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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.
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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.