Welcome to Thrive's volunteer site!

Are you new here? Make sure you attend our Volunteer Training and agree to our policies before signing up for opportunities. Click "Sign Up" beside an opportunity below that interests you. You can filter the schedule using the category drop-down below this message on the left. Questions? If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@thrivelonsdale.com.

Use the toggle below to filter opportunities and events by location.

Thursday, 5/7/2026

Neighborhood Garden Planting

Thu, May 7

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2.5 Hours)

6 slots remaining

Papermill

1501 Kirby Road

Join us to plant seasonal vegetables and flowers in the Papermill community garden. Volunteers will prepare soil, plant seedlings, and set up watering stations for the growing season.

Saturday, 5/9/2026

After-School Tutoring Support

Sat, May 9

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 Hours)

5 slots remaining

West View

2510 Belmont Heights Ave

Help elementary and middle school students with reading, math, and homework assignments in a supportive drop-in tutoring session.

Tuesday, 5/12/2026

Park Bench and Trail Repair

Tue, May 12

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4 Hours)

7 slots remaining

Main Campus

1317 Connecticut Avenue

Volunteers will assist with light carpentry and painting to restore park benches and repair worn trail markers throughout the greenway.

Test event

Tue, May 12

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM (1 Hours)

9 slots remaining

New Hopewell

943 Kimberlin Heights Rd

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Saturday, 5/16/2026

Community Health Fair Setup

Sat, May 16

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 Hours)

10 slots remaining

Main Campus

1317 Connecticut Avenue

Help set up tables, signage, and supply stations ahead of Thrive's annual community health fair. No medical background required.

Thursday, 5/21/2026

Senior Meal Delivery

Thu, May 21

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (4 Hours)

4 slots remaining

Westland

1250 Heritage Lake Blvd

Pack and deliver warm meals to homebound seniors in the Westland area. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Sunday, 5/24/2026

Youth Art Mural Project

Sun, May 24

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3.5 Hours)

Unlimited capacity

Papermill

1501 Kirby Road

Work alongside local youth to paint a community mural celebrating Knoxville's neighborhoods. All supplies provided — no art experience needed.

Sunday, 5/31/2026

Neighborhood Litter Walk

Sun, May 31

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (2 Hours)

15 slots remaining

New Hopewell

943 Kimberlin Heights Rd

Join a community walkthrough to pick up litter along neighborhood streets and around the park perimeter. Gloves and bags provided.

Friday, 6/5/2026

Job Readiness Workshop

Fri, June 5

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (2.5 Hours)

10 slots remaining

Main Campus

1317 Connecticut Avenue

Volunteers with professional backgrounds will help community members with resume writing, mock interviews, and job search strategies.

Sunday, 6/14/2026

Community Garden Maintenance Day

Sun, June 14

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 Hours)

10 slots remaining

Westland

1250 Heritage Lake Blvd

Help weed, water, and tend to the Westland community garden plots. Families welcome — this is a great event for all ages.

Thursday, 6/25/2026

Back-to-School Supply Sort

Thu, June 25

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 Hours)

11 slots remaining

Main Campus

1317 Connecticut Avenue

Sort and package donated school supplies — notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and more — for distribution to students ahead of the fall semester.

Sunday, 7/12/2026

Neighborhood Block Party Volunteer Crew

Sun, July 12

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5 Hours)

15 slots remaining

Papermill

1501 Kirby Road

Help set up, run activity stations, and clean up after Thrive's summer block party celebrating the Papermill neighborhood. Expect food, music, and a great crowd.