Volunteer Initiatives/Programs

Lakeshore Mental Health Institute

Volunteer Mentor and Tutor for Children
Be a pal to one of our students in the Riverbend School Program! These special youths need one on one attention with math, reading and other basic skills. School hours are between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Spend an hour or more making someone feel very special. Training is available and volunteer time is flexible within this framework.

Volunteer Shopper
Like to shop? Have fun for yourself and help out those consumers who are unable to go into the community to shop for them. We can fit our needs around your schedule! Hours are flexible and training is included. There is a special need in our geriatric population where mobility is a concern.

Music Volunteer
Do you have any musical talent or just love to share the beauty of song? We have a need for individuals or groups who would like to spend one hour a week with children or adults in a music activity. Times are flexible and training will be provided.

Friends of Lakeshore, Inc.
Join Friends of Lakeshore, Inc., our freestanding volunteer auxiliary, which provides support and activities for Lakeshore consumers, their families and staff. For only $15.00 you can be a part of this family of volunteers and share in monthly activities at the hospital.

Parties and Events
We welcome churches, civic groups and individuals that would like to plan parties and activities throughout the year.

Marsha Shields
Volunteer Coordinator
Lakeshore Mental Health Institute
5908 Lyons View Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 583-8848
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