Volunteer United is a regional collaboration uniting multiple United Way chapters across Northeast Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. Launched in December 2019, it serves as a centralized platform for volunteers to easily connect with community needs, especially those affected by disasters like Hurricane Helene. By uniting United Way offices in the region, Volunteer United streamlines volunteer efforts, offering a single location for individuals to find meaningful opportunities to support their communities.
individuals looking to volunteer
Your help is needed. Volunteer projects are being added to our portal regularly, with more opportunities to support Hurricane Helene relief being updated daily. Individuals can discover specific volunteer opportunities in the region by visiting the Volunteer United website.
Simply create an account, sign up, and apply for the volunteer roles that match your interests/abilities.
This streamlined process ensures your efforts make a meaningful impact where they are needed most.
ORGANIZATIONS & AGENCIES
Volunteer projects are being added to our portal regularly, with more opportunities to support Hurricane Helene relief being updated daily. By signing up for an account on the Volunteer United website, you can see all available projects and join our efforts to help the community recover. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread flooding and devastation across Northeast Tennessee, and we are committed to deploying immediate funds to vetted local nonprofits actively engaged in disaster relief across Carter, Johnson, and Washington Counties.
We work closely with our community partners to monitor evolving situations and respond to emerging needs, ensuring that we provide timely and effective assistance. Check back regularly for the latest updates and volunteer opportunities.
DONATE TO DISASTER RELIEF
When you donate to our disaster relief fund, 100% of your donation goes directly to relief efforts, with no administrative fees taken. The United Way of East TN Highlands is proud to serve as a trusted community resource in both good times and during challenges. Through our Emergency Relief Fund, we are able to rapidly direct funds to respond to major disasters and emergencies that exceed local capacities. This fund supports relief efforts for natural disasters like flooding, large fires, and other local crises.
What happens when you donate to united way?
What happens when you donate to United Way? That’s a great question. Our team of volunteers works together to ensure that your dollars are used in a trustworthy way that changes lives in our community. Watch the 60 second video below to see how!
how much should I donate?
The amount you choose to give should be your personal decision, because all of our situations can be a little different. We have many donors who like to give their “Fair Share.” The Fair Share is equivalent to 1% of your salary, or 1 hour of pay per month. Some choose to go the “Extra Mile,” which is 1.5x the Fair Share amount. Interested to see how much it takes to make a difference in a life? Take a look at our levels of giving below.
$10 weekly
or
$45 monthly
Can provide professional mental health counseling for struggling individuals.
$25 weekly
or
$110 monthly
Can give a pair of siblings in a low-income household access to afterschool care, snacks and even a dinner to eat.
$40 weekly
or
$175 monthly
Can provide financial planning to a struggling family, free of charge, setting them on a path to a financially stable home.
OUR top partners
our impact from 2023 grants!
lives improved in Carter County
lives improved in Johnson County
lives improved in washington county
youth served across our region
FAQs
FAQs
What does United Way of East TN Highlands do?
United Way of East TN Highlands is a 501c3 non-profit organization that raises and allocates funds for local nonprofit organizations working to improve the health, education and financial stability in our community. We bring people and organizations together to do more together than any of us can do on our own. Employers, nonprofits, government, faith organizations, educators, labor, health providers, community leaders, youth and many others partner with us. Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest issues. We’re after solutions that create real change. It’s not simple, or easy. But we’re making progress and seeing results.
How much of my donation actually goes toward helping others?
What is a United Way Campaign?
Why should I give to United Way instead of directly to one of their partner agencies?
While our partner agencies certainly rely on and appreciate direct donations, they have applied to and been chosen as United Way Partners for maximum community building impact. Donors know partner programs have been well vetted for both effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. Being a United Way partner gives agencies and programs access to additional funding, volunteers and other area social services professionals. By working together, duplication of services can be reduced as well.
How does United Way of East TN Highlands decide how much funding each partner receives?
It doesn’t! Thirty community members from a wide range of ages, genders, races and socio-economic backgrounds are assembled each year to form an Allocations Team. Team members visit the agencies, speak with directors (and participants when appropriate), review program descriptions and financials then get meet to determine how to allocate funds raised the previous year to be of the greatest benefit for our community.
How can I be certain you don’t support organizations that with which I disagree?
Please click here to view the programs for which we provide funding. All donations we receive support only the programs listed.