Needs From: Volunteer Tennessee

Sign up to attend Community Emergency Response Training September 1 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. In September we will cover the CERT Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations part 1 curriculum.  We will also provide Stop the Bleed training.

September training will take place at American Medical Response (10140 Gallows Point Dr).

Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) teaches participants about hazards that could affect our community, how to prepare for them and how to help your family, neighbors, or coworkers in the immediate aftermath of an emergency, before responders arrive. CERT is a nationally supported initiative hosted by the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) in partnership with local emergency response agencies. The Knox County CERT program is focused on personal preparedness training for disasters and connecting people with local volunteer agencies for response opportunities.

CERT is free to community members and takes place 6:30-9:00 PM the first Tuesday of each month in most cases.

We need outgoing individuals who will reach out to businesses to secure sponsorships and donations, who are organized and "see the job through to the end" and who will work to help plan, execute, and wrap up the event for the Center. Being a Jeep enthusiast is a plus but certainly not required!

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

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

Volunteer at one of the biggest and best culinary events in the region - the Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival - Flavor Day Weekend!

All volunteers will receive a free volunteer t-shirt, free entry, and tickets for 10 free wings.

The 2025 festival drew over 9,500 attendees who enjoyed over 100 different sauces from 25 different teams representing restaurants, cooking teams, and businesses. Our attendees come from all over the region, all for the love of the “Buffalo Wing” and to raise money for charity.

The benefiting charitable organizations for 2026 are the Thompson Cancer Survival Center at Covenant Health and the Educator Resource Center. 

Responsibilities vary by shift. See descriptions and sign up below:

Other Details:

Parking:

It’s gonna be a little tricky – especially with a home football game!    If you’re volunteering on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday – you can park at any of the downtown garages and walk over, or park at the Blackstock lot  

On Sunday, you can park in the 11th street garage – and walk to the Clinch Avenue bridge – where volunteer check in will be. Please look for that specific tent.  Please allow yourself plenty of time to park.  The later in the day it gets – the harder it may be to find parking close to the World’s Fair Park lawn.  Just give yourself plenty of time. We’ll continue to learn about parking as we get closer – and we’ll have final details about that as we approach the weekend.

Volunteer Check-In:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday – find committee staff on the Performance lawn of Worlds Fair Park (the bigger lawn).  We’ll have details ironed out   

Passes & Wing Tickets: 

We should have your passes/wing tickets for you after your shift ends.  If you’re working the later afternoon shift on Sunday – but want to eat wings before your shift starts – that is great with us.  However, we are trusting you to show up for your shift once you’re done eating! Please – don’t leave us hanging!

Details

18 and older, but 16 if parent/ guardian is present to volunteer with them 

Outdoor Festival:  All shifts will happen rain or shine - so be prepared for that

Imagine a summer evening spent wandering between three charming garden spaces, each filled with the sound of live acoustic music.

We’re hosting a unique outdoor music event by Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on our grounds, and we need friendly volunteers to help guests find their way between our hidden garden stages as the sun begins to set.

As a Music Guide, you’ll set the tone for the evening, helping music lovers stroll between garden stages before gathering for a stunning finale outside the Dogwood Center

What You’ll Do:

Guide the Flow: Direct guests along simple paths between our 3 performance gardens so they never miss a set.

Share the Schedule: Keep visitors in the loop on set times and gently help with foot traffic (and the occasional car near performance areas).

Set the Vibe: Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere full of discovery and good music.

You love live music, fresh air, and an evening stroll.

You enjoy chatting with people and helping them have a great time.

You want a front-row seat to a beautiful summer event!

Bonus: Stick around after your shift to relax on the lawn and enjoy the finale outside the Dogwood Center!

Never been here before? No worries! We’ll do a quick orientation at the start of your shift so you know the simple layout, schedule, and everything you need to feel confident.

Registration Note: To complete your registration to be a Music Steward, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

First impressions make the whole night! As an Arrival Guide, you’ll be the very first smile guests see as they arrive for an evening of live music in the gardens. You’ll keep traffic moving smoothly, point drivers toward open spots, and set a warm, welcoming tone for the entire event.

Welcome & Direct: Safely guide arriving cars into our main and overflow parking areas.

Keep Things Moving: Keep tabs on lot space so you can easily steer drivers toward open spots.

Answer Quick Questions: Offer a quick "hello," point guests toward the entrance, and kick off their night on a high note.

You love being outdoors, staying active, and greeting happy people.

You enjoy keeping things organized and running smoothly.

You want an easy, rewarding way to support a fantastic community event!

Bonus: Shift wrapped up? Grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy the rest of the symphony performance on us!

First time volunteering with us? No problem! We’ll host a quick orientation right when you arrive to walk through the parking plan, answer any questions, and get you feeling completely confident.

Registration Note: To complete your registration for the KBGA Litter Pickup Day, please click "Respond" on this page AND complete the supplemental registration via our official volunteer portal. Registration on our portal is required to receive final arrival instructions and parking maps.

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:

          746 Tazewell Pike

          Luttrell, TN 37779

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

Help make the 27th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament a success! Volunteers are needed to welcome golfers, assist with registration, help with contests, and support tournament activities. Spend the day on the course while helping raise funds for scholarships and educational opportunities in our community.

Join Ranger Joe at the museum in the park to pull weeds and do some landscaping. Be prepared to work in the elements including pulling weeds and using loppers.

Help us restore the beauty of Pickwick Lake by picking up trash along the shoreline!  Once you register, please email Interpretive Ranger Rachel at rachel.boothe@tn.gov to verify if you would prefer to kayak or walk the shorelines at the park to collect trash.

We'll be out and about collecting trash from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, but volunteers can schedule arrival or departure times as needed during that time frame.

In the event of rain, we will reschedule for September 19th.

Join us once a month to help out in various ways around the park. Each month we will be having a different opportunity so be sure to check back for updates. Please be sure to wear the proper clothing for the project of the month and always bring water.

September 5th - TBA

Love Burgess Falls? Hate seeing trash? Need volunteer hours?

Then come lend a hand cleaning up the park for our monthly trail trash pick up days!

These volunteer days start at 9 am on the first Sunday of every month and end at Noon.

Meet Ranger Connor at our lower parking lot to get your gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers. 

Please scroll down this page to choose the date you wish to volunteer for. 

Reliable transportation is often the difference between someone attending class or missing an opportunity to improve their English. As a Tuesday Morning Driver, you'll provide safe, dependable transportation so refugee and immigrant students can focus on learning and building a brighter future.

Your weekly commitment helps remove one of the biggest barriers to education.

Tuesdays

Volunteers may serve one shift or both.

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure the safety of our clients, drivers must complete:

We'll provide everything you need before your first route.

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

Reliable transportation is often the difference between someone attending class or missing an opportunity to improve their English. As a Thursday Morning Driver, you'll provide safe, dependable transportation so refugee and immigrant students can focus on learning and building a brighter future.

Your weekly commitment helps remove one of the biggest barriers to education.

Thursdays

Volunteers may serve one shift or both.

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure the safety of our clients, drivers must complete:

We'll provide everything you need before your first route.

We need volunteers to help run the different activity and food booths! 

Help us prepare for the NorthKnoxWell Community Health Fair by joining our setup crew the evening before the event! We're looking for 10–15 volunteers who are comfortable with physical activity and able to lift and move tables, chairs, and event supplies around the school. This is a hands-on opportunity that plays a critical role in making sure our community health fair is ready to welcome many families the next day.

Volunteers should be able to work as part of a team, follow directions, and be prepared for a shift that may include lifting, carrying, and walking throughout the event space.

Your support behind the scenes will help create a welcoming, organized event that connects families with valuable health resources and services the next day.

Join us in supporting the NorthKnoxWell Community Health Fair, a free event connecting North Knoxville families with health services, community resources, and wellness opportunities. The fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Whittle Springs Middle School.

Bilingual volunteers, especially those who speak Spanish, are highly encouraged to participate. Many of the families attending the event are Spanish-speaking, and language support will help ensure all community members feel welcomed and are able to access the resources and services available.

Volunteers will assist in a variety of roles, including parking and traffic support, event setup, greeting attendees, helping with community resource and health service areas, and general event support. Parking volunteers will begin at 8:30 AM, while all other volunteers should arrive by 9:00 AM. The event will conclude at 1:00 PM, followed by a brief cleanup, with volunteers finished by approximately 1:30 PM.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and accessible event for our community!

Join us in supporting the NorthKnoxWell Community Health Fair, a free event connecting North Knoxville families with health services, community resources, and wellness opportunities. The fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Whittle Springs Middle School.

Many of the families attending the event are Spanish-speaking, and language support will help ensure all community members feel welcomed and are able to access the resources and services available.

Bilingual Language volunteers will assist in a variety of roles, including greeting attendees, helping with community resource and health service areas, parking support, and general event support. Parking volunteers will begin at 8:30 AM, while all other volunteers should arrive by 9:00 AM. 

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and accessible event for our community!

Bike MS® is one of the largest fundraising cycling series in the world. Dedicated riders like you are fueling life-changing breakthroughs for the nearly 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the US.

If you would like to volunteer please click the link below to see all our shifts and opportunities for ride weekend! We have shifts for photographers, set up and tear down, Food service, Spirit team and many more! 

https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=119466

SturgeonFest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Seven Islands State Birding Park. The event is scheduled for 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and will take place at the boat launch area off of Kelly Lane. SturgeonFest is a fun and educational event where visitors can register to release a juvenile Sturgeon into the French Broad River and also learn about local area conservation groups. There will be booths set-up for local artists, businesses, and food trucks. Enjoy live music from the Tennessee Stifflegs! We are expecting a large crowd for this event and are looking for volunteers to help park staff with various tasks involved with the event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks: 

* Parking (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

* Booth Set-Up (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)

* Booth Take-Down (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

* Sturgeon release line leaders (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM)

* Sturgeon release helpers (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM)

Volunteers will be able to move around between tasks throughout the event if they would like. All volunteers will park at the boat launch area off of Kelly Lane inside Seven Islands State Birding Park. If you are interested in helping with any of these tasks, please contact Ranger Stephanie Mueller at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270 (text or call). 

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

Through 2024, 2025 and 2026, Middle Fork Bottoms has been working with Toyota, NEEF, the Nature Conservancy, and others on a restoration project returning several areas in the park to a more native state. These projects have done well so far, but will require ongoing maintenance to ensure that we can be exemplary habitat for West TN native species. Join us and TN Serves this National Public Lands Day to help clean invasive and unwanted species out of our project fields!

Participants must wear close-toed shoes and full-length pants. Water and gloves will be provided. 

Event Details: Fall 2026 Day of Caring - Crabtree Farms - Fall Plant Sale Prep

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Time: 9am-12pm (3 hours)

Location: Crabtree Farms, 1000 E 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Tasks: We will prepare the farm for our Fall Plant Sale the following weekend. Tasks include moving plants, putting up t-posts and signage, and farm beautification (weeding, tidying, picking up trash, etc).

Physical Demand: Outdoor work, 5-10lb lifting, t-post pounding, bending

Parking Instructions:

Parking Area: Volunteers should park in the designated parking lot located at the front of the farm.

Arrival Time: Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in and orientation.

Check-In: Upon arrival, proceed to the main entrance where our staff will greet you and provide further instructions. You may congregate at the picnic tables under the oak tree or head inside our barn. Areas to place personal belongings as well as a restroom is available inside the barn. 

Additional Information:

Registration and Waivers: Please register and submit volunteer waivers for your group via the registration link on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/feyjw1h4ouywg0. Once you are registered, you will be able to sign in and out of your shift through this same website or the Bloomerang Volunteer app.

Attire: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activities. Feel free to bring a hat, refillable water bottle, snack, and garden gloves. We do have some gloves on hand, as well as sunscreen, if you do not have any.

Weather: Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, we will notify you of any changes. We farm rain or shine, so be sure to bring a rain jacket and change of clothes if rain is in the forecast, especially fresh socks! We do go indoors if there is thunder or lightning. 

Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us. We look forward to having you on the farm!

Have a wonderful day!

We will be working in and around the store -

If the weather is not good we will only do indoor projects.

Please park in the lot next to the building. Casual, work clothing recommended. Water will be provided. 

Assist with trimming back and removing overgrown bushes located behind the shelter. This project was started during last year's Day of Caring and requires continued attention. The vegetation has grown significantly and is beginning to reach nearby electrical lines, creating a potential safety hazard. Volunteers will help improve safety, visibility, and the overall appearance of the shelter grounds.

Assist with cleaning and removing graffiti from exterior building signs and other affected areas around the shelter. This project will help create a more welcoming, professional, and dignified environment for survivors and families seeking services while improving the overall appearance of the facility and community presence. This is a painting project. Items needed for this project will be provided. 

Volunteers will need to bring the appropriate tools and equipment necessary to complete the projects, including items such as bush trimming and removal tools, work gloves, and other applicable hand tools.

Please where comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and closed to shoes. Bring a refillable water bottle, sun screen and hat if you require protection from the sun.

Join us for a rewarding day of environmental stewardship as we work together to clear invasive plant species (privet, english ivy, honeysuckle, etc) spread mulch on the trail, and do some early fall planting of our beautiful Sylvan Park Bird Sanctuary. This vital work helps restore native habitat for local bird populations and ensures the park remains a thriving space for wildlife and the community.

What to Expect:
Volunteers will assist with removing invasive plants, which may involve digging, pulling, and hauling debris. Some heavy lifting may be required, but tasks will be assigned based on comfort and ability levels. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference!

Parking:
Free parking is available at the main Sylvan Park entrance located along Franklin Street (Please do not block neighbor driveways)  Spots may be limited. Car Pooling is encouraged. Overflow parking will be to parallel park on Forest Street near Noll. Look for the Day of Caring signs and volunteer check-in table.

What to Wear:
Please wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. We recommend clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves will be provided.

Tools Provided:
We will supply a few  weed wrenches, trash bags, and gloves. Feel free to bring your own gloves or favorite hand tools (trimmer, shovels, weed wrench) if you prefer.

Bathrooms:

Please note, there is NO bathroom on site at the park. Closest public restroom is at Publix Grocery Store on Market Street.

Additional Reminders:

Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Apply sunscreen and insect repellent as needed, especially if it’s sunny.

A brief safety talk and orientation will kick off the event at 9:00 AM sharp.

Let’s make a positive impact together—see you at Sylvan Park!

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on September 18th, and we need your help prepping meals for moms in our program! As our student-moms attend class, study, work, and care for their kiddos, having ready-made, homecooked meals takes a huge weight off their shoulders. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families.

Meal Prep

Cook meals and prep to freeze

Clean up kitchen space after use

What to Expect/Bring: 

Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for cooking. While we have basic kitchen supplies, our resources are limited- so if you're able, feel free to bring items like measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting boards, and any other essentials you might find helpful. If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking: 

Parking is available in the gravel lot located behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you. 

The Momentum Network is excited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring on April 17th, and we need your help to plant our community garden! Your support will create a beautiful corner of our campus for moms and babies to enjoy. Kids in our daycare will get to help tend for the garden, and moms will have access to fresh veggies for their families from the garden. We'd love for you to join us in supporting Momentum Network and learning more about how we're empowering moms in college to build bright futures for their families. 

Garden Planting

Clean old plants out of garden beds

Plant fresh flowers and vegetables

Pull weeds from other spots on our campus

What to Wear & Bring

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have them, bring gardening gloves and gardening tools (shovel, trowel, etc.). If you're a team lead signing up for your team, please communicate with your team what you're signing up for so that your team can be prepared. 

Parking

Parking is located in the gravel lot behind 110 O'Neal St. We will have signs out to help guide you.

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Volunteers will help paint our Native Plant Nursery Potting Shed. Tasks may include light prep work and painting. Volunteers may need to stand on some short ladders. 

Additional Details 

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Support our Native Plant Program by volunteering in our nursery area. Tasks may include starting seeds, caring for baby plants, beautifying the nursery gardens, cleaning pots, restocking the sales area, and assisting with special infrastructure projects. Projects change based on weather and the needs of our plants—specific details will be shared the week of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable walking, standing, squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds. With advance notice, some seated tasks can be arranged. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone curious about native plants, eager to learn about local ecosystems, or simply looking to enjoy a nice morning outdoors.

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe shoes, water bottle, gardening gloves (we have some to share), and long handled shovels(we also have some to share).

All participants will fill out a waiver onsite 

Parking: You'll park and meet at the Welcome Center 

About Reflection Riding: Reflection Riding is a local nonprofit -part public park, part nature center, part wild lands, and all outdoor learning. Reflection Riding restores the vital connection between people and nature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status.

Volunteer Details: Support our Native Plant Program by volunteering in our nursery area. Tasks may include starting seeds, caring for baby plants, beautifying the nursery gardens, cleaning pots, restocking the sales area, and assisting with special infrastructure projects. Projects change based on weather and the needs of our plants—specific details will be shared the week of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable walking, standing, squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds. With advance notice, some seated tasks can be arranged. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone curious about native plants, eager to learn about local ecosystems, or simply looking to enjoy a nice morning outdoors.

Please bring/wear: Closed-toe shoes, water bottle, gardening gloves (we have some to share), and long handled shovels(we also have some to share).

All participants will fill out a waiver onsite 

Parking: You'll park and meet at the Welcome Center 

Help Creative Discovery Museum get ready for fourth quarter special events such as Monster Bash, Turquoise Trail, Drink and Discover, Snow Night, Preschool Adventure, and New Years at Noon. Volunteers will prepare a variety of materials for these events. Volunteers will also help process donated and recycled materials for the Make It Workshop and 3D Sculpture exhibit. Lunch, parking, and all materials and tools will be provided. Volunteers should dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.

Volunteers will help with a couple of projects such as helping us build new picnic benches for our front lawn, touch up paint on the walls inside, and if time allows help us deep clean the expansion joints in the floors.  

Helpful Info:

Groups needed to trim trees and cut down brush. You will need to provide your own trimming equipment. We are on 17 acres, so gas and battery powered chainsaws and trimmers are best. Loppers can also be helpful for smaller limbs. We have gloves and safety glasses available to use.

Chambliss Center for Children is a non-profit organization established in 1872. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by providing transformative programs and support services to meet the evolving needs of our community. We specialize in foster care, adoptions, residential care of youth, early childhood education, and childcare.

Join SORBA Chattanooga and Booker T. Washington State Park for the United Way’s Day of Caring as we team up to protect and preserve one of Chattanooga’s beloved trail systems!

We’ll be working together to remove invasive plant species from the park’s Nature Trail, helping to maintain the health of the native ecosystem and ensure the trail remains beautiful and accessible for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers.

No prior experience is necessary!
All tools will be provided on-site, along with instruction and guidance from experienced trail stewards. Lunch will be provided afterwards to all volunteers.

What to Bring & Wear:

About SORBA Chattanooga:
SORBA Chattanooga is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for sustainable multi-use trails across the greater Chattanooga region. We work closely with partners and land managers like Booker T. Washington State Park to care for public lands, promote responsible trail use, expand access to outdoor recreation, and build a thriving trail community through volunteer workdays, group rides, education programs, and advocacy.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and make a difference—together!

Questions? Contact info@sorbachattanooga.org.

Project Description
Help our Resource Center prepare for the upcoming winter season by transitioning our boutique from warm-weather to cold-weather clothing. Volunteers will assist with retrieving winter clothing from storage, removing summer items from the boutique floor, and folding, hanging, organizing, and storing clothing to create a welcoming shopping experience for the families we serve.

Why This Project Matters
Our Resource Center boutique provides families with access to free clothing throughout the year. Preparing the boutique with seasonally appropriate clothing ensures families can find the items they need to stay warm during the colder months. Your support helps us keep the space organized, efficient, and ready to serve our community with dignity and care.

Volunteer Attire
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes appropriate for lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

What to Bring
No supplies are needed. Just bring yourself and a willingness to help!

Parking & Arrival Information
Please park at our main office- 4505 Brainerd Rd

Project Description

Volunteers will assist with refreshing our shared conference space by:

Why This Project Matters

Our conference room is a shared space where we welcome community partners, volunteers, donors, and other guests. Refreshing this space will create a more professional, welcoming environment for meetings and collaborations. As a small team, we greatly appreciate volunteer support in completing this project, allowing us to focus more of our resources on serving our community.

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety.

What to Bring

No supplies are needed—all project materials and equipment will be provided.

Parking & Arrival Information
Please park at our main office- 4505 Brainerd Rd

Get ready to make a tangible difference in our city's parks! This Day of Caring, we're embarking on an exciting project: building brand new A-frame pavilions for everyone to enjoy. Imagine park-goers relaxing in their hammocks, strung up beneath structures you helped create – that's the impact you can have!

We need six teams of 4-5 dedicated volunteers to bring these pavilions to life. Don't worry about cutting wood; our staff will have all the pieces pre-cut and ready to go. Your role will be the assembly, transforming pre-fab materials into fabulous new park amenities.

Here's what you need to know:

What we're building: A-frame structures for hammocks in city parks.

Your role: Assembling pre-cut wooden components.
Where to park: In the gravel lot in front of the park (in the red circle). Secondary parking by the road (in the yellow square).

Project location: Concrete pad in the center of the park.

What to bring: Your own reusable water bottle (we'll have water available too!), closed-toed shoes, and a can-do attitude! If you have the following tools, feel free to bring them with you! The City of Chattanooga does not allow volunteers to use city-owned power tools and ladders. 

- Cordless hammer drill with T-25 star bit

- 6' ladder

- 3/4" open ended socket

- Hammer

Join us for a rewarding day of teamwork and community spirit. Your efforts will provide comfortable and inviting spaces for countless residents to enjoy our beautiful parks for years to come. Let's build something great together!

Are you ready to lend a hand and help us create these fantastic new additions to our parks? Sign up and we will send you more info!

Help improve the outdoor space at Chattanooga Room in the Inn by preparing and re-staining the deck. Volunteers will assist with scraping loose stain, sanding rough areas, cleaning the deck surface, and applying a fresh coat of stain to help protect the wood and create a welcoming outdoor area for guests.

Volunteer Information

Thank you for helping make Chattanooga Room in the Inn a more welcoming place for our residents!

For 35 years, Assistive Technology (AT) Services, a program of Signal Centers, has worked to eliminate barriers by empowering individuals with disabilities to navigate a technology-driven world with greater independence. Assistive technology includes any tool or device that enhances independence and improves quality of life.  

As AT approaches its 35th anniversary, we are seeking volunteers to help refresh and revitalize the center in celebration of this milestone!   With a little TLC, we can ensure the space reflects the innovation and empowerment that define the program’s impact.  

Some volunteer tasks for this project may include:     

Our recommended group size for this project is 5-7 volunteers.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear sunscreen, comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please choose attire that you don’t mind getting a little messy. Moderate lifting may be required for certain tasks.

While water will be available, volunteers are welcome to bring their own water bottle if preferred.

Assistive Technology Services is located at 2300 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Parking is available on-site, though space may be limited. Carpooling is encouraged when possible.

Tasks may be subject to change depending on the weather; should a change in task or location be needed, it will be communicated ahead of time.

Thank you so much for considering our project, as well as your support of Assistive Technology Services!

Help us remove invasive plant species such as kudzu, privet, Japanese honeysuckle, bittersweet, English ivy and many others from the banks of Reads Creek for Day of Caring! Learn how to identify invasive plant species, how to effectively remove them and help us restore the Reads Creek riparian buffer in our 5th season of this restoration project! Removing invasive species is essential for restoring native habitat and prepping our creeks for streambank repair workshops. WaterWays will have gloves and tools available, but feel free to bring your own gear! Gear such as loppers, gloves, hand saws, eye protection, closed toed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle and a hat are suggested. Please note, this event can involve lifting up to 30 - 40 lbs of brush. 

What We'll Be Doing

This volunteer day is all about transforming our new space into a welcoming community grocery store. Volunteers will help:

Whether you can give a few hours or stay all day, your work will have a direct impact on families throughout our community. No special experience is needed—just comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to lend a hand. Together, we're building a place where everyone can access healthy food with dignity.

The Hosanna Community is looking for 30 total volunteers to help with our on-going beautification efforts on our campus. Specifically, the volunteers will most likely be broken up into three small groups to complete this project.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and attire they do not mind getting dirty. If weather becomes a concern, all volunteers may be asked to help lead an activity with residents and/or to help with deep cleaning within the facilities/homes.

Supplies/tools (including gloves) to complete the service project will be provided, but any donation of items would be greatly appreciated. Water will be available, but we recommend bringing your own water bottle. Limited sunscreen and bug spray will also be available. Lunch will not be available due to the duration of the day.

Parking is available on-site, but further instructions will be provided closer to the Day of Caring.

Questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to Executive Director Daniel Grzesik at dgrzesik@hosanna-community.org or (423)870-6880.

Spend a morning outdoors with our Urban Farm Manager helping us bring in one of the season's biggest harvests--sweet potatoes!

Stage One: Volunteers will work together to clear approximately 500 square feet of sweet potato vines, dig up the potatoes, and prepare this section of our farm for its next season of growth.

Stage Two: After the potatoes have been gathered, the team will turn over the soil and prepare the field for planting fall greens.

THE DETAILS

Materials & Supplies: we will provide the tools and gloves, but if you have some that you like to use on your own garden, please feel free to bring and use those.

Parking: Volunteers may park in the paved lot at the end of our building or along the street.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT "THE BETH"

The Bethlehem Center's story began with two women who saw a need in South Chattanooga and decided to do something about it. In 1920, Miriam Brock started a children's Bible study in a church basement. The ministry grew into a daycare and kindergarten and moved into a building called Wesley House. About a decade later, Reverend Sallie Crenshaw, the first African American woman ordained in this region of the United Methodist Church, began leading Bible studies and caring for children whose parents were working. Her ministry became known as Good Shepherd Fold Daycare.

As the years passed, the two women saw both their ministries and their impact on the community grow. Over time, Mrs. Brock and Reverend Crenshaw merged their ministries, and in 1960, The Bethlehem Center opened its doors on West 38th Street. More than 100 years after Miriam Brock's first Bible study in a church basement, it continues to serve children...as well as families and individuals throughout Chattanooga.

To learn more about The Bethlehem Center's current programs and an overview of our community initiatives, check out this recent article in the Chattanooga Pulse.

Food distribution is a hands-on volunteer activity. Volunteers assist iwith the distribution of food to our neighbors . Other activities could also include assisting with stocking shelves, unloading and moving food, sorting and bagging, and cleaning up. This volunteer activity can require some lifting (a maximum of 30lbs.) and regular movement.

**TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST ALSO SIGN UP THROUGH THE CAFB VOLUNTEER PORTAL. ONCE YOU SIGN UP THROUGH THIS UNITED WAY PAGE, THE CAFB VOLUNTEER MANAGER WILL EMAIL YOU THIS EVENTS'S LINK SO YOU CAN CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER*

Volunteer as an individual or group in a warehouse environment while working cooperatively with other volunteers and staff. Typical volunteer activities include sorting food, re-packaging bulk food, packing food boxes, packing Sack Packs, and performing scheduled sanitation tasks (sweeping and mopping).

**TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST ALSO SIGN UP THROUGH THE CAFB VOLUNTEER PORTAL. ONCE YOU SIGN UP THROUGH THIS UNITED WAY PAGE, THE CAFB VOLUNTEER MANAGER WILL EMAIL YOU THIS EVENTS'S LINK SO YOU CAN CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER**

"FLEET VEHICLE WASH" Help us make sure our logos on our vehicles shine brightly when our drivers deliver food to fight food insecurities in the 20 counties we serve.

**TO VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST ALSO SIGN UP THROUGH THE CAFB VOLUNTEER PORTAL. ONCE YOU SIGN UP THROUGH THIS UNITED WAY PAGE, THE CAFB VOLUNTEER MANAGER WILL EMAIL YOU THIS EVENTS'S LINK SO YOU CAN CREATE A VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER*

Help transform our Northshore Thrift Store into a brighter, more welcoming place to shop! Volunteers will dig into a mix of painting, shelving, and organizing projects throughout the store: think refreshed displays, a reorganized back room, and a few intentional touches along the way. Every task helps keep the store looking its best for the neighbors who already love shopping here, and makes things run even more smoothly for our team. 

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors north of the river. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today, that includes direct assistance with rent and utilities, empowerment classes, our network of Community Schools, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together. Proceeds from our Thrift Stores fund that work directly.

Lifting level: Light-moderate lifting (paint supplies, small shelf sections)

Parking: Available at the Thrift Store (209 Minor St.) and our office building next door (211 Minor St.). Street parking is also available. We do recommend car pooling when possible.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle and sunscreen (in case we spread out into our parking lot).

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you're welcome to: paint brushes, rollers, drop cloths, or painter's tape.

Help refresh the Red Bank Thrift Store! Volunteers will take on a mix of painting, shelving, and deep-cleaning projects designed to brighten the space and make it easier for our shoppers to find what they're looking for, with additional beautification tasks added as time and materials allow.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors north of the river. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today, that includes direct assistance with rent and utilities, empowerment classes, our network of Community Schools, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together. Proceeds from our Thrift Stores fund that work directly.

Lifting level: Light-moderate lifting (paint supplies, small shelf sections).

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Red Bank Thrift Store.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have any of the following and would like to bring them, you're welcome to: paint brushes or rollers.

Help transform the checkout experience at our Soddy Daisy Thrift Store! Volunteers will paint the front of the checkout counter and help install a new NNH sign and logo behind the register. If time allows, the team will also organize merchandise and tidy up the sales floor.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors north of the river. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today, that includes direct assistance with rent and utilities, empowerment classes, our network of Community Schools, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together. Proceeds from our Thrift Stores fund that work directly.

Lifting level: Light-moderate lifting (supplies, sign sections)

Parking: Available in the shared lot in front of our Soddy Daisy Thrift Store (located next to Food City).

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle.

Supplies: All tools will be provided.

Help us give the AIM Center Clubhouse a fresh, welcoming appearance! Volunteers will work together to refresh our landscaping by spreading mulch, removing dead plants, trimming shrubs and low-hanging branches, weeding, and completing other light outdoor beautification tasks. This is a great hands-on project that makes an immediate impact for our members and visitors. Bringing your own gardening gloves and tools (rakes, pruning shears, shovels, etc.) is highly encouraged.

We'll provide water and snacks to keep you fueled! Volunteer paperwork for AIM Center must be completed for approval.

Join East Ridge High School for a morning of service to help improve spaces used by our faculty and students. Volunteers will assist with cleaning, painting, and light facility improvement projects throughout the school.

As a wall-to-wall CTE and Future Ready school, we are committed to excellence, innovation, belonging, and preparing every Pioneer to thrive. We strive to provide clear, practical expectations that help us work consistently, protect instructional time, and keep students safe. We aim to ensure that every adult and student understand what strong supervision, communication, instruction, and follow-through look like at East Ridge High School.  

1. Kitchen Remodel - this kitchen is used by faculty everyday and students on Fridays for our student popcorn Friday celebrations.  We use these celebrations to reinforce positive behaviors that include expressing professional, polite, and productive behaviors.

Removing all dishes from cabinets, light sanding, painting cabinets/ boarder, cleaning & organizing.

2. Wood Workshop – Lifting Level: Light to Moderate

Volunteers may be asked to move small furniture, supplies, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. This shop is used by students daily; however, years of accumulated materials and leftover supplies from previous courses and teachers have created a need for organization. Thorough cleaning and decluttering are essential to create a safe, functional, and efficient learning environment for students.

Abilities:
Standing for extended periods
Reaching and bending
Light to moderate lifting

Supervision:
A designated East Ridge High School representative will be on-site throughout the project to provide direction, safety guidance, and project oversight.

Tools & Materials
East Ridge High School will provide:
Paint and painting supplies
Sandpaper
Cleaning supplies
Trash bags
Gloves (limited quantity)

Water will be provided for all volunteers.

Parking
Volunteers may park in either:
The front parking lot, or rear parking lot behind the school
Attire
Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty or stained.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Volunteers may wish to bring a hat for outdoor travel between buildings.

Accessibility
The work areas are located inside the school and are accessible through building entrances. Accommodations can be discussed with the site supervisor prior to the event.

What We'll Be Doing

This volunteer day is all about transforming our new space into a welcoming community grocery store. Volunteers will help pick up from where the morning shift ended:

Whether you can give a few hours or stay all day, your work will have a direct impact on families throughout our community. No special experience is needed—just comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to lend a hand. Together, we're building a place where everyone can access healthy food with dignity.

Our school library has officially moved to its new home, and we need a team of wonderful volunteers to help turn this space into a warm, inviting haven for our students and teachers! How you can help:

Additional Details: 

Help beautify Red Bank Middle School! Volunteers will tackle a mix of painting inside the building and grounds work outside, think a refreshed office space, weeded flower beds, and pressure-washed sidewalks and windows.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together. Your work helps make Red Bank Middle a brighter place for the students and families who call it their school community.

Lifting level: light

Parking: Park in the visitor spaces within the Red Bank Middle School lot and enter through the main doors.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or painted.

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen.

Supplies: All tools will be provided for painting and cleaning. If you have a pressure washer you're comfortable bringing, it would help move things along.

Help beautify Red Bank Elementary! Volunteers will tackle a mix of light landscaping, painting, organizing, and cleaning around campus to freshen things up as the school year gets rolling.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs. Today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together.

Your work helps make Red Bank Elementary a brighter place for the students, teachers, and families who are a part of the school community.

Lifting level: light-moderate
Parking: Visitor spots available in the school lot. Enter through the main doors.
What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen.
Supplies: All tools will be provided. If you have basic cleaning and/or gardening supplies you're comfortable bringing, that would be beneficial but is not required!

Help spruce up Hixson High's campus! Volunteers will pressure wash the football stadium bleachers (home and visitor sides) and the sidewalks around the building, with time permitting to tidy up the back field too.

The mission of Northside Neighborhood House is to uplift and empower our neighbors. For over 100 years, how we've accomplished that mission has evolved to meet our community's changing needs — today it includes our network of 10 Community Schools, direct assistance with rent, utilities, and everyday needs, and newer long-term programming like Rooted Together.

Your work helps make Hixson High a source of pride for the students, teachers, and families who are a part of the school community.

Lifting level: Moderate (handling pressure washing equipment)

Parking: Available in the school lot. Enter through the main doors.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty.

What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, gas-powered pressure washer if possible.

Supplies: Gas-powered pressure washers needed as the stadium is too large for power cords. A volunteer group that can bring its own is a big help.

Each year, the YMCA provides meals to at-risk youth across our service areas. More than 400,000 nutritious meals are prepared and served annually at over 80 sites in Chattanooga, Cleveland, and North Georgia. This impact is made possible through the dedication of the invaluable support of volunteers.

You have the opportunity in helping prepare and pack these meals with us on Friday, September 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm. We also have the need to spruce up our grounds outside of the branch, with mulching and some pruning of hedges. And there just might be time to do some washing and detailing to our YMCA delivery vans.

We would love to showcase our little hidden gem of Metropolitan of Chattanooga YMCA. If interested, please have your organization reach out.

You can be a hero for public lands. Join us at Pickwick Landing State Park anytime between September 19th and September 28th to volunteer as part of Tennessee Serves and National Public Lands Day! Help us
preserve and maintain our beautiful park by participating in various projects. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and love for our environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to giving back, this is a great opportunity to make a difference for public lands. Activities will include landscaping, trash pickup, or invasive plant removal. All necessary tools and instructions will be provided. Come out and support your local park!  This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew and spend a day in nature while giving back to the community!

Rock Island State Park needs your help! Join us as we clean up the Caney Fork River. Tasks will include cleaning up litter along the Caney Fork River Gorge between Twin Falls and Great Falls. This area is fairly strenuous, rocky, and wet so please plan accordingly.

If you need to complete community service or volunteer service hours to fulfill a requirement for scholarships, graduation, fraternity/sorority obligations, etc., this is a great opportunity to get those hours. Volunteers should plan on meeting Rangers at the Downstream Trail Parking Area at the end of Powerhouse Road at 10:00am. Volunteers will be briefed and given trash bags, trash grabbers, and gloves.

Please bring water and snacks if you would like and wear appropriate footwear/attire for the weather.

We honor all TN promise hours. 

If you have any questions about this volunteer workday, please feel free to reach out to us!

In case of inclement weather, volunteers will be contacted, and the event will be canceled. Please provide a good phone number and email address when registering

Join Friends of Short Springs on their workday to clean up our State Natural Area. We will be doing work to the trails so be prepared for all kinds of different things! Please wear sturdy closed toed and closed back shoes, and please bring water with you.  Here is a link to the Friends Group's Facebook which will have updates about the event on it:    https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=friends of short springs

Helping with setting up event booths and decorating photo op spots. Hanging signage and making sure trash reciprocals are in an accessible and visible spot. Ensuring water stations and bathrooms are open and ready for guest use. Greeting vendors, directing parking, and assisting them in finding their dedicated spaces.

Helping break down event booths and photo ops. packing up water stations, signage and any left over merchandise. Wishing all visitors safe travels and thanking them for coming. Directing vendors to where they should park to pack up.

stay connected with all volunteers and ensure no questions or concerns are going unaddressed. Help direct volunteers to where they are needed / where their stations are. Notifying event organizer of any emergencies / large issues.

be a panel judge for our Doggie contests! We will have three contests -- Old Timer, Best Dressed, and Look-a-Like. Help us pick a winner and award prizes.

Calling all community members who are looking for an opportunity to help!  Or would you like some volunteer hours for a scholarship, or school credit? If so, come on out and join us Saturday, September 19th from 9AM-12PM for a community volunteer day at the York Gristmill!  We will be working on some cleanup projects at the historic mill, and would love your support! We will work on pulling invasive species and trash/debris pick up.

If you're able to come out, make sure and wear long pants, close-toed shoes, and bring plenty of water.  We will be meeting at the bathroom area of the Gristmill.

Join us for the National Public Lands Day and the first lady's initiative TNServes where she believes that each Tennessean has the power to transform their community by finding an area they are passionate about and giving of their time, talents and resources, and we do too! So come and help support our beautiful park. 

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.

Join us September 19th at 10AM in the big parking lot for TN serves and National Public Lands Day! We will be hosting a trail clean/maintenance along the Tent Loop and Owens Springs Trails. Please bring closed toed shoes and water. All trail equipment will be provided. You may bring your own gloves, pruning shears, limb loppers, shovels etc. You may contact the office at (731) 989-5141 or by email @ daulton.degner@tn.gov

This will be the second of our three annual workdays at the Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens. Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the barrens is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, the State Natural Areas Division, and TCWP. One of just a few cedar barrens in East Tennessee, the area is subject to invasion by Chinese lespedeza, Japanese privet, autumn olive, mimosa, Nepal grass, multiflora rose, and woody plants that threaten the systems’ prairie grasses. Our spring, summer, and fall cleanups help to eliminate invasives and other shade-producing plants that prevent the prairie grasses from getting needed sun. The late-summer workday is optimum for viewing prairie wildflowers that flourish at the barrens.

Volunteers should meet in the Jefferson Middle School parking lot at 9 a.m.; wear sturdy shoes, and bring loppers, gloves, and water. A pizza lunch will be provided.

For additional information, contact Jimmy Groton at 865-805-9908 or groton87@comcast.net

Register online here:  https://forms.gle/XREft2Ker1KQ9sk59

Join us for Tennessee Serves & National Public Lands Day as we remove invasive species from the boat ramp area of Panther Creek State Park!

Gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring personal water, closed toes shoes, and appropriate work clothes.

We will be working for approximately 3 hours.

Please meet at the Panther Creek boat ramp.

Managing the photo booth for guests. Helping them take photos as necessary. Hanging photos on our photo wall. Ensuring equipment is handled properly and is not damaged.

Operate as the point of contact at the merchandise booth. Encouraging purchases and accepting payments when guests want to purchase something.

Operate as the point of contact at information booth at the main entrance. Greeting visitors and their furry friends as the enter the event. Handing out signage for site maps and event programs. Directing people to where they can find food, fun, certain vendors, etc. 

You will be stationed at the "sniff station" and will guide dogs / owners to the start and answer any questions about the process. Ensure the stations stay clean and functional - resetting stations as necessary.

You will be stationed at the "All You Can Treat" snack bar for dogs and offer samples of the variety of snacks to dogs *only giving treats out with owner's permission*. Answer any questions about the samples. Ensure the snack bar stays clean and functional. One sample of each treat to each dog until supplies run out.

Alternate from standing at the entrances and greeting visitors and their furry friends as the arrive and walking around the event and being a friendly welcoming presence. interacting with booths that do not have a lot of people engaging to help draw in attention and sales for vendors.

You will be stationed at the dog print stamping station and helping families make keepsakes of their dogs pawprints and / or nose prints. Ensuring the station stays clean and functional. Taking payment for paw prints / stamps and offering to each dog family until supplies run out.

South Knoxville Elementary Needs your Help to Keep our School's indoor spaces beautiful and clean for our young Students. We will be cleaning walls, doorframes, windows, and floors! 

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to help restore, improve, and enjoy public lands around the country.

As a way to recognize NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of Seven Islands State Birding Park with maintaining the Wild Yards Garden at the park on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Staff and volunteers will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and work together to pull weeds as part of our late summer maintenance of the gardens. The weeds can seem overwhelming, but as the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Bring your family, friends, co-workers, teammates, neighbors, or anyone really that wants to help pull those pesky weeds from the beautiful garden area. Instructions will be provided to all volunteers that participate, and park staff will be available throughout the morning too for instructions or clarification/identification of anything. Some tools/gloves will be available for volunteers to use, but if you have your own tools/gloves that you would like to use please bring them along. 

This weekend will also coincide with the Girl Scouts Love State Parks event happening at state parks all across the country. This is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts to give back to the park and help out with the natural resource management of the park to benefit the visitors and wildlife!

Volunteers wishing to participate in this volunteer day should plan on arriving at the Bluebird Barn at the main entrance to the park off of Kelly Lane starting at 8:00am or 1:00pm, as this will be an all-day volunteer opportunity. The volunteer day will wrap up no later than 5:00pm, but volunteers are not required to stay the entire morning, afternoon, or day. Park staff will be available the entire day to provide assistance and instructions. It is recommended that you bring bottled water with you to stay hydrated, sunscreen, take breaks as needed, and wear appropriate clothing for working outside in a garden. If you have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity, please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270 or 865-407-8335.

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to help restore, improve, and enjoy public lands around the country.

As a way to recognize NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of Seven Islands State Birding Park with maintaining the Wild Yards Garden at the park on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Staff and volunteers will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and work together to pull weeds as part of our late summer maintenance of the gardens. The weeds can seem overwhelming, but as the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Bring your family, friends, co-workers, teammates, neighbors, or anyone really that wants to help pull those pesky weeds from the beautiful garden area. Instructions will be provided to all volunteers that participate, and park staff will be available throughout the morning too for instructions or clarification/identification of anything. Some tools/gloves will be available for volunteers to use, but if you have your own tools/gloves that you would like to use please bring them along. 

This weekend will also coincide with the Girl Scouts Love State Parks event happening at state parks all across the country. This is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts to give back to the park and help out with the natural resource management of the park to benefit the visitors and wildlife!

Volunteers wishing to participate in this volunteer day should plan on arriving at the Bluebird Barn at the main entrance to the park off of Kelly Lane starting at 8:00am or 1:00pm, as this will be an all-day volunteer opportunity. The volunteer day will wrap up no later than 5:00pm, but volunteers are not required to stay the entire morning, afternoon, or day. Park staff will be available the entire day to provide assistance and instructions. It is recommended that you bring bottled water with you to stay hydrated, sunscreen, take breaks as needed, and wear appropriate clothing for working outside in a garden. If you have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity, please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-333-8270 or 865-407-8335.

Join Fiery Gizzard State Park staff for our Tennessee Serves and National Public Lands Day event as part of the nationwide "Caring for Our Shared America" campaign and America250! By pitching in, you are helping generate the largest volunteer effort in U.S. history and connecting everyday service to the public lands that hold our shared history. 

We will meet at the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead (131 Fiery Gizzard Rd, Tracy City TN, 37387) at 9:00am CDT and hike approximately 0.75 miles (1.5 miles round-trip) over moderate natural surfaces to the Grundy Forest Campground.

Once on site, volunteers will work together to help tidy up the campground, pick up litter, and clean out fire rings to keep our public lands clean and safe for future campers.

Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, dress for outdoor weather, and bring a plenty of water and snacks for a 3-hour hour workday. 
All tools and trash bags will be provided.

Let's join together with volunteers nationwide "Caring for our Shared America" cleaning up our heavily used boat ramp area! Individuals, Scouting Groups, students are all invited to help out (and get volunteer hours) while serving our local community!

In support of National Public Lands Day, volunteers will plan to board boats at Pebble Isle Marina to clear trash from the shores of Trace Creek. This area was severely impacted by debris from the 2021 Humphreys County Flood and is still recovering. Without cleanup efforts, this flood debris will remain and present an environmental threat to wildlife, degrade into microplastics, and negatively impact the viewshed adjacent Pebble Isle Marina.

All volunteers must register to participate online and complete the liability waiver. On Wednesday, September 23rd meet at Pebble Isle Marina at 2120 Old Johnsonville Rd, New Johnsonville, TN and follow the directional signs to the boat ramp. Volunteer check in will begin at 9:30am. Please wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Knee high rubber boots are suggested. Tennessee State Park Rangers and support staff will serve as volunteer crew leaders. The event will be rain or shine unless of lightning or severe winds. Decision to postpone or cancel event will be made by 12pm Tuesday, September 22nd.

The Humphreys County River Rescue is made possible with support from these Partners in Conservation:  Tennessee State Parks, Pebble Isle Marina, Tennessee Valley Authority, Chemours, DSV Solutions, Veolia, Ablemarle Foundation, Oxy, Friends of Johnsonville State Historic Park, XXIII Corps, Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, University of Tennessee Extension Service – Humphreys County, and the Tennessee Naturalist Program.

Johnsonville State Historic Park preserves, protects, and shares the stories of Johnsonville, TN, and the Link Farm State Archeological Area. Enjoy your unique outdoor experience full of fun and adventure at Johnsonville State Historic Park. For more information call 931.535.2789, Find us on Facebook at JSHP71, or visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/johnsonville .

Help Girl Scouts get ready for the upcoming back-to-school recruitment season! We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist staff by cutting, sorting, and organizing recruitment materials for upcoming events.

Tasks may include:

No previous experience is required. Volunteers should be comfortable using scissors or a paper cutter, following instructions, and completing repetitive tasks with care.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a little bit of science and a lot of wet, soggy fun!

Join us on Public Lands Day for a unique citizen science project. A little bit of work, and a lot of wet, soggy fun, can help us better care for the water resources at YOUR State Park! First we’ll use simple test kits to measure water quality. Then we’ll wade into the creek and use nets to catch and get “up close and personal” with creek creatures. Be prepared to get wet & muddy! Wear old clothes and old shoes (please no bare feet in the creek, in case of sharp objects). This will be an official Tennessee Serves/National Public Lands Day event, and a part of an international effort called the EarthEcho Water Challenge. Through EarthEcho, we’ll join a network of citizens from more than 140 countries, and become part of the solution for clean water and healthy waterways worldwide.

Meet at the big parking lot uphill from Park Headquarters (former pool parking lot), and we'll carpool/caravan to the creek.

Passionate about local food and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join our volunteer team!

Nourish Knoxville is looking for volunteers for our Thursday New Harvest Farmers Market. Volunteers may assist with:

Volunteer shifts take place on Thursdays, April - September, and run from 2:30 PM - 6:15 PM (scheduling subject to availability).

All volunteers must be 18 years or older. If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch!

We are looking for people to assist us with our living history school day event. The park needs people to walk school groups around to different historical stations on Friday, May 5th.

The day will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. and the second tour will start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Visitors will be able to interact with our living historians and interpreters to learn what it was like for families, like the Hulls, who lived in Tennessee during the 1870s.
Activities that will take place on this day include blacksmithing, fiber spinning, planting crops for the summer, woodworking. and much more. As you make your way around the park and speak with our resident farmers, you will learn that nothing came easy and everything had to be earned. We hope that by attending this event and immersing yourself in the early life of Cordell Hull and his family, you will learn how the small farm he grew up on in rural Pickett County, Tennessee came to shape his character later in life.

Join us for the National Public Lands Day and the first lady's initiative TNServes where she believes that  each Tennessean has the power to transform their community by finding an area they are passionate about and giving of their time, talents and resources, and we do too! So come and help support our beautiful park. 

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. 

Join Standing Stone State Park staff for this years TN Serves and National Public Lands Day event. This year we will be conducting trail maintenance along the Jordan Spur Trail. This will include widening the trail where possible and vegetation management. All equipment and PPE will be provided by the park. Please bring water and snacks and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. 

Join us at Old Stone Fort to aid in the improvement of our park through volunteering! Projects range from trail upkeep, invasive plant removal, and park cleanup. Volunteering will help both the local environment as well as everyone who enjoys the park from Manchester to the wider world.

For National Public Lands volunteer day, we will be conducting invasive plant clearing on the trails or trail work. We will meet at the Park's Museum Rooftop from the listed address.

Please make sure to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Be prepared to hike sections of the Enclosure trail, Forks of the River Trail, and Moat Trails which is a natural dirt and rock path.

You must demonstrate an 1870s trade or profession. This is a juried event, so your clothing and any items used in your demonstration must be 1870s.

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest one day volunteer event. This year it falls during a landmark year, America’s 250th birthday! What better way to celebrate than to give back to our public lands. This event also supports the First Lady’s TennesseeServes initiative. It is her belief that each Tennessean has the power to transform their community by finding an area they are passionate about and giving of their time, talents, and resources to make Tennessee a better place. 

Come join Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park staff to pick up litter around our park. Participants should wear close toed shoes and bring water. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. We will meet at the beginning of the Pathway of History near the Farmers Market at 9:00 am. See you on the Mall!

Join Fall Creek Falls State Park in preserving and protecting our pulic lands. We will be celebrating National Public Lands Day by working on one of our park's most-used trail systems. This event will last three hours on September 26th, 2026. Individuals should expect to have to do some hiking and get dirty. Make sure to bring sturdy shoes, gloves, water, and any other items you might need during the event. 

We will start by looking and listening for birds, then continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning. Participants can also remove invasive species to expand the cedar barren habitat along the trail.

Join us for pizza after we finish!

Meeting location (Saturday): Elza Gate Park. Worthington Cemetery .75 Mile Loop, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830 (link to Google Maps)

VSA Form:  Register online here:  https://forms.gle/WUKWz2UYmJkAB5jBA

The sixth annual East Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 9am-12pm. The event base will be at Ashley Nicole Dream Playground, located at 620 Winona Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. 

We will be removing litter from East Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. We also will have a special partnership with Ijams Nature Center to remove invasive species at Dr. Walter Hardy Park.

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

There are four volunteer options: two to sign up as an individual picking up litter, one to remove invasive species, and one to sign up as a group. Please only fill out the section that applies to you.

Groups: Participating groups will send a leader to Caswell Park to pick up supplies and then meet their group at their designated, or assigned neighborhood to pick up litter. Please only sign up as a group if you are wishing to lead your group in your own cleanup area. 

Individuals

Ashley Nicole Dream Playground

First Creek at Caswell Park

Invasive Removal at Dr. Walter Hardy Park

Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:

Litter Pickers

Gloves

Safety Vests

Trash Bags

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

The EKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, September 27th. 

Sign ups for groups close on Sunday, September 20th at 11:59 PM. Sign ups for individuals will stay open until filled. 

Thank you to our sponsor First Horizon and our partners Junk Galaxy, the City of Knoxville, Knox County, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, and Nobody Trashes Tennessee. 

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-eastknoxvillecommunitycleanup2026