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BLOUNT
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3509 Tuckaleechee Pike
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-8411
Fax: (865) 681-1781
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| Helping People. Changing Lives. |
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| "Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other." |
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SENIOR NUTRITION - MOBILE MEALS
- Deliver meals to homebound seniors in all areas of Blount County. Routes available to be delivered between 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Monday through Friday. You can volunteer daily, one day each week, every other week, monthly, whatever fits your schedule.
- Clerical duties, copying, etc.
- Help congregate meal participants complete basic assessment form.
- Provide education on nutrition and other topics at congregate meal sites.
- School, church or service organization special projects such as crafts or “tray favors” for homebound seniors.
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- Telephone reassurance calls to homebound seniors.
- Take an elderly person to medical appointments, grocery story, other errands.
- Mow lawns, rake leaves for elderly homeowners.
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- Volunteers to perform minor home repairs such as leaking faucets and commodes, installing grab bars in bathrooms.
- Volunteers to build wheelchair ramps and install outside hand/safety rails.
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CSBG INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
- Volunteers to go through IRS-sponsored training and be available a few hours each week Jan-April to prepare income tax returns for low-income households using standard IRS- approved software.
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COMMODITY PROGRAM
- Volunteers to sort and pack commodity foods in bags and boxes.
- Clerical assistance on commodity distribution day.
- Volunteers to help load commodities into the vehicles of elderly and disabled.
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- At various times during each year there is a need for general clerical help, shredding, etc.
- Occasional needs at the agency include lawn mowing, trimming shrubs and borders, etc.
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© 2009, Blount County Community Action Agency
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