Volunteer

VMC has many volunteer opportunities for people of different faiths, interests, and talents. We have varying needs suited for groups AND individuals. Our goal is to make sure that you are familiar with VMC, our mission and policies, and with those people we serve by providing helpful resources in advance of your commitment. When you express interest in serving with us, we will provide you with critical information to make your experience positive and beneficial while preserving our standards of care for those we serve.

VMC Enrolls New Volunteers 4 Times Per Year

3/17
6/11
9/21
11/17

Please enroll in 1 of 4 orientation sessions to become a VMC Volunteer

Interested in learning more about volunteering at VMC?

Come to our next Volunteer Orientation on June 11th, 12:00PM-1:00PM

to meet with VMC's Development team at our Administrative Offices located at 511 N. Broadway.

During this time, you will learn about VMC’s philosophy, meet our staff, and take a tour of our facility. It is also a great opportunity to see all of the ways we serve the homeless and low-income families in our community who are in crisis, while also getting your questions addressed.

To RSVP for Volunteer Orientation, please contact us at developmentdept@vmcinc.org or 865.524.3926 x230.

Please Complete Our Volunteer Application to Inquire About Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Application

First name

Last name

Phone

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes

Are you seeking volunteer hours for a class or community project?

Are you looking for a one-time project or a long-term opportunity?

Have you ever served or visited at VMC before? If yes, where/when?

Please list any known allergies or info we should be aware of if you volunteer at VMC:

Please plan to attend one of our upcoming orientations from 12-1pm:

June 11, 2026

September 21, 2026

November 17, 2026

Please read and check to agree to the following volunteer waiver statement:

I, the undersigned, being a volunteer involved in various projects and activities at Volunteer Ministry Center do hereby, for myself and for any volunteer for whom I am a parent or legal guardian or in authority over, release, discharge, hold harmless, and forever acquit Volunteer Ministry Center, its officers, agents, representatives and employees from any and all actions, causes of action, claims or any liabilities whatsoever, known or unknown, now existing or which may arise in the future, on account of or in any way related to or arising out of participation as a volunteer at Volunteer Ministry Center. Further, I assume all liability of any non-volunteers who accompany me.

Date of Agreement and Submission

Month

Day

Year

Download Our Volunteer Application to Submit Via Email

Download A Group Volunteer Application to Submit Via Email

Contact Us @developmentdept@vmcinc.org

Admin

Answering the phone in administration, full or ½ day opportunity.

Monday: 9am-4pm

Friday: 9am-3pm

Meal Groups

A Meal Group Volunteer(s) will purchase, prepare, and serve a meal to our program members in the Resource Center.

Mealtimes:

Breakfast (7am) - Lunch (12pm) Note: We ask at least one person from the group to attend a Volunteer Orientation Session prior to serving.

Special Projects

Help us with various activities we regularly do, like helping with the clothing closet, hosting group activities, organizing/hosting a collection drive, and more.

Click here to see all of our special projects!