Needs From: United Way's Volunteer Center

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.

Bring new life to our thrift store by painting the register counter in vibrant blue and refreshing bathroom doors and frames in clean off-white. Create a welcoming, professional environment that uplifts everyone who visits. Perfect for detail-oriented volunteers!

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Soddy Daisy Thrift Store (located next to Food City).

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

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: paint brushes, painter's tape, paint rollers, paint pans, gloves. 

Help create a brighter learning environment through painting, deep cleaning, and organizing classroom spaces. Every detail counts in making our school a better place for students!

Parking: Park in the school lot and enter through the main doors

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

What to Bring: Water bottle

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: paint brushes, painters tape, basic cleaning supplies.

Looking for a few volunteers to restore our signs by cleaning up the graffiti. 

We're looking for volunteers to build sturdy shelves and benches from pallets for our food pantry and entryway. The entryway also serves as our designated tornado holding area, so having seating available for clients is especially important. Pallets will be provided. Please bring your own tools!

We're looking for a group to continue the project started last year to cut back and remove overgrown bushes behind our Victim Support Services building. The growth has begun to reach nearby electrical lines, so this is a priority for safety. Please bring your own tools.

For this Spring Day of Caring, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is partnering with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to show a little love to Stringer's Ridge. We plan on cutting back overgrowth to improve sightlines on the hiking/biking trails, picking up litter, restoring trail features through landscaping, and more. 

Parking: Please use the Spears Avenue Trailhead located at 1312 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Carpooling is strongly encouraged, as parking is limited.

Physical Requirements: Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs independently and be fully ambulatory. Volunteers will need to be able to help haul equipment up from the trailhead to the project site using wheelbarrows/carts/etc...

Attire: Please wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and a breathable shirt. Volunteers without closed-toes shoes will not be able to participate. Please bring sunscreen if necessary. 

Equipment: All equipment for this project will be provided. 

Food/Drink: We will provide snacks and water for participants. We encourage all Volunteers to bring a personal reusable water bottle.

If you're a nature-lover with a heart for your community and you don't mind getting your hands dirty, we encourage you to join us! More details to be announced soon!

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, 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

What to Wear & 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 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

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.

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, 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

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: 

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

We need volunteers to help pick up trash around our facility to help create a cleaner and more welcoming environment. If the weather is bad, we will work to organize items inside. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. 

The Launch Pad is a non-profit organization dedicated to launching women out of addiction and into the healing power of a 12-step sober living program. We aim to see our residents complete treatment and live a healthy and whole life free from addiction.

We need a team of 20 individuals who would like to paint the fence of our residential area at the Launch Pad. This project will take approximately 4 hours per group. We will provide all tools needed, please just arrive in clothing you can paint in. We will provide and light refreshments and hydration. Steel toed shoes are not required for this project. 

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 :

Volunteer Details: Volunteers will help paint the exterior of our Welcome Center. Tasks may include light prep work and painting. Volunteers may need to stand on some short ladders. 

Please bring/wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting paint on. Closed-toed shoes and long pants; water bottle paint, brushes and rollers will be provided.

All participants must fill out this waiver: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=ee8ciufg2N&source=customSurvey

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

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 reducing the spread of invasive plants on campus. Activities may include pulling and cutting invasive plants, as well as moving brush and debris into piles. Work locations will depend on the weather and may take place in wooded areas and 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 must fill out this waiver: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=ee8ciufg2N&source=customSurvey

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

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 and gardening gloves (we also have some to share)

All participants must fill out this waiver: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=ee8ciufg2N&source=customSurvey

Parking: You'll meet in the Nursery, which is located behind the Welcome Center and between the ponds. When entering Reflection Riding, bypass the main parking lot and continue following the road until you come to the first fork in the road, take a right, then the Nursery is located on the right. Lauren and Hannah will be there to meet you!

The Launch Pad is a non-profit organization dedicated to launching women out of addiction and into the healing power of a 12-step sober living program. We aim to see our residents complete treatment and live a healthy and whole life free from addiction.

We need a team of 20 individuals who would like to paint the fence of our residential area at the Launch Pad. This project will take approximately 4 hours per group. We will provide all tools needed, please just arrive in clothing you can paint in. We will provide and light refreshments and hydration. Steel toed shoes are not required for this project. 

Volunteer groups needed to paint exterior wall approximately 10ft x 35ft

Volunteer groups needed to stain pavilion and wooden bridges. Ladders need for pavilion 10-14ft tall. 

Volunteers will help refresh and maintain our outdoor spaces by clearing debris, removing litter, trimming overgrowth, and cleaning out a large ditch.

Work will be outdoors and may involve bending, lifting, and working on uneven ground. Volunteers should dress appropriately. Gloves and some tools will be provided however gas-powered trimmers, chainsaws and additional landscape supplies are helpful.

This is a hands-on project with immediate, visible impact—perfect for individuals or groups who enjoy working outside and making a difference.

Volunteers will help transform a disorganized storage space into a fully functional, easy-to-use storage area. This project includes sorting existing items, categorizing supplies, labeling shelves, determining bins needed, and setting up a layout that makes items easy to find and maintain. Volunteers will work together to create an organized system that supports daily operations and saves staff time moving forward. 

Please note: This is a tight space, so the project is limited to a small group of 3–5 volunteers. Teamwork, flexibility, and comfort working in close quarters are important. Volunteers should be organized-minded and comfortable working with minimal direction, using good judgment and teamwork to create an efficient system.

Here's what you need to know about your volunteer day at the Zoo:

Arrive at 9:00am and proceed to the plaza in front of the Zoo. Someone will be there to meet you. That will give us enough time to get you checked in and to your assignment for a 9:30 am start. 

Park in the Zoo's parking lot. Parking is free.

Dress in casual clothes. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We do our best to help the environment by not providing water in plastic bottles. Please bring sunscreen if needed.

Make sure to bring your completed, signed Group Volunteer Waiver and Release Form on each volunteer (see attachment). These will be collected when you arrive. 

Please plan on working until 12:00pm. If you are planning on having lunch, please know the Zoo may or may not have any open food concessions. It is based on weather and attendance. But there are picnic tables just outside the Zoo if you want to bring a bag lunch, or a couple of fast food restaurants near the Zoo. 

Project: Substrate Change. Volunteers will be shoveling substrate material (i.e. sand, mulch, or limestone) and/or pushing wheelbarrows. (Tools will be provided by the Zoo).

LIFT Youth Center's Mission: Creating opportunities for students to be Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference. LIFT accomplishes this by providing TWO Youth Centers to serve 6th-12th grade Catoosa County students with a free afterschool program. Our vision is a community where students discover and achieve a healthy, successful future. Between the two centers we hope to serve 500 students this school year.

On 4/17 a group will work at our Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe to help it shine! We'll do some landscaping (weed control, mulching and pine straw), do some deep cleaning of the inside and outside of the Youth Center, wash and detail our vans, and pick up any trash we can find around the property. It is difficult to find the time to accomplish these tasks, so these volunteers spending this time helping us take good care of our physical plant is a big gift!

There is plenty of parking at the Youth Center. There will be low and high impact jobs to do. Close-toed shoes would be wise. All tools and materials will be provided - you may want to bring work gloves. Water and shade will be provided as needed, but you may want to wear sunscreen. We will also have a group do this at our Youth Center in Ringgold.

LIFT Youth Center's Mission: Creating opportunities for students to be Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference. LIFT accomplishes this by providing TWO Youth Centers to serve 6th-12th grade Catoosa County students with a free afterschool program. Our vision is a community where students discover and achieve a healthy, successful future. Between the two centers we hope to serve 500 students this school year.

On 4/17 a group will work at our Youth Center in Ringgold to help it shine! We'll do some landscaping (weed control, mulching and pine straw), do some deep cleaning of the inside and outside of the Youth Center, wash and detail our vans, and pick up any trash we can find around the property. It is difficult to find the time to accomplish these tasks, so these volunteers spending this time helping us take good care of our physical plant is a big gift!

There is plenty of parking at the Youth Center. There will be low and high impact jobs to do. Close-toed shoes would be wise. All tools and materials will be provided - you may want to bring work gloves. Water and shade will be provided as needed, but you may want to wear sunscreen. We will also have a group do this at our Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe.
 

Food distribution is a hands-on volunteer activity. Activities could include assisting with stocking shelves, unloading and moving food, sorting and distributing food, sorting and bagging produce, and cleaning up.  Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, and maintain strict confidentiality of all guest and volunteer information. 

Volunteer as an individual or group in a warehouse environment while working cooperatively with other volunteers and staff.  Typical volunteer activities include sorting food, re-packaging bulk food, packing food boxes, packing Sack Packs, labeling canned goods, and performing scheduled sanitation tasks.

Here at Hunter, we have two interior courtyards, Soaring Space 1 and Soaring Space 2, and we have been fortunate to receive seating areas and a canopy in each space. However, these spaces are still in need of additional attention and improvements.

We are seeking assistance with placing crossties and spreading mulch to help elevate and level uneven areas. Our goal is to create a clean, safe environment where students can enjoy an alternative space for learning.  Not only will these spaces offer areas of learning for student they will give our other exceptional education students a place to go and enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment.  Please help us let our students SOAR in a new environment.

Revitalize our auditorium entryway with paint! Tackle one large wall, touch up another, and refresh two stairwells (scraping and painting required). At least 2-3 volunteers comfortable with ladders needed. This is a great opportunity to create an inspiring entrance for student performances!

Parking: Park in the school lot and 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 any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to:  paint brushes, paint scraper tools, goggles to protect eyes while scraping.

Transform our school’s exterior through window cleaning, pressure washing, raking, and sweeping. If time allows, we’ll also organize the care closet and tackle interior windows. Outdoor enthusiasts welcome!

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

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: rake, broom, cleaning rags, pressure washer.

Transform our thrift store layout! Help reorganize merchandise sections, move shelving units and display furniture, relocate inventory to create new featured shopping areas, and consolidate items for better organization. Great for volunteers who enjoy hands-on work and transforming spaces!

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Red Bank Thrift Store.

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

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided.

Help transform our thrift store’s women’s section into a modern shopping destination! Remove outdated fixtures, patch and paint walls with an accent color, rearrange display furniture, deep clean the floors, and reorganize clothing racks to showcase designer and seasonal items.

Parking: Available at the Thrift Store and our office building next door. Street parking also available.

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

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you’re welcome to: drill, spackle, putty knife, sandpaper, paint, brushes/rollers, or paint tape.

Volunteers will help put together our new garden beds (4 in total) and fill them with soil and fertilizer for our Child Enrichment Program. These garden beds will give kids the chance to get hands-on with gardening, learn where food comes from, and take pride in caring for something over time.

The garden will be used during enrichment activities to support learning around science, nutrition, teamwork, and responsibility. It also provides a calming outdoor space where kids can slow down, explore, and build confidence as they watch their plants grow.

Volunteers are needed to assemble four new garden beds and plant vegetables in the rear area; refresh the current garden beds in front area; and sanitize toys/books and dining room area

What should volunteers wear?
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty, along with closed-toe shoes.   

Where should they park?

THE NEED

Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for families of children receiving medical care. Our facility offers 28 full bedrooms (each with its own full bathroom), daily meals, community kitchens, laundry facilities, play areas for children, access to mental healthcare and wellness programs to promote each family's well-being, and more — all at no cost to them, and with no time limit: families may stay with us until their child's treatment ends.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a volunteer group to "Adopt-A-Lunch" on April 17th. Your volunteer group would provide the ingredients and prepare the meal on-site in our Great Kitchen, making about 30 servings of food. You also have the option of ordering food from a restaurant.

If your group is not able to provide all of the ingredients, we can meet you halfway by drawing from our pantry for basic ingredients like pasta, rice, flour, etc.

HOW MANY VOLUNTEERS?

The ideal group size is no larger than 9 people (that's how many people can comfortably fit in our kitchen).

For a larger group (max. 20 people), you may consider doing a combination of Adopt-A-Meal and Chore Cart, which entails basic cleaning around the House (wiping surfaces, sweeping, trash pickup around the property, etc.). The group can be divided between Adopt-A-Meal and Chore-Cart during the allotted time.

Please be aware that parking spots are limited, so larger groups are strongly encouraged to carpool.

Hatch's Hero is a community-based advocacy program for children and families experiencing pediatric cancer. Volunteers will help with different projects that help support these families, like STEAM project prep, video demonstrations, making cards for families, ect.

Details:

We will be deep cleaning the store. This usually requires a small amount of shifting around clothing racks and shelving units.

Other tasks will include:

Please wear comfortable clothes you do not mind wearing while cleaning. We will provide all supplies. Drinks and snacks will also be provided. 

Please park in the gravel lot adjacent to the right side of the building.

Come help spruce up our landscaping by adding mulch, planting small shrubs, trimming shrubs, weeding, etc. Necessary tools and items will be provided, but if you have work/gardening gloves, please bring them! Take note of the weather this day and wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga creates and supports 1:1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We believe that all you can achieve their full potential! Our resources go into supporting in mission, so any extra help we can get toward maintenance on stretches our funds deeper into the community.

YMCA Food & Fun Program

About Program:

To address hunger in our communities, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is partnering with the USDA's Food Service Program to help provide free meals to children aged up to 18 during the summer and after school hours.

What Do We Need:

We need volunteers to help us prepare these healthy meals to send out to the kids of the Chattanooga, North Georgia and Cleveland areas! All meals are prepped and packed ourselves at our Food & Fun Kitchen. It is very easy and fun! Examples of tasks are making sandwiches, bagging up veggies, bagging up meal items, etc. Without helping hands like yours, these meals would not get prepared and sent out to kids in need of a healthy meal. Please consider volunteering with the YMCA's Food & Fun Program. Anyone is welcome to volunteer!

Dress Code For All Volunteers:

Directions To The JA Henry Community YMCA

Our address is:  3500 Dodds Avenue, Suite 108

Chattanooga, TN  37407

Turn onto East 35th Street off Dodds Avenue. Look for the YMCA sign on our building.

If there is parking behind our building, you are more than welcome to park there in the spaces that have our YMCA signage. If need be, you may park in the parking lot that is on 36th Street across from the building.

Volunteers needed with proper equipment to finish clearing area to prepare for a children's play area. 

Current view: 

Hopeful end Result: 

On May 16, 2026 in Spring City, TN, the Aquarium and its partners will host the Second Annual Laurel Dace Day with a 5k, 10k, Half Mile Fun Run and celebration to support the critically endangered Laurel Dace.

Laurel Dace Day wouldn’t be possible without the generous help from our community members as volunteers. We’ll need help with setting up the races, passing out snacks and water, guiding vendors to booth locations, and more.

We have a variety of opportunities and time slots available if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering at Laurel Dace Day! We appreciate any support.

Volunteer Needs: Race Support, Fun Run, Festival Setup, Welcome Table, Parking Attendant, Music Assistance, Festival Breakdown, Environmental Steward, Floater

Join us for our eighth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 4th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Join us for our seventh planting in East Lake on Saturday, March 28th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Join us for our tenth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Join us for our ninth planting in East Lake on Saturday, April 11th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

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. 

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

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.

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.

Support our program team during Family Literacy Night

-Food Station

-Craft Table

-Activity Tables

-Breakdown/Clean up

Over the last several years, DuPont Park has become a shell of the park it once was. Dead ash trees from beetle infestations, pavilions set ablaze, and park amenities fallen to the wayside. 

The good news is, Parks and Outdoors has received a grant from Norfolk Southern to restore this park for the community! Over the last several months, our staff has worked to bring new life to this area. We are almost ready to re-open it to the public, but we need your help adding the finishing touches!

Activities for the day include:

+ Adding lines to a pickleball practice court

+ Adding new hopscotch areas for kids to enjoy

+ Painting the pavilion

+ Constructing a hammock pavilion that doubles as a climbing structure

+ Cutting back overgrown vegetation

This is a huge project, and we need all the help we can get! Please join us for a day of community, fun, and rewarding work. PLUS, we are providing lunch for all of our awesome volunteers*. 

Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and to bring a reusable water bottle. Parking will be along the gravel area at the Park, and overflow parking will be along the road running beside the park.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, we hope to see you there!

*If you have any dietary restrictions, please email aadderholt@chattanooga.gov and we will do our very best to accommodate. 

-Greeting guest & assisting with sign-in

-Vendor support-help unload materials, cover for restroom breaks, etc

-Assisting with refreshment table for guests & vendors

-Assist kids’ activity station where kids will engage in professional development activities

-Provide Outdoor presence to ensure safety and supervision for children visiting the CFD fire truck

-Set-up/Clean-Up

-Assisting with workshop & refreshment table

-Helping attendees’ shop & find sizes

-Folding, maintaining & organizing clothing displays

-Assisting with checkout- bagging, helping customers get items to their car

-Greeting guests & assisting with sign-in

-Theft prevention

-Set-up/Clean-up

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. 

Help us prepare our planters for spring! Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is searching for volunteers who are ready to get their hands dirty in exchange for the gratification of knowing you made our city a little more beautiful. 

Volunteers will support staff in planting 50 planters with annuals along Broad Street, in the center median between W 3rd and W Aquarium Way.

Tools, gloves and instruction will be provided! This is a great opportunity to get the whole family together to make a visible impact.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

Small 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 more accessible for everyone.

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 

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!  

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 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! 

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.

Every year, our Spring Festival brings life, laughter, and families from all over the area to the South Chattanooga Community Center. It is a day our local kids look forward to for months—but to make the magic happen, we need you.

We are currently looking for volunteers for May 7th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Whether you have the full three hours to give or can only drop by for the second half of the event, your time makes a massive difference. Once you sign up, we will be in touch to see what position and shift interests you!

Shift 1: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Shift 2: 4:30 - 6 pm

Concessions & Food Service
Machine Operator (Adults Only): Responsible for operating the popcorn and cotton candy machines. Requires following safety guidelines and managing high heat equipment.

Concessions Assistant: Works alongside an adult to hand out light "grab-and-go" food items to families. Keeps the serving stations stocked and ensures napkins and condiments are available for guests.

Fun & Games Crew
Bounce House Monitor: Ensures the safety of children entering and exiting the bounce house. Manages the timer to make sure everyone gets a turn and monitors the number of jumpers at one time.

Game & Craft Station Leader: Manages various carnival-style games or craft tables. Explains the rules to children, distributes craft supplies, and cheers on the participants!

Bike Riding Assistant: Helps coordinate the bike riding area, ensuring participants have helmets and stay within the designated riding boundaries.

Event Support & Logistics
Floater: A flexible role for those who may arrive later in the window. Floaters fill in for breaks, help manage lines, and step in wherever the crowd is largest.

"Final Stretch" Clean-up Crew: While all volunteers help tidy their areas, this crew focuses on the 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM window to break down tables, stack chairs, and ensure the community center is left in great shape.

Park Stewards are vital community members dedicated to enhancing the environmental health, safety, and beauty of Chattanooga’s diverse park system. This includes our neighborhood parks, playgrounds, greenways, trails, and natural areas. By adopting a specific location, stewards provide consistent care, serve as helpful eyes and ears on the ground, and help foster a culture of appreciation and responsible use for our shared outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities: Park Stewards work collaboratively with Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors staff and engage in a range of hands-on activities and observational duties tailored to their assigned site and chosen focus area.

Core responsibilities include:
- Performing light maintenance tasks such as picking up litter and debris, clearing hard surfaces, cleaning park furniture and signs, removing weeds, and trimming overgrown vegetation.
- Assisting with basic horticultural and conservation efforts, including caring for trees/plants, and supporting habitat restoration initiatives.
- Monitoring the condition of park amenities, trails, and natural features, and reporting maintenance needs, damage, or hazardous conditions promptly.
- Serving as a welcoming and approachable representative of Chattanooga Parks, providing general information to visitors and encouraging adherence to park rules and responsible use.
- Observing and reporting unusual or suspicious activity to appropriate staff or authorities.


Focus Areas: While serving as a Park Steward, you will have the opportunity to specialize and concentrate your efforts within one of the following focus areas, aligning your volunteer work with your interests and the specific needs of your adopted site:
- General Park Care: Primarily focused on the upkeep and visitor experience within developed parks, playgrounds, and recreation center grounds.
- Trail & Greenway Care: Primarily focused on the maintenance and accessibility of designated trails and greenways.
- Ecological Stewardship: Primarily focused on conservation activities, habitat support, and care of natural areas, rain gardens, or other environmental assets within the park system.
- Signature Park Ambassador: Signature Park Ambassadors are volunteers who serve as welcoming and knowledgeable representatives of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors at designated, high-traffic "signature" park locations (Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park, Montague Park/Sculpture Fields, Miller Park, Ross's Landing, Greenway Farm, TN Riverpark, & Warner Park). They act as a friendly human information resource, dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience by providing helpful information about the park, the Department, and Chattanooga as a whole.

Commitment: Park Stewards commit to adopting a specific park site or trail/area section and visiting their assigned location a minimum of two times per month for one year.

Requirements: To serve as a Park Steward, volunteers must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old, or 15 years old if accompanied by a supervising adult.
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Possess the ability to work independently while following direction from Parks staff.
- Be comfortable interacting professionally and courteously with the public, other volunteers, and park staff.
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission and goals of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors.
- Be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and on natural terrain.
- Provide their own transportation to and from their volunteer site.
- Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and required closed-toe shoes while volunteering.
- Attend program orientation and any specific training relevant to their chosen focus area and assigned tasks.
- Adhere to all park rules, regulations, and volunteer policies.

Support: Park Stewards are supported by the Parks Maintenance staff and receive guidance and coordination from the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, who serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers.

Impact: By consistently dedicating their time and effort within their chosen focus area, Park Stewards are fundamental partners in ensuring that Chattanooga's parks, trails, greenways, and natural areas remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors, now and for future generations.

Application/On-boarding 

To become a Park Steward, please submit an application here. Volunteers will be asked to complete a background check and attend an orientation session. 

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.

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga afterschool at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary

Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:00PM

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.

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 right here!

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

Volunteer Requirements:

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

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.

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 

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.

Weekends only.

Volunteer Community School is a Chambliss Center for Children off-campus site. Group of Volunteers needed to shampoo several carpets and rugs throughout the building. Carpet shampoo machines or rentals needed.

Email dcjones@chamblisscenter.org to schedule

  **NOTE** Court-ordered community service hours are not available through this project.

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!

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.

There is a minimum of one, 3-hour shift per month. Preference for a weekly commitment of one, 3-hour shift when possible. Shifts include weekdays from 8am - 4:30pm.

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

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!

Adopt-a-Park is a new initiative from the City of Chattanooga Department of Parks and Outdoors designed to foster community partnerships that enhance our parks and greenways. This program offers corporate and civic groups a unique opportunity to directly impact the environmental and aesthetic quality of Chattanooga's outdoor spaces.

Through Adopt-a-Park, businesses and community organizations can play an active and vital role in improving our city's park system, ensuring these cherished areas remain beautiful and healthy for everyone to enjoy.

If you're interested and would like to learn more, please sign up for this opportunity and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.

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.

Please use the link to view availability and information. 

https://chattfoundation.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=169002

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

Please use the link to view availability and information. 

https://chattfoundation.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=169072

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

Please use the link to view availability and information. 

https://chattfoundation.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=169074

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