Volunteer opportunities
Portland, TN has 1 volunteer organization listed by Nexys. Additional organizations in nearby communities are included below.
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Hands of Hope Food Pantry operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for perishable and non-perishable food as well as hygiene items. Our clients shop to supplement their food budget during times of crisis and as they work toward self-sufficiency.
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Blount County Habitat for Humanity offers various volunteer opportunities including new construction, home repair, event and fundraising assistance, and roles within their programs for helping families achieve homeownership. Volunteers can participate in a range of activities from physical construction work to administrative tasks.
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The Friends of the Blount County Animal Center promotes animal welfare in Blount County, Tennessee, and supports the local animal shelter. They rely on volunteers to provide care and love for the animals housed at the center.
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Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission is to lead the community in the fight to end hunger, distributing over 27 million pounds of food annually through a network of 780+ partnering organizations. Volunteers help with tasks such as sorting food, packing boxes, and assisting at events.
Visit organization →Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has been transforming the lives of children since 1970 and is a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The organization's mission is to create and professionally support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of East Tennessee youth. The site highlights programs to enroll children, recruit volunteer mentors ('Be a Big'), scholarships, events, and donation opportunities.
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CASA of East Tennessee advocates for the well-being of children in Knox County who are victims of abuse and neglect. They celebrate dedicated volunteers like Yvonne Hanna, who share a personal commitment to helping vulnerable children and believe in the potential for change and healing in their lives.
Visit organization →The Knox County Public Library welcomes volunteers to assist library staff with various services. Opportunities are available for both adults and teens, including homebound services and support for community events like the Children's Festival of Reading.
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Nexys currently lists 1 volunteer organization in Portland, TN, with 12 additional organizations nearby.
Nexys currently lists 1 volunteer organization in Portland, TN. Visit an organization’s website for its current ways to help.
Yes. Nexys lists 12 additional volunteer organizations in the nearby search area.
Current organization listings include Community Development, Hunger & Food Security.
Nearby listings include organizations in Knoxville, TN, Maryville, TN, Columbia, TN.
Volunteer listings last updated May 27, 2026.
Nexys listings are based on current organization and group data provided through the Nexys volunteer network. Separate volunteer opportunities are not currently modeled.