Volunteer from home by picking up a large bag of clothes to sort by size, season, and gender. This is a safe and flexible opportunity to help foster children from the comfort of your home.

Volunteer at our SMILE House by sorting clothes, organizing, and sizing items. This is a fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours helping foster families.

Volunteer at a SMILE or partner event. SMILE partners with various organizations and hosts several events each year, where volunteers can assist in various capacities.

Assist in providing support and resources to first responders in need. Engage with the community to spread awareness and gather support for the organization's mission.

Volunteers pack bags for income-eligible children in participating schools, providing them with meals over the weekends. This program helps ensure that children have access to food when school is not in session.

Volunteers sort, label, and repackage nonperishable food items, frozen food, health aids, and paper goods. This role is crucial for ensuring that food is ready for distribution to those in need.

Volunteers help the Second Harvest staff with special events throughout the year. This includes assisting with event setup, coordination, and breakdown, contributing to raising awareness about hunger.

Volunteers assist in the front office with various routine office tasks such as answering phones, filing, and stuffing envelopes. This role supports the administrative functions of the food bank.

Volunteers are needed to assist at various events and fundraisers to bring joy to children with disabilities. Responsibilities include setting up, engaging with children, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Volunteer Firefighters needed | Requirements: Must be able to complete 64 hour basic firefighter course. Have not been convicted of a felony. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteer Firefighters needed | Requirements: Must be able to complete 64 hour basic firefighter course. Have not been convicted of a felony. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers will assist in restoring authentic Appalachian habitats by participating in various community garden projects and workshops. Responsibilities may include planting, maintaining gardens, and eradicating invasive plants.

We are accepting applications for new or experienced firefighters and support members. | Requirements: 18 years of age High school diploma or GED | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Fundraising

Volunteers at Camp Hope assist in providing a fun and safe environment for campers. Responsibilities include supervising activities, mentoring campers, and supporting camp operations. Volunteers serve as role models and help facilitate a device-free, Christ-centered experience.

Respond to emergencies: Respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Extinguishing fires: Use hoses, nozzles, and other equipment to control and put out fires. Rescuing people: Remove people from dangerous situations, including from burning buildings. Providing medical assistance: Provide basic life support and other emergency medical care. Maintaining equipment: Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and ensure equipment is in good working order. Educating the public: Develop and teach fire safety and prevention programs. Documenting emergencies: Create reports and notes for further investigation. | Requirements: No previous training required | Categories: Department Support, Junior Members, Community Education, Fundraising, Firefighter, EMT

Avoca Volunteer is always looking for people who are community supporters willing to go the extra mile to help whoever may be in need. This includes Fighting Fires, motor vehicle crashes, fire alarms, assisting other agencies, and so many more things. We never know what we will be called out to do. We consider all applicants as there is so much more to do than just fight fire. Want to see or know more please contact us and we will be glad to meet with you and show you around the department and answer questions. We meet every Monday night at 7pm. | Requirements: You must have a current Tennessee Driver's License, Live within a reasonable distance from the Fire Station, Pass a background and drug test, be in good physical shape "if applying for a Firefighter position as this requires physical strength and agility" Non firefighting positions do not have this requirement. All training and equipment will be provided through and by Avoca. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Community Education, Junior Members, Department Support

We are currently seeking new members. You don't have to want to be a firefighter to join. While we are always looking for new firefighters, we also need support personnel. We need members that can assist with fundraising activities, public education, installing smoke detectors, etc. if you think you have a skill we can use, please contact us. | Requirements: Have a strong desire to serve your community. Members wishing to engage in emergency response activities should be in good physical condition and be able to pass a physical exam, paid for by the department. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter

Currently seeking members who want to serve their community. No training/experience necessary. We provide all training. | Requirements: Must be 18 years old | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers assist with cleaning, organizing, and socializing with rescues. Shifts are flexible, lasting between 2 to 4 hours, either in the morning or evening.

Volunteers will engage in routine observations, feeding, cleaning, and socializing with animals. Shifts are flexible and can last between 2 to 4 hours, either in the morning or evening.