Needs From: United Way of Roane County

Volunteers will be picking up food donations and filling blessing boxes around our county on February 6, 2026. Depending on donations, times may vary. Must be able to lift smaller boxes of canned food items. We may also need to pick up at other times during the prior month, if boxes are filled ahead of time. We will have several donation locations around the county.

Work with other volunteers and staff to market the Roane County Fair in our community and surrounding communities. May include communications with radio and/or tv stations, billboard companies, news outlets, and social media posts. The goal of this group of volunteers is to promote the Fair and reach audiences that would potentially attend the Fair.

This volunteer group will be determining various competitions, that may include the Fairest of the Fair, and community exhibits for the Roane County Fair in May of 2026. This may also include finding judges for specific competitions and setting parameters around competitions. Working with others to judge and rank competitions and exhibits.

Work with applicants for product vendors and food trucks to ensure that we highlight our local vendors, and prevent duplication of food products and services, and meet our exclusions agreed to in our contract with the carnival company. May include day-to-day scheduling for food trucks, keeping a spreadsheet for waitlists, if necessary, and communication to vendors with requirements, regulations, or communication that all spots are filled.

Volunteers are needed to work with potential entertainment inquiries to determine the number of entertainers we can accommodate, create a calendar of events, and ensure all paperwork and requirements are met for entertainment. Selection of stage or area for entertainment and may also be involved in locating "walking around" entertainment ideas.

Volunteers are needed to help us spread the word about the Fair and call on potential sponsors to help us bring this great event to our County! The proceeds (above costs) from this event will fund Community Impact Programs through the United Way! Join us in this new adventure and be a help to your neighbors in need.

Volunteers in this area will be working together, either through meetings, Zoom meetings, calls, or emails to share ideas and strategies to support the Kid's Zone at the Roane County Fair in May of 2026. This will include free activities, a sensory safe area, exhibits that include hands on experiences, and competitions that might be appropriate for smaller children. Come join the fun and help us provide a fabulous Kid's Zone for the Fair!

The Operations Planning Committee will be working on the coordination of parking, safety, clean up, directions, volunteer coordination, and other identified needs for the Roane County Fair. This planning committee will meet periodically prior to the opening of the Fair, which will be May 12-17, 2026.

The Roane County Fair will be held at RSCC, Harriman Campus, on May 12-17. We will need on-site volunteers to help us manage directions, traffic, vendor/food truck set ups, cleaning, logistics, etc. If you would be interested in helping us during the set-up and open hours of the Fair, please register. We will be providing various shifts and dates. You will not be expected to participate all day, every day! Thank you for your support!

Each year, the Roane County United Way seeks community volunteers who would be willing to serve on our Community Investment Grant Panel. This is a 4-6 week commitment (with much of the tasks being completed at your convenience) and, consists of reading grant applications, attending evening-time interviews with agencies seeking funding (typically 2-3 evenings), scoring the applications based on information received through the applications and interviews, and making funding recommendations. This is a collective panel, with each panel member sharing their opinions and working together to determine funding allocations based on United Way priorities, community needs, and relevance to the mission of the United Way. Training is provided. Grant panel volunteers must not be employed by agencies applying for funding through United Way grants.

The Roane County United Way is currently seeking community-minded individuals that would be interested in serving on our Board of Directors. We typically meet on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. Board members may not be employed by organizations that currently seek funding from the United Way. The Roane County United Way is working towards advancing community resiliency, health, youth opportunities, and financial security, creating a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in the efforts to build a stronger Roane County!

Women United is a global movement of local United Ways comprised of women who are committed to improving their communities by focusing on our core pillars of Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security and Community Resiliency. 

ADFAC is currently looking for volunteers to complete home repair projects within our service area this summer! All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to particpate. Come as an individual or a group to help make an impact in your community. 

We welcome all volunteers 16 years of age and older to provide home repairs to individuals within Morgan, Campbell, Roane, and Anderson County TN. ADFAC aims to provide an extensive range of home repairs which include:

- Yard work: mowing, mulching, raking leaves, cleaning debris, and pruning

- Cleaning and clearing walkways

- Adding lights to walkways for accessibility and safety

- Adding handrails to existing ramps, steps, and sidewalks

- Cleaning siding and gutters

- Installing gutter guards and downspouts

- Interior and exterior painting 

- Deck, stairs, and ramp installation and repair

- Installing grab bars and other accessibility modifications

- Removing carpet and installing floor coverings

- Minor floor system repair

- Other minor interior and exterior projects as appropriate

Once a year, Roane Imagination Library reaches out to members of the community through mailings.  We seek enrollments, we invite people to receptions, we inform folks of special events, and yes, we ask for contributions.

To get a mailing ready for the post office we have an envelope stuffing party in early July.  That is, several people get together around a large table and in assembly line fashion prepare, fold, stuff, stick and lick. 

There is always a lot of laughter, usually fun food, and many new friendships.  Time commitment is about 2 hours.

This could be a great service project for a club.

We would like to develop a list of individuals or groups willing to check their calendars and join us when needed. 

If you just love to clean or garden, we always have a need for help around the office and in our flower bed.  We truly appreciate ALL our volunteers!  Volunteers help to keep overhead costs low-- each pitching in with their special gift!

We need help cleaning walls, windows and baseboards in our office.

We also need help cleaning the Born Learning signs on the park trails: Arrowhead Park, Fort Southwest Point, Killeffer Park.

Round About Roane is a volunteer assisted, senior-friendly transportation program for individuals age 60 and older who need transportation to essential trips within Roane County and medical trips only outside of the county.  

Volunteers will pick up enrolled riders, transport them to a destination, stay with the rider to offer assistance, and return the rider home.  Volunteers will have the ability to self-assign rides utilizing a web-based software program or smart phone app.  Mileage reimbursement may be available to volunteer drivers. 

Volunteer drivers must complete an agency background check, and attend all orientations and training prior to being assigned a ride.  Training will be scheduled throughout the year to capture newly enrolled volunteers.

For additional information and to request a volunteer driver application please contact Mid-East Community Action Agency Senior Services Department at 865-354-0450, ext. 228.

The Mid-East Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers who would like to assist seniors at congregate meals site throughtout Roane County.  This is an excellent opportunity for retired individuals who would like to be with other senior adults.  Duties include handing out meals (all meals are catered, there is no cooking involved), clean-up, and very limited paperwork (ordering meals for the next serving day).  This volunteer opportunity would be for 2 hours per day, and the sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  

Please contact the Senior Nutrition Department at Mid-East Community Action Agency at 354-0450 for additional information. 

Need a volunteer with experience at office and phone procedures to work at the offices front desk when receptionist is out or employees are in meetings.  Usually, length of volunteer time would be for four hours or less. There are some occasions when volunteering a full day is necessary, but not often.

Phone calling to assist fundraising activities would be most helpful during annual Banquet (Spring) and Gala (Fall-Winter).  It would also be helpful of the volunteer has many contacts within the county and is willing to call their contacts to assist in fundraising.

Volunteers are needed in support of preparation for Banquets and Gala events; this could include folding programs, preparing mailings, creating gala boards (arts/crafts) and other activities in event preparation.

Committee Service is usually an ongoing need.

For more information, contact Brenda Rowe at 865-376-2093.

Do you have a knack for filling out applications and/or grant writing?  You could help make a HUGE impact in Roane County by helping us fill out grant applications.  There are NUMEROUS grants available for application, but we need your help to fill them out!  You can even volunteer for this opportunity from the comfort of your home.

The Roane County Health Council is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the health and well being of Roane County residents by providing access to health care, health education, and disease prevention through community partnerships.

The council holds monthly meetings for volunteers and the general public to discuss community health priorities and to plan activities for health promotion and disease prevention for Roane County. 

We are looking for a few more active members to join the RCHC's board. If you're interesting in learning more, please visit the following website. Please join us for a meeting to learning more about us. We meet every third Monday of the month, that is, unless it is posted otherwise on the website. 

http://www.roanehealth.org/

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers who would be interested in serving their local community as a Disasrter Action Team member who would respond to emergency fire calls.  The Red Cross provides assistance to those affected by a disaster by providing emergency shelter, food or clothing when the need exists.

Opportunities also exist for those interested in participating in health fairs, parades or other community activities.  Call Diane Naus 865-210-9605 for more information.

May have opportunities for volunteers to assist with Literacy council planning needs. 

As needed, pssobile opportunity for Literacy tutors/Adult education tutors.

Assistance with annual graduation planning events.

Volunteer Opportunities may include: