What Partnership service areas offer volunteer opportunities?
Each of the more than twenty Partnership service areas has one or several volunteer opportunities. Most service areas also offer opportunities for high school and undergraduate student placements, as well.

What types of volunteer jobs are available?
There is a wide range of "one-time" and "long-term" volunteer opportunities. A sample listing can be seen on the Volunteer Opportunities page. In addition, "custom-designed" volunteer jobs may be crafted, in order to suit a volunteer's particular set of interests, skills and service program needs.

What are the qualifications needed, in order to volunteer?
All volunteer applicants are asked to provide the names of three references, who can speak to the applicants' reliability and suitability for the volunteer job that they have selected. Volunteer positions dealing with minors and/or victims of crime must give permission for a check of police records, as well. Some volunteer jobs require specific skills and/or a willingness to participate in training sessions, in order to prepare. Student placements require the instructor's agreement that the placement fulfills class requirements.

What is the application process?
Partnership volunteer application forms must be completed and processed before an assignment is initiated.Prospective volunteers wishing more information, before applying, should contact one of the following Coordinators of Volunteers:

• Those who wish to explore the full range of Partnership volunteer opportunities, before deciding on a specific agency division, should call (423) 697.3830.
• Those who know that they wish to volunteer with the Partnership's Youth Services division should call (423) 755-2785 .

May groups also volunteer?
Many "one-time" projects requiring a number of volunteers for a limited period of time (e.g., yard cleanup, house improvements and painting, inventories, etc.) are available to groups representing institutions such as schools, clubs, religious organizations, etc. Although groups need not complete an application form, a confidentiality form must be signed by all participants. The group's representative should initiate contact with the appropriate Coordinator, as listed above.