Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Culture Shift 101 is more than a workshop, it’s a call to action. We’re inviting volunteers to help bring to life an evening of conversation, imagination, and cultural exploration designed to shift perspectives and spark transformation across Memphis. This experience centers our shared vision for a future where everyone in our city experiences safety, joy, love, and abundance. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere rooted in Memphis culture—from supporting conversations and guiding guests to helping showcase live entertainment from a prominent local band and the rich cuisine that defines our city. If you’re passionate about community, culture, and reimagining Memphis one neighborhood at a time, we’d love for you to volunteer and be part of this meaningful cultural deep dive into the soul of our city.

Join park staff at the historic John and Landon Carter Mansion (built in 1780) to help clean up litter along the riverbank and grounds. This beautiful site is located across town from the main park grounds, at 1031 Broad Street. The riverbank is a popular fishing spot, and the grounds are popular for folks to walk their dogs through the neighborhood. As such, inevitably trash ends up scattered about. Gloves, trash bags and water will be provided. Subject to rescheduling in the event of inclement weather. 

We are in need of timers for the Conference Carolinas Swimming Championship Meet in February. You will be timing collegiate swimmers in different events. 

We are in need of volunteers to help time during prelims and finals of this championship meet. 

Join United Way of South Central Tennessee for our annual Baby Basics Drive, reimagined for 2026. This one-day event at Patterson Park Community Center brings together volunteers to collect, count, and organize donations of unopened diapers and wipes to support new and expectant parents in our community.

Your participation helps ease the burden on local families by ensuring they have access to essential baby items and resources. The cost of caring for a baby adds up quickly, and your support helps parents receive the supplies they need and connect with community programs that give their little ones the best possible start in life.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Choose the shift that works best for you.

8:00–10:00 a.m. | Drop-Off & Intake (Shift 1)
Assist with greeting donors, unloading vehicles, collecting, and beginning the sorting process for diaper and wipe donations.

10:00–12:00 p.m. | Sorting & Counting (Shift 2)
Help organize donations by size and type, complete counts, and prepare items for distribution.

12:00–2:00 p.m. | Sorting, Clean-Up & Delivery Prep (Shift 3)
Assist with packing, labeling, staging donations for agency pickup, and event clean-up.

What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Volunteers will be moving and lifting light to moderate boxes.

Who Can Volunteer:
Individuals, families, corporate teams, and groups are welcome.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

Location Details:

Liberty Baptist Church

110 Liberty Road

Wartburg, TN 37887

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

The park's native flower beds are looking great!  To stay looking good, we need your help.  We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our beautiful gardens.  Work will include cutting back last year's growth, trimming plants, blowing fall leaves out, pulling the ever present dreaded weeds and general TLC.

This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours for TN Naturalist certification, scholarships, school, or scouting badges!  Please wear appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes; if you have work gloves and hand pruners feel free to bring them, all other tools will be provided.

We will be serving BBQ sandwiches and coleslaw, cookies etc. we will need help with any of the following: serving onto plates or to go containers, clearing tables and general duties like that. 

Join us for inclusive cornhole on February 20th from 6-7:30 p.m. Volunteers should plan to arrive at 5:30 to sign a waiver and help set up.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

 Location Details:

Blairland Baptist Church

730 Steekee Road

Louden, TN 37774

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food is gone

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

** Please bring water!

Special Olympics Tennessee offers a vibrant, year-round lineup of competitions across 16 sports, serving more than 18,000 athletes statewide. None of this will be possible without the continued support of our community partners, donors, and fundraising champions.

We will be thrilled to be a featured charity for the 2026 Hot Chocolate Run Nashville, and we will need YOU to help make it an unforgettable day, full of miles, smiles, and a little chocolatey magic! 

TEAM SOTN Volunteers will:

Collect runner's bib tabs to help raise critical funds for our program

Represent Special Olympics Tennessee and share our mission with the community

Celebrate with runners at the post-race party area! 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

If you’re interested, please sign up and our Volunteer Engagement Team will follow up with more details on how to complete your registration for this event. 

Join us as we plant new trees in Tuxedo Circle! Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

Join us for our second planting in East Lake on Saturday, February 21st from 10am to 1pm!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Join us for a hands-on Volunteer Day at the lake as we install wood duck nesting boxes! These boxes provide safe nesting sites for wood ducks and help support healthy wetland ecosystems. Volunteers will help place and secure boxes along the shoreline with Park Rangers. Thank you to all participants of our Love of Birds event who made this possible by building them. This event will start at the boatdock. 

Bledsoe Creek State Park's full campground reopens on March 1st! Each year our volunteers help us prepare by washing the road signs and campsite pedestals. Regular maintenance allows these to last longer and remain visible to all our incoming guests. Meet us at the Visitor Center to receive supplies and give your park staff a helping hand as we ready the park for the in-season.

Join Rangers Hannah and Jessie for a Grundy Lakes Clean Up Day! We will be cleaning up old debris piles on the Lone Rock Trail as well as trash around the lakes. Please dress accordingly and dress for the weather. If you have work gloves, please bring them! Also make sure you have plenty of snacks and water. We will be meeting at the main Grundy Lakes parking lot where the bathrooms are located.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

Location Details:

At the Cocke County Fairgrounds

112 Fairgrounds Circle

Newport, TN 37821

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

225 Pump Springs Road       

Harrogate, TN 37752

Event times: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 10:00 AM, plan to stay until 1:30 PM

Our Reading Ranger Story Trail panels are beloved by our youngest visitors. To help them last for many more seasons volunteers wash them and report any damage from falling branches or overzealous readers. Meet at the Visitor Center to collect supplies for a leisurely afternoon on the shaded, paved half mile loop.

If you have a little more time you can check on our Little Free Library located near the bathhouse on Woodchuck Hollow. We periodically straighten the books to be sure it is in good order for our camping community. Do you know someone with carpentry skills? We'd love to add another Little Free Library near the Raccoon Creek day-use area so please have them contact us at 615-452-3706.

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

5529 New Highway 68

Madisonville, TN 37354

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Beaumont Magnet Academy is looking for bilingual (Spanish and English) volunteers to support our families who speak Spanish at all of our evening family engagement events!  These volunteers will help families navigate the event, communicate with teachers and staff as needed, and help us ensure families feel welcome and included!

Our upcoming events are the following:

It's that time of year again, the 2026 Cummins Falls Marathon will be on February 28th 2026. We will need lots of help the day before the races, the day of the races and the day after. Volunteer tasks may include helping with food prep and serving food to runners, manning aid stations along the route and helping set up and take down before and after the event. Volunteers will recieve a free T-shirt. We will need help from 2pm-4:30pm on the 27th , from 6:30am - 3pm on the 28th (race day) and anytime from 8am-4:30pm the day after the race on March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Ranger Lauren at lauren.fagin@tn.gov 

Join Rangers Grant and Liner to help with storm damage on Natural Bridge Trail. We have been working hard to open Natural Bridge back and are offering this volunteer event where you can help, too!

We will be hiking parts of the trail doing lopper maintenance. We will meet at 12:30 at the tennis courts in the picnic area. We will return at 4:00. These times are CST.

This will be around a 1 mile hike. Please dress appropriately for the weather, this includes sturdy hiking shoes.

Water, loppers, and gloves will be provided.

Thank you for wanting to give back! Please register for this event so we can contact you in case weather doesn't permit.

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

 Location Details:

Tabernacle Baptist Church

2137 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Knoxville, TN 37915

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

Join us as we plant new trees in Benham Williams Park! Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener Chattanooga while building shade, beauty, and resilience for future generations. No experience is needed. We provide all tools and guidance. Come get your hands in the dirt and help make a lasting impact!

The eighth annual North Knoxville Community Cleanup and Tree Planting will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9am-12pm. The event base will be at Northgate Plaza, located at 4212 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917.  

We will be removing litter from North Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks.  

This year, we have a special partnership with Trees Knoxville to plant trees at Whittle Springs Middle School. Trees Knoxville and Keep Knoxville Beautiful are partnering to plant trees in communities and schools across Knoxville. Together, we are growing the urban canopy, helping keep schools cooler, and increasing biodiversity in neighborhoods throughout the city. This partnership supports healthier learning environments, stronger communities, and a more resilient Knoxville for generations to come.  

Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in North Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you for keeping Knoxville beautiful!   

There are four volunteer options: three to sign up as an individual (land, creek, tree planting) and one to sign up as a group. Please only fill out the section that applies to you.

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes for the event. Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.   

The NKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, March 1st.   

Sign ups close on Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59pm.   

Thank you to our sponsors WM, Junk Galaxy, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.  

Please contact KKB at amanda@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or (865) 521-6957 with any questions you may have.

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-northknoxvillecommunitycleanup2026

Join us for a volunteer workday focused on removing invasive plant species—such as English ivy and privet—to help native wildflowers thrive at Haw Ridge. Environmental education instructor and author Kris Light, creator of the Haw Ridge Wildflower Guide (available for download at eastennesseewildflowers.com), will join us to help identify wildflower habitats found at Haw Ridge and explain how invasive species threaten these native plants. The event is co-organized between TCWP and the UT Arboretum Society. Participants may choose activities that match their comfort level, from simply enjoying time outdoors to digging vines or removing privet using weed wrenches.

We will meet at 10:00 am in the parking area on Edgemoor Rd. (near the Haw Ridge kiosk) and walk into the area of the peninsula on the west side of the park. The area is rocky in a few sections and could be muddy if there were recent rains, so sturdy shoes are necessary. We will have some tools for participants to use, but you are encouraged to bring your own clippers, loppers, and work gloves. 

Please email Hans Christen at hans_christen@yahoo.com if you plan to attend. This helps with planning and allows us to notify participants of any change

To sign up, click here: https://forms.gle/hyqGdPakca6e9T649

Join us on the Spring Creek trail for a weed wrangle to help celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Take an active part in removing invasive plants on the park. learn about invasive species and how they affect our park while aiding our park in the ongoing project of removing invasive species on our Spring Creek Trail. 

We will meet at the Spring Creek Trailhead, located off the Wilhoite Mill Parking lot, at 9am. All materials, including gloves, will be provided for work. Guests are welcome to bring their own gloves or work materials, but they are not required. Guests should be able hike into the location along the spring creek trail and complete pulling and cutting of weeds. For more information about the accessibility of the program, please visit the Essential Eligibility Criteria PDF. 

Join us for our third planting in East Lake on Saturday, February 28th from 10am to 1pm!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Each month we host a volunteer Saturday for volunteers to engage in helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Helene. The project can range from trash pickup, home rebuilds, building sheds, painting, laying floor or general activities related to Helene recovery.

This is a great service event for groups, teens or workplaces to get involved with team building and helping others.

Locations available: Unicoi County, Washington County, Carter County

Join us for one of the coolest events of the year - literally! The 2026 Polar Plunge | Music City is a fun and energetic fundraising event where participants take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success!

Volunteer roles include: 

No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! 

What to Know Before You Arrive: 

Ready to help us make a splash?

Click the link to learn more about Special Olympics TN Polar Plunge 

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care and haven't forgotten about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month we are looking for Love themed letters and cards. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter. If you like, you can also include Valentines. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 02/28/2026. Delivery before Valentine's Day would be ideal, if it's possible for you. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

Every first Sunday of the month, we welcome new and experienced volunteers to join us as we spend Sunday serving this school with their monthly landscaping need.  Tools and gloves are on the site.  Bring your water and a snack.  The building will be locked, but the tool shed will be accessible and there will be a leader to help direct you.  Please RSVP so we can make sure to be ready for you.

Join a cooking team to help prepare meals for needy elderly and disabled recipients.   This cook team prepares meals on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.  Training provided.  Start time is around 8AM and completed before 10:30AM. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

Location Details:

The Avenue Church

6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877

Event is: 11am to 1pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

Location Details:

Riverfront Park

301 Emory Drive

Harriman, TN 37748

10am-12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

At the Connection Center we have multiple ministries that give back to the community through volunteer-led support. Our ministries include:  a food pantry, day center for people experiencing homelessness, connection partnership, and legal advocates. We offer an orientation to learn about all of our ministries on the first Wednesday of every month at noon in our North Conference room. Come see where you can get connected in serving your community! 

With the Jackson Grown Fellowship’s focus on community and connection, I thought offering an optional community service opportunity would be a great experience.

We will be assisting with the Soup Kitchen at RIFA for breakfast and lunch on Friday, March 6th.

Join Kingsport Parks and Rec. for an Inclusive Glow Dance on March 6 from 7-8:30 PM.  Volunteers should arrive at 6:30 PM to help set up.

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at IC King Park (2625 Maryville Pike) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Join our fight against invaders! It's difficult to enjoy our native plants and animals when something is pushing them out! So come on out and take part in this state-wide effort. Lend your local Tennessee State Park a hand in ridding our woods of some Chinese Privet, an incredibly invasive plant that grows on and a little past the wood line.

Join us for the annual Weed Wrangle at Pickwick Landing State Park!  We'll be working to remove invasive privet from the edges of the tree lines to make room for natives to reclaim the area!  

Volunteers have two one-hour opportunities to assist.  We'll have one 2-hour shift from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and a second option from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  Volunteers are welcome to attend both sessions if they choose.  Volunteers will check-in at the Park Office at the address below.

Please wear clothing appropriate for landscaping type activities and closed toe shoes.  Gloves, loppers, bug spray, and sunscreen will be available but feel free to bring your own gloves or tools.

We will have a water cooler on hand.  Please bring reusable water bottles that you can refill as needed.

Weed Wrangle® is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants. Supervised by an expert in invasive weed management, Weed Wrangle® volunteers learn, practice and begin a habit of maintaining an area free of non-native invasive plants and encourage replanting with natives in removal areas. By engaging our neighbors and challenging them to take action in their own spaces, we hope to create a movement that will have the greatest impact on the invasive plant population.

Join us as we get rid of the pests. We will be using loppers to cut and remove unwanted invasives in the park like Chinese privet, bush honeysuckle, Bradford pears, and many more. 

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. Children are welcomed but must be supervised by adults the entire time. 

Invasive species are one of the leading causes of loss of biodiversity worldwide. Join us out at Big Ridge State Park as we participate in the annual state-wide 2026 Weed Wrangle!

Meet Ranger Josh at the Big Ridge State Park Office to help remove invasive species found around the park from 9am to 12pm. If you are unsure what an invasive species is then we especially encourage you to come along so that we can all learn how to identify and treat them if you see them pop up in your back yard.

*Weed Wrangle is part of a Garden Club of America's national stewardship effort to remove invasive plants from public spaces. Parks across the state will be hosting events that will not only be great opportunities for volunteers to get outside and help restore their native natural beauty, but also provide the knowledge and skill to combat these non-native invaders at your own home.*

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month (barring events or unforeseen circumstances), intended to assist park staff with park projects and tasks. Parks projects and task can include: invasive plant removal, trail work, trash clean-up, storm/weather debris clean-up, gardening. Projects or task vary and will be conducted according to need.

If you need to complete community service or volunteer service hours to fulfill a requirement for scholarships, graduation, fraternity/sorority obligations, etc., let us know. If you just want to come out and help us, we would be happy to have you join us.

Volunteers should plan on meeting Ranger Brian Miller at the visitor center at 10:00am CT. Ranger Miller will brief all volunteers on the location in the park where the work will take place and the project/task to be done. Please bring bottled water with you and wear appropriate footwear/attire for the weather. If you have any questions about this volunteer work day, please contact Ranger Miller at Richard.Miller@tn.gov or 931-272-4777.

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 9am to 1pm for Arbor Day as we plant 100 trees in East Lake! 

Tools, protective equipment, water, and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes and clothing they do not mind getting dirty. 

Volunteers under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a participating adult. 

**More information about parking, meeting location, and other details will be released soon. Additionally, an email with all the information you will need will be sent out before the event. **

If you have questions or concerns, please email Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org

Join Standing Stone State Park for this years Weed Wrangle. This year we will be focusing on promoting Native Rivercane habitat along Mill Creek. Participants will help clear areas along Mill Creek of invasive species and assist Rangers transplant Rivercane Rhizomes. All PPE and equipment will be provided by the park. Please be sure to bring water and snacks and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. 

Join park staff and volunteers at Tims Ford for the annual Weed Wrangle! We will meet at Lakeview Marina at 9am

Join Ranger Robinson and volunteers for a fun and rewarding morning of volunteering at Tims Ford. We will meet at Lakeview Marina where we will take a short ride to the island where we will begin clearing invasive species. Please wear appropriate work clothing and closed toed shoes. We will be providing snacks and tools for the event.

Support the Weed Wrangle initiative with Park Staff on the Keystone Trail at our Keystone Day Use Area from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on March 7th. Volunteers will meet at the Keystone Trail trailhead to check in. We will be removing invasive plant species and clearing the area around the trail to improve the lake shoreline habitat of native plant species! Participants are welcome to leave early or stay for the duration of the event. We will be providing gloves and tools; we just need you!

 The Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens will again be the site of exotic invasive plant removal as we conduct our first official Weed Wrangle® of 2026.  Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the barrens is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee Division of Natural Areas, and TCWP. The area is one of just a few cedar barrens in East Tennessee, and provides habitat for three state-listed plants: Torrey's mountain mint, prairie goldenrod, and fewleaf sunflower. It is subject to invasion by bushy lespedeza, leatherleaf viburnum, privet, autumn olive, mimosa, Nepal grass, multiflora rose, and woody plants that threaten the system’s prairie plants. Our efforts help to eliminate invasives and other shade-producing plants that prevent the prairie grasses from getting needed sunlight.   

To sign up, click here: Spring Cedar Barrens Clean-up

Join our rangers and help us defend our native plants from invaders! This is a great way to earn service hours or just get active in preserving your local park's ecosystem. We will be removing various species of invasive plants in outdoor habitats such as open woods. Please be dressed to get muddy as this is a very physical activity. (closed-toed shoes, weather-sensible clothing, and water) We will provide the tools and instructions. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Every year state parks host a Weed Wrangle event to remove invasive species from park properties.  This year we are focusing on areas of the park that we cannot burn and must work by hand.  Please consider joining us as we do this important work to keep our wildflower fields in top shape and prepare for a beautiful spring full of flowers, butterflies and other beneficial insects.  Student groups are encouraged to participate to earn hours for scholarships!

Join us on Saturday, March 7th for a Weed Wrangle! Work with Red Clay staff to remove invasive plants like privet and mimosa! 

Volunteers will learn to ID a few invasive plant species, how to remove them, and how to support native plants and wildlife. 

We ask that all volunteers bring refillable water bottles, a snack, and gardening/work gloves. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed shoes. We will have tools available for use, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own tools as well!

We will gather on the Visitor Center porch to get started.

Join Rangers in participating in this year's Weed Wrangle event. This event will focus on removing invasives in our campgrounds. These invasives limit the park's native plants that are essential to the environment. 

Help rescue T.O. Fuller from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of Privot in the campground.

Volunteers will meet Ranger Daulton in the campground, 1400 Pavilion, at 9 a.m. All tools will be provided or bring your own loppers if you would like. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt. Bring water and snacks.

A statewide volunteer event in conjunction with the Garden Club of America that focuses on restoring native plant habitats by offering invasive plant removals or native plant restoration projects. On this day, we will continue invasive plant removal along the bank of Elk Fork Creek. We will meet at the visitor center to get the day started!

Join us at Fiery Gizzard State Park to help us remove invasive plants from Grundy Lakes! Please wear work clothes you don't mind getting dirty and if you have a pair of gardening gloves, please bring them! Don't forget the water as well. We will meet in the main Grundy Lakes Parking Lot. We hope you'll join us in our continued effort to keep Grundy Lakes beautiful!

Join us Saturday March 7th for our annual weed wrangle event. We will be removing invasive kudzu vines behind brewer cabin. We will meet in the restaurant parking lot. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water, close toed shoes, gardening gloves and tools including shovels, pruning shears, and loppers. We will have a supply of tools and gloves for volunteers who cannot bring their own. 

Help us beautify the park for the 2026 Weed Wrangle event!

Additional details coming soon

Bad News: Garlic Mustard plants choke out native wildflowers and kill rare butterflies.

Good News: Garlic Mustard is easy to control without using any special tools or toxic herbicides, if we start early in the season.

YOU can help us control this nasty pest! Spend a few hours uprooting some nasty weeds along a scenic park trail. Make a difference for the future of your region's natural resources!

Come dressed for the weather, and prepared for a short walk to the weed-pulling location. If you have tender hands, be sure to wear your gardening gloves.

Meet PROMPTLY at 1 PM at the park's (former) Pool Parking Lot (uphill from park headquarters),  and we'll caravan to the worksite. We'll be done between 3 and 4 PM

Join the staff of Fort Pillow as we get rid of some invasive privet along some of the trails of Fort Pillow State Historic Park. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear, bring gloves, and water. We will be meeting at the park museum at 10:00a.m. to start.

The 7th Annual Storybook Breakfast happening at Overall Creek Elementary is coming up and we are thrilled to promote early literacy through your local Imagination Library.

Below you will find the jobs that will be assigned for each shift. You will receive your job placement on the morning of the event. The last shift will be used for final clean up and shut down of the event space. 

Looking for a hands-on way to celebrate International Women’s Day and get plugged into trail stewardship? Join SORBA Chattanooga for a Women’s+ Trail Work Party at the brand-new Godsey Ridge Trail—before it opens to the public.

This event is a welcoming, supportive trail work day created specifically for women to learn about trail building and maintenance in a space that centers collaboration, curiosity, and confidence. No experience required—just a willingness to get a little dirty and learn something new.

Godsey Ridge is a new trail system being professionally built by Ptarmagin Trails through a state grant awarded to the City of Red Bank, and volunteers play an important role in helping bring it across the finish line. This is a unique opportunity to work on a trail before it officially opens and to learn directly about sustainable trail design and maintenance.

This event welcomes and respects all women. This includes trans women and those who are nonbinary, gender non-conforming, or otherwise identify as women in ways that are meaningful to them.

No prior trail work experience needed

Tools, instruction, and guidance provided by SORBA Chattanooga

A collaborative, community-focused vibe

A chance to make a lasting impact on a new local trail

Pre and post work fuel and fellowship

Water and snacks

Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots

Work gloves (we’ll have extras if you need them)

Weather-appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

Trail work has historically been male-dominated—this day is about creating space, sharing knowledge, and empowering more women to be part of building and stewarding the trails we love.

Come solo or bring a friend. Learn something new. Move some dirt. Celebrate International Women’s Day by making a tangible difference on the trail.

Each year, the Roane County United Way seeks community volunteers who would be willing to serve on our Community Investment Grant Panel. This is a 4-6 week commitment (with much of the tasks being completed at your convenience) and, consists of reading grant applications, attending evening-time interviews with agencies seeking funding (typically 2-3 evenings), scoring the applications based on information received through the applications and interviews, and making funding recommendations. This is a collective panel, with each panel member sharing their opinions and working together to determine funding allocations based on United Way priorities, community needs, and relevance to the mission of the United Way. Training is provided. Grant panel volunteers must not be employed by agencies applying for funding through United Way grants.

Volunteers are needed to assist with NCC's Annual Spring Jam event, which takes place March 12-14th.  

Here is a synopsis of Spring Jam...  

NCC's “Spring Jam” Spring Break experience is an annual educational event that provides a unique, artistic, and cultural experience to lower-income families and youth in Memphis, Tennessee.  This event highlights a particular country to give youth who may never experience visiting another country the opportunity to gain that experience in a mock simulation event. More than 1200 youth are expected to have this experience over the 3-day event. This year marks our 21st year hosting this event, and we will be highlighting the country of America. This volunteer project involves assisting at various stations.

Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest is back and better than ever this year, we could not be more excited! This event will take place on March 14th at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738). This event is full of wine tastings, shopping the beautiful work of local artists, and listening to live music. We are looking for volunteers ages 18 and up to help us make this event the best yet!  

Below is a list of needs we are looking for: Please email macey@gatlinburg.com if you have any questions! 

All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and hours counted towards any community service and/or credit hours.

Help clean up Oak Grove boat ramp! 

Meet at Oak Grove Road Boat Ramp to clean up invasives and open the viewshed to the lake. Wear appropriate, long sleeve/long pant clothing and sturdy shoes. 

We will begin at 9:00am and go till 12:00pm. Water and lunch will be provided by the Friends of Norris Dam!

The East Tennessee Kidney Foundation is looking for volunteers to help at their annual Knox Shamrock Fest + Lucky Kidney Run!

Knox Shamrock Fest is the region's premier family-friendly St. Patrick's Day festival! This fundraiser isn't just a fun time, it brings awareness to individuals suffering from kidney disease, while benefitting patients facing hurdles this disease brings. Volunteers will be needed throughout the festival area.

The Lucky Kidney Run, a part of Knox Shamrock Fest, gives participants the option to run a 6k or walk 1 mile through South Knoxville. Volunteers will be placed throughout the course, including the water station and finish line. 

Please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Knoxville/LuckyKidneyRun to view positions needing filled for both Lucky Kidney Run and Knox Shamrock Fest.

Join us for our fifth planting in East Lake on Saturday, March 14th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Keep Knoxville Beautiful's March Saturday Spruce Up will be on March 14th, from 10am-12pm. We will be removing litter from Longview Cemetery in partnership with Knox Heritage.  

We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes for the event. Additionally, we recommend bringing your own water!  

KKB will be providing all other supplies that are needed.   

Please contact KKB at programs@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or (865) 521-6957 with any questions you may have.

Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-marchsaturdayspruceup2026

Calling All Community Rockstars
Chin Up, Girl is gearing up for our biggest event of the year—Dance It Out—and we’re looking for incredible community partners and volunteers to join us.

Who We’re Looking For

Wellness Providers and Medical Clinics: We’d love to have you share your services, resources, or health info with women in attendance.

Organizations rooted in care, compassion and community: Whether you provide housing, mental health support, recovery services, or advocacy, we would love to have you.

Volunteers: We need help with everything from setup to cleanup—every role matters.

Ambassadors: Help us spread the word by sharing the flyer at your workplace or posting on social media.

Dance It Out isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of sisterhood, healing, and joy. This event is free and open to the public and for women 18yrs of age and older. If you want to show up for women in our community in a fun, meaningful way, we’d love to connect with you.

Event Date: March 28, 2026

Event Location: Patterson Park Community Center | Murfreesboro, TN

Event Time: 10am-2pm (setup begins at 8am, volunteers needed starting at setup, not required to stay the entire time)

Questions? Email chinupgirl615@gmail.com

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Community partner registration link: https://forms.gle/bEStQKsWCkzsqjQR8

Guest registration link: https://www.chinupgirl.org/events

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter. 

You must be able to pick up your assigned dog at the Animal Shelter. Be sure to sign up early as limited spots are available.

Meeting Point: Large parking lot past the park restaurant.

What to bring:

This is a great way to help shelter dogs get exercise, socialization, and love.

Reserve your spot Today!

This event offers emerging creative youth the opportunity to learn from working creative professionals about the opportunities currently available throughout our city and county—and how to prepare themselves to take full advantage of them. Volunteers will play a vital role in creating a supportive, encouraging environment for young creatives by assisting with event set-up, guest and youth support, panel logistics, timekeeping, and showcase coordination. If you’re passionate about youth development, the arts, and helping the next generation of creatives feel seen and supported, we invite you to volunteer and be part of this impactful experience.

Drive Impact. Swing for Service.  A Modern Take on a Classic Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central Topgolf Tournament is a fresh, high-energy alternative to traditional golf tournaments. Designed for golfers and non-golfers alike, this event brings together business leaders, community partners, and supporters for an afternoon of competition, connection, and service.

All proceeds directly support Rotary programs and initiatives that create lasting impact throughout the Memphis community.

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central is organized as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. As such, contributions and donated items are not tax-deductible. We believe in transparency and are grateful for your consideration and support of our mission-driven work within the Memphis community.

Join T. O. Fuller Park staff prepping trees on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for distribution on Friday, March 20, 2026, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9 am-noon.

When signing up to volunteer, please put date and time available to volunteer in notes. Volunteers may work multiple shifts. Water will be provided.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 11am-3pm—Two volunteers needed to prep trees (wrap roots in paper, put identifier tags on trees, and group for pick up)

Friday, March 20, 2026 Shift One: 9am-1pm—Three volunteers needed to give out trees Shift Two: 1-5pm—Three volunteers needed to give out trees

Saturday, March 21, 2026 8:30am-12:30pm—Two volunteers needed to give out trees

This event offers a deep dive into Memphis’s rich musical heritage, bringing together local artists and engineers to share the stories, craft, and history behind some of our city’s most beloved songs. We’re inviting volunteers to help bring this powerful storytelling experience to life. Volunteers will support event flow, assist artists and speakers, welcome guests, and help create an engaging, respectful space where Memphis music history can be shared and celebrated. If you’re passionate about music, storytelling, and preserving our city’s cultural legacy, this is a meaningful opportunity to serve, learn, and be part of an unforgettable community experience.

Join us for our sixth planting in East Lake on Saturday, March 21st from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

Each month we host a volunteer Saturday for volunteers to engage in helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Helene. The project can range from trash pickup, home rebuilds, building sheds, painting, laying floor or general activities related to Helene recovery.

This is a great service event for groups, teens or workplaces to get involved with team building and helping others.

Locations available: Unicoi County, Washington County, Carter County

Reset Memphis Day is more than just an event – it’s a movement. The initiative aims to erase dividing lines of classicism and unite Memphians from all walks of life. Through shared experiences, the community will engage in fellowship, healing through the arts, and resource-sharing to promote mental health, violence prevention, and citywide unity. The event will serve as a beacon of hope, offering relief from the daily stresses and challenges that too often divide us. We have targeted 3000 people that will enjoy LIVE musical acts from the sound stage, 55 vendors, family games, food trucks, video game trucks, mechanical bull riding, bounce houses, skating, and many more HUGE surprises.

Volunteers are needed Sunday, March 15th to pack up and load donated children's clothing items after the event at Camp Jordan Arena. 3:45 - 5:30 pm

This gathering brings together community members to explore the concept and possibilities of cooperatives in Memphis by highlighting existing co-op models and shared learning. We’re seeking volunteers to help support this dynamic, participatory experience, one that asks the timely questions: Why co-ops, and why now? Together, we’ll examine how community can serve as a powerful economic driver, drawing lessons from past generations and exploring how cooperative economics can thrive today. Volunteers will play a key role in supporting breakout groups, assisting facilitators, helping manage time and materials, and ensuring small-group discussions run smoothly. f you’re passionate about community-led solutions, economic justice, and hands-on learning, we invite you to volunteer and help make this collaborative experience impactful and engaging.

Join us on Saturday, March 28, for a special volunteer day at Duck Island in Warriors Path State Park. As part of the Duck Island Revival Project, we will be working together to dig up and remove invasive plants that threaten the island’s natural habitat. This effort is an important step in restoring native biodiversity and creating a healthier ecosystem for wildlife and visitors.

This volunteer day is part of a much larger restoration initiative made possible by Warriors Path State Park, Friends of Warriors Path, and the Iris Fund. Thanks to this support, we will be removing an obsolete tennis court, creating a vibrant pollinator garden, planting native trees, and revitalizing historic picnic areas. These improvements will help us uphold the high standard of care we strive for in Tennessee State Parks and ensure Duck Island remains a beautiful, sustainable space for generations to come. By joining us, you’ll be contributing to a project that truly makes a lasting difference for the park and the community.

Breakfast will be provided at 8:30 AM, and work will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. The park will provide all necessary tools for the work, and for safety reasons, participants are not allowed to bring chainsaws or power tools. We encourage everyone to wear sturdy, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor work and the conditions. Gloves and eye protection are strongly recommended, and please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. We expect to work for about three hours.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment while enjoying the beauty of Duck Island. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Park Ranger Ethan if you have any questions at Ethan.Sane@TN.gov. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our seventh planting in East Lake on Saturday, March 28th from 9am to noon!  

Our meeting location in East Lake has not been decided just yet. We will send you an email update before the event with all the details you will need. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jimi Miller at jmiller@greenspaceschattanooga.org 

We will meet at the park office and drive to the old sewer treatment area to plant over 50 native trees.  

The park will supply all tools needed for the event.  

Participants will need to bring water, gloves, and wear closed-toed shoes.  

The sewer treatment area has been filled in and cleared of debris.  We need your assistance in ensuring the area returns to its former biodiverse habitat. 

Planting native species of trees helps rejuvenate the ecosystem, improves air quality, and provides essential food and shelter for birds, butterflies, insects, and more! 

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Keep Johnson City Beautiful, in partnership with the Young Professionals of Johnson City, ETSU Department of Sustainability, Volunteer ETSU, Visit Johnson City, and Meet the Mountains Festival, is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual Johnson City Beautification Day!

Mark your calendars for this impactful community-wide service event where volunteers come together to beautify and enhance the spaces we all cherish. Everyone is welcome to join in and make a meaningful difference in our community.

All participants will receive a t-shirt at check-in and a free lunch will be provided following the service.

Service will begin and end at the Johnson City Farmer's Market Pavilion.

Assist park staff in picking up litter, returning equipment to storage buildings and other general clean-up activity after large scale events. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk two miles of park roads and parking area perimeters. 

On March 28th report to the gift shop booth on Raccoon Creek Road.

Help us bring some cheer to isolated seniors, seniors in nursing homes and/or disabled individuals in our communities by sending them heartfelt letters, letting them know that we care and haven't forgotten about them.

We are looking for uplifting letters that will bring their recipients some joy!

This month you are welcome to incorporate poetry in your theme for your letters in honor of World Poetry Day. You can incorporate the theme through art, by making your own themed cards and within the message of your letter. If you'd rather write about something else, you are welcome to do so as well. 

If you are interested in sending letters and/or art to seniors in the community, please sign up below and include in your response (in the notes) how many letters you would like to write. I will contact you with specific instructions for the letters and the address to send them to. Children are welcome to contribute also (an adult is required for minors to sign up).

 
We are looking to have this round of letters completed and received by their recipients by 03/31/2026. Please allow a couple of days for mailing and distribution. 
 
Volunteers will be required to have their own materials for the letters and any additional artwork you'd like to add, as well as stamps to mail the letters on hand (or you must be able to take them to the post office). I will try my best to provide you with one address for your letters so you can mail them together in a large envelope. 

Please allow 48 hours for me to get back to you with the instructions. 

If you are in need of community service hours, I am happy to confirm your hours for you. Please submit pictures of your letters as proof. We will be tracking and logging the actual time you spent working on the letters/cards and do NOT assign a specific number of letters per hour. Please check with your institution if they have specific requirements of how many letters you need to complete to get your hours approved.

Children younger than 13 are welcome to participate with an adult/guardian supervising and responsible for mailing the letters.

 
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! 

In partnership with the Humphreys County Chamber of Commerce, GNRC is hosting a digital literacy class for older adults in Waverly, TN.

Are you interested in teaching a basic computer skills class to a group of 10 older adults? 

All training and material will be provided.

This opportunity requires NO formal teaching experience or a background in IT. A basic understanding of computers is all that’s needed along with a patient demeanor and the desire to bridge the digital gap for older adults in our community.

The class schedule is flexible and will be set together with the volunteer trainer. Ideally, classes will be offered in the mornings at the Waverly Senior Center. Total class time is 15 hours of instruction. An example class schedule could be 1.5-hour class twice a week for 5 weeks.

Trainers teach 15 hours of digital skills training to members of their community who want to develop their computer skills. Trainers will be issued a Chromebook (on loan) and receive training on a ready-made curriculum to guide the course content. Trainers will also have the support of Tech Goes Home staff and GNRC.

Characteristics of good trainers: Trainers do not need to be computer wizards, but they need to be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Trainers must feel comfortable searching for answers online. It is most important that trainers are patient, compassioned educators.

Time commitment: The total time commitment for trainers is about 35 hours over the course of several weeks. In addition to trainer orientation (4 hours) each course will require 3 hours of logistics and communication with the team; 15 hours of class; 5 hours of make-up class(es); 6-8 hours of prep work (about an hour per class).

Trainers may be eligible to receive a stipend for teaching the course.

Please express interest in the opportunity and we will follow up with you on next steps and can answer any questions you may have. 

Dino Egg Hunt has been an annual, all ages event for many years. Each year we see about 1,000 who attend the event. This year it will be on Friday April 3rd from 9am - 12pm. We will have multiple stations set up around the museum with activities. There is also a room where you can search for candy in our "dino egg hunt". 

Volunteers would be asked to help decorate prior to event and during the event, you will be at a station helping the activity go smoothly and other various tasks. Be prepared to have fun!

The Salvation Army needs extra help during White Flag Season to transition our cafeteria to White Flag shelter (evenings) and back (mornings) at the Center of Hope, 200 Ashe Street.

• Time: 6:30–8:30 a.m. or 4:30 - 6 p.m.

• What’s needed: Staff-supervised cleaning and setup

• Contact: Olivia Brokaw, 423-926-2101 or email JohnsonCityTN@uss.salvationarmy.org to learn more and get set up to serve!

Beautify the Garden, Transform the Space! Roll up your sleeves and help us turn this garden into a masterpiece.

1. Planting Seeds and Seedlings
Plant seeds and seedlings according to the seasonal planting plan.

2. Sow seeds and transplant seedlings into designated beds.
Label plants for easy identification.
Water freshly planted crops.

3. Cleanup
Post-setup cleaning
Collect and organize tools.
Remove leftover debris.

All tools will be provided for this opportunity.

Let's grow something great together!

Come out and join us for our monthly work party! Meet at Norris (1993 Norris Freeway - at Camp Sam Trailhead / Horse Trailer Parking) to work on trail projects in the area. As usual, AMBC will provide the tools - just come prepared to work with sturdy shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and water. Lunch and drinks provided at noon.

Visit AMBCKnox.org/events for more events.

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. 

Opportunities include:

Projects will vary depending on need and number of volunteers. 

We will cancel for inclement weather. However, we will work in light rain/snow and temperatures above freezing. 

Please dress appropriately and bring water! We have gloves but you can also bring your own. 

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month (barring events or unforeseen circumstances), intended to assist park staff with park projects and tasks. Parks projects and task can include: invasive plant removal, trail work, trash clean-up, storm/weather debris clean-up, gardening. Projects or task vary and will be conducted according to need.

If you need to complete community service or volunteer service hours to fulfill a requirement for scholarships, graduation, fraternity/sorority obligations, etc., let us know. If you just want to come out and help us, we would be happy to have you join us.

Volunteers should plan on meeting Ranger Brian Miller at the visitor center at 10:00am CT. Ranger Miller will brief all volunteers on the location in the park where the work will take place and the project/task to be done. Please bring bottled water with you and wear appropriate footwear/attire for the weather. If you have any questions about this volunteer work day, please contact Ranger Miller at Richard.Miller@tn.gov or 931-272-4777.