Needs From: United Way of Anderson County

Volunteer: Summer Shop Set-Up Volunteers

Assist First United Methodist Church with the Summer Shop - which will provide basic need items to people in need.  Setup will include stacking and labeling boxes.

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Assist First United Methodist Church with the Summer Shop - which will provide basic need items to people in need.  Setup will include stacking and labeling boxes.

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 5, 2026

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteers for United Way Tent/Table at Anderson County Fair

United Way needs volunteers to help setup and staff the United Way tent at the Anderson County Fair. We will have a table for 3 days - July 13-15 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.  Setup will occur on July 13 and take-down will be at end of day on July 15. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

United Way needs volunteers to help setup and staff the United Way tent at the Anderson County Fair. We will have a table for 3 days - July 13-15 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.  Setup will occur on July 13 and take-down will be at end of day on July 15. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 13, 2026 through Jul 15, 2026

Zip Code: 37716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Set-up, Decorate, and assist with 2026 Women United Leading Ladies Luncheon

Multiple volunteers needed on June 9 to help with decor for this luncheon.

Volunteers are also needed on June 10 to help host the event

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Multiple volunteers needed on June 9 to help with decor for this luncheon.

Volunteers are also needed on June 10 to help host the event

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Lavender Festival Wine Tasting

Volunteers needed for the Lavender Festival Wine Tasting event. We need:

4 people for Friday afternoon set-up - June 19 - no age restriction on set-up crew2 people to greet and take tickets - no age restriction2 people to distribute wine glasses and bags - no age restriction4 Servers - must be 21+ and cannot have children with them

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Volunteers needed for the Lavender Festival Wine Tasting event. We need:

4 people for Friday afternoon set-up - June 19 - no age restriction on set-up crew2 people to greet and take tickets - no age restriction2 people to distribute wine glasses and bags - no age restriction4 Servers - must be 21+ and cannot have children with them

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteers for Day of Caring - October 15, 2026

United Way of Anderson County's annual Day of Caring will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026! On this day, volunteer teams from various local corporations and community groups will unite to execute service projects across Anderson, Morgan, Scott, and Campbell counties. Our program aligns participating nonprofit organizations with motivated, capable volunteers from the local business community to fulfill essential project needs within these service areas.

Multiple volunteers are need to make this day a success. If you are interested in helping, please respond to this need. Additional information will be provided as the day of the event gets closer. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

United Way of Anderson County's annual Day of Caring will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026! On this day, volunteer teams from various local corporations and community groups will unite to execute service projects across Anderson, Morgan, Scott, and Campbell counties. Our program aligns participating nonprofit organizations with motivated, capable volunteers from the local business community to fulfill essential project needs within these service areas.

Multiple volunteers are need to make this day a success. If you are interested in helping, please respond to this need. Additional information will be provided as the day of the event gets closer. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 15, 2026

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Be a Shelter Hero! - Scott County, TN

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37755

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Shelter Hero! - Morgan County, TN

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37887

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Shelter Hero! - Anderson County, TN

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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

Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Shelter Hero - Campbell County, TN

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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





Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

Hurricane season is heating up - and so is the chance to make a real impact!

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:

Provide comfort and support to people who have been displaced from their homes during disasters Assist with various tasks at the shelter including welcoming guests, registration, serving meals and providing information/resources Receive free online training to prepare you for the role

Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to volunteer in-person at disaster shelters before, during and/or after a disaster Capable of meeting physical requirements such as lifting 20 pounds, sitting or standing for 2-hour periods, walking 2 miles during a shift and climbing stairs For local disasters, commit to multiple shifts lasting 4-12 hours each. If you choose to work disasters outside your area, commit to 14 consecutive days with shifts of 8 or 12 hours Adaptability and patience to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change frequently

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





Agency: American Red Cross of the Tennessee Region

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37757

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer

The Anderson County Family Justice Center is looking for a friendly, kind-hearted, and professional individual who wants to give back to the community! The person in this role needs to be comfortable working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Must be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and any required trainings.

Skills required:

CommunicationCrisis interventionEmotional intelligence

Job Responsibilities:

Answering phone callsCompleting initial paperwork with clientsNavigating individuals to correct resources in the communityCommunicating client needs to other staff membersOrganizing incoming donationsMaking meal bagsGathering clothes and toiletry bags

Agency: Anderson County Family Justice Center

The Anderson County Family Justice Center is looking for a friendly, kind-hearted, and professional individual who wants to give back to the community! The person in this role needs to be comfortable working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Must be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and any required trainings.

Skills required:

CommunicationCrisis interventionEmotional intelligence

Job Responsibilities:

Answering phone callsCompleting initial paperwork with clientsNavigating individuals to correct resources in the communityCommunicating client needs to other staff membersOrganizing incoming donationsMaking meal bagsGathering clothes and toiletry bags

Agency: Anderson County Family Justice Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Helping Mamas Pickup Volunteer

We need a volunteer with an SUV/Pickup Truck to pick up supplies from Helping Mamas in Knoxville on May 21 at 10:15 a.m. Supplies will be delivered to the United Way office. Volunteers to unload and help organize items are also needed.

Helping Mamas  collect essential baby items and redistribute them to 70+ partner organizations across East Tennessee. United Way is one of their partners.

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

We need a volunteer with an SUV/Pickup Truck to pick up supplies from Helping Mamas in Knoxville on May 21 at 10:15 a.m. Supplies will be delivered to the United Way office. Volunteers to unload and help organize items are also needed.

Helping Mamas  collect essential baby items and redistribute them to 70+ partner organizations across East Tennessee. United Way is one of their partners.

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 37932

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Intake Volunteer

ADFAC is looking for an intake volunteer in the Household Assistance Program office. The Household Assistance Program (HAP) provides rental and utility assistance, food pantry, and referrals for clients in the Anderson County area.


Description of Repsonsibility: An intake volunteer will be the first point of contact for most individuals seeking assistance in HAP. Volunteers will be responsible for answering phone calls, assisting with walk-ins, collecting and documenting client information, and scheduling appointments. Intake volunteers will work closely with the Office Administrator in completing these tasks.


Volunteer Expectations: 

Maintaining excellent and empathetic customer service.

Ability to use techonology such as computers and landline phone systems.

Ability to use digital worksheets such as Google Sheets and Excel. 


Volunteer shifts are typically four hours long and are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. The current shifts that are open are Wednesday 1pm-4pm and Thursday 1pm-4pm. 


Agency: ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties)

ADFAC is looking for an intake volunteer in the Household Assistance Program office. The Household Assistance Program (HAP) provides rental and utility assistance, food pantry, and referrals for clients in the Anderson County area.


Description of Repsonsibility: An intake volunteer will be the first point of contact for most individuals seeking assistance in HAP. Volunteers will be responsible for answering phone calls, assisting with walk-ins, collecting and documenting client information, and scheduling appointments. Intake volunteers will work closely with the Office Administrator in completing these tasks.


Volunteer Expectations: 

Maintaining excellent and empathetic customer service.

Ability to use techonology such as computers and landline phone systems.

Ability to use digital worksheets such as Google Sheets and Excel. 


Volunteer shifts are typically four hours long and are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. The current shifts that are open are Wednesday 1pm-4pm and Thursday 1pm-4pm. 


Agency: ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Home Repair Volunteer

ADFAC is currently looking for volunteers to complete home repair projects within our service area! All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to particpate. Come as a group to help make an impact in your community. Whether your with a church group, civic group, a need a team buildig exercise for your company or organization, we would love to have you as a volunteer!


We are gearing up for the upcoming spring and summer season and are looking for volunteers to help complete repair projects for homeowners in Anderson, Roane, Campbell, and Morgan County areas.  


We welcome all volunteers 16 years of age and older to provide home repairs to individuals within Morgan, Campbell, Roane, and Anderson County TN. ADFAC aims to provide an extensive range of home repairs which include:

- Yard work: mowing, mulching, raking leaves, cleaning debris, and pruning

- Cleaning and clearing walkways

- Adding lights to walkways for accessibility and safety

- Adding handrails to existing ramps, steps, and sidewalks

- Cleaning siding and gutters

- Installing gutter guards and downspouts

- Interior and exterior painting 

- Deck, stairs, and ramp installation and repair

- Installing grab bars and other accessibility modifications

- Removing carpet and installing floor coverings

- Minor floor system repair

- Other minor interior and exterior projects as appropriate


Agency: ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties)

ADFAC is currently looking for volunteers to complete home repair projects within our service area! All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to particpate. Come as a group to help make an impact in your community. Whether your with a church group, civic group, a need a team buildig exercise for your company or organization, we would love to have you as a volunteer!


We are gearing up for the upcoming spring and summer season and are looking for volunteers to help complete repair projects for homeowners in Anderson, Roane, Campbell, and Morgan County areas.  


We welcome all volunteers 16 years of age and older to provide home repairs to individuals within Morgan, Campbell, Roane, and Anderson County TN. ADFAC aims to provide an extensive range of home repairs which include:

- Yard work: mowing, mulching, raking leaves, cleaning debris, and pruning

- Cleaning and clearing walkways

- Adding lights to walkways for accessibility and safety

- Adding handrails to existing ramps, steps, and sidewalks

- Cleaning siding and gutters

- Installing gutter guards and downspouts

- Interior and exterior painting 

- Deck, stairs, and ramp installation and repair

- Installing grab bars and other accessibility modifications

- Removing carpet and installing floor coverings

- Minor floor system repair

- Other minor interior and exterior projects as appropriate


Agency: ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Leave Behind Kits

We are putting together Leave Behind kits for EMS and First Responders to leave with a patient or any bystanders when responding to an overdose. When someone experiences an overdose and gets administered Narcan/naloxone, they get the choice to either go to the hospital or opt-out. People may opt out for a number of reasons and we recognize that while this may not always be the recommended course of action, it is ultimately up to them to make that choice. If they choose not to go to the hospital, we will provide EMS with kits to leave with them, along with resources and literature to help them.

Agency: ASAP of Anderson

We are putting together Leave Behind kits for EMS and First Responders to leave with a patient or any bystanders when responding to an overdose. When someone experiences an overdose and gets administered Narcan/naloxone, they get the choice to either go to the hospital or opt-out. People may opt out for a number of reasons and we recognize that while this may not always be the recommended course of action, it is ultimately up to them to make that choice. If they choose not to go to the hospital, we will provide EMS with kits to leave with them, along with resources and literature to help them.

Agency: ASAP of Anderson

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37716

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Resource Volunteer

Our Resource Volunteers serve as someones direct line of comfort in difficult situations. These volunteers connect individuals in need wiht the community resources that can help them. Using our resource guide, this role listens with care, assesses the need, and guides callers to appropriate local services- whether it's food assistance, housing support, or health resources. While this can be done remotely, we welcome volunteers who can come to the office for an hour or two - once or twice a week to foster connection and collaboration. This volunteer opportunity can be flexible with your schedule however, this is better suited for someone looking for a long term flexible volunteer commitment than a one time service opportunity. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Our Resource Volunteers serve as someones direct line of comfort in difficult situations. These volunteers connect individuals in need wiht the community resources that can help them. Using our resource guide, this role listens with care, assesses the need, and guides callers to appropriate local services- whether it's food assistance, housing support, or health resources. While this can be done remotely, we welcome volunteers who can come to the office for an hour or two - once or twice a week to foster connection and collaboration. This volunteer opportunity can be flexible with your schedule however, this is better suited for someone looking for a long term flexible volunteer commitment than a one time service opportunity. 

Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Lock Box Stuffing

With every lock box we give out, there are stickers on the outside and resources inside. We need some folks to come and help us get these boxes ready to be given out to the people of Anderson County!

Agency: ASAP of Anderson

With every lock box we give out, there are stickers on the outside and resources inside. We need some folks to come and help us get these boxes ready to be given out to the people of Anderson County!

Agency: ASAP of Anderson

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37716

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: United Way Campaign Ambassador

✨ Join the Movement – Become a UWAC Ambassador! ✨

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join the United Way of Anderson County Ambassador Program and help amplify our mission! Ambassadors are the driving force behind our outreach—spreading awareness, recruiting volunteers, and supporting key initiatives to strengthen our community.  

✨ What Ambassadors Do:

Advocate – Share our mission and inspire action  

Engage – Connect with the community at events  

Lead – Help recruit volunteers and new supporters  

Support – Champion our fundraising efforts and initiatives

By becoming an Ambassador, you'll join a network of changemakers dedicated to building a brighter future. Ready to take the next step? Sign up today!


Agency: United Way of Anderson County

✨ Join the Movement – Become a UWAC Ambassador! ✨

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join the United Way of Anderson County Ambassador Program and help amplify our mission! Ambassadors are the driving force behind our outreach—spreading awareness, recruiting volunteers, and supporting key initiatives to strengthen our community.  

✨ What Ambassadors Do:

Advocate – Share our mission and inspire action  

Engage – Connect with the community at events  

Lead – Help recruit volunteers and new supporters  

Support – Champion our fundraising efforts and initiatives

By becoming an Ambassador, you'll join a network of changemakers dedicated to building a brighter future. Ready to take the next step? Sign up today!


Agency: United Way of Anderson County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37830

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Suicide Loss Support Volunteer – LOSS Team

CONTACT Care Line is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our newly established Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.

About the LOSS Team: The LOSS Team provides support to individuals and families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. As a LOSS Team member, you will play a critical role in offering comfort, resources, and a listening ear to survivors, helping them navigate the difficult early moments of their grief journey.

Possible Tasks:

Respond as part of a team to recent suicide losses, in collaboration with local organizations, authorities, and/or first responders.Provide compassionate support to survivors, offering emotional care and connection.Share information about available resources for grief support and mental health services.Write and package cards to loss survivors around holidays, birthdays, etc.Asist with resource identification and vetting. Package resource care packages that are shipped to the newly bereaved.Serve as a bridge to ongoing support services for survivors in the community.

Training Provided: All volunteers will receive training on suicide prevention, crisis response, and providing support to survivors. No prior experience in crisis intervention is required – just a willingness to learn and serve others in their time of need.

Agency: CONTACT Care Line

CONTACT Care Line is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our newly established Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.

About the LOSS Team: The LOSS Team provides support to individuals and families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. As a LOSS Team member, you will play a critical role in offering comfort, resources, and a listening ear to survivors, helping them navigate the difficult early moments of their grief journey.

Possible Tasks:

Respond as part of a team to recent suicide losses, in collaboration with local organizations, authorities, and/or first responders.Provide compassionate support to survivors, offering emotional care and connection.Share information about available resources for grief support and mental health services.Write and package cards to loss survivors around holidays, birthdays, etc.Asist with resource identification and vetting. Package resource care packages that are shipped to the newly bereaved.Serve as a bridge to ongoing support services for survivors in the community.

Training Provided: All volunteers will receive training on suicide prevention, crisis response, and providing support to survivors. No prior experience in crisis intervention is required – just a willingness to learn and serve others in their time of need.

Agency: CONTACT Care Line

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Caller for Social Connection Program

Brighten someone's day! Volunteers in our Reassurance Program make scheduled calls to provide social connection and emotional support to individuals experiencing loneliness. These friendly check-ins help foster human connection and well-being.

CONTACT Care Line's Reassurance Program offers regular check-in calls to individuals seeking social interaction or emotional support. This service is especially beneficial for seniors or those experiencing isolation, providing a consistent, compassionate connection to brighten their day and ensure well-being.

Availability Requirements:Volunteers should have some availability between 9 AM and 6 PM, as this is when calls are made. Full-day availability is not necessary—scheduling is flexible within this window.High-priority times: We need the most help during holidays and school breaks, as we rely on interns for staffing during the typical school year.


Technology Requirements:Must have access to a computer for online training and calls. Ability to download and use Zoom, as calls are made through this platform.

Agency: CONTACT Care Line

Brighten someone's day! Volunteers in our Reassurance Program make scheduled calls to provide social connection and emotional support to individuals experiencing loneliness. These friendly check-ins help foster human connection and well-being.

CONTACT Care Line's Reassurance Program offers regular check-in calls to individuals seeking social interaction or emotional support. This service is especially beneficial for seniors or those experiencing isolation, providing a consistent, compassionate connection to brighten their day and ensure well-being.

Availability Requirements:Volunteers should have some availability between 9 AM and 6 PM, as this is when calls are made. Full-day availability is not necessary—scheduling is flexible within this window.High-priority times: We need the most help during holidays and school breaks, as we rely on interns for staffing during the typical school year.


Technology Requirements:Must have access to a computer for online training and calls. Ability to download and use Zoom, as calls are made through this platform.

Agency: CONTACT Care Line

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No