United Way of Blount County Volunteer Center

Volunteers Make It Work!

Current Volunteer Opportunities as of April 21, 2008

The United Way of Blount County Community Partners as well as many other non-profit organizations are in need of volunteers on a regular basis. Here is a listing of current needs:

BLOUNT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to the home bound either on a scheduled route, emergency back-up basis, or to cover those on vacation. Requirements are a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle. This is perfect for those who home-school. The agency is usually closed when Blount County Schools are closed, most holidays and every weekend. You may take your children on your route. The route will take approximately 1½ -2 hours; one day a month, a week or bi-weekly. If you would like to assist the elderly live independently, please contact Colleen @ 983-8411.

THE GATE - GATEWAY TO INDEPENDENCE is looking for volunteers who can provide assistance to severely disabled young adults during games, music, arts, and crafts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. Volunteers must enjoy working with individuals who have disabilities, be dependable, and enjoy games. Interested individuals should contact Jo Bennett at 680-6789.

MARYVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY needs volunteers who can teach computer skills, and other forms of digital media including digital video production and editing, to teens and adults. Volunteer hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are also needed anytime from 9-5 Monday- Friday. Interested individuals should contact Lena Plant at 977-7902 or Terry Elmore at 981-3217.

PATCH MINISTRIES needs volunteers to help with home remodel projects, yard clean up, fund raising, coordination of rummage sale, and other various committees. Special skills that are helpful include carpentry, roofing, computer experience, public speaking, web site maintenance, and fund raising experience. Patch ministries is also in need of a small dump truck, dump trailer, free or very affordable warehouse space with store front for a thrift store, shelving for storage room, and roofing shingles and supplies. If you are interested in volunteering or have a donation to make, please call Jeff Hutchison at 604-3219.

TRINITY DENTAL CLINIC is looking for volunteers to help with general office duties including checking-in patients, answering phones, and filing. Trinity is also seeking individuals who can work in the Dental Clinic and Dental assistants both trained and untrained. Available hours are 8am-5pm Monday and Tuesday. Volunteers must be able to honor confidentiality agreement. Trinity is a non-denominational, Christian ministry that provides dental care for the underserved of Blount County. For more information on volunteering, please call Rosalie at 681-0770 on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please leave name and number if the office is closed.

The Daily Times and United Way list volunteer opportunities on a weekly basis. Any nonprofit organization may send volunteer job descriptions to the United Way of Blount County, 1615 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804 or e-mail jduvoisin@unitedwayblount.org.