Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of each Family Promise Affiliate.
Our dedicated volunteers help us provide emergency shelter, meals and other assistance to homeless families for about one-third the cost of traditional shelters. Family Promise keeps families together and provides them with a safe, supportive and home-like environment.
Two Ways to volunteer with Family Promise:
Volunteer Directly With Us
Without the compassion and generosity of our volunteers who give their time each year, these services would not be available. Below are some of the way volunteers can get involved to impact the lives of Family Promise of Bristol guests.
- Office Assistant: Answers phones, assists with a variety of clerical tasks, and takes referral information from potential guests.
- Van Driver: Transports guests to and from host congregations daily.
- Contact us for more information!
Internships
We have partnered with students from East Tennessee State University, King University, and Emory & Henry College fulfilling a variety of service learning and program competencies.
Home Sweet Home Fundraiser
The Home Sweet Home Dessert Fundraiser features complimentary hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and desserts. Funds are raised through a combination of silent and live auctions where guests can bid on select desserts and other exclusive items. The dessert fundraiser is Family Promise’s largest annual fundraiser. This event takes place every April.
Volunteer with one of our Congregations!
Meal Provider
Evening Host
Overnight Host
Donate Food Items
Host Congregations
- Anderson Street United Methodist Church
- Avoca Christian Church
- Central Presbyterian
- Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church
- First Presbyterian Church
- First United Methodist Church
- Redeemer Lutheran Church
- St. Anne Catholic Church
- State Street United Methodist Church
- Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church
- Suburban Christian Church
- Three Springs United Methodist Church
- Trinity United Methodist Church
Supporting Congregations
- Blountville Presbyterian
- Faith Lutheran
- Windsor Avenue Presbyterian
- Woodlawn Baptist
- First Baptist
- Beech Grove United Methodist Church
- Mary’s Chapel United Methodist Church
- Booher’s Chapel United Methodist Church
- Common Ground Fellowship
- Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church
- West Hills Christian Church
- Soles Harbor Apostolic Church
- St. Columbia Episcopal Church