Serve the Community
A Core Part of the BHEA Experience
At Blount Home Education Association (BHEA), we believe that serving others builds character, fosters empathy, and strengthens our connection to the community around us. Our students have the time, flexibility, and energy to make a real difference—and we want to empower our families to step into that opportunity.
Two Ways to Serve
1. Serve Independently
We encourage all BHEA families to serve regularly on their own time—whether once a month or once a week. Below is a list of local organizations that welcome volunteers, and many are open to youth and family groups.
Use this list to find a cause your family feels passionate about. Contact the organization directly, or reach out to us at [email protected] if you’d like help connecting.
2. Join BHEA Group Service Opportunities
Throughout the year, we will coordinate special service projects and group volunteering opportunities for students and families to serve together. These are a great way to build friendships and make an impact as a BHEA community.
Watch your email and Facebook group for upcoming opportunities!
Local Organizations That Welcome Volunteers
Community & Service Organizations
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United Way of Blount County
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Website: unitedwayblount.org
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Facebook: United Way of Blount County
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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
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Website: secondharvestetn.org
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Blount County Habitat for Humanity
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Website: blounthabitat.org
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Facebook: Blount Habitat for Humanity
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Blount County Community Action Agency (BCAA)
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Website: blountcaa.org
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Facebook: Blount County Community Action Agency
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Family Promise of Blount County
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Website: blountfamilypromise.org
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Facebook: Family Promise of Blount County
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Good Neighbors of Blount County
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Website: goodneighborsbc.org
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Facebook: Good Neighbors of Blount County
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The Salvation Army – Blount County Unit
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Website: salvationarmyknoxville.org
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Facebook: The Salvation Army Serving Blount County
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Smoky Mountain Meals on Wheels
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Website: blountcaa.org/meals-on-wheels
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Facebook: Smoky Mountain Meals on Wheels
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Appalachian Outreach
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Website: appalachianoutreach.org
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Facebook: Appalachian Outreach
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Animal & Environmental Organizations
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Blount County Animal Center
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Website: blounttn.org/animalcenter
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Facebook: Blount County Animal Center
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Foothills Land Conservancy
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Website: foothillsland.org
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Facebook: Foothills Land Conservancy
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Keep Blount Beautiful
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Website: keepblountbeautiful.org
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Facebook: Keep Blount Beautiful
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Tuckaleechee Wildlife Rescue
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Website: tuckaleecheewildlife.com
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Facebook: Tuckaleechee Wildlife Rescue
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Educational & Literacy Programs
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Blount County Public Library
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Website: blountlibrary.org
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Facebook: Blount County Public Library
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Adult Education Foundation of Blount County
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Website: blountadulteducation.org
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Literacy Education Program (LEP)
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Website: blountlep.org
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Facebook: Literacy Education Program
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Health & Human Services
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The Gate: Gateway to Independence
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Website: gatewaytoindependence.org
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Facebook: The Gate: Gateway to Independence
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New Hope – Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center
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Website: blountkids.org
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Facebook: New Hope CAC
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A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee
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Website: asecretsafeplacetn.org
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Blount Memorial Hospital (Volunteer Services)
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Website: blountmemorial.org
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Facebook: Blount Memorial Hospital
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Children & Family-Focused Programs
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Boys & Girls Club of Blount County
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Website: bgctnv.org
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Facebook: Boys & Girls Club of Blount County
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Camp Wesley Woods
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Website: campwesleywoods.com
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Facebook: Camp Wesley Woods
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Pregnancy Resource Center of Maryville
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Website: prcmaryville.com
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Facebook: Pregnancy Resource Center of Maryville
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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians
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Website: girlscoutcsa.org
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Facebook: Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians
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Boy Scouts of America – Great Smoky Mountain Council
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Website: easttnscouts.org
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Facebook: Great Smoky Mountain Council
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Arts, Culture, and History
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Clayton Center for the Arts
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Website: claytonartscenter.com
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Facebook: Clayton Center for the Arts
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Blount County Historical Museum
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Website: blountcountymuseum.org
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Facebook: Blount County Historical Museum
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Maryville-Alcoa Greenbelt Trail
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Website: maryvillegreenbelt.com
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Facebook: Maryville-Alcoa Greenbelt Trail
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Sam Houston Schoolhouse
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Website: samhoustonschoolhouse.com
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Facebook: Sam Houston Schoolhouse
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Know of Another Organization in Need?
If you know of a local nonprofit, ministry, or community group in need of volunteers, let us know! We’re happy to reach out and explore ways BHEA families can help.
Email us at [email protected]
Let’s teach our children the joy of service and the power of giving back—together.