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Get involved with the Center for Basic Needs <\/p>\n\n\n

Get Involved<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer with Us <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our volunteers help keep our doors open! Interested in volunteering at the Center for Basic Needs? If so, please visit the Jones Center for Leadership and Service\u2019s \u2018Sign Up to Serve\u2019<\/a> website. All individual volunteer opportunities with us are made available through the ServeUTK platform. However, please note that opportunities fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up in advance. Interested in a group service opportunity or have further questions about volunteering with us? Contact us via email at basicneeds@utk.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Basic Needs Student Director Team <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basic Needs\u00a0student\u00a0directors\u00a0assist\u00a0with the operations of the Big Orange Pantry, Smokey\u2019s Closet, Free Store, and other outreach programs.\u00a0Student\u00a0directors are\u00a0a paid student\u00a0staff\u00a0position\u00a0within the Center for Basic Needs and work scheduled hours\u00a0throughout the academic year. Interested in applying? Reach out via email at\u00a0basicneeds@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in donating?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Basic Needs accepts food, clothing, and hygiene item donations on an as-needed basis. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0interested in donating or would like to organize a donation drive, please reach out to basicneeds@utk.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get involved with the Center for Basic Needs  Volunteer with Us  Our volunteers help keep our doors open! Interested in volunteering at the Center for Basic Needs? If so, please visit the Jones Center for Leadership and Service\u2019s \u2018Sign Up to Serve\u2019 website. All individual volunteer opportunities with us are made available through the ServeUTK platform. 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