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  • BLOG
  • HEALTH & MEDICAL
    • Clinics / Providers
    • Chiropractic
    • Dental / Oral
    • Eye Care
    • Hearing
    • Home Health / Hospice
    • Hospitals
    • Mental Health
    • Pharmacy / Equipment
    • Physical & Occupational Therapy
    • Wellness
  • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    • Banking
    • Funeral / Final Planning
    • Legal / Elder Law
    • Medicare Services
    • Wealth Management
  • LIVING ASSISTANCE
    • Assisted / Independent Living Long Term Care
    • Home Cleaning
    • Mobility
    • Personal / Home Care
    • Aging in Place
  • RESOURCES
    • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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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 
​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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.​

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MAKE-A-WISH EAST TENNESSEE
865-909-9474
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6700 Baum Drive, Suite 7
Knoxville, TN 37919
Volunteer
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. ​​

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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.

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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​

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.
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