Assist with meal preparation and delivery, resource delivery, intake assessments, and coordination of care for individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers may also be involved in mentoring, coaching, and providing mental health support.

Engage in videography, photography, and journalism to help promote the organization's mission and events. Volunteers will create content for social media and press releases.

Support the organization through data entry, assistance with events, and various administrative tasks. Volunteers will help with contacting potential donors, mailings, and event setup and breakdown.

Coordinate shelter activities and ensure smooth operations. This role involves overseeing volunteers and managing daily tasks to support the shelter's mission.

Assist in the care and adoption of cats at the PetSmart Cat Room. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and interacting with potential adopters to facilitate adoptions.

Provide exercise and socialization for shelter dogs by taking them on walks. This role is crucial for the dogs' physical and mental well-being.

Assist with administrative tasks at the Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing, and data entry to support the smooth operation of the shelter.

Assist in cleaning and maintaining cat kennels, ensuring a clean and safe environment for the cats. Duties include cleaning litter boxes, feeding, and providing basic care.

Act as a representative of the shelter in the community, helping to build relationships and promote the shelter's mission. This role involves outreach and engagement with local organizations and the public.

Help maintain a clean and healthy environment for dogs by cleaning kennels, feeding, and providing basic care. Volunteers ensure that the dogs have a comfortable and sanitary living space.

Help spread the word about BCAWS by sharing stories on social media and engaging with the community. Your ideas and talents can help raise awareness about our mission.

Provide temporary housing for animals recovering from medical procedures or awaiting transfer to a rescue. Fosters offer a safe space and care for animals in need.

Assist with transporting doghouses, lumber, or fencing materials, as well as transporting dogs and cats to appointments. Volunteers with a truck, van, or trailer are especially needed.

Volunteers with carpentry skills are needed to help build and distribute doghouses. We provide step-by-step plans, materials, and guidance from experienced builders. Businesses can also provide space and volunteers for group builds.

Join us in building fences and kennel enclosures to free dogs from chains. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to work and help dogs enjoy their new freedom.

Assist in splitting, storing, and delivering firewood to community members in need who use fire as a source for heat. Volunteers help keep the community warm during colder months.

Help coordinate and distribute Christmas gifts to local children in need. Volunteers may assist with inventory, child sponsorship, and organizing gift-giving events.

Join a weekly list of client and volunteer prayer requests. Volunteers pray for these needs and support the community spiritually.

Participate in spring workdays to assist local agencies and qualified disabled or elderly community members with various needs. Tasks may include physical projects and seat work.

Provide items that fall through the 'gap' of services offered in the community. Volunteers help distribute essential items like uniforms, mattresses, and non-narcotic medications.