Participate

Opportunities to Get Involved

100% community funded. 100% volunteer operated. Whatever you have to offer — hours, goods, money, or just a word to the right person — there is a way to use it here.

Shop. Donate. Volunteer. Collaborate. Share.

Where to Start

Four Ways In

Bestowing the Basics has no paid employees. Everything on this site happens because neighbors give time, goods, or money — usually a bit of each. Pick whichever fits you.

Volunteer

Help sort donations, distribute supplies, drive a delivery, serve a meal, or assist with local outreach. No minimum hours and no experience required.

Ways to get involved →

Give

Every contribution goes directly toward essential goods and assistance for local families. Zeffy, Venmo, PayPal, card, or check.

Ways to give →

Donate Goods

Buy from the needs list and leave it at one of our four collection bins, or mail it to our PO Box.

See the needs list →

Spread the Word

Share our mission in your church, workplace, or social media. It costs nothing and it reaches the neighbors who do not know we exist.

Costs nothing

Give Time

Join Our Team

We are looking for kind, dependable people, not resumes. Most of the work is simple and hands-on: sorting donations, packing pouches, driving a delivery, setting up tables, or sitting and visiting with someone who has not had company all week.

Volunteers of any age are welcome alongside an adult. From age 14 a young person can serve on their own with a parent or guardian’s consent. We do not require background checks.

Two Bestowing the Basics volunteers in branded hoodies at a holiday distribution

Ways to serve: join the board · join a program team · go on the as-needed call list · host a collection drive or fundraiser. Tell us you are interested →

Give Goods or Money

Fuel the Work

We are a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. Our EIN is 88-0553784 and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Ways to give:

  • Zeffy
  • Venmo @BTBfundraising
  • PayPal
  • Credit card
  • Check by Mail or in Person
  • In-kind goods
  • Host a collection drive
  • Give in lieu of gifts

Drop-off locations: Athol Community Center · Resource Center · Athol P1FCU · Farragut State Park Visitors Center. See details →

Businesses & Groups

Collaborate With Us

Businesses, churches, schools, and civic groups can host a collection bin, sponsor a program, match employee giving, or donate services such as printing, storage, or transport. Most of what our partners give us is something they already had.

See who we work with, and how to join them →

Not Sure Where You Fit?

Tell us what you enjoy and how much time you realistically have, and we will find something that suits you.

Get In Touch

Questions? Call us at (208) 561-5050