Volunteer Services
Toys for Blount County – The Junior Service League of Maryville raisies over $30,000 each year in order to provide gifts for 1,400 needy children all across Blount County. Our philosophy is that every child deserves a wonderful Christmas.
Special Olympics – We volunteer by providing athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience the excitement, joy and personal fulfillment associated with sport training and competition.
Habitat for Humanity – This nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization provides simple, decent, affordable housing for people in need in Blount County. Our group of Junior Service League girls are proud to be a part of this organization by helping extract houses in the Blount County area.
Relay for Life – The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives the Blount County community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Junior Service League volunteers at this event provide fun activities and crafts for children.
New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center – The Children’s Advocacy Center is a child-friendly, safe place for child victims of sexual and physical abuse. Children, along with their non-offending family members, can receive the services necessary for return to optimal functioning. The Junior Service League assists by providing snacks on a monthly basis.
Empty Pantry – This organization provides food for the less fortunate in Blount County at Christmas. The annual food drive draws over 1,500 dedicated volunteers, who not only contribute funds but also pack and deliver the sturdy food “baskets,” which are actually large bags, containing nearly 100 pounds of food each. This is enough to feed a family of four for over a week. The Junior Service League volunteers time and raises the necessary money needed in order to fill the baskets of food.
Community Food Connection of Blount County – Community Food Connection provides one bag of food to each family that asks for assistance. Families may return after two weeks. The Junior Service League donates food and volunteers time for this local organization.
United Way – United Way of Blount County is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. This organization is focused on the building blocks for a better life by supporting programs that help kids succeed, strengthen and support families, promote self-sufficiency, improve people’s health, and protect community well-being. United Way’s goal is to create lasting changes in our community by addressing the root causes of Blount County’s problems. The Junior Service League is heavily involved in assisting the United Way of Blount County through volunteering on the many community philanthropic projects.
The Gate – This program’s mission is to help young adults with disabilities achieve independence by providing them with vocational training and social activities. The Gate provides a variety of activities in a variety of areas to enhance the leisure time of participants, such as: games, music, art, athletics, cooking, gardening, etc. The Junior Service League of Maryville volunteers time, delivers snacks, and gives monetary donations to support this wonderful foundation.
Teen MOPS – This ministry meets the needs of girls in our community who are either pregnant or who have a baby. Teen MOPS does not preach at the girls but applaud their decision not to abort and we give them a hand during their first years as a teenage mom. The Junior Service League of Maryville supports Teen MOPS by volunteering and donating the needed supplies.
Leadership Blount – This organization strengthens our community by educating leaders for active service. Leadership Blount recruits and prepares a diverse group of local leaders and encourage a commitment to life long community service. The Junior Service League of Maryville provides volunteers to support this year long program.
Health Clinics at Schools – The Junior Service League of Maryville provides volunteers to assist in the schools health clinic needs throughout the Blount County school system.
School Volunteers – The Junior Service League of Maryville provides countless hours of volunteering to assist teachers in the classrooms of the area Blount County schools.