Volunteer Opportunities in Marion County

Looking for ways to give back to your community? Here are just a few ways to get involved locally.

Volunteer work is often seen as a generous act of giving back to the community, but its benefits extend far beyond the surface. For individuals, volunteering has been consistently linked to improved physical and mental health. A study published in BMC Public Health found that volunteering was associated with lower levels of depression, increased life satisfaction, and reduced mortality rates. Meanwhile, volunteers also help organizations in your community. Everyone wins!

Are you ready to get involved in the community, help out an organization, and maybe even make a new friend or two? Here are some ways to get started right here in Marion County. 

MARC Marion Animal Resource Connection: 

MARC is actively looking for volunteers for shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. Different shifts, lasting around two hours, need to be covered. Once the MARC team meets volunteers, they will review what works best for them and what times they could come and go over a variety of needs and place the volunteers in rotation.

Volunteer activities include:

  • Cleaning and mopping

  • Washing animals’ dishes and putting out fresh water

  • Walking dogs

  • Laundry

  • Cleaning litter boxes and kennels

  • Fostering a pet

To get started as a volunteer, call 423-240-9074 and leave a message.  

The organization is also in need of fosters, so if you have a safe and welcoming environment for a pet, learn more about fostering at https://marc4change.org/fostering/. 

Address:
225 Sequatchie Lane
Sequatchie, TN 37374
www.marc4change.org 

Whitwell Senior Center: 

The Whitwell Senior Center is a good place for volunteers who have limited time but want to get involved and be social.

Currently, the organization is looking for volunteers to help with special events, crafts, and activities. With warmer weather around the corner, more events will take place, and more volunteers will be needed. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, call and ask about upcoming events and crafts activities so you can get involved. 

Address:
900 S Main St
Whitwell, TN 37397
https://www.cityofwhitwell.com/senior_center.html
Phone: (423) 658-5000

Hospice of Chattanooga - Jasper Office

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Hospice of Chattanooga's dedicated volunteer team in Jasper and bring joy, comfort, and support to those who need it most across Marion County. They offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that cater to different skills and interests. Whether you enjoy direct interaction with patients or prefer to support from behind the scenes, there’s a place for you to volunteer. 

Volunteer roles include:

  • Patient care volunteers provide companionship to the patient and/or respite for the caregiver.

  • Administrative volunteers help with filing, send cards to those in hospice, and help out in the Jasper office.

  • Bereavement Volunteers offer support and comfort to the families and friends of deceased patients, plan and help with memorial events, and help with support groups and bereavement mailings.

Qualities of a Volunteer

  • Sensitive, caring, and mature

  • Compassion, understanding, non-judgmental

  • Committed, flexible, and has a sense of humor

All volunteers need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

Jasper Office Address:
4926 B Main Street
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0793

To get started, email your interest and availability to Lauren Huckabee and Jessica Landers at the addresses below. 

Main Contacts:

laurenhuckabee@hospiceofchattanooga.org - 423.498.3787

jessicalanders@hospiceofchattanooga.org


Tennessee State Parks 

Become a Trail Friend - at Fiery Gizzard South / Foster Falls (2025)

Looking for an active and social volunteer opportunity? Become a Trail Friend! Trail Friends greet and answer a range of visitor questions, and encourage safety on the trails, including proper footwear, water supply, and dogs on leashes. Volunteers are provided training and shadow other trail friends.

Multiple shifts are available and ongoing. Get started at the Trail Friend page.




Denise Mason