City of Knoxville - Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A volunteer is a special kind of person who offers their most valuable possession - time. Volunteering brings out the best in all of us. - Baptist Hospital Web Site
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Adopt-A-Stream Program www.waterqualityforum.org The Knox Area Water Quality Forum in cooperation with the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Town of Farragut have partnered to form the Adopt-A-Stream Program, a citizen-based monitoring and litter prevention initiative intended to protect the health and serenity of our local waterways. Our goals as an organization are to bolster our citizen's capacity to inspire positive environmental and social change through an elevated awareness of water quality issues, training on stream health monitoring, and an intimate involvement in the solution process through cleanups and other means reducing trash in and around our waterways. Just click on 'program/events' on our web site to learn more about this wonderful program.	For More information, contact John Shubzda at 215-4134.
Amachi Knoxville www.klf.org Amachi Knoxville is a mentoring program that specifically serves children residing in Knox County between the ages of 4-17 who have an incarcerated parent. Mentors are asked to commit to being a consistent and positive influence in the life of a child one hour per week for the duration of one year.	Amachi Knoxville Knoxville Leadership Foundation 901 E. Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37915 865-524-2774
American Red Cross - Knoxville Area Chapter www.knoxarc.org Volunteers of all ages are needed for both short-term and long-term opportunities. Daytime volunteers are in particular demand, but most opportunities can be designed around your busy work schedule. We especially need bilingual help in serving our diverse community. Special opportunities also exist for licensed health professionals and their unique skills.	American Red Cross 6921 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37909 865-584-2999
Baptist Hospital www.baptistoneword.org Volunteers come from every stage of life regardless of religion or ethnic background. Those willing to serve include retirees, homemakers, college students, teenagers (14 or older), and anyone looking for an opportunity to serve their community. Volunteers are important - they are a vital part of the Baptist Health System and provide many services that supplement the basic, essential functions of the professional staff. Volunteers add that extra comfort and guidance during a patients stay at Baptist.	Baptist Hospital Of East TN Volunteer Services Dept. P.O. Box 1788 137 Blount Avenue Knoxville, TN 37901-1788 865-632-5683 Fax : 865-632-5086 vol@bhset.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee www.bbbsetn.org The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in need of positive role models, primarily through professionally screened and supported One-To-One Relationships with caring volunteer adults. The intent of our mentoring service is to transform young people's lives and enrich their families, thus helping to strengthen our communities and society as a whole.	BBBS of East Tennessee 4928 Homberg Drive Suite B3 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-523-2179
Books for Homebound Deliver and pick up library books between Knox County Public Library and homebound adults.	Main Library 500 W. Church Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 865-215-8721
BUDDY’S Race Against Cancer Help with a 5K Run/Walk & “Walk in the Park” that benefits Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Outreach Services program. Event will be held Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the World's Fair Park.	Misty M. Brown Development Coordinator Thompson Cancer Survival Center 1915 White Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916 865-541-1227 Fax: 865-541-2559 MBrown@CovHlth.com
Community Action Committee of Knoxville-Knox County www.knoxcac.org/ CAC is a public agency serving the citizens of Knoxville and Knox County especially seniors, low to moderate income families, the unemployed and underemployed, persons with disabilities, and other individuals with special need for services. CAC utilizes caring staff and volunteers to deliver efficient services to help people achieve self-sufficiency and independent living through intervention, education and empowerment.	Barbara Kelly P.O. Box 51650 Knoxville, TN 37950-1650 865-546-3500 Fax: 865-546-0832 bkelly@knxcac.org
East TN Historicial Society www.east-tennessee-history.org Volunteers can work wonders! And the East TN Historical Society needs you. Are you interested in exploring history, meeting people, learning new skills, or sharing your skills and knowledge? Get involved and become a part of East Tennessee history!	East TN Historicial Society 601 S. Gay Street Post Office Box 1629 Knoxville, TN 37901-1629 865-215-8824 eths@east-tennessee-history.org
Family Justice Center (FJC) www.fjcknoxville.org The mission of the Family Justice Center is to provide victims of domestic abuse with a single location to access advocacy and other services necessary to build a future of choice, safety and opportunity. Volunteers at the FJC greet victims of domestic abuse, help them feel comfortable, answer phones and monitor the playroom.	Family Justice Center 400 Harriet Tubman St. Knoxville, TN 37915 865-215-6863 Fax: 865-215-6444 Contact: Rachel Searcy rsearcy@fjcknoxville.org
Keep Knoxville Beautiful www.KeepKnoxvilleBeautiful.org
Knoxville Area Urban League www.thekaul.org/ The Knoxville Area Urban League assists African Americans and other disadvantaged groups to achieve social and economic equality primarily through service delivery, with an emphasis on employment and training, education, housing, and business development. The Knoxville Area Urban League needs YOUR help to make a difference in the community. It is through your continued support as a volunteer that the Urban League can provide services for area residents. Giving of your time, skills and experience enhances the effectiveness of our programs and strengthens our ties to the community.	Knoxville Area Urban League 1514 East Fifth Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 865-524-5511 Fax: 865-525-5154 info@thekaul.org
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity www.knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.com Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that partners with people of all beliefs. They build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Volunteers and the future homeowners provide the labor in building the homes. Tax deductible donations of money, land and materials are provided by individuals, organizations and corporations.	Knoxville Habitat for Humanity 1501 Washington Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 865-523-3539 Fax: 865-522-8081
Knoxville's Race for the Cure www.knoxvilleraceforthecure.com Hundreds of volunteer opportunities each year, from handing out water at the Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure® to becoming a community spokesperson on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Whether you are looking for a year-round commitment or a one-time event, this Knoxville Komen Affiliate has a place for you.	Komen Foundation Knoxville Race for the Cure® P.O. Box 11772 Knoxville, TN 37939 865-692-3666
Knoxville Zoo www.knoxville-zoo.org/ Help with Special Events and Educational Programs or be a Zoo Aide. Volunteer opportunities are extended on to the family of zoo members. If you are not already a member, you must become and remain a member throughout your career as a Knoxville Zoo volunteer. Contact the membership department at 865-637-5331, ext. 305 to purchase a membership.	Knoxville Zoo 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive P.O. Box 6040 Knoxville, TN 37914 865-637-5331 Fax: 865-637-1943
Mobile Meals Deliver Mobile Meals lunches to homebound seniors or help serve and spend time with clients at dining sites.	Office on Aging 2247 Western Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921 865- 524-2786
Parkwest Medical Center www.TreatedWell.com The Volunteer Services program at Parkwest is an integral part of the hospital. The volunteers provide valuable services in many areas of the hospital which is greatly appreciated by patients, family members, staff, physicians and others. As the hospital continues to expand, new volunteer opportunities evolve. Parkwest Medical Center seeks community-minded people who enjoy helping others and making a difference to join its current network of more than 100 volunteers.	Parkwest Medical Center Attn: Volunteer Coordinator 9352 Park West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37923 865-373-1556 rboyd3@covhlth.com
Senior Volunteer Program Assists adults age 55+ to make a difference for those in need by offering a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.	Office on Aging 2247 Western Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921 865-524-2786
Special Olympics www.specialolympicstn.org The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. It is a volunteer-driven organization. It takes the effort of many individuals like yourself to make Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville successful.	Kim Hatfield-Gray Work: 865-539-8690 Cell: 865-748-5047 Fax: 865-539-8679 khspecialo@yahoo.com
Team Knoxville Volunteer Program www.Knoxville.org Join Team Knoxville and be a part of the action. Come make new friends and learn new skills while filling a valuable role in the community. Great events need great people! The time and talent of our volunteers help make Knoxville stand apart as a top flight choice for competitions and conventions of all kinds.	For more information on the Team Knoxville volunteer program, call Rachael Silver at 865-523-7263 or visit us at www.Knoxville.org.
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue http://www.tvgrr.com The mission of TVGRR is to facilitate the adoption of displaced and unwanted Golden Retrievers. We do this through the sole use of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide foster homes, participate in fundraising activities, perform home visits and transport dogs. If you’ve always had a soft spot in your heart for Goldens, then please join us in rescuing these great dogs!	TVGRR P.O. Box 32973 Knoxville, TN 37930 865-558-3100 rescue@tvgrr.com
The Love Kitchen www.thelovekitchen.org/ The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency food packages to homebound, homeless and unemployeed persons. The Love Kitchen welcomes the volunteer spirit with open arms and open hearts. The more "cooks" the better.	The Love Kitchen 2418 Martin Luther King Ave. Knoxville, TN 37914-6839 865-546-3248 Fax: 865-546-3288
United Way of Knoxville www.unitedwayknox.org/ Since 1977, nonprofit organizations have relied on the Volunteer Center to match the needs in the community with interested volunteers. The center works to ensure that groups and individuals find appropriate volunteer opportunities beneficial to them and nonprofit organizations.	United Way of Greater Knoxville 1301 Hannah Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921 865-521-0890
Volunteer Services Program at UT Medical Center www.utmedicalcenter.org Volunteers serve as an extension of UT Medical Center's professional staff by providing support services to our patients and families.	Volunteer Services Program UT Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37920 865-544-9515
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