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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Chattanooga, TN area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

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    iHelpChattanooga

    A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

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    Volunteer Tennessee

    A statewide directory provided by the State Service Commission.

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Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Chattanooga Lions Club

    This club is focused on improving the health of communities, along with their well being. They host several event for fundraiser and projects. They help adding for disaster relief, sight and hearing, help spread diabetes awareness, along with aid with childhood cancer.

  • Rotary Club of Chattanooga

    This service is to help promote peace, provide clean water, support education, along with helping our environment get better. They host several volunteering jobs to help push their help their cause.

  • Kiwanis International

    Kiwanis international, they push for helping the youth and the communities, they also provide disaster aid and allow push community health. They do over 150,000 of the community service hours and they do many fundraisers

  • Rotaract Club of Chattanooga

    Young professionals’ service club affiliated with Rotary, focusing on community service, networking, and professional growth.

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Chattanooga Free Store

    A volunteer-run that sells free clothing, food, and harm reduction supplies, that have been donated to them by other volunteer.

  • Hope for the inner city

    This organization host food banks for other and help the community where every they might find the need for help in, along with reducing hours.

  • Community Helps Itself

    This is a local grocery that focuses on helping with food issues, by using locally sourced produce and other food items, and volunteer give them free produce to help run the store

Local Organizations

Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes.

Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 14 organizations
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  • Humane Educational Society

    To assist individuals in overcoming poverty and becoming self-sufficient through various community development programs.

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  • North Georgia Animal Alliance

    To reduce the number of adoptable animals euthanized at the shelters and promote the humane treatment of animals through responsible pet ownership.

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  • Opie Acres Opossum and Wildlife Rehab Inc.

    To rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned opossums and other wildlife.

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Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 49 organizations
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  • Food Truck Festivals of America

    To create memorable events that celebrate the vibrant food truck culture, offering attendees the opportunity to explore a variety of cuisines and support local food vendors.

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  • Isaiah 117 House Chambliss

    To provide a safe and loving home for children who are awaiting foster care placement.

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  • Reach One Teach One UCA

    To provide Chattanooga’s youth with opportunities to explore and gain insight into their community, career opportunities and to develop a positive outlook on the rest of their life.

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Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 13 organizations
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  • Tennessee River Gorge Trust

    To protect the gorge’s natural resources, promote responsible land stewardship, and foster a deeper connection between the community and the land.

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  • The Land Trust for Tennessee

    To conserve the unique character of Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations.

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  • WaterWays

    To empower communities to protect and restore the waterways where we live, work, and play.

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Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 39 organizations
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  • Breakthrough T1D – Tennessee

    To improve everyday life for people with T1D while continuing to invest in research that could make the disease a thing of the past.

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  • National Kidney Foundation serving East and Middle Tennessee

    To increase awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease” through education, advocacy, and research.

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  • Smiles, Inc.

    To get people out of pain and improve dental health for low income citizens.

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Volunteer to Help EducationSee all 65 organizations
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  • Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts

    To develop inquisitive, articulate, and civic-minded individuals who will pursue knowledge throughout their lives and use their unique talents to improve the human condition.

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  • ONE HART

    To enable families and individuals with the means to achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability.

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  • Tyner Academy

    To provide a safe and supportive learning environment where students are empowered to become responsible, self-motivated learners who are prepared for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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