Critical Support Needed
Put Your Dollar to Work, Too.
Volunteerism is more than a helping hand—it brings people together as neighbors, transforming our community. Last year, volunteers served over 8,600 hours through United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
But volunteerism starts long before anyone shows up to serve.
It takes planning.
It takes supplies.
And… it takes funding.
A recent cut to government grants has created a critical need, but together we can fill this gap in funds.
Your donation to United Way’s Volunteer Center powers the work behind the scenes to recruit, train, and mobilize thousands of caring individuals to support local nonprofits, strengthen schools, assist families in crisis, and uplift our most vulnerable neighbors.
Thanks to donors like you, volunteers don’t just want to help—they know how and where to help in ways that truly matter.
Donate today. Your support is what powers volunteerism, right here at home.
United is the way.
Volunteerism Types
Onsite Volunteerism
Onsite volunteerism brings hands-on volunteer projects straight to your workplace—customized to your goals and local nonprofit needs. From hygiene kits to school supplies, we handle the details so our corporate partners can focus on making a difference, learning about local partners, and connecting as a team.
Traditional Volunteerism
Whether you’re an individual or a team – we can get you connected to causes, projects, or nonprofits that are meaningful to you. We simply need the times you’re looking to volunteer , potential group size, and interests. We handle the rest! You can also see our community-wide volunteering platform, ihelpchattnooga.org, for year-round opportunities.
Host a Drive
Make giving easy. We’ll help you host a donation drive for food, school supplies, baby items, or any cause that matters to your team.
Did You Know?
We also run volunteerism programs and host two community-wide volunteer days each year. Learn more about Day of Caring, Emerging Leaders, and Youth United.
Day of Caring
Day of Caring is our largest volunteer event of the year, uniting the entire community for a powerful day of service. Mark your calendars for April 17 and September 18, 2026. Thank you to our sponsors, Unum and Elder’s Ace.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders is a volunteerism, networking and leadership development program for anyone age 21-40 looking to get connected and make a difference in our community. We have a base membership fee of $50 that gives you acess to unique events and opportunities for the year. We’d love to connect with you!
Youth United
Youth United is a two-year volunteerism and leadership development program for high school students. Youth United partners specifically with Title 1 schools, serving six schools at a time and 10 students from each school, forming a cohort of 60 youth leaders. We are particularly interested in removing barriers so young people can discover more about themselves while engaging with their community.
See upcoming volunteer opportunities
iHelpChattanooga, sponsored by Unum, offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to get involved year-round. Create your account, share causes you’re interested in, and sign up for upcoming opportunities today! Chattanooga is calling on you!
Thank you to our corporate partners!
Our onsite volunteerism programming is currently in the piloting phase. Thank you to our first partners in this program, Baker Donelson and Environmental Solutions Group! Your care for community makes our work possible.
Questions About Volunteerism?
We’re here to help! Email us at [email protected] today.