tales of the legendary Robert Sparks Walker Cabin to the captivating stories of the land's indigenous people, you'll weave a narrative that transports visitors back in time and ignites their curiosity.

So, if you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, to share the beauty of nature and the allure of history, become a Visitor Center Greeter at the Chattanooga Audubon Society. The impact of volunteers is felt far beyond the center itself. By promoting environmental stewardship and fostering a deep connection with nature, volunteers become catalysts for change in the community. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication leave visitors in awe and inspire others to embrace sustainable living and protect the natural wonders that surround us.

*Visitor’s Center volunteers also handle tasks such as answering the phone, running the cash register, and providing guests with information about the land and trails.

Shifts are 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm

Due to the nature of this role, we ask that you commit to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months. Weekend Volunteers are asked to commit to 2 Saturdays per month. This frees up our staff to work on programming, administrative work, and other tasks that require them to be away from the visitor’s center.
To apply, please contact Jessica Whitehorn at jwhitehorn@chattaudubon.org.

All those interested in Volunteering will go through at least 5 days of training. We ask that at least 2 of those training days be on a week day if possible. 

Volunteers must be at least 17 to open and close the visitor center with out parental supervision.   

Volunteers with truck needed to haul large items to the dump

Become a SuperStar Coach! Join the Girls on the Run family to work with young people in Hamilton, Bradley and Polk Counties! Team up with other coaches and use our fun, experience-based curriculum to lead a small team of girls during after-school twice-weekly practices to promote positive youth development, teach life skills, connect with others, play running games and teach life skills. At the end of each season, take part in our exciting 5k Celebration.

At Opie Acres the work is on going 365 days a year. We have from 75-200 animals in care at all time. The work is physical and dirty, at times, but it is very rewarding. Volunteers are required a minimum of 4 hours per week to stay current in specific care duties. As a volunteer you will learn species specific diets, cage care, infant care, elderly care and basic first aid. As you learn, you can expand your duties and possibly qualify as an advanced team member, caring for our more unusual and difficult patients and resident. You could join our medical Team and learn how to give life saving care, special feeding, and care taking duties, medicine administration, and wound care. We work outdoors and indoors, which requires us to be outside in inclement weather. If you are unable to perform the more physical task, we have plenty of duties in our food processing and preparation, and also in our infant care. Please consider joining us so that we can continue our care for these forgotten animals. 

Opie Acres is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center. Our skills are many, however, locating and writing grant proposals is not a skill we are proficient in. If you have experience in grants and are willing to help us, please contact one of our volunteer staff member ASAP. We are in constant need for funding. We are, likely, the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in the State of Tennessee, and we have a great number of animals in our care at all times. 

Thank you

Jerry Harvey TWRA Wildlife Rehabilitator

423-255-6460

opieacres1@gmail.com

Christina Young TWRA Wildlife Rehabiitator

423-244-8182

opievolunteer@gmail.com

To be a volunteer transporte, you will be trained in basic animal handling and transport. Your name will be added to our contact lists and text groups. In cases of emergency, 24 hours a day, texts and/or emails will be sent as calls come in. animals who are sick, injured or orphaned will be crated and transported to our rehabilitation staff. If possible, you may be asked to transport to other rehabilitation facilities in Tennessee. You will be provided with a carrier, handling gloves and towels. You will be required to sign a release form. You will be trained, however, you should never put yourself at risk of being bitten or scratched by a wild animal. Take every precaution. Thank you!

The interior of our building which is a 133 year old church needs painting. Parking is available on site and there is no heavy lifting. Volunteers will need to use large ladders. We have no supplies for this project and will need paint, drop cloths, paint brushes, paint rollers, 2 tall ladders, paint pans, brush cleaner and scraper.

Chattanooga Audubon Society's Visitor Center serves as a hub for education, advocacy, and community engagement. Volunteers find themselves immersed in a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by passionate individuals who share a love for nature and conservation.

As a Visitor Center Greeter, your role is vital in creating an unforgettable experience for every guest. You'll be their go-to guide, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the trails that wind through the picturesque landscapes. Offering personalized recommendations, you'll help visitors choose the perfect trail to embark upon. But that's not all! As you greet and engage with guests, you'll have the chance to delve into the fascinating history of Audubon Acres. From tales of the legendary Robert Sparks Walker Cabin to the captivating stories of the land's indigenous people, you'll weave a narrative that transports visitors back in time and ignites their curiosity.

So, if you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, to share the beauty of nature and the allure of history, become a Visitor Center Greeter at the Chattanooga Audubon Society. The impact of volunteers is felt far beyond the center itself. By promoting environmental stewardship and fostering a deep connection with nature, volunteers become catalysts for change in the community. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication leave visitors in awe and inspire others to embrace sustainable living and protect the natural wonders that surround us.

*Visitor’s Center volunteers also handle tasks such as answering the phone, running the cash register, and providing guests with information about the land and trails.

Shifts are 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm

Due to the nature of this role, we ask that you commit to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months. Weekend Volunteers are asked to commit to 2 Saturdays per month. This frees up our staff to work on programming, administrative work, and other tasks that require them to be away from the visitor’s center.
To apply, please contact Jessica Whitehorn at jwhitehorn@chattaudubon.org.

All those interested in Volunteering will go through at least 5 days of training. We ask that at least 2 of those training days be on a week day if possible. 

Docents, also referred to as Aquarium Guides, are stationed throughout the galleries to interpret exhibits by offering educational information about the habitats, animals, and plants to visitors. Some situations allow Docents to use props to help explain the exhibit elements. Being a Docent is a combination of correct educational information and good customer service. Docents do not work with animals.

House volunteers: Provide administrative support, help keep the House clean and tidy, offer family support and greet families with welcoming smiles and listening ears.  

Family Room volunteers*: Help to ensure that those caring for sick loved ones are well taken care of and made to feel at home while using the Family Room inside Children’s Hospital (3rd floor). Volunteers help people register at the front desk, tidy up the kitchen, replenish snacks and food and interact with the visitors.

*You must be at least 18 years old or older to serve in the Family Room. In addition, you must complete Erlanger’s volunteer process, including the completion of a background check, health screening, immunization submission (flu, COVID, etc.), and a brief orientation.

Fruits and Vegetables Program: Position requires the ability to stand, prepare fruits and vegetables, and to distribute to the entire student body at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary school.

Preparation can consist of washing and, on occasion, slicing fruits and vegetables. Volunteers are needed August through May, every Tuesday and Thursday.

Sack Packs*: Pack enough food into a plastic shopping bag for children from area elementary schools (on the free and reduced lunch program) to have nutrition over the weekend. Requires some lifting and bending. This can be done in a group.

Emergency Food Boxes*: Volunteers serve at the Foxwood location (3209 Wilcox Blvd.) by giving out food boxes, assisting clients pick food, and, if needed, helping clients to their vehicles.

*Volunteer as an individual or group and help us sort, bag, and box food in a warehouse environment while working cooperatively with other volunteers and staff.  Closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers may potentially be lifting 25-30 pound boxes.

From their website: “The East Ridge Food Pantry is a collaborative ministry with several area congregations who have partnered together to meet the needs of our [East Ridge United Methodist] parish in East Ridge.” The pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month, 10A-2P. Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to, picking up donations, and distributing food boxes to recipients through their contactless, outdoor model. On the Tuesday before each distribution, volunteers are needed to help pack food boxes for the following day.

Chattanooga Audubon Society's Visitor Center serves as a hub for education, advocacy, and community engagement. Volunteers find themselves immersed in a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by passionate individuals who share a love for nature and conservation.

As a Visitor Center Greeter, your role is vital in creating an unforgettable experience for every guest. You'll be their go-to guide, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the trails that wind through the picturesque landscapes. Offering personalized recommendations, you'll help visitors choose the perfect trail to embark upon. But that's not all! As you greet and engage with guests, you'll have the chance to delve into the fascinating history of Audubon Acres. From tales of the legendary Robert Sparks Walker Cabin to the captivating stories of the land's indigenous people, you'll weave a narrative that transports visitors back in time and ignites their curiosity.

So, if you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, to share the beauty of nature and the allure of history, become a Visitor Center Greeter at the Chattanooga Audubon Society. The impact of volunteers is felt far beyond the center itself. By promoting environmental stewardship and fostering a deep connection with nature, volunteers become catalysts for change in the community. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication leave visitors in awe and inspire others to embrace sustainable living and protect the natural wonders that surround us.

*Visitor’s Center volunteers also handle tasks such as answering the phone, running the cash register, and providing guests with information about the land and trails.

Shifts are 9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm

Due to the nature of this role, we ask that you commit to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months. Weekend Volunteers are asked to commit to 2 Saturdays per month. This frees up our staff to work on programming, administrative work, and other tasks that require them to be away from the visitor’s center.
To apply, please contact Jessica Whitehorn at jwhitehorn@chattaudubon.org.

All those interested in Volunteering will go through at least 5 days of training. We ask that at least 2 of those training days be on a week day if possible. 

Responsible for greeting and welcoming patients/clients and visitors. Assists them through the check-in process.   

Medical Services Center Receptionist Tasks:

Responsible for greeting and welcoming patients/clients and visitors. Assists them through the check-in process.   

Family Services Center Receptionist Tasks:

Meets with clients in center and offers encouragement and support during the pregnancy and first year of baby’s life. The mentor will demonstrate Christ’s love by encouraging and speaking truth into the client’s life. 

Tasks:

Meets with patients who have made an appointment for a pregnancy test. Demonstrates the love of Christ by exhibiting compassion, speaking truth and reserving all judgement.    

Tasks:

Meets with clients in center and offers encouragement and support during the pregnancy and first year of baby’s life. The mentor will demonstrate Christ’s love by encouraging and speaking truth into the client’s life. 

Tasks:

This opportunity is open to Hotline responders who have been thoroughly trained to answer Partnership's 24/7 Crisis Hotline. Responders will take a shift of their choice at Partnership's call center.

Volunteers needed to paint the exterior of the building. Previous painting required and a bucket lift will be required.

If you have a bucket lift and our interested please contact dcjones@chamblisscenter.org with your availability. 

Volunteer Community Preschool is a Chambliss Center for Children off-site location. 

Therapeutic Preschool is an Intensive Outpatient Program for children ages 4 - 6 who have experienced significant trauma.  Children learn about emotions, coping skills and communication.  Children are provided with a space to work through their emotions in a least restrictive environment.  

Volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. The program runs Tuesdays-Thursdays. The first group meets from 9am-12pm.  The second group meets from 2pm - 5pm.  

Volunteers may do the following:

If you are interested in becoming a Therapeutic Preschool Volunteer, please click here to apply. Please note on the application that you are interested in this opportunity. 

The Lighthouse is a peer support program is a program designed to provide opportunities for adults with mental illness to develop social skills in a community setting.  Lighthouse members receive support from staff and each other which provides an effective environment for their personal development.

Volunteers must be able to commit to at least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months.  The Lighthouse is open Monday - Thursday and on Saturdays.

Volunteers may do the following:

If you are interested in becoming a Lighthouse Volunteer, please click here to apply. Please note on the application that you are interested in this opportunity. 

Help increase social presence.  Manage web environment, design, deploy, develop and maintain website, Facebook and other social media. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

The HCS Foundation's Teacher Supply Hub provides free supplies for HCS educators. Help us sort donations and restock the Teacher Supply Hub to prepare for our next shopping day! Volunteers are needed to help us to sort and organize donated items and restock the shelves. Volunteer shifts can be scheduled on most weekdays before January 26.

Please contact Kate Skonberg at skonberg_kate@hcde.org to schedule a shift.

Advisory Council members bring valuable expertise, knowledge, and appreciation of matters within their field, for input into strategy, policy and the future direction of the program.

Any groups looking for a project that can be done in a few hours?

We would love to have you host an event.  What kind of event? For example:

*An art activity for children.

*Cook or bring breakfast or lunch for families.

*Host a play date for children.

*Host a spa day for Moms.

*Teach a class

There are many activities that can be hosted.  We just want the families living in our shelter program to have activities to participate in on the weekends. These events can be once a month or however your group chooses.  

Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga exists to assist and help stabilize homeless and near-homeless families in the Greater Chattanooga area.  We are looking for front-desk volunteers that will perform duties such as:

The skills that we are looking for in potential volunteers are those with:

In addition, a video orientation and application will need to be completed for each volunteer.

The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga office is seeking a volunteer once per week to help with office tasks such as data entry, mailings, reports, etc. This would be on a weekly basis on Thursday or Fridays for a couple hours each day. 

Reading with seniors....with groups or one on one.

Visitor Center Greeters assist Guests with trail recommendations, Talk about the rich history of Audubon Acres and collect walking fee and assist guests in Purchasing Memberships. Ideally we like to have 2 Volunteers in the visitor Center so one can be inside assisting guests while the other is leading guided walks or giving tours of Robert Sparks Walker Cabin.

Greatest Need is Saturday Volunteers!

The Alleo Health Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with administrative needs including but not limited to: help put together packets for committees/boards/upcoming events, assists in production and distribution of fundraising solicitations, make phone calls to donors and vendors, organize files, and support the Foundation staff.

The Foundation is looking for resale store volunteers for our new store and location in Cleveland, TN. Our volunteers will assist us with the following:

Qualifications for volunteer positions include:

Proceeds from Retail Therapy benefit the Alleo Health Foundation. Donations help bring comfort to patients and their families in the last chapter of the patient's life. There are many who are not yet eligible for Medicare to cover their hospice care, but who deserve access to the 5-Star care programs provided by Hospice of Chattanooga, including pediatric and perinatal care services, community grief support programs, and care for indigent or uninsured patients and their families. You are helping them live as full a life as possible at this precious time.

The Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist with special event needs including: set up auction items for display, table decorations, linens, signage, tents, greet attendees, usher event attendees, manage the flow of the crowd in lines, volunteer recruitment for events, break down events

Currently, Hospice of Chattanooga has office locations throughout our 18-county service area. We always need help with office support duties such as mailings, filing records, making copies, etc. In addition, office volunteers are often used to make follow-up phone calls to patients and family members to check in and see how the week is progressing. Chattanooga offices are on Highway 58 and East Brainerd. Others are in Athens, TN; Cleveland, TN; Dayton, TN; Jasper, TN; and Rossville, GA.

Volunteer for the one closest to your home!

Alleo Health System, Hospice of Chattanooga's parent organization, covers 46-counties across Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama. Our additional offices are located in Cookeville, TN; Murphy, NC; Marietta, GA; and Rainsville, AL. To learn more about volunteering at one of Alleo Health System's other organizations, visit alleohealth.org/volunteer.

These trained volunteers travel to the patient's home to offer support and companionship. Your duties will vary but include sitting with the patient, reading to the patient, assisting the patient and caregivers with light housework, running errands, etc.

Hospice of Chattanooga has a very popular pet therapy program that brings smiles to the patients they visit. These animals (and their owners) make frequent visits to hospice patients in both the home, assisted living centers, and nursing homes. If you and your pet agree that you would like to bring joy to people’s lives, get involved. All animals must be pet therapy certified, and the pet owner must go through Hospice of Chattanooga's volunteer orientation and training program.

Veteran volunteers conduct a memorable ceremony for fellow veterans who are patients of Hospice of Chattanooga. The patient will receive a red, white, and blue afghan, along with a veteran pin with the insignia of the patient’s branch of service, and a certificate to honor the loved one for their sacrifice and dedication to the country.

Grief companions are specially trained volunteers offering ongoing support to the primary caregiver or other family members for up to 13 months after a hospice patient’s death. Grief companions provide support to the grieving loved one through phone calls and visits after the death of the patient. Visits may include trips to the loved one’s home, lunch, or other social activities. Interaction may include talking, capturing the grieving loved one’s story, listening, helping around the house, educating on daily life skills such as computer, banking, etc.

We are looking for volunteers interested in adopting or "sponsoring" a deployed service member or soldier. This opportunity is entirely virtual and done independently. We have many deployed troops who have little to no family support, and if you choose to adopt a service member, you are agreeing to send monthly cards and letters to that service member during his or her deployment so that they will know they are appreciated and not forgotten. The care package may be of any size or value, we just want our troops to know that someone cares. We do require a background check for all interested volunteers, since we pass out sensitive military information, including names and locations. Interested volunteers may sign up to begin their background check by visiting www.friendsofthetroops.org/volunteer. Serious inquiries only, please.

Foster parents must be available to pick up and drop off the pet at HES as needed and bring animals back for placement in a forever home when the time is right. 

Please visit our website for more information on our foster program 

https://www.heschatt.org/foster

We are looking for Volunteers to help man our front desk Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm. Volunteers can opt to volunteer for the full 8 hour day or for a few hours out of each day. In this role you will welcome clients, man the phones, and help us serve victims of domestic violence in our community. Confidentiality is key in this role and you will be required to undergo a soft background check. If you or someone you know is interested please email admfjc@chattanooga.gov or call 423-643-7618

The Rhea County Veteran Coordinating Committee is always needing drivers to make trips to Murfeersboro and Nashville in the Agency van,  transporting local Vets to doctor's appointments.   

These appointments are pre-scheduled and one trip may transport several Veterans at a time.  You will also wait until they are finished and return them back to the pickup site in Rhea County.   

You can drive once a month or more is you choose to.  

We are looking for support and volunteers to work with us in improving our social media exposure and updating our marketing plan and materials.   

We are looking for  for some one to help with simple yet important needs.    Writing Thank You Noted,  assist in event logistics, making phone calls  and data input.  

We host a community garden on 1st avenue.   It is managed by volunteers and myself.    We ask anyone that wishes to pick the crop also take time to pick the weeds.     We accept donated plants and seeds for seasonal planting.   

Here at the United Way of Rhea we take requests for those unable to pay for a wheel chair ramp into their home.    We have a grant that will cover the cost of the materials.   We are in need of volunteers willing to give some time to assist the team in building them.    

Forgiven Much Ministries is seeking Christ-centered, assertive and pioneering volunteers to assist marketing the work of the ministry to the local faith community.  To see if you might qualify, please review the ministry's Statements of Belief and then contact us for an interview.  Thank you for your interest!

Contact email: info@forgivenmuchministries.org

We are in need for fosterers for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. We provide any medicine and the vetting. The fosterers provides care and socializing to the animal until the animal finds a permanent home. We provide food and litter unless the fosterer can provide their own. 

Do you love animals, especially cats? Are you unable to foster, adopt, and/or donate, but still want to help? Well...have I got a volunteer opportunity for you!

North Georgia Animal Alliance is looking for more volunteers to clean the cat condos at Petense in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. It's very easy and the best part: you get to LOVE ON the cats while you do it. We are looking for anyone interested!

We have a grand piano for private piano teachers to bring their recitals here or opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists  to perform concerts. 

We love to move, especially to music!  LUDIC is looking for a volunteer who will commit to providing an informal movement/dance session on a consistent basis (once or twice a month) for our students. 

Contact us for more information.

Our students are involved in the serious business of learning, academically and through play!  Classroom volunteers work directly with our students (under the supervision of LUDIC staff) to help them learn and grow scholastically as well as in social and life skills. 

Classroom volunteers may be involved in academic work, arts/crafts, play, or physical education.  LUDIC students range from 3 to 21 years old, so there are a wide variety of activities going on every day.

We are always excited to see our volunteers - committed individuals make a great impact in the lives of our students!

Holiday parties, birthday parties, seasonal parties, etc.

We seek volunteers to meet the needs of our diverse cultures in Scouting. We have immediate need of bilingual volunteers to help us serve our Latin community effectively.

PET CARE ASSOCIATE *MONDAY - FRIDAY, 1 PM - 5 PM* 4 HOURS 

Description

Spending play time with dogs and/or cats. Walking dogs, playing with dogs and cats. Brushing or bathing dogs. Brushing cats. Light maintenance of pet areas might include: mopping up dog accidents, scooping cat litter, sweeping, and light yard duties.

1. We will only be able to accommodate 2-3 student volunteers each day.

2. Two volunteers will be scheduled, and 1 space is available for a one time make up day. Total 3 volunteers a day.

3. Students will only be re-scheduled one time. Please make every effort to keep your time slot as you agreed to.

4. No partial shifts will be scheduled as the need is Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 pm. Four hour blocks of time are available.

5. Remember, the slot you are volunteering in is for you, and you only. We cannot accommodate you bringing a friend, family member, or significant other. No exceptions.

6. We suggest you store your mobile device when checking in at The Ark. If you have an emergency, we can re-schedule your volunteer slot, once per semester. Those who choose not to store their device and are using it during volunteer time, will be given last opportunity to reschedule for later dates. Time slots are for those who spend the volunteer time completing the posted 'need'.

7. We are not open Saturday or Sunday.

The Habitat ReStore supports Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland's mission by providing funds through the sale of donated items to the community at reduced prices while also protecting the environment be diverting materials from landfills. Our ReStore has kept over 5,000 tons of materials our of local landfills. The ReStore is in need of volunteers to help assist customers on the sales floor and also sort, clean, and prepare donations to be sold. We have very flexible hours Monday-Saturday between the hours of 10am-5pm. 

If you would like to volunteer at our ReStore please register online under the ReStore opportunity at www.habitatofcleveland.org/volunteer then email lbowers@habitatofcleveland.org to schedule your volunteer date. 

The Pet Placement Center is a small facility and we rely on foster homes to be able to help more homeless animals. Foster parents are fully supported by PPC in the form of medical care, food, and adoption. We often need people to foster kittens that are too young to come into the shelter and to foster puppies/dogs for socialization. We also need fostering for some of our older pets that don't seem to adjust well in the shelter environment. This is limited commitment. Any time an animal can spend in a home helps that animal become more adoptable. This is a wonderful opportunity for those that can't make the full time commitment to a pet or would like to help an animal for a short time frame. If you would like more information about becoming a foster parent for a dog, cat, puppy or kitten, please contact us.

Monday - Friday 1 pm - 5 pm.