Opportunities

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

      Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

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, you cannot bring your own dog...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

On this workday we will be working on the kids trail redesign. Work will include dead tree removal, general trimming, lopping, grubbing etc. Requirements are closed toe shoes, gloves, enough water and snacks to get through 3 hours of work.  Protecti...

Join us for an educational session about the use of herbicides on our park. Learn how to properly mix, use, and evaluate the effectiveness of herbicides and their use against invasive species. After the learning about herbicides and application meth...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Volunteer Opportunity:Join us at Cummins Falls State Park for National Trails Day! Volunteers will have the opportunity to either paint trail signs, fix broken fences, or maintain existing trails within the park. Please bring water and closed toe sho...

Come celebrate National Trails Day at Frozen Head with a volunteer trail day! We will be doing a variety of trail maintenance including digging, moving brush, moving/stacking rocks etc. Please be sure to wear good hiking shoes or boots and bring plen...

Join park staff on National Trails Day as we complete some maintenance on our Fisherman's trail by deconstructing and carrying out an old bridge. Be sure to bring water and wear closed toed shoes. 

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 p...

Join us on the First Saturdays of the Month for volunteer opportunities throughout the park. Opportunities include:Clean upsTrail Maintenance; mulching, blazing, clearing, etcLandscaping and gardeningExotic invasive removalCleaning and PaintingAssis...

Help us clean Head of the Crow State Park! Volunteers helping with this opportunity will assist with litter and trash clean-up along the roadside and in portions of the park interior. We will be meeting for two hours at our Brush Creek Area.Please fe...

Join Ranger Joe on Sunday June 7th from 8:00am - 11:00am to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail. We will be meeting at the observation pavilion uphill of Crockett Falls. This will entail the use of swinging tools, such as hoes Mc...

Join us for our annual Tennessee Promise volunteer day! We will be working on getting Flat Fork Campground ready to reopen by removing debris, rocks, sticks, removing stumps, etc. This volunteer day will begin at 9 AM on Sunday, June 7, and run until...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

      Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators ...

Want to help create the new pump track on SHTS? We will be building rollers and berms. Come on out to help build the newest section of the trail system. Requirements are closed toe shoes and gloves. Bring enough water and snacks for 2.5 hours of work...

Help Ranger Lydia remove invasive lespedeza from our native grassland pollinator fields!  We will work from approximately 9AM - 11AM central.  Please bring work gloves and adequate water/snacks.  Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended. ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Join Roan Mountain State Park and Patchwork Meadows of Black Mountain, NC to maintain our native pollinator gardens along TN Highway 143 by Picnic Shelter 1.  Volunteers are needed to work alongside Patchwork Meadows each month to maintain the nativ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Join Roan Mountain State Park and Patchwork Meadows of Black Mountain, NC to maintain our native pollinator gardens along TN Highway 143 by Picnic Shelter 1.  Volunteers are needed to work alongside Patchwork Meadows each month to maintain the nativ...

Want to help create the new pump track on SHTS? We will be building rollers and berms. Come on out to help build the newest section of the trail system. Requirements are closed toe shoes and gloves. Bring enough water and snacks for 2.5 hours of work...

Join rangers for two days' worth of trail-building opportunities at Window Cliffs State Natural Area! These volunteer opportunites will consist of manual labor removing dirt, roots, stumps, and trees from the new Pyro Trail located at the Window Clif...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

An extra set of hands can be utilized to fold maps and brochures, stamp bags for the gift shop, dust museum cabinets, etc.

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Help us care for Panther Creek State Park while making a positive impact on local wildlife and waterways. Join Seasonal Ranger Molly as we work together to remove litter from the shoreline, creek and surrounding areas. Every piece of trash removed...

Every brick used to build our historic buildings was shaped and baked right here on the park. We want to improve the area around our Historic Brick Kiln by cleaning up the area and installing our new interpretive panels.

Help us some of the invasive plant species inside David Crockett State Park! Join Ranger Joe at the upper bathhouse in campground 2 to start the day. Be prepared to use hand tools and be exposed to the elements, wear appropriate work clothes and brin...

Join rangers for two days' worth of trail-building opportunities at Window Cliffs State Natural Area! These volunteer opportunites will consist of manual labor removing dirt, roots, stumps, and trees from the new Pyro Trail located at the Window Clif...

Join us for a fun and exciting community celebration at Ernest Day! We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success for families and guests of all ages. Volunteers may assist with: Parking and traffic guidance  Archery activity s...

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, you cannot bring your own dog...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Lend a hand where the forest needs it most - help clear storm-fallen trees along the Grundy Forest Day Loop!Volunteers will work alongside park staff to lift, carry, and naturally disperse downed branches and tree material along the trail corridor. T...

Assist Harrison Bay restore and clean signage across the park campground!Tasks will include cleaning numbered campsite markers and other signage located throughout the park. This volunteer opportunity will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.Pleas...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Stop by the Visitor Center to pickup gloves, a bucket and litter grabber. Staff will let you know which park areas need attention. This act of service preserves the park for visitors, protects wildlife and our water quality. 

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

      Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Help us clean Head of the Crow State Park! Volunteers helping with this opportunity will assist with litter and trash clean-up along the roadside and in portions of the park interior. We will be meeting for two hours at our Brush Creek Area.Please fe...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Come learn about some of the invasive plant species in Tennessee and help us remove invasives along our Bunkum Cave Loop Trail. This program is intended for ages 16 and up and is perfect for getting TN Promise Hours and for those wanting volunteer in...

Join us for a rewarding day of service at Fall Creek Falls Lake as part of the “Caught Up in Conservation” event series! This 8.5-hour volunteer project will focus on rebuilding the Gilbert Gaul rain shelter along the lakeshore. This event is in ...

Join us for a hands-on Volunteer Event at Fall Creek Falls Lake starting at 8:00 AM! This four-hour project, held in coordination with TWRA and Responsible Stewardship, will focus on building and placing fish habitat structures throughout the lake to...

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Assist Harrison Bay restore and clean signage across the park campground!Tasks will include cleaning numbered campsite markers and other signage located throughout the park. This volunteer opportunity will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.Pleas...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

      Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Fishing line recycling containers have been installed at each boat dock. The monofilament is collected from recycling bins and cleaned of hooks, leaders, weights, and trash. It is then shipped to the Berkley Pure Fishing company in Iowa. Berkley me...

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Help us fight some nasty invasive exotic plants that are threatening the health of our oldest woodlands. Learn while you work - so you can continue to protect our region's native species. Meet at the park's Mountain Bike Trail parking area - at the e...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Volunteer to help provide accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges. Opportunity requires the ability to demonstrate competent and safe operation of golf cart. Must be at least 18 with a valid drivers ...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Come spend some time at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and be part of keeping history alive. Join our staff as we take on routine upkeep and hands-on projects around the farm, from gardening and chicken coop care to grounds keeping and building mainten...

Assist Harrison Bay restore and clean signage across the park campground!Tasks will include cleaning numbered campsite markers and other signage located throughout the park. This volunteer opportunity will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.Pleas...

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Looking to earn volunteer hours for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?      This interest form is for individuals who want to volunteer at Dunbar Cave State Park but may not see a currently listed opportunity that fits their interests or schedule....

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

      Join us in supporting local ecosystems through hands-on conservation work at our pollinator garden. Volunteers will assist with routine weeding and light maintenance to help native plants thrive and provide essential habitat for pollinators ...