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  • AARP TN State & Community Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP Tennessee

    We’re Adding Volunteer Leaders To Our Team! AARP is impacting communities across the state of Tennessee, but we can’t do more without you! If you’re looking for a challenging, fulfilling way to share your experience and passion for helping others,…. Read More »

  • Congressional Districts 4 & 6 Lead Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP Tennessee

    We are looking for someone who would enjoy serving as an advocate for AARP policy issues in support of people 50+. There are currently two positions open: District 4 and District 6.. Read More »

  • Experience Corps Tutor

    Ongoing | Experience Corp

    Volunteers provide 1:1 literacy tutoring to 1st through 3rd grade children at risk of reading below grade level. Tutoring/Mentoring sessions are held virtually and in-person at Achieve Pinal schools.. Read More »

  • AARP Nurse Volunteer/Patient and Family Advisory Council member (PFAC)

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    PFACs provide a mechanism for involving patients and families in policymaking, facility design, and hospital care planning, delivery, and evaluation. These councils are generally composed of between 5 and 20 patients and family members who use their…. Read More »

  • Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language

    Ongoing | Driver Safety

    Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

Community Volunteer Opportunities

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  • Hiking Hounds

    Ongoing | Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    When participating in our Hiking Hounds program, you will be taking our adult dogs out on a one on one adventure here in Knoxville! This allows them time out of their cage to help them de-stress, and... Read More »

  • Read to Pets!

    Ongoing | Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    Reading Team volunteers assist us in mentally engaging our animals. This helps them to become more adoptable while living in a shelter environment! When working with the animals in the reading team,... Read More »

  • Kennel Assistant

    Ongoing | Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    When acting as a Kennel Assistant, you will be working with the staff to ensure that our facility is clean and that all of our animals' needs are met. You must be willing to get your hands dirty to... Read More »

  • Adoption Ambassador

    Ongoing | Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    Play a direct role in the adoption of animals by helping to match our animals with their forever home! Please visit https://humanesocietytennessee.org/programs/#volunteer_174 today to know more about... Read More »

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