We are a nonprofit organization headquarted in Knoxville, Tennessee, with branch locations around the country. We recycle flowers from the floral industry, as well as local companies, florists, grocery stores, funeral homes and events like weddings. We turn these flowers into beautiful bouquets and deliver them to those struggling with injury, illness and the aging process every week in neighborhoods all over the country.

If you can’t find the answer to your question, email us. We’re always ready to assist you.

Random Acts of Flowers is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible according to IRS regulations (Tax ID#26-3006360). Consult your tax professional for further information.

No. We never charge for our charitable services. Random Acts of Flowers’ deliverers to individuals in healthcare facilities free of charge, as a gift from the community to the individual.

We are 100 percent privately funded. We do not accept any public funding, but rather rely on donations from generous donors in the community, corporate sponsorships, grants/foundation support and through special event fundraisers.

We don’t. By design, Random Acts of Flowers relies on nurses and caregivers in health care facilities to determine patients who are in need of extra cheer.

Unfortunately, no. We do not individualize our charitable services, but rather work with health care professionals to determine the floral recipients who might most need some extra hope and encouragement.

 There are a variety of ways to support Random Acts of Flowers. You can make a financial donation, donate materials like flowers or vases or even contact us about becoming a corporate donor. You can also support us by making us your charity of choice at Amazon Smile and purchasing one of the products whose sales benefit us.

All financial donations are used to support operations fulfilling the charitable mission in our cities. Our branches are run by two to three staff positions (varies by location) and driven by an active volunteer force. For more information, visit the Financial Accountability page.

Without the dedication of our volunteers, Random Acts of Flowers would not be able to provide beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness throughout our community. Volunteers utilize and recycle donated flowers from special events, memorial services, grocery stores and wholesalers to turn what would otherwise be waste into something fresh and meaningful! When you volunteer with us, expect to have fun, meet new people, be creative, and bring smiles to our community!

We are committed to making the volunteer registration process quick and easy! Training is provided on site, and there is an array of volunteer opportunities perfect for individuals, groups, and families! Please visit our Volunteer page for more information

Yes. Most volunteer opportunities are best suited for children 12 and older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Every child must have a signed Youth Waiver before volunteering.

Groups are encouraged and welcomed. Learn more about group volunteering and team building opportunities.

• Picking up donated flowers and vases
• Sorting, composting, and organizing donated flowers
• Arranging fresh bouquets
• Delivering bouquets throughout our community
• Organizing the workshop
• Lending a hand at special events

Yes. We ask that anyone interested in volunteering attend an orientation. During orientation, new volunteers will meet our team, learn about volunteer opportunities, and have hands-on training working with the flowers. Stayed tuned for orientation opportunities!

Our normal volunteer schedule is Monday through Thursday, with most shifts during daytime hours. Evening and weekend shifts are scheduled occasionally.  Please review our Volunteer page for more information.

Absolutely! We frequently participate in special events (bridal shows, volunteer fairs, etc.) and also holds fundraisers that require volunteer assistance. Sign up to receive our newsletter with upcoming opportunities.

All contributions to Random Acts of Flowers are invaluable. To make a financial donation please click here. We also always need vases, feel free to bring any extras to our workshop or even hold a vase drive.

Most volunteers prefer to work while standing, but for those who do not want or are unable to, stools and fatigue mats are available for use in our workshop. Our facilities are all wheelchair accessible.

Many volunteer opportunities are in a warehouse-type setting and therefore we recommend comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes, we will provide gloves and aprons. Volunteers making floral deliveries are asked to dress business casual and identification provided by Random Acts of Flowers

We are proud to provide opportunities for students to receive community service credit in order to achieve academic success and give back to the community. View our Volunteer page for more information.

No. Our workshop will have all of the tools you need and light refreshments. Join us today and get ready to have a great time and bring encouragement and beauty to others.

We are proud and honored to repurpose wedding/event flowers for people in area healthcare facilities. Once the flowers are brought back to our workshop, volunteers disassemble arrangements, give all flowers a fresh cut and fresh water. A second group of volunteers use the flowers to create new bouquets, which are then hand-delivered to a person in a healthcare facility by a third volunteer group. This whole process takes 24 hours! View a Sample Mission Collage.

Floral donations can be dropped off at our facilities, Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm.

Pick-Up Radius:  We are generally able to pick up floral donations within a 30-minute radius of our facilities.

Weekend Pick-ups: If a weekend pick-up is required, a volunteer may be available. Typically we pick up from either the venue or the florist on Monday morning.

Vases: We would love to receive the vases and containers from your event, but if they need to be returned, we can drop off floral buckets before the event to make flower collection easier.

For planning and scheduling purposes, please coordinate your donation with us at least two weeks before the event.

Yes. Following the event, we will issue a donation acknowledgement letter that will provide the date of donation and our tax ID number for your records. We cannot place a value on the in-kind donation, so please contact your tax preparer for assistance.

Throughout the week, our volunteer teams help create and deliver beautiful, recycled bouquets and moments of kindness to neighbors in hospitals, hospices and health care facilities.

Vases are the vessels of our mission. Each donated vase is filled with beautiful, recycled and repurposed flowers and hand-delivered to an unsuspecting person in need of a moment of joy and compassion.

RAF currently delivers bouquets to thousands of people each month. While we do collect “returned” vases
from recipient partners, the vases are primarily a gift to the recipient to keep. In short, we always need vases!

We can accept any glass, ceramic, plastic, etc. vase or container that holds fresh-cut flowers and water (we cannot use containers with drainage, candleholders, bud vases, mugs, bowls, or baskets). Ideal vases are 6”-9”
tall with a 3.5” opening.

You may drop vases off at your nearest branch location, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. RAF also partners with area businesses who collect smaller quantities of vases (around 25). Business contact information and hours of collection are listed on the vase donation page of your local branch website. We are always looking for new collection locations, too!

If you have more than 50 vases, RAF may be able to pick-up the vases. Contact your local branch directly for more information.

Yes, please!

You’ve probably heard of a “canned food drive,” but have you heard of a Vase Drive? Vase drives are a fun way for
businesses or groups to volunteer and give back to the community, helping stock RAF’s shelves with vases for
bouquet deliveries. Successful vase drives include an outreach notification or promotional flyer (RAF can provide
templates), a centralized drop-off location with RAF vase drive signage, and flyers that can be posted on
community boards. Contact your local branch directly for more details!

We like to let beautiful flowers speak for themselves, and we have limited storage space in our workshops. For
these reasons, we do not collect any other donations for our arrangements other than flowers and vases.

When requested, RAF will provide a donation receipt with our tax ID number and date of donation for your records.

If you’re a member of the media, and you would like more information about us, visit our Newsroom. To set up an interview, contact our Marketing and Communications Manager, Christina Scott Sayer at Christina@RandomActsofFlowers.org or (865) 248-3045 (Ext 1 for National Office).

Our staff members are available to speak at events of all types and sizes, from church functions to club meetings. To have CEO / Founder Larsen Jay, email Larsen@RandomActsofFlowers.org. For the Executive Director in your area, contact the branch nearest you or call the national office at (865) 248-3045.