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KARM is fueled by volunteers.

Volunteering at KARM means more than just giving your time. It means feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, cherishing the forgotten, and sharing the love of Christ. Come use your God-given gifts to serve the most vulnerable in our community. You will build great relationships with our guests, work as a team with other volunteers, and make a difference in the Knoxville community.

KARM provides over 50 different opportunities for you to serve throughout our ministry. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click the button below to begin your journey to serve as a volunteer at KARM.

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Mark Roberts

Director of Volunteer Relations
(865) 633-7673, mroberts@karm.org

Maddie Dyer

Volunteer Coordinator
(865) 705-7335, mdyer@karm.org

COURT APPOINTED Community Service: The mission side of Knox Area Rescue Ministries does NOT allow volunteers that are court-ordered, or mandatory on the basis of receiving public assistance benefits. If you are looking for court-appointed community service projects, please reach out to the KARM Stores at volunteer@karmstores.com.

Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteering

There are many ways to partner with KARM to serve our guests. Short-term opportunities include serving a meal, participating in a special event, serving in the concession stand and more. You can serve as an individual or bring your group!

For those wanting a deeper commitment, many ongoing ministry opportunities exist such as mentors, front desk, facilitators, teachers, and administrative support.

Whether you serve at an event once a year or serve our guests weekly or monthly, God can use you to make an eternal difference in their lives! Every interaction with guests is critical. Every smile, prayer, phone call, transport is an opportunity to plant a seed and rekindle hope.

Start your volunteer experience with KARM by registering yourself at www.karm.volunteerhub.com. Once you complete your short 5-8 minute profile you will then have the chance to view the more than 40 volunteer opportunities provided daily within our ministry.

If you would like to see all the current volunteer opportunities first-hand, come take a tour of our facilities so see where you may best fit. Contact Mark Roberts at mroberts@karm.org to schedule your tour today.

Our address is 418 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN, 37917. Designated parking for staff and volunteers is directly under the interstate, in the black fenced-in area. Once you arrive, you’ll see the sign for parking.

When we enter someone else’s home or business, it’s important to dress in a way that respects the guidelines of that environment. KARM is home to many men, women and children, so when you visit KARM, you’re entering their home. To ensure the safest environment for everyone, it’s important to dress in a manner that shows respect for both our guests and volunteers.

What is REQUIRED: T-shirts covering shoulders and midsections; jeans or pants covering legs; closed-toed shoes that can get dirty.

What is allowed: Leggings (if paired with a shirt that is fingertip length)

What is NOT allowed: Shorts, tank tops/cropped clothing, flip flops/sandals

Thirteen (13) is the minimum age for short-term opportunities like serving a meal or participating in a group project. Volunteers under age 18 must serve with a chaperone and must have a signed parental permission and waiver form. Most volunteer opportunities are open to qualified men and women 18 years or older.

We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for younger children – Every Bed Every Day. For more information about EBED, email Mark Roberts at mroberts@karm.org.

Though connected, Knox Areas Rescue Ministries is different from KARM Stores. Knox Area Rescue Ministries is a Christ-centered rescue mission that provides rescue, recovery and restoration to many homeless women and men in Knoxville. KARM Stores is a Christian ministry that generates revenue for KARM through the sale of donated items.

To volunteer at KARM Stores, click here.

KARM Stores offers their own volunteer ministry opportunities. To explore volunteering at KARM Stores, click here.

 

The Knox Area Rescue Ministries mission does NOT allow volunteers that are court-ordered, or mandatory on the basis of receiving public assistance benefits. If you are looking for court appointed community service projects please reach out to the KARM Stores at volunteer@karmstores.com.

 

 

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Volunteer Grants & VTO

Did you know that thousands of companies offer volunteer grant programs where they donate to our organization after you volunteer your time? Plus, many companies offer Volunteer Time Off so you can spend the day volunteering with us!

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Search our database to see if your employer offers volunteer grants or VTO.

If they do, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the programs & how to get involved.

Submit Request

When you use our database, you’ll receive information on how to request time off or for a corporate grant.

Plus, you’ll see what programs your employer offers like matching gifts, payroll giving, and more!

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That’s it! Once you submit your volunteer grant or VTO request, you’ll be ready to volunteer and make a greater impact!

First Look into Volunteering at KARM

Not sure what to expect? Having trouble picking where to serve? We get it. KARM has many ministries to choose from, but with one mission: to bring hope, healing, and restoration to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

We would love for you to play a part in restoration here at KARM! To learn more about what it might look like to volunteer with us, we have a set of First Look articles that offer a first-hand experience into volunteering in our programs with topics such as serving a meal, praying and placing EBED cards, helping at the dorms, and more!

First Look Into Volunteering at KARM: Kitchen Edition

“Many of them mentioned they serve multiple times a week, some serve every Monday, or have a set schedule they follow. I was amazed by their dedication. Though what I noticed the most was the joy that lived in the kitchen. The volunteers all had such great smiles and seemed overjoyed to serve…”

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First Look Into Volunteering at KARM: Dorm Edition

“Once I entered, all my nerves eased when I found numerous KARM staff members ready to welcome me and help me get where I needed to go. Everyone I met exhibited a high level of hospitality that made me feel right at home…”

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