Volunteer

Serve at 2nd. Serve our City. Serve the World.

We have many volunteer opportunities at the church. Plus, God has called our congregation to be involved in many more volunteer activities throughout Knoxville, and beyond.

West View Elementary
With the launch of "The New 2," 2nd Pres adopted a nearby elementary school, West View as a small piece of Knoxville where we can love our neighbors and seek to fill those needs.  There are ways for each of us, young and not-so-young, to serve God by serving the children of West View. At West View, you can:

  • Mentor a student once a week
  • Tutor according to your availablity
  • Help with special events

To volunteer, learn more, or share your ideas, please contact  via email or (865) 523-2189 ext. 208. Learn more about West View->

Church Office Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering in the church office there are several areas that are needing your help. Please email  or call the church office, (865) 523-2189,  if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

  • Office Assistance: We are needing a few office volunteers who are computer savy.  
  • Bulletins: Come on Friday afternoon and help get the bulletin ready for Sunday. It doesn't take long but makes a big difference for Sunday mornings.
  • Newsletter & Mailings: Assist in folding, labeling, and preparing the 2nd Edition newsletter each month.  Many hands make light work for everyone!

FISH Food Pantry
The FISH team of volunteers meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month to receive emergency food requests, purchase and pack bags, and deliver food to hungry families in Knox County. There are many ways you can help this process. Contributions can be made to the FISH Fund through the church financial office or specific items can be purchased and brought to the church. We also need additional persons to serve as deliverers in teams of two.

If you can volunteer for an hour or two between 9:00am and 1:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month, please contact the FISH coordinator, Lynda May or call the church office, (865) 523-2189, for more information.

Volunteer Ministry Center
Members of Second Presbyterian Church, as individuals or in groups, volunteer to prepare and serve meals twice a month at the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) of Knoxville.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome to help with lunch on the third Saturday of every month. The group meets at the church at 10:30am to load up the food for lunch, which is provided by the church, and take it to the VMC to be prepared and served to the homeless.

Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are laypersons trained for caring ministry in and around the congregation.

Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge.

Please call the church if you would like to be involved in the Stephen Ministry, or if you would like a call or visit from one of our ministers. Learn more about our Stephen Ministry->

Music Ministry
There are many opportunities to share your love of music at Second Presbyterian:

  • The Worship and Music Ministry Team meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 PM in Fireside Room
  • Chancel Choir meets on Wednesdays, at 7:30 PM in Room 214
  • The Contemporary Praise and Worship Team rehearses Wednesdays, 7:30PM and Sundays, 8:00 AM, contact worship leader, , (865) 523-2189 ext. 230, for more information
  • J.O.Y. Singers- "Just Older Youth" meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in Room 214
  • Chancel Ringers meet on Wednesday, at 4:45 PM in Room 220

For information about any of our music ministries, call the church office at (865) 523-2189 or visit see the Music Ministry page->

Children's Ministry
Our kids our incredible and so are our Children's Ministry volunteers. if you love kids and love Christ, we want you to serve in our Children's Ministry. You can:

  • Volunteer in our nursery every other month
  • Lead an elementary small group on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights
  • Help with special events like VBS or Family programs
  • Serve as a "buddy" for a child with special needs

To learn more about volunteering please contact  or call 865-523-2189 ext. 203. Learn more about Kids at 2nd Pres->

And More...
How is God calling you? Check out more ways to serve or share your passion and calling with us! Ways to serve->