Volunteering
Volunteering During the Pandemic
Volunteers are critical to carrying out the mission at Tennessee State Parks and we are grateful to those who contribute to protecting and preserving our special places, especially during this uncertain time. We want to continue to host outdoor volunteer opportunities and we have put the following guidelines in place to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
Find a Place to Volunteer
Throughout the year, there are many Tennessee State Park events that ask for and rely on volunteer help. From trail maintenance at Radnor Lake to invasive plant pulls at Burgess Falls, the help of volunteers is needed and valued. The link below is your first step in finding an event near you and answering the call for help from a Tennessee State Park.
Volunteer Opportunities & Events
In order to register for a volunteer event at Tennessee State Parks, you will need to create an account in our new volunteer management system. Please reach out to us if you run into any issues or have questions at 615-532-5249 or tnstateparks.volunteer@tn.gov
Other Volunteer Days
2021 Weed Wrangle - March 6
Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas has partnered with The Garden Club of Nashville and Invasive Plant Control, Inc (IPC) to participate in Weed Wrangle® 2021. Weed Wrangle® is a nation-wide clean-up event dedicated to ridding Tennessee of non-native plant species. On Saturday, March 6, 2021, volunteers from across the state will be helping to eradicate invasive plants in public spaces. Our intent as stewards of the environment is to support our partners in their commitment to removing invasive plants throughout Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas.
2021 TN Promise Saturday - June 26
Tennessee State Parks offers a variety of volunteer events to help TN Promise Scholars log community service hours required to meet their scholarship commitments. Find an event that meets your needs and sign up! This is a great way to bank volunteer service hours while having a little bit of fun at the same time.
2021 National Public Lands Day - September 25
Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas have been strong supporters of National Public Lands Day in the past and their participation continues again this year. Help us celebrate this annual day of caring for shared lands.
HELPFUL INFO
If you have been asked to fill out a volunteer liability waiver, please download and submit the one below.