Pay it Forward
If you are like most of us, you are blessed in unique and personal ways. One of the greatest blessings is to have the ability to "give back". We hope you will take the opportunity to use this resource to locate organizations that may be able to use your services to help those less fortunate. Call the specific organization for information. This section offers a partial listing of various opportunities for volunteers.
If you know of an organization that would like to be added please contact us
If you know of an organization that would like to be added please contact us
AMERICAN RED CROSS 865-983-0821 1741 Triangle Park Dr, Maryville, 37801 www.redcross.org/tn Instructors in health, safety and youth programs, to help with disaster response and education, and in other areas including availability as emergency responders. |
BLOUNT COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION 865-982-8998 1500 Jett Rd, Maryville, 37804 www.blountk12.org/adulteducation/ Work with adults who need to improve their reading, math or English skills. Day and evening schedules available. Training provided. |
BLOUNT CO PUBLIC LIBRARY 865-982-0981 508 N Cusick St, Maryville, 37804 www.blountlibrary.org Work with Friends of the Library on book sale events, to assist in the Bookmark Café, and in other areas of the library. See current needs at website. |
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM 865-273-5200 Blount County Justice Center 940 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, 37804 www.bcso.com Two-person teams make regular home visits to outreach recipients, offering companionship and linking seniors to additional services as needed. Training provided. |
BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPICE 865-977-5702 1095 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, 37804 www.blountmemorial.org Provide assistance and emotional support to hospice patients and their families during illness and bereavement. Extensive training provided. |
BLOUNT MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICES 865-977-5609 907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, 37804 www.blountmemorial.org Staff information desks, welcome new patients, deliver reading materials and work in the gift shop through service in the hospital Auxiliary. |
COMMUNITYWORX 865-268-9822 www.mycommunityworx.com Community work days that include home repairs, yard clean up, indoor/outdoor cleaning, ramp-building, and craft activities. |
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS 865-524-2786 Knoxville-Knox County CAC 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, 37921 www.knoxcac.org Volunteers receive stipend as they serve children and youth in public, recreational, or institutional settings. |
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM 865-691-2551, EXT 4223 East Tennessee Human Resource Agency 9111 Cross Park Dr, Ste D-100, Knoxville, 37923 www.ethra.org Serve as patient advocates in nursing homes, assisted care living facilities and residential homes for the aged. Extensive training provided and certification required. |
MAKE-A-WISH EAST TENNESSEE 423-629-9474 6005 Century Oaks Drive, Suite 500 Chattanooga, TN 37416 http://etn.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering Our territory spans 36 counties and we are a staff of 7 so our need for volunteers is LARGE! You will work directly with wish kids, wish families, our donors and supporters so that we can all come together to make a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions. |
PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY 865-691-2551, EXT 4218 East Tennessee Human Resource Agency 9111 Cross Park Dr, Ste D-100, Knoxville, 37923 www.ethra.org Court determines duties for each client that is assigned a volunteer. Personal contact at least monthly, most often weekly. Services may include decisions about housing, medical care, and financial management. |
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK 865-521-0000 136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, 37801 www.secondharvestetn.org Help always needed from all ages to assist with numerous projects and food sorting. |
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM 865-983-8411 X26 Blount Co Community Action Agency 3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville 37803 www.blountcaa.org/programs Deliver Meals on Wheels and groceries to homebound seniors. Deliver pet food to homebound seniors with pets |
SENIOR MILES (SMiles) 865-724-1331 Blount Co Office on Aging 3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville 37803 www.blountcaa.org/programs Drive those over age 60 on essential trips within county using personal vehicle and at your convenience. No wheelchairs, no collecting money and no harassing phone calls. Training provided and gas reimbursement available. |
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE – AARP 865-983-7754 www.aarp.org/states/tn/ Provide tax preparation assistance to elderly, low and moderate income and disabled taxpayers. |
UNITED WAY OF BLOUNT COUNTY 865-982-2251 1615 E Broadway, Maryville, 37804 www.liveunitedblount.org United Way coordinates community work days several times each year to assist those in need with yard work and minor home repairs. |
WEAR’S VALLEY RANCH 865-429-0372 100 One Fine Place, Sevierville, 37862 www.wvr.org Houses St. Andrews, a Christian boarding school in Smoky Mountains for children whose parents or grandparents find it difficult to care for them. |
