There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in this state. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community, statewide, or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

In State of Tennessee* the platforms below showcase volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations from across the state

• Volunteer Tennessee

  A statewide directory provided by Volunteer Tennessee with 141 organizations and 950 opportunities as of 01/06/2023.

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• Tennessee State Parks

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The State of Tennessee* State Community Service Commission leads efforts to make volunteering more accessible and impactful across the state of State of Tennessee*. The Commission supports AmeriCorps programs, community volunteer initiatives, and other efforts to engage citizens in service and address critical community needs.

Service programs engage individuals in hands-on projects—such as education, conservation, disaster response, and community development—while providing valuable experience and making a direct impact. These programs often have specific eligibility criteria, require a longer commitment, and may offer benefits such as stipends, tuition assistance, or living allowances.

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The following local community pages provide hyper-local information about how to volunteer in your community. If you do not see your community in this list, we recommend checking the closest community for opportunities near you.