Volunteers Needed in Lynchburg
Fire departments, food pantries, schools, animal shelters and community groups in and around Lynchburg that could use a hand, and how to sign up.
First responders
American Red Cross - Disaster Action Team (Moore County)
- Disaster Action Team specialist: respond to local disasters such as home fires; give comfort, emergency aid and information
Time commitment: 4-12 hours a month depending on responses; occasional night calls
Requirements: 18+; driver's license or reliable transportation; background check; orientation
How to sign up: Apply online at redcross.org/volunteer. Sign up / contact · GiveTime@redcross.org
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Moore County Volunteer Fire Department
- Volunteer firefighters (the department is all-volunteer, 5 stations)
Time commitment: Trains twice a month. TN requires a 16-hour initial course before fire response, a 64-hour basic course plus live burn within 36 months, CPR within 12 months, and hazmat within 60 months. Committed members may log 300-400+ training hours a year.
Requirements: No prior experience required (department). State minimums for volunteers: 18+, HS diploma or equivalent, etc.
How to sign up: Come to a training session on the 2nd or 4th Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the station (301 Majors Blvd.). Sign up / contact · (931) 759-7323
Food & seniors
Moore County Resource Center (food pantry & monthly distribution)
- Call to ask about current needs
How to sign up: Call the Resource Center (lower level, County Building, 241 Main St.; open Tue & Fri 9-noon). (931) 759-7827
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
SCHRA Senior Nutrition / Meals on Wheels (Moore County Senior Center)
- Deliver noon meals to homebound seniors
- Help serve congregate noon meals
Where: 87 High St., Lynchburg
Time commitment: 'One hour a month' (SCHRA)
How to sign up: Call the Moore County Senior Center (meal site) or SCHRA at 931-433-7182. Sign up / contact · 931-759-7317
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Kids & schools
UT Extension Moore County - 4-H / Ag / FCS volunteers
- Help with 4-H, agriculture or Family & Consumer Sciences service projects
Requirements: Application required (UT Extension volunteer process)
How to sign up: Use the Volunteer Application Form linked from the Extension Volunteerism page. Sign up / contact · 931-759-7163
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Community & history
United Way of South Central TN - VITA free tax help (Moore County site)
- Greeter / intake specialist
- Translator
- Computer helper
- Tax preparer
Time commitment: At least one 3-4 hour shift a week, late January to April 13. Moore County site: Moore County Library, Tuesdays 12-5.
Requirements: One training required (same schedule as the Lincoln listing)
How to sign up: Sign up for training through the United Way volunteer portal. Sign up / contact
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
Events
Wreaths Across America - Lynchburg Cemetery
- Place wreaths on veterans' graves, say each veteran's name aloud, help with cleanup
Time commitment: One day: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 (date from the official Lynchburg community calendar)
How to sign up: See the official Lynchburg community calendar for details. Lynchburg community calendar
Source: source · Checked Oct. 19, 2026
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