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The United Way of Blount County Community Partners as well as many other non-profit organizations are in need of volunteers on a regular basis. Here is a listing of current needs:

DAY OF CARING is in need of volunteers to help local agencies with projects such as light construction, interior and exterior painting, weed pulling, bush trimming, stuffing educational packets, sorting and labeling canned goods, digging a volleyball pit and other various projects. The date scheduled for the project is Aug. 28. If interested, please call Joy DuVoisin at United Way of Blount County at 982-2251.

KEEP BLOUNT BEAUTIFUL is in need of volunteers to organize trash pickups, run tours during the school year at the Landfill Learning Center and to also pick up litter along roadways and river banks. The Landfill Learning Center offers field trips to all ages all year long. Cleanup materials will be supplied. Contact us at 681-4809 or mail to keepblo@earthlink.net go to our Web site at www.keepblountbeautiful.org.

BLOUNT COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD needs emergency and nonemergency Rescue related activities including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, water rescues (lake and river), technical rope rescues (high and low angle), searching for lost persons, Special Services Unit (support) and people to perform administrative duties to include operating a business office. No skills necessary, training will be provided in house. Please contact Chief Tommy Bowers, Capt. Patrick McGinley, Jerry Bennett, Jason Sisk at (865) 984-9315.

BLOUNT COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION needs volunteer tutors to work with adults who need to improve their reading, math or English skills. Both day and evening schedules are available. Instructional materials and tutor training will be provided. For more information or to volunteer, please call Carol Ergenbright at 982-8998.

SAFE HAVEN CENTER is looking for volunteers to do office work and special events. No special skills necessary. Days and times are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. If interested, please contact Holly Fuquay at (865) 558-9040.

BLOUNT COUNTY SCHOOLS is looking for community volunteers to give one hour, one day a week to read with a student. Each volunteer will be trained and materials will be provided. The objective is to ensure that every child will be able to read well and independently. If you are interested in making a difference in a child’s life by participating in this program, please call Mary Jane Jones at 984-1212 ext. 2167 or 681-2771.

BLOUNT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to the home bound either on a scheduled route, emergency backup basis or to cover those on vacation. Requirements are a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle. This is perfect for those who home-school. The agency is usually closed when Blount County Schools are closed, most holidays and every weekend. You may take your children on your route. The route will take approximately 1½-2 hours; one day a month, a week or biweekly. If you would like to assist the elderly live independently, please contact Colleen at 983-8411.

THE GATE — GATEWAY TO INDEPENDENCE is looking for volunteers who can provide assistance to severely disabled young adults during games, music, arts and crafts from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers must enjoy working with individuals who have disabilities, be dependable, and enjoy games. Interested individuals should contact Jo Bennett at 680-6789.

The Daily Times lists volunteer opportunities on a weekly basis. Any nonprofit organization may send volunteer job descriptions to the United Way of Blount County, 1615 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804 or through e-mail to jduvoisin@unitedwayblount.org. For more information on the United Way of Blount County and our activities, please visit www.unitedwayblount.org.