Volunteer Tennessee
The mission of Volunteer Tennessee is to encourage volunteerism and community service. Volunteer Tennessee is the 25-member bipartisan citizen commission appointed by the Governor to oversee AmeriCorps programs, manage the Tennessee Serves Network, promote service-learning opportunities and foster community service initiatives and partnerships in which people of all ages and backgrounds engage in addressing the educational, public safety, environmental and other human needs in the Volunteer State.
Find Volunteer Opportunities with the Tennessee Serves Network
Volunteer Tennessee and Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee announced the official launch of the Tennessee Serves Network, the statewide volunteer portal. The Tennessee Serves Network is a statewide collaboration of volunteer centers dedicated to bringing people and community together through an easily accessible online portal.
Be Ready - Be Trained - And Help Your Community in Emergencies!
Learn about free local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Tennessee to prepare for disasters. Gain essential skills in emergency preparedness, volunteer coordination, and disaster response to help your community stay safe and resilient. Join a local CERT program to make a difference when it matters most.
Support Friends of Volunteer Tennessee
Are you interested in helping strengthen volunteerism and community involvement in Tennessee? Donate to Friends of Volunteer Tennessee! Friends of Volunteer Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to support the programs and services of Volunteer Tennessee. Your donation will help with fundraising and managing donations, overseeing grants, training services, and supporting the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning and the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.
Volunteer Tennessee receives funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges.