Volunteer Blount 

Find engaging opportunities in our community with other nonprofits by visiting volunteer.unitedwayblount.org.

United Way of Blount County Champions

Our Champions are an elite group of committed professionals, including business and volunteer minded people interested in and supportive of United Way of Blount County and its mission. Champions are chosen as a result of their motivation and desire to be involved and to give back to the Blount County community.

Champions will gain an understanding of what United Way is, what we do, and why we are vital to the success of our agency partners. The program runs May-December, with commitment time not to exceed 5 hours per month.

If you’re interested in being a part of the Champions program in 2026, please email Emily Mantooth!

Allocations

Becoming an allocation panel volunteer is an engaging way to learn more about the local nonprofit community without sacrificing too much of your time.

Each year United Way of Blount County uses 100 volunteers to review grant requests, tour partner agencies and evaluate funding decisions through our allocation process. Volunteers receive grant proposals from 3-5 programs, go through a 1-hour training, and donate 1 day of their time to the overall process that strives to be efficient, effective and engaging for all involved.

You do not need any grant reading or non-profit experience to volunteer. We are seeking Blount County residents or full-time employees who are United Way of Blount County donors, who are interested in assisting with the impact of the non-profit community around them. If you would like to learn more about this impact, or how your United Way dollars are being spent, this is a perfect way to get involved. If you are interested in serving, please email Sarah at sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org.

Special Events

United Way of Blount County relies on the power of volunteers to bring our four signature special events to life each year: Power of the Purse, the Golf Tournament, the Sporting Clays Tournament, and Gas Day. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a great experience for attendees — whether they’re checking in guests, monitoring a golf hole, assisting at shooting stations, or pumping gas for tips. By volunteering at these events, you help support United Way’s mission while having fun, meeting new people, and making a meaningful impact in our community. For more information on volunteer opportunities at our events, contact Alyssa at amartin@unitedwayblount.org.

Fundraising Campaign Committees

United Way’s fundraising campaigns are powered by dedicated volunteers who serve on our campaign committees. These volunteers help secure vital support by reaching out for corporate and individual gifts across our Business, Industry, Residential, and Professional divisions. By sharing the impact of United Way and inviting others to give, campaign committee volunteers play a key role in strengthening our community and ensuring resources are available where they’re needed most. For more information on volunteer opportunities through our campaign committees, contact Emily at emantooth@unitedwayblount.org.