Needs From: United Way's Volunteer Center

Assist with trimming back and removing overgrown bushes located behind the shelter. This project was started during last year's Day of Caring and requires continued attention. The vegetation has grown significantly and is beginning to reach nearby electrical lines, creating a potential safety hazard. Volunteers will help improve safety, visibility, and the overall appearance of the shelter grounds.

Assist with cleaning and removing graffiti from exterior building signs and other affected areas around the shelter. This project will help create a more welcoming, professional, and dignified environment for survivors and families seeking services while improving the overall appearance of the facility and community presence. This is a painting project. Items needed for this project will be provided. 

Volunteers will need to bring the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to complete the projects, including items such as bush trimming and removal tools, work gloves, and other applicable hand tools.

Please where comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and closed to shoes. Bring a refillable water bottle, sun screen and hat if you require protection from the sun.

Join us for a rewarding day of environmental stewardship as we work together to clear invasive plant species (privet, english ivy, honeysuckle, etc) spread mulch on the trail, and do some early fall planting of our beautiful Sylvan Park Bird Sanctuary. This vital work helps restore native habitat for local bird populations and ensures the park remains a thriving space for wildlife and the community.

What to Expect:
Volunteers will assist with removing invasive plants, which may involve digging, pulling, and hauling debris. Some heavy lifting may be required, but tasks will be assigned based on comfort and ability levels. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference!

Parking:
Free parking is available at the main Sylvan Park entrance located along Franklin Street (Please do not block neighbor driveways)  Spots may be limited. Car Pooling is encouraged. Overflow parking will be to parallel park on Forest Street near Noll. Look for the Day of Caring signs and volunteer check-in table.

What to Wear:
Please wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. We recommend clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves will be provided.

Tools Provided:
We will supply a few  weed wrenches, trash bags, and gloves. Feel free to bring your own gloves or favorite hand tools (trimmer, shovels, weed wrench) if you prefer.

Bathrooms:

Please note, there is NO bathroom on site at the park. Closest public restroom is at Publix Grocery Store on Market Street.

Additional Reminders:

Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Apply sunscreen and insect repellent as needed, especially if it’s sunny.

A brief safety talk and orientation will kick off the event at 9:00 AM sharp.

Let’s make a positive impact together—see you at Sylvan Park!

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on September 18th, and we need your help prepping meals for moms in our program! As our student-moms attend class, study, work, and care for their kiddos, having ready-made, homecooked meals takes a huge weight off their shoulders. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families.

Meal Prep

Cook meals and prep to freeze

Clean up kitchen space after use

What to Expect/Bring: 

Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for cooking. While we have basic kitchen supplies, our resources are limited- so if you're able, feel free to bring items like measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting boards, and any other essentials you might find helpful. If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking: 

Parking is available in the gravel lot located behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you. 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on September 18th, and we need your help to freshen up our campus! Your support will create a clean and safe space for the moms and babies we serve. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures  for their families.

Campus Cleanup Need

Pick up trash in our village

Painting

Clean playground equipment

Vacuum, sweep, and mop community spaces

Clean and pressure wash porches

What to Wear & Bring: 

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have them, bring gardening gloves, protective eyewear, and a pressure washer. If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking: 

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Volunteers will help paint our Native Plant Nursery Potting Shed. Tasks may include light prep work and painting. Volunteers may need to stand on some short ladders. 

Additional Details 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, and we need your help to plant our community garden! Your support will create a beautiful corner of our campus for moms and babies to enjoy. Kids in our daycare will get to help tend for the garden, and moms will have access to fresh veggies for their families from the garden. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

Garden Planting

Clean old plants out of garden beds

Plant fresh flowers and vegetables

Pull weeds from other spots on our campus

What to Wear & Bring

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have them, bring gardening gloves and gardening tools (shovel, trowel, etc.). If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking

Parking is located in the gravel lot behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you.

Project Description

Volunteers will assist with refreshing our shared conference space by:

Why This Project Matters

Our conference room is a shared space where we welcome community partners, volunteers, donors, and other guests. Refreshing this space will create a more professional, welcoming environment for meetings and collaborations. As a small team, we greatly appreciate volunteer support in completing this project, allowing us to focus more of our resources on serving our community.

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety.

What to Bring

No supplies are needed—all project materials and equipment will be provided.

Parking & Arrival Information
Please park at our main office- 4505 Brainerd Rd

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Support our Native Plant Program by volunteering in our nursery area. Tasks may include starting seeds, caring for baby plants, beautifying the nursery gardens, cleaning pots, restocking the sales area, and assisting with special infrastructure projects. Projects change based on weather and the needs of our plants—specific details will be shared the week of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable walking, standing, squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds. With advance notice, some seated tasks can be arranged. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone curious about native plants, eager to learn about local ecosystems, or simply looking to enjoy a nice morning outdoors.

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe shoes, water bottle, gardening gloves (we have some to share), and long handled shovels(we also have some to share).

All participants will fill out a waiver onsite 

Parking: You'll park and meet at the Welcome Center 

Get ready to make a tangible difference in our city's parks! This Day of Caring, we're embarking on an exciting project: building brand new A-frame pavilions for everyone to enjoy. Imagine park-goers relaxing in their hammocks, strung up beneath structures you helped create – that's the impact you can have!

We need six teams of 4-5 dedicated volunteers to bring these pavilions to life. Don't worry about cutting wood; our staff will have all the pieces pre-cut and ready to go. Your role will be the assembly, transforming pre-fab materials into fabulous new park amenities.

Here's what you need to know:

What we're building: A-frame structures for hammocks in city parks.

Your role: Assembling pre-cut wooden components.
Where to park: In the gravel lot in front of the park (in the red circle). Secondary parking by the road (in the yellow square).

Project location: Concrete pad in the center of the park.

What to bring: Your own reusable water bottle (we'll have water available too!), closed-toed shoes, and a can-do attitude! If you have the following tools, feel free to bring them with you! The City of Chattanooga does not allow volunteers to use city-owned power tools and ladders. 

- Cordless hammer drill with T-25 star bit

- 6' ladder

- 3/4" open ended socket

- Hammer

Join us for a rewarding day of teamwork and community spirit. Your efforts will provide comfortable and inviting spaces for countless residents to enjoy our beautiful parks for years to come. Let's build something great together!

Are you ready to lend a hand and help us create these fantastic new additions to our parks? Sign up and we will send you more info!

Help improve the outdoor space at Chattanooga Room in the Inn by preparing and re-staining the deck. Volunteers will assist with scraping loose stain, sanding rough areas, cleaning the deck surface, and applying a fresh coat of stain to help protect the wood and create a welcoming outdoor area for guests.

Volunteer Information

Thank you for helping make Chattanooga Room in the Inn a more welcoming place for our residents!

Spend a morning outdoors with our Urban Farm Manager helping us bring in one of the season's biggest harvests--sweet potatoes!

Stage One: Volunteers will work together to clear approximately 500 square feet of sweet potato vines, dig up the potatoes, and prepare this section of our farm for its next season of growth.

Stage Two: After the potatoes have been gathered, the team will turn over the soil and prepare the field for planting fall greens.

THE DETAILS

Materials & Supplies: we will provide the tools and gloves, but if you have some that you like to use on your own garden, please feel free to bring and use those.

Parking: Volunteers may park in the paved lot at the end of our building or along the street.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT "THE BETH"

The Bethlehem Center's story began with two women who saw a need in South Chattanooga and decided to do something about it. In 1920, Miriam Brock started a children's Bible study in a church basement. The ministry grew into a daycare and kindergarten and moved into a building called Wesley House. About a decade later, Reverend Sallie Crenshaw, the first African American woman ordained in this region of the United Methodist Church, began leading Bible studies and caring for children whose parents were working. Her ministry became known as Good Shepherd Fold Daycare.

As the years passed, the two women saw both their ministries and their impact on the community grow. Over time, Mrs. Brock and Reverend Crenshaw merged their ministries, and in 1960, The Bethlehem Center opened its doors on West 38th Street. More than 100 years after Miriam Brock's first Bible study in a church basement, it continues to serve children...as well as families and individuals throughout Chattanooga.

To learn more about The Bethlehem Center's current programs and an overview of our community initieaves, check out this recent article in the Chattanooga Pulse.

For 35 years, Assistive Technology (AT) Services, a program of Signal Centers, has worked to eliminate barriers by empowering individuals with disabilities to navigate a technology-driven world with greater independence. Assistive technology includes any tool or device that enhances independence and improves quality of life.  

As AT approaches its 35th anniversary, we are seeking volunteers to help refresh and revitalize the center in celebration of this milestone!   With a little TLC, we can ensure the space reflects the innovation and empowerment that define the program’s impact.  

Some volunteer tasks for this project may include:     

Our recommended group size for this project is 5-7 volunteers.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear sunscreen, comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please choose attire that you don’t mind getting a little messy. Moderate lifting may be required for certain tasks.

While water will be available, volunteers are welcome to bring their own water bottle if preferred.

Assistive Technology Services is located at 2300 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Parking is available on-site, though space may be limited. Carpooling is encouraged when possible.

Tasks may be subject to change depending on the weather; should a change in task or location be needed, it will be communicated ahead of time.

Thank you so much for considering our project, as well as your support of Assistive Technology Services!

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Land Management volunteers will get hands-on experience helping restore our native ecosystem by preparing a meadow for a prescribed burn. Volunteers will prepare firebreaks and help with brush removal. It may take place on uneven terrain. Come ready to work, learn, and make a real impact outdoors!

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe/sturdy shoes and long pants; water bottle and gardening gloves (we also have some to share)

Gloves, eye protection, and other safety gear will be provided.

All participants will fill out the waiver onsite

Parking: You'll meet at the Welcome Center at Reflection Riding

Help us remove invasive plant species such as kudzu, privet, Japanese honeysuckle, bittersweet, English ivy and many others from the banks of Reads Creek for Day of Caring! Learn how to identify invasive plant species, how to effectively remove them and help us restore the Reads Creek riparian buffer in our 5th season of this restoration project! Removing invasive species is essential for restoring native habitat and prepping our creeks for streambank repair workshops. WaterWays will have gloves and tools available, but feel free to bring your own gear! Gear such as loppers, gloves, hand saws, eye protection, closed toed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle and a hat are suggested. Please note, this event can involve lifting up to 30 - 40 lbs of brush. 

What We'll Be Doing

This volunteer day is all about transforming our new space into a welcoming community grocery store. Volunteers will help:

Whether you can give a few hours or stay all day, your work will have a direct impact on families throughout our community. No special experience is needed—just comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to lend a hand. Together, we're building a place where everyone can access healthy food with dignity.

The Hosanna Community is looking for 30 total volunteers to help with our on-going beautification efforts on our campus. Specifically, the volunteers will most likely be broken up into three small groups to complete this project.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and attire they do not mind getting dirty. If weather becomes a concern, all volunteers may be asked to help lead an activity with residents and/or to help with deep cleaning within the facilities/homes.

Supplies/tools (including gloves) to complete the service project will be provided, but any donation of items would be greatly appreciated. Water will be available, but we recommend bringing your own water bottle. Limited sunscreen and bug spray will also be available. Lunch will not be available due to the duration of the day.

Parking is available on-site, but further instructions will be provided closer to the Day of Caring.

Questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to Executive Director Daniel Grzesik at dgrzesik@hosanna-community.org or (423)870-6880.

Food distribution is a hands-on volunteer activity. Volunteers assist iwith the distribution of food to our neighbors . Other activities could also include assisting with stocking shelves, unloading and moving food, sorting and bagging, and cleaning up. This volunteer activity can require some lifting (a maximum of 30lbs.) and regular movement.

**TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST ALSO SIGN UP THROUGH THE CAFB VOLUNTEER PORTAL. ONCE YOU SIGN UP THROUGH THIS UNITED WAY PAGE, THE CAFB VOLUNTEER MANAGER WILL EMAIL YOU THIS EVENTS'S LINK SO YOU CAN CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER*

"FLEET VEHICLE WASH" Help us make sure our logos on our vehicles shine brightly when our drivers deliver food to fight food insecurities in the 20 counties we serve.

**TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST ALSO SIGN UP THROUGH THE CAFB VOLUNTEER PORTAL. ONCE YOU SIGN UP THROUGH THIS UNITED WAY PAGE, THE CAFB VOLUNTEER MANAGER WILL EMAIL YOU THIS EVENTS'S LINK SO YOU CAN CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER*

Groups needed to trim trees and cut down brush. You will need to provide your own trimming equipment. We are on 17 acres, so gas and battery powered chainsaws and trimmers are best. Loppers can also be helpful for smaller limbs. We have gloves and safety glasses available to use.

Chambliss Center for Children is a non-profit organization established in 1872. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by providing transformative programs and support services to meet the evolving needs of our community. We specialize in foster care, adoptions, residential care of youth, early childhood education, and childcare.

Join SORBA Chattanooga and Booker T. Washington State Park for the United Way’s Day of Caring as we team up to protect and preserve one of Chattanooga’s beloved trail systems!

We’ll be working together to remove invasive plant species from the park’s Nature Trail, helping to maintain the health of the native ecosystem and ensure the trail remains beautiful and accessible for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers.

No prior experience is necessary!
All tools will be provided on-site, along with instruction and guidance from experienced trail stewards. Lunch will be provided afterwards to all volunteers.

What to Bring & Wear:

About SORBA Chattanooga:
SORBA Chattanooga is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for sustainable multi-use trails across the greater Chattanooga region. We work closely with partners and land managers like Booker T. Washington State Park to care for public lands, promote responsible trail use, expand access to outdoor recreation, and build a thriving trail community through volunteer workdays, group rides, education programs, and advocacy.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and make a difference—together!

Questions? Contact info@sorbachattanooga.org.

Help us give the AIM Center Clubhouse a fresh, welcoming appearance! Volunteers will work together to refresh our landscaping by spreading mulch, removing dead plants, trimming shrubs and low-hanging branches, weeding, and completing other light outdoor beautification tasks. This is a great hands-on project that makes an immediate impact for our members and visitors. Bringing your own gardening gloves and tools (rakes, pruning shears, shovels, etc.) is highly encouraged.

We'll provide water and snacks to keep you fueled! Volunteer paperwork for AIM Center must be completed for approval.

Join East Ridge High School for a morning of service to help improve spaces used by our faculty and students. Volunteers will assist with cleaning, painting, and light facility improvement projects throughout the school.

As a wall-to-wall CTE and Future Ready school, we are committed to excellence, innovation, belonging, and preparing every Pioneer to thrive. We strive to provide clear, practical expectations that help us work consistently, protect instructional time, and keep students safe. We aim to ensure that every adult and student understand what strong supervision, communication, instruction, and follow-through look like at East Ridge High School.  

1. Kitchen Remodel - this kitchen is used by faculty everyday and students on Fridays for our student popcorn Friday celebrations.  We use these celebrations to reinforce positive behaviors that include expressing professional, polite, and productive behaviors.

Removing all dishes from cabinets, light sanding, painting cabinets/ boarder, cleaning & organizing.

2. Wood Workshop – Lifting Level: Light to Moderate

Volunteers may be asked to move small furniture, supplies, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. This shop is used by students daily; however, years of accumulated materials and leftover supplies from previous courses and teachers have created a need for organization. Thorough cleaning and decluttering are essential to create a safe, functional, and efficient learning environment for students.

Abilities:
Standing for extended periods
Reaching and bending
Light to moderate lifting

Supervision:
A designated East Ridge High School representative will be on-site throughout the project to provide direction, safety guidance, and project oversight.

Tools & Materials
East Ridge High School will provide:
Paint and painting supplies
Sandpaper
Cleaning supplies
Trash bags
Gloves (limited quantity)

Water will be provided for all volunteers.

Parking
Volunteers may park in either:
The front parking lot, or rear parking lot behind the school
Attire
Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty or stained.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Volunteers may wish to bring a hat for outdoor travel between buildings.

Accessibility
The work areas are located inside the school and are accessible through building entrances. Accommodations can be discussed with the site supervisor prior to the event.

WaterWays will partner with our friends at Enterprise South Nature Park for the 2026 Fall Day of Caring event.

Volunteers will assist park staff in creating the Haunted Maze for Enterprise South’s annual Too Cute to Spook Halloween Event by securing large plastic sheets to wooden structures and decorating the trails with festive Halloween décor, such as faux spider webs and other family-friendly decorations.

The Too Cute to Spook event welcomes thousands of community members each year, providing families with a fun opportunity to connect with the outdoors while learning more about Enterprise South Nature Park and the natural spaces available throughout our community.

Volunteers are asked to bring a hammer and work gloves. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and dress in light, comfortable layers appropriate for outdoor work. We also strongly recommend bringing bug spray and sunscreen.

The volunteer shift will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with lunch provided by WaterWays around noon. In the event of inclement weather, the project will be rescheduled to a later date.

Thank you for helping us create a fun and memorable experience for families across our community!

What We'll Be Doing

This volunteer day is all about transforming our new space into a welcoming community grocery store. Volunteers will help pick up from where the morning shift ended:

Whether you can give a few hours or stay all day, your work will have a direct impact on families throughout our community. No special experience is needed—just comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to lend a hand. Together, we're building a place where everyone can access healthy food with dignity.

Our school library has officially moved to its new home, and we need a team of wonderful volunteers to help turn this space into a warm, inviting haven for our students and teachers! How you can help:

Additional Details: 

Help beautify Red Bank Middle School! Volunteers will tackle a mix of painting inside the building and grounds work outside, think a refreshed office space, weeded flower beds, and pressure-washed sidewalks and windows.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together. Your work helps make Red Bank Middle a brighter place for the students and families who call it their school community.

Lifting level: light

Parking: Park in the visitor spaces within the Red Bank Middle School lot and enter through the main doors.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen.

Supplies: All tools will be provided for painting and cleaning. If you have a pressure washer you're comfortable bringing, it would help move things along.

Help beautify Red Bank Elementary! Volunteers will tackle a mix of light landscaping, painting, organizing, and cleaning around campus to freshen things up as the school year gets rolling.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together.

Your work helps make Red Bank Elementary a brighter place for the students, teachers, and families who are a part of the school community.

Lifting level: light-moderate
Parking: Visitor spots available in the school lot. Enter through the main doors.
What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen.
Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have basic cleaning and/or gardening supplies you're comfortable bringing, that would be beneficial but is not required!

Project Description
Help our Resource Center prepare for the upcoming winter season by transitioning our boutique from warm-weather to cold-weather clothing. Volunteers will assist with retrieving winter clothing from storage, removing summer items from the boutique floor, and folding, hanging, organizing, and storing clothing to create a welcoming shopping experience for the families we serve.

Why This Project Matters
Our Resource Center boutique provides families with access to free clothing throughout the year. Preparing the boutique with seasonally appropriate clothing ensures families can find the items they need to stay warm during the colder months. Your support helps us keep the space organized, efficient, and ready to serve our community with dignity and care.

Volunteer Attire
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes appropriate for lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

What to Bring
No supplies are needed. Just bring yourself and a willingness to help!

Parking & Arrival Information
Please park at our main office- 4505 Brainerd Rd

Help spruce up Hixson High's campus! Volunteers will pressure wash the football stadium bleachers (home and visitor sides) and the sidewalks around the building, with time permitting to tidy up the back field too.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs — today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together.

Your work helps make Hixson High a source of pride for the students, teachers, and families who are a part of the school community.

Lifting level: Moderate (handling pressure washing equipment)

Parking: Available in the school lot. Enter through the main doors.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty.

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, gas-powered pressure washer if possible.

Supplies: Gas-powered pressure washers needed as the stadium is too large for power cords. A volunteer group that can bring its own is a big help.

Assistive Technology (AT) Services, a program of Signal Centers, is dedicated to eliminating barriers for clients by helping them navigate a tech-driven world as independently as possible. Assistive technology is any tool used to increase independence or improve quality of life for people who have a disability. 

On the last Monday of each month, we welcome volunteers to our Adapt-a-Toy Mondays!

Volunteers will learn and assist in modifying toys to make them more accessible for children, particularly those living with a disability. This includes adjusting the functionality of the toy to accommodate the individual’s needs.  

AT Services can provide a list of toys appropriate for toy adaptation; if volunteers can bring a toy to adapt and donate to AT Services, that would be greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Sessions: September 28, October 26, November 20, and December 28

Recommended Volunteer Group Size: 10 volunteers

If you're interested, please email Victoria Gravina: Victoria_Gravina@signalcenters.org. 

Join us on Maclellan Island for some invasive plant species removal! We'll pick you up at the Erwin Marine dock, drive you to the island on our new pontoon boat, and provide tools if needed. Bringing your favorite tools or gloves for yard work is encouraged! We'll be chopping down plants like privet and bush honeysuckle, dragging them to a pile, and burning them if it is the appropriate season. This is not easy work. Please bring water and snacks, wear long pants, and wear closed toe shoes.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

We are searching for hospitality volunteers to help us ensure other volunteers and vendors have a great experience. Volunteers can expect to help vendors and/or other volunteers check in and find their stations, as well as helping check in on vendors and volunteers throughout your shift to ensure everyone is enjoying their time with us. 

Volunteers must be at least 16 to participate.

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is seeking energetic community groups, corporate teams, civic organizations, and neighborhood crews to help maintain and beautify our local public spaces. As part of our Mulch Crew, your group will assist in spreading fresh wood mulch around playground structures, garden beds, and park trees.

This hands-on, high-impact volunteer effort directly contributes to children's safety by maintaining proper shock-absorbing depths under play equipment, while also keeping Chattanooga’s green spaces healthy, vibrant, and welcoming.

Transport & Spread Mulch: Load wheelbarrows with wood mulch and transport it to designated playground impact zones, tree rings, and landscaping beds.

Level & Finish: Rake and spread mulch evenly to ensure proper depth for playground safety standards and weed suppression.

Keep Pathways Clear: Sweep and clear excess mulch off sidewalks, walkways, and play surfaces.

Tool & Site Care: Assist in loading and gathering departmental tools at the completion of the project.

Physical Stamina: Volunteers should be comfortable performing moderate physical labor outdoors (bending, lifting up to 25–30 lbs, pushing wheelbarrows, and raking).

Attire: Must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (work boots or athletic sneakers) and weather-appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.

Age Requirements: Volunteers under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult supervisor or have signed parent/guardian waiver forms.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Volunteers will monitor our activities, like the foam slide, yard games, sprinkler run, and bike obstacle course, ensuring all participants are wearing a wrist band and are having fun safely. 

Volunteers must be at least 16 to volunteer in this position. 

To learn more about Chatt Town Cool Down, visit the Outdoor Chattanooga Website.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Volunteers are needed to ensure all activity participants have a safety waiver signed and a wristband placed on their arm. This position is integral to the success of the event, and volunteers must be at least 18 to participate. 

Each Saturday evening (after sundown), the Samaritan Center brings in hundreds of donated items. We are looking for volunteers to help us bring the items inside the warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. 13-15 year olds must have an adult volunteering with them. Volunteers also must wear closed toe shoes. If you're looking for a team-building event or a Tennessee Promise student, we can use your help.

You have the power to make a difference! Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides opportunities to become a Volunteer Ombudsman Representative (VOR) and serve as an advocate for residents in long-term care facilities by visiting with residents, protecting residents’ rights, and helping resolve complaints related to care, dignity, and quality of life.

Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Representative (VOR) Description: 

Would you like to learn more or sign up? Contact Janet Sullivan, 423-424-4286 or email jsullivan@sedev.org 

Adopt a meal route at our Home Delivered Meal Program and build stronger teams! By volunteering with the purpose to help others, you help each other by becoming exceptional together.

Drivers deliver hot meals to people’s homes who would otherwise do without. We invite families, groups, companies and organizations to volunteer and rotate their schedule. Each team member has an opportunity to support each other while building a better community.

Contact Janet Sullivan, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 423-424-4286 or email, jsullivan@sedev.org to learn more about the ease and effectiveness of team volunteering. Flexible schedules based on team's availability. 

• Shifts available Monday through Friday
• 9:00 am to 11:30 am 
• Driving and delivering home delivered meals
• Drivers must be 18 years and older
• Friendly and helpful - checking in with clients
• Willingness to use own vehicle

Volunteers are leading the way with purpose!

As Senior Center Support, volunteers provide essential support by fostering a welcoming environment, assisting with daily operations, teaching, facilitating or assisting with activities. Do you have a talent you would like to teach or share with others? We have opportunities for musicians to perform or teach music or singing, crafts, dance, art, bingo and exercise instructors for fun and social activities. Lead with purpose by providing educational information and programs to promote tools and resources for healthy living. We also welcome Lawyers or Legal Aides for wills, estate planning, medical staff, Hospice, leaders and emerging leaders in their fields.   

Senior Center Volunteer Description:

Contact Janet Sullivan (423) 424-4286 jsullivan@sedev.org to learn more about these flexible and rewarding opportunities. Act now and be a life changer!

Volunteers are a vital part of the Public Guardianship for the Elderly program. Individuals provide support to SETAAAD's guardianship program by volunteering as a Friendly Visitor or being active with administrative duties. As a Friendly Visitor, volunteers are paired with a guardianship client and spend time with them each month and identify any needs or concerns. The role of volunteers is beneficial to the operations of the program as an extra set of eyes of the client to identify any needs or concerns which otherwise may go unnoticed between visits by the district Public Guardian. Volunteers also build relationships with clients, helping reduce isolation and promote overall wellbeing.

Public Guardianship Volunteer Description:                  

18 years or older, accessible by cell phone

Complete application and background check             

Orientation/Training 

Dependable, calm demeanor and available during business hours

Contact Janet Sullivan, 423-424-4286 or email, jsullivan@sedev.org to learn more about these lifegiving opportunities.  Act now and be a life changer!   

Be a Hero - Volunteer!  MyRide Volunteer Drivers provide a vital service for adults, 60 years or older, for a senior transportation program in Bradley and Hamilton Counties. We provide door-through-door transportation for essential trips. This program helps older adults who can walk on their own or with assistance from a walker or cane with transportation.  

Make a difference, one ride at a time!  MyRide TN Southeast is accepting applications for Volunteers to assist older adults with essential trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, bank and doctors’ appointments.

MyRide TN Southeast Volunteer Description:

For more information, contact Janet Sullivan, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 423-424-4286, jsullivan@sedev.org. Check out MyRide TN SE website: https://www.myridetnse.org

Drive with Purpose - Volunteer! 
 

Do you want to be part of something bigger? Volunteer and get to know the heart of your community! 

Volunteer drivers deliver hot meals (Meals on Wheels) to people’s homes in Southeast TN. Volunteers are vital to our programs! Families, groups and organizations are welcomed to volunteer and rotate their schedule.

Contact Janet Sullivan, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 423-424-4286 or email, jsullivan@sedev.org.

Home Delivered Meal Driver Description:

Don’t hesitate - Be a Life Changer!  

Do you want to be a life changer for a neighbor?  Volunteer and get to know the heart of your community!  Enjoy new experiences and meeting new people by volunteering just a few hours of your time. 

Deliver hot meals to people’s homes (Meals on Wheels) or drive older adults to health care appointments and services (MyRide TN SE):

Home Delivered Meal Volunteer Description:

Make a difference, one ride at a time!  MyRide TN Southeast Volunteers drive older adults to essential services, grocery store, pharmacy, bank and doctors’ appointments.  

MyRide TN Southeast Volunteer Description:

For more information, please check out MyRide TN SE website https://www.myridetnse.org. 

Contact Janet Sullivan, 423-424-4286 or email, jsullivan@sedev.org to learn more about these lifegiving opportunities! 

Join SORBA Chattanooga, Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), and Hamilton County Parks & Recreation for a collaborative trail work day at Walden’s Ridge Park. We’re teaming up to tackle key maintenance projects including trimming back corridor vegetation, rock armoring and stabilizing spur trails. Whether you ride, hike, or climb at Walden’s Ridge, this is a great chance to give back.

What to Expect:
We’ll split into small crews for targeted trail work including lopping, corridor clearing, and heavy rock work. SCC is coordinating logistics and waivers—please be sure to sign up through their site.

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Walden’s Ridge Park – Lower Trailhead
Project Focus: Lopperpalooza + Rock Work

What to Bring:

Work gloves

Reusable water bottle (hydration is key!)

Snacks or lunch

Bug spray & sunscreen

What to Wear:

Sturdy closed-toe shoes

Long pants & sleeves recommended for protection

Questions? Reach out to Sunshine at info@sorbachattanooga.org

Let’s show some love to Walden’s Ridge and keep these shared-use trails in great shape!

Safe Families for Children, a program of Bethany Christian Services, is seeking caring volunteers to serve as Family Friends. Family Friends come alongside parents experiencing temporary challenges by offering encouragement, practical support, and meaningful friendship. Through consistent relationships, Family Friends help reduce isolation, build community, and remind parents they are not alone.

Whether it's sharing a meal, helping with errands, providing transportation, or simply being a listening ear, Family Friends make a lasting difference through small acts of kindness and faithful presence. By walking alongside parents during difficult seasons, Family Friends help strengthen families and prevent unnecessary foster care placements.

As a Family Friend, you will:

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure the safety and well-being of the families we serve, all Family Friends must complete the following approval process:

No professional experience is required. Safe Families provides training, guidance, and ongoing support to equip you to serve with confidence. If you have a heart for building relationships and encouraging others through life's challenges, we invite you to become a Family Friend and help create a community where families can thrive together.

Safe Families for Children, a program of Bethany Christian Services, is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Family Coaches.

Family Coaches come alongside parents experiencing temporary challenges, offering encouragement, accountability, and practical guidance as they work toward their goals and build long-term stability. Family Coaches develop supportive relationships that help parents feel seen, valued, and empowered. By listening, encouraging, and helping parents stay focused on their goals, Family Coaches play a vital role in strengthening families and preventing unnecessary foster care placements.

As a Family Coach, you will:

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure the safety and well-being of the families we serve, all Family Coaches must complete the following approval process:

No professional coaching or counseling experience is required. Safe Families provides training, ongoing support, and resources to equip you for this meaningful volunteer role. If you have a heart for encouraging others and a desire to help families thrive, we invite you to become a Family Coach and make a lasting impact in the lives of parents and children in our community.

Safe Families for Children, a program of Bethany Christian Services, is seeking compassionate families to open their homes to children whose parents are experiencing a temporary crisis. By becoming a Host Family, you provide a safe, loving environment while parents work toward stability and address challenges such as illness, homelessness, job loss, hospitalization, or other emergencies.

Hosting is temporary, voluntary, and focused on keeping families together. Hostings can last anywhere from a few nights to three months, depending on the family's needs and circumstances. Parents maintain custody of their children throughout the hosting period, while Safe Families staff and volunteers provide ongoing support to both the child and the parent.

As a Host Family, you will:

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure the safety and well-being of every child, all Host Families must complete the following approval process:

No prior parenting or foster care experience is required. Safe Families provides training, guidance, and ongoing support throughout your volunteer journey.

If you have room in your home and heart to care for a child during a family's time of need, we invite you to join our community of Host Families and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and parents in our community.

Saturdays only: A volunteer group is needed to repaint the parking lot lines at our Red Bank Early Learning Center. 

*** NOTE ***

Court-ordered community service is not eligible for this project.

Chattanooga's signature end-of-summer event is back for another year of splashing fun!

Parks and Outdoors is searching for floating volunteers to offer an extra helping hand at various locations around the event, filling in wherever needed. Tasks may include issuing wristbands to kids participating in our activities, ensuring waivers are signed, monitoring the foam play areas, checking in on other volunteers or vendors to make sure they have water/restroom breaks, and more. 

Volunteers must be at least 18 to participate.

The American Red Cross is looking for disaster dispatchers in the Hamilton County area. 

Whether you choose to volunteer virtually or at our chapter office during the workday, your contribution will be invaluable in helping us provide vital assistance to those affected by disasters. To give you a better idea of what to expect and the responsibilities involved, please take a moment to watch our brief video on disaster response volunteers here.

For a detailed overview of the Duty Officer role, you can access the position description here.

Ready to take the next step? You can apply to volunteer with us by creating your volunteer profile here. Please note that all disaster responders must be at least 18 years old. As part of our screening process, you'll be required to create an email login and consent to a criminal background check focusing on theft and violence.

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.

Volunteer to provide emergency mental health care to survivors of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or home fires.

This important volunteer role will respond to local disasters and provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter or region following local disasters.

This position is responsible for responding during local emergencies to provide Disaster Mental Health interventions and help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by a disaster and assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

Experience and up to date credentials are required for this particular role. All Red Cross training will be provided during onboarding. 

Disasters don't have schedules. That is why we work with our volunteer workforce based on need as well as their availability.

This role can be virtual or in person.

Provide assistance to meet disaster-caused emergency health needs such as loss of medications, medical equipment, treatment, and health recovery information to victims of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and home fires.

What does a Disaster Health Services team do?
• Disaster Health Services teams address the unmet disaster-related
health needs of impacted individuals, families and communities

You can support local families virtually from the comfort of your home or serve a 2 week deployment at large sale disaster operations.

The Disaster Action Team Member helps families who have experienced a disaster with emergency financial assistance and resources to help start their recovery. Below, you'll find some essential information to kickstart your Red Cross journey:

Disaster Responder Video: Witness the impact and understand the responsibilities associated with this noble role through this brief video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yamNDUbsn0

Position Description: Familiarize yourself with the role's expectations and requirements by reviewing the detailed position description: Position Description

https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html#:~:text=Disaster Action Teams are comprised,or family may have experienced.

Link To Apply: Begin your volunteer application process by clicking on the following link:

https://www.redcross.org/volunteer

Please note the following requirements:

All disaster volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

During the application process, you'll be asked to create an email login and consent to a criminal background check, which is standard procedure to check for theft or violence.

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help with any guidance or support you need through the application process. You may email us at GiveTime@redcross.org.

We can't wait to have you join our team of dedicated volunteers who are committed to making a difference in their communities.

Watch our video to learn more: DAT Responder/Trainee

A follow up caseworker would follow up with clients after a disaster, and be a resource within the community. This position is on call based on your schedule and follows up with clients once per week to ensure active recovery, and connect clients with other agencies for specific needs. 

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Come help the Nursery Team at Crabtree Farms get ready to seed their annual plant starts for their Fall Plant Sale! We will be tackling the large task of mixing soil and filling seeding trays. Many hands help us immensely with this large task and there will be music and fun conversation! Come spend the morning with us on the farm!

Please register for the shift here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wzhxribnizzhcf

Email volunteer@crabtreefarms.org if you need assistance registering or have questions!

Grow with Us at Crabtree Farms

Step into a world of green-thumb camaraderie and hands-on learning with Crabtree Farms' volunteer program! Together, we’re cultivating the future of sustainable agriculture—one seedling at a time.

As a volunteer, you’ll immerse yourself in the dynamic rhythms of our greenhouse, gaining practical experience alongside passionate gardening enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned Master Gardener or just starting your cultivation journey, there’s a place for you in our thriving community.

Volunteer Tasks Include:

Accessible to All: We warmly welcome volunteers of all abilities. If you require accommodations, please let us know in advance so we can design a project that keeps you involved with the team. Prefer quieter, individualized projects? We have options for you too—come enjoy the therapeutic benefits of working with plants!

From planting and pruning to propagating and harvesting, each moment in the greenhouse offers opportunities to grow your horticultural knowledge and deepen your connection with nature. Learn from and collaborate with like-minded individuals, sharing tips, tricks, and garden tales along the way.

At Crabtree Farms, the true harvest of volunteering isn’t just in the crops—it’s in the friendships forged, the skills honed, and the vibrant community built together. Join us as we sow the seeds of change and nurture a flourishing future.

Ready to dig in and make a difference? You can sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/oryfzrxeesgvj7

Got questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@crabtreefarms.org to become a vital part of our volunteer team today!

Volunteer Requirements:

Together, let’s cultivate a greener, more connected world! 

Come help the Nursery Team at Crabtree Farms get ready to seed their annual plant starts for their Fall Plant Sale! We will be tackling the large task of mixing soil and filling seeding trays. Many hands help us immensely with this large task and there will be music and fun conversation! Come spend the afternoon with us on the farm!

Please register for the shift here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wzhxribnizzhcf

Email volunteer@crabtreefarms.org if you need assistance registering or have questions!

In this role you'll welcome individuals and groups to Outdoor Chattanooga’s front desk. The Outdoor Chattanooga Phillip Grimes Center is the fun, blue building nestled in between the North Shore and Coolidge Park. Visitors to the building may be locals or tourists and vary in ages and demographics.

This building is home to Outdoor Chattanooga staff as well as some of the City's Department of Parks and Outdoors Department. The building also serves as a meeting place for events with ties to our greater mission as well as programs and other fun events and meet-ups.

Tasks you may do include:

A positive attitude and willingness to learn are great attributes to bring to this role. General skills in customer service, in supporting a welcoming environment, dependability and knowledge of Chattanooga and/or outdoor recreation activities is helpful.

*No specific experience with answering phones, outdoor recreation, or technical expertise is needed.

About Reflection Riding: Set on 300 breathtaking acres just 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, Reflection Riding is part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. They restore the vital connection between people and nature — believing that everyone, regardless of where they live or their economic status, deserves the opportunity to experience the outdoors. When nature is accessible to all, Chattanooga becomes stronger and more connected. And when young people learn to appreciate the natural world, they become lifelong champions for it. Reflection Riding is home to a native plant nursery, wildlife sanctuary, arboretum, and environmental education programs that serve thousands of visitors each year.

Volunteering With Us Reflection Riding thrives because of dedicated community volunteers who give their time and talents to support our mission. Whether you're a plant enthusiast, animal lover, people person, or skilled tradesperson, there's a meaningful role for you here.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

How to Apply: Interested volunteers can apply online or reach out directly to Logan Epperson, Volunteer and Donor Engagement Manager, at logan@reflectionriding.or.  

Our Go-Go Club is a super simple, yet vital way to help Welcome Home. Drive our residents, mainly in our Cancer Respite, to get to appointments or to pre-arranged outings. Ideally, availability for at least 2 rides per month if possible. Appoinments will likely take place during weekdays, sometime between 9a-5p. Background check required.

Dinnertime is special here at Welcome Home. It's a sacred time where our residents, volunteers, and staff can come together to share a delicious meal and open conversation. We could use your help.

On average, you would be providing dinner for 10-12 people. The residents love when they get to spend time with those who are bringing the meals, but it's definitely not a requirement to stay. Dinner is typically served around 5:30PM. You can drop off the day before/day of or cook in our kitchen. 

What volunteers do

Festival volunteers help keep the event welcoming, organized, and safe. Volunteers support guests, assist with activity stations, help vendors and partners with simple needs, and keep the festival flowing smoothly so families can focus on having a great time.

Typical volunteer tasks (assigned based on comfort level)

Note: Volunteers are never expected to handle conflict alone; any safety issues are immediately routed to the Event Day Operations Lead.

Role: Event Day Operations Lead (Volunteer)

What they do

This role is ongoing for special events like Juneteenth: Bridging Communities and Imagination Fest. The goal is to make this a grant funded role in time.  This role might require some light admin work like phone calling for an hour or two a week before festival launch. Most of the work will be done for one day for each festival.  The Event Day Operations Lead is the on-the-ground right hand for the event. They help keep the day running smoothly by coordinating volunteers, keeping activities on schedule, supporting vendors/partners, and troubleshooting small issues so the event lead can focus on programming, partnerships, and overall leadership.

Key responsibilities

What success looks like

Paint yellow humps, lines and curbs in the parking lot.

Are you interested in bringing joy and comfort to those who are facing difficult times? Hospice volunteers can provide support through companionship, a listening ear, reading, and playing games with patients. Volunteers can visit patients in facilities or in their homes, and they make a world of difference to the people they visit.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Cha Jazz Fest this year! Oct. 25th 11am-7pm

This will be broken into primarily two shifts:

7:30am-11am for equipment load in/setup

6pm-8:30pm for load out and tear down/clean up

There really isn't much to do when the event gets up and going, but the load in is the shift we usually need the most help with! 

Tasks will include: Carrying tents, chairs, banners, signage, tables, coordinating with vendors, directing people to the festival, and loading out equipment as well. 

In charge of the Doggie Valet parking and drop offs. accept payments for parking and issue parking vouchers. Assist families with doggie drop off - helping them know where to park and watching / caring for dog when necessary.

You will be stationed at the dog print stamping station and helping families make keepsakes of their dogs pawprints and / or nose prints. Ensuring the station stays clean and functional. Taking payment for paw prints / stamps and offering to each dog family until supplies run out.

stay connected with all volunteers and ensure no questions or concerns are going unaddressed. Help direct volunteers to where they are needed / where their stations are. Notifying event organizer of any emergencies / large issues.

Alternate from standing at the entrances and greeting visitors and their furry friends as the arrive and walking around the event and being a friendly welcoming presence. interacting with booths that do not have a lot of people engaging to help draw in attention and sales for vendors.

Operate as the point of contact at information booth at the main entrance. Greeting visitors and their furry friends as the enter the event. Handing out signage for site maps and event programs. Directing people to where they can find food, fun, certain vendors, etc. 

You will be stationed at the "sniff station" and will guide dogs / owners to the start and answer any questions about the process. Ensure the stations stay clean and functional - resetting stations as necessary.

Managing the photo booth for guests. Helping them take photos as necessary. Hanging photos on our photo wall. Ensuring equipment is handled properly and is not damaged.

Operate as the point of contact at the merchandise booth. Encouraging purchases and accepting payments when guests want to purchase something.

Helping break down event booths and photo ops. packing up water stations, signage and any left over merchandise. Wishing all visitors safe travels and thanking them for coming. Directing vendors to where they should park to pack up.

Helping with setting up event booths and decorating photo op spots. Hanging signage and making sure trash reciprocals are in an accessible and visible spot. Ensuring water stations and bathrooms are open and ready for guest use. Greeting vendors, directing parking, and assisting them in finding their dedicated spaces.

Serve as a reception volunteer at the front desk at Momentum Network! Be part of Momentum Network's mission to equip and empower college student-moms by welcoming visitors, answering the phone, and supporting the team with administrative tasks.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the Chattanooga community and build team camaraderie? Your corporate or civic group can make a real difference by partnering with Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors on a community project!

We always have projects available and can accommodate groups of nearly any size, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 50 volunteers. Larger groups are accepted on a case-by-case basis. We offer a variety of hands-on opportunities tailored to different interests and skill levels. Common tasks include painting, litter removal, invasive plant removal, spreading mulch, planting trees, and more. Whether your team is passionate about environmental conservation, or enhancing public spaces, we have a project that will align with your group's interests and values.

Why participate?

Team Building: Strengthen bonds and boost morale as you work together towards a common goal in the beautiful outdoors.

Community Impact: Contribute directly to initiatives that improve the lives of our neighbors and the well-being of Chattanooga's parks and natural areas.

Brand Visibility: Showcase your organization's commitment to corporate social responsibility right here in your community.

Customized Experience: We'll work with you to find a project that fits your group's availability, size, and preferences.

Ready to make a difference?

Register your corporate or civic group today and embark on a rewarding volunteer experience that benefits everyone! After you register, our volunteer coordinator will reach out with more details to help you find the perfect project to engage your team and create lasting positive change in Chattanooga.

The most memorable part of a guest’s experience is often the interactions they have along the way. Guest Ambassadors play an extremely important role in creating a warm, welcoming, and informative experience for every visitor.

Guest Ambassadors provide directions, answer general questions, and assist guests in navigating the Aquarium to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit. Volunteers in this role may also have the opportunity to occasionally serve as a mascot in one of our nine mascot costumes, bringing added fun and excitement to guest interactions.

More complex inquiries will be referred to the Visitor Services or Education Mentors teams.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Education Department engaging guests in the Aquarium to enhance their visit.

Education Volunteers are stationed throughout the galleries to interpret exhibits, animals, and plants by offering educational information to visitors through interpretation and storytelling.

Being an Education Volunteer is a combination of correct educational information, using appropriate guest interaction techniques, and good customer service. Please note that Education Volunteers do not work directly with animals.

What's often standing between people with cancer and life-saving treatment is a ride to get there. 

Volunteers with Road To Recovery use their personal vehicle to drive cancer patients with limited or no transportation to treatments.  

Rides are weekdays. We encourage drivers provide 2 rides per month. Choose the rides that work with your schedule. We think you'll find it a flexible and rewarding volunteer experience while helping your community.

Volunteer drivers are ages 18-84 and

Interested volunteers complete short online training and a background check. Volunteers review available rides via an online scheduling tool.

We would love your help! Connect here &/or check out cancer.org/drive for FAQs and to get started on training. We would love to connect to answer questions and get you started.

All donations can be brought to our main entrance at 727 E. 11th St. 

For questions, please email us at kitchen@chattfoundation.org

Love helping others? We are in need of volunteers to assist with technology classes for refugees in the Chattanooga community. Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website at bridgerefugees.org or contact volunteermanager@bridgerefugees.org to learn more.

If you speak Spanish, Arabic, Dinka, or Swahili we need volunteers to interpret for clients!

Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency in Chattanooga, TN. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website at bridgerefugees.org or contact volunteermanager@bridgerefugees.org to learn more.

Are you looking for a long-term and meaningful volunteer opportunity? Volunteer with Bridge Refugee Services and become a youth mentor!

Help newcomer youths in the Chattanooga community work towards their educational, vocational, and personal goals. Volunteer mentors will be paired with a youth between the ages of 15 and 24. Each volunteer will work with their mentee for a period of 6 months, meeting for 4 hours every month, to help them accomplish their goals and better integrate into the Chattanooga community. Our mentoring program is a long-term opportunity where volunteers can make a profound impact on a young person’s life, form a meaningful relationship, and learn more about the resettlement process.

Requirements: 

21 years or older

Complete volunteer orientation (1.5 hours), background check, mentor interview, and mentor program training (2 hours) 

Meet with mentee for 4 hours a month for a 6 month period 

Submit weekly online reports 

Communicate regularly with program coordinator and conduct monthly check-in calls 

Attend optional monthly mentor meet-ups and quarterly group events

If you have any questions, please reach out to our program coordinator Sarah Pedersen via email: spedersen@bridgerefugees.org.

Are you interested in working with refugees? Help newly arriving refugees learn and practice English. No prior ESL teaching or tutoring experience needed - we will provide you with some resources to help get you started! Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency in Chattanooga, TN. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website at bridgerefugees.org or contact volunteermanager@bridgerefugees.org to learn more.

If you have a vehicle and could assist a refugee with important appointment transportation, cultural guidance or recreational outings, please consider joining our volunteer team! Bridge Refugee Services is a local refugee resettlement agency in Chattanooga, TN. We aim to empower refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. Visit our website or email us to learn more: bridgerefugeeservices.org - volunteermanager@bridgerefugeeservices.org 

We are always looking for volunteers to help rescue items from the landfill. We need drivers, movers, and inventory managers.

These roles may include rigorous activities including 

Walking or standing for long periods 

Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

Using tools such as a ladder and pallet jack.

Travel up to 30 miles

We are so happy you are interested in volunteering with us! Your talent and dedication is instrumental to the mission, impact, and growth of our Foundation. We can not do it without you!

We are putting together a lot of great systems and processes in place. We will get back to you as soon as possible to get you more acquainted with the Foundation. In the meantime, please direct any questions to Daniel Grzesik (Executive Director) at D_Grzesik@epilepsy-setn.org or (423)380-8545. More information about the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast TN can be found at: https://www.epilepsy-setn.org/.

A couple quick points on what you will see on the form below: -The Committees are chaired by Board Members and includes at least one staff member on it. -Volunteers interested in any of the below Committees should expect a 2 to 3 hour commitment per month. Some additional time may be asked/requested during "peak" times. Meetings generally occur virtually. There is no experience required to be interested or to join any committee. We mean it.

-We welcome volunteers who live anywhere, but Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia is our service area.

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Thank You!

At Ronald McDonald House, we aim to make families feel "at home" while their children are receiving care in the hospital by providing warm, home-cooked meals during their stay. If you'd like to provide some relief to families enduring a medical crisis, you can "Adopt-A-Meal"!

Here's how it works:

*Groups who are unable to provide their own ingredients may still be able to Adopt A Meal. Talk to Melissa about alternative options. You also have the option to order food from a store or restaurant, if you have the budget for that.

For more details or to schedule a date to participate in the volunteer activity, please contact Melissa Miburn at Melissa.Milburn@rmhchattanooga.com

More info from Melissa:

The group would start with the idea of which meal slot would work best for them ( breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and then we would look for open dates on our meal calendar.   Most of the groups keep the number of volunteers around 6-8 people due to the size of the kitchen space and to help keep the families from being overwhelmed when they come into the kitchen for the meal.  The actual meal prepared would need to be made on site in the Great Kitchen or purchased from either a grocery store or restaurant.   The Great Kitchen is stocked with an assortment of pots and pans, cooking utensils, serving utensils and plates/ utensils for the families to eat off.   The meal is prepared buffet style that the families can then help themselves to during the allotted meal time and then whatever food is left over, that is placed in our re-heatable containers that the families can reheat when they return from the hospital.

The Front Desk Support Volunteer will be responsible for providing
efficient and welcoming customer service to guests and visitors at the Ronald McDonald House.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Benefits:

The Family Room, located inside Erlanger's Children's Hospital, is a peaceful, home-like space where families of patients can enjoy a meal, take a shower, and wash their clothing. This space is provided by Ronald McDonald House, a nonprofit which strives to create a "home away from home" for families whose children are receiving care in a hospital.

The Volunteer's main responsibility is to maintain a friendly and home-like atmosphere in the Family Room. Specific duties include:

This role occurs in 3-hour shifts from Monday to Friday: 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, and 3pm-6pm.

Onboarding as a Family Room volunteer requires* the following:

*Erlanger covers all costs for this onboarding process.

We also ask that volunteers commit to an ongoing weekly shift. For example, "every Monday from 12pm to 3pm," or "every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm," etc.

If you are unable to commit to a weekly shift, but could do a biweekly shift or some other regular routine, we may be able to accommodate you. Give us a call and we'll talk about it!

We are looking for volunteers to help with our open hours at our free store. Volunteers would accept and process donations, help shoppers check in, and generally keep the store tidy. It's a relaxed environment with fun people. 

We currently need volunteers Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm, Tuesday and Saturdays from 11am-1pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Come help us out!

 We love individuals and groups! Feel free to reach out via email with any questions (info@chattfreestore.org)

Sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up

Serve as a Childcare volunteer during our Thriving Thursday event! Each week, The Momentum Network hosts dinner and a workshop session for solo-parenting college students. Childcare volunteers allow moms to enjoy intentional time with each other, knowing that their children are being safely cared for and having a fun evening. 

Once a week

Please use the link to view availability and information. 

https://chattfoundation.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=169001

Email us at volunteer@chattfoundation.org for any questions.