Volunteer Opportunities

February Updated Information: Knox Task Force is in need of a Farmer's Market Coordinator; Knox Public Health Kit Assembly helpers needed; Several new Red Cross opportunities

Are you looking for a way to assist an agency with some of the tasks and chores essential to helping them run smoothly? The list below briefly outlines each agency's needs. Please contact the agency for more details. 

May 4 | Time 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.

Knox Public Health is assembling over 1,145 hygiene kits to be distributed to Knox County local schools. They need help to pack the kits on this day.

February 15 | Time 9:00 A.M.

The Knox Task Force For Older Adults is seeking new coalition members who will contribute ideas and step-up to assist planning programs involving our older adults. The next meeting will be held at The Station Break. There are several upcoming programs where help is needed. A Farmer's Market Coordinator is especially needed.

Tuesdays | 12:00-3:30, Ongoing

Thursdays | 10:00-12:30, Ongoing

Help is needed to assist clients in choosing furniture; to sort and clean incoming donations; and to assist with general office work. 740-392-3155

February-April | 6:30 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

The Winter Sanctuary staff are looking for open-minded, kind-hearted adults over the age of 18 to act as a role model and mentor to our homeless guests by spending time with them, listening to their stories, getting to know them. Volunteers work alongside a staff person. Additional duties may include light cleaning/teaching the guests to clean; answering the phone/door; assisting with laundry. 740-392-9277

February | Ongoing

Head Start sponsors Parent Support Initiative meetings/classes as well as holds meetings for Policy Council, school family meetings, and Conscious Discipline, and they will need assistance with childcare. 740-397-9304

February | Ongoing

Occasionally Head Start needs volunteer help to put together various folders and portfolios. This is a great opportunity to do office task type of work. 740-397-9304

February | Ongoing Need

Volunteers needed for a variety of American Red Cross needs. For instance, there are Blood Donor Ambassadors, Disaster Action Team Members, and Shelter Volunteers plus other opportunities. Click this complete list for Knox County opportunities.