Needs From: United Way of West Tennessee's Volunteer Hub

We are looking for volunteers who will influence the everyday life of a Club member through our three pillars of programming-Academic Success, Character and Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles. To continue to offer our youth the support and tools they need, we need passionate, engaging, high-energy, self-starter, fun, and ready to help our youth learn and grow volunteers like you. Popular areas include Homework Assistance, Science, The Arts, Sports & Recreation, Chef Club, Technology, and Education. Operating hours for the school year are 3:00-6:30 p.m., and Summer-9:00- a.m. 5:00 p.m.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service. 

Just 1 hour a week can make a life-changing difference for a student who needs extra support and one-on-one encouragement.

As a volunteer, you’ll help students:

Volunteer Details

Location: 1503 Osborne, Humboldt, TN 38343

Evenings, just one hour per week

Ages 16+ welcome

Background check provided at no cost to you

When you show up for a student, you show them what’s possible. ❤️

Sign up today and be the reason a student succeeds!

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Boys and Girls Club of Jackson is looking for caring and committed tutors to help youth build confidence and succeed in Math and English. Just 4 hours per week can open doors of opportunity for a student who needs your support.

As a tutor, you’ll help students:

Volunteer Details

Locations:

Time: Weekdays, 2:30–4:30 PM

Requirement: Must be 18 years or older and pass a background check. 

Ongoing need, you can make a lasting impact!

Be the support that keeps a student moving forward.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Just one hour a week can make a meaningful difference for a student who needs extra support, encouragement, and dedicated one-on-one time.

Volunteers will help youth strengthen essential skills in reading, reading comprehension, writing, cursive writing, and math, building both academic growth and personal confidence. By serving as a reading or math tutor, you’ll play a direct role in improving grades, increasing school engagement, enhancing social and emotional well-being, and supporting long-term life and career readiness skills.

Volunteer Details

Location: 119 Riverside Dr

Time Commitment: Evenings, one hour per week (4:30–5:30 PM, one day/week)

Volunteers Needed: 3

Ages: 16+ welcome

Background Check: Required, and fully covered by the organization

When you invest an hour in a student, you help open doors to their future—and show them what’s truly possible.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Just a small commitment of time can create a lasting impact in the life of a young person. Volunteers with Team 4 Success provide encouragement, guidance, and meaningful support that helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you’re mentoring, tutoring, or assisting with enrichment activities, you’ll help youth build confidence, strengthen essential life skills, and discover their potential in a supportive, positive environment.

Volunteers may also use creative talents—such as photography, videography, or social media—to help capture and share powerful moments that highlight student growth and program impact.

Volunteer Details

Location: Tiptonville, TN Time

Commitment: Flexible scheduling; program hours are typically 3:00–6:00 PM

Volunteers Needed: Multiple (ongoing and project-based opportunities available)

Ages: 18+

Background Check: Required (cost covered by the organization)

When you invest your time with Team 4 Success, you’re not just volunteering—you’re helping shape brighter futures and showing students what’s possible when someone believes in them.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Just one hour a week can have a lasting impact on a child’s life. By volunteering with Child Evangelism Fellowship, you’ll provide encouragement, positive mentorship, and a safe space where elementary students feel seen, valued, and supported. Volunteers help children strengthen reading and listening skills through Bible reading, memory verses, and interactive activities—while also building confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

Whether you’re leading a lesson, helping with activities, or simply offering encouragement, your presence helps students grow academically, socially, and spiritually—setting the foundation for lifelong character, school engagement, and community involvement.

Volunteer Details

Location: Madison County elementary schools & Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt

Time Commitment: One hour per week, weekdays (typically 4:00–5:00 PM)

Volunteers Needed: 15

Ages:

Good News Club volunteers: 18+

CYIA youth volunteers: Mature ages 13 through early college

Background Check: Required and fully covered by the organization

When you invest just one hour a week, you help shape a child’s confidence, character, and future—and show them they are deeply valued.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Just a small amount of your time can create a meaningful moment for a child who needs extra care, encouragement, and inclusion. By volunteering with the Levi Miles Foundation, you’ll help children with disabilities and rare diseases feel supported, celebrated, and truly included in their community. Whether you’re assisting one-on-one at a kids camp, helping during a special event, or supporting a fundraiser, your presence brings joy, confidence, and connection to children and families.

Volunteers play an essential role in fostering social and emotional well-being while helping children build life skills such as communication, self-confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Every smile, interaction, and act of support helps create a more inclusive community where every child belongs.

Volunteer Details

Location: Community sites throughout West Tennessee

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per quarter

Schedule: Weekends and flexible opportunities available

Volunteers Needed: Ongoing, 10 individuals

Ages: Most opportunities open to various ages

Fundraising event volunteers must be 21+

Background Check: Required (volunteer responsible for cost)

When you give just a little of your time, you help open doors to confidence, connection, and possibility for children and families—and help build a more compassionate, inclusive community for all.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

The Southwest Human Resource Agency's Head Start is dedicated to empowering families and fostering school readiness by providing comprehensive preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-old children. Their mission goes beyond education, they strive to equip families with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve lasting success.

We’re seeking passionate volunteers (ages 16 and up) to join us in a variety of roles including classroom support, campus assistance, professional services, recruitment, and committee participation.

Volunteers play a vital role in enriching children’s learning experiences through one-on-one interaction, reading aloud, and helping us extend our services to more families.

Opportunities are available across 25 sites in West Tennessee, with flexible weekday morning schedules and free training provided.

Whether you can give an hour or more, your time can make a lasting difference in a child’s future.

This opportunity requires a commitment from January- February 2026 through May 2026, as volunteer input is essential to supporting student achievement. Participants will receive a Volunteer Kit prior to beginning service.

Join us for a one-time volunteer project at the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson and help create a cleaner, brighter, and more welcoming space for local youth!

Volunteer Activities May Include:

Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, your time matters, even for just a few hours!

Interested? Email: llopes@unitedway.tn.org

We’ll share upcoming dates and project details!

Together, we can help kids feel proud of the place they learn, grow, and dream big.

The READ Team began in 2014 and currently serves in six Jackson-Madison County schools: Alexander, Andrew Jackson, Arlington, Isaac Lane, Lincoln, and Rose Hill. The program pairs volunteer coaches with second grade students to help improve their sight word recognition. On average, students participating in the The READ Team increase their sight word recognition by 290% in just one school year.

Coaches can choose to come once a week or to both of their days at their schools. The Read Team operates from September to mid-December and mid-January to April.