Opportunities From: Tennessee State Parks

Sabine Hill Social Society is a group of dedicated individuals who focus on helping Sycamore Shoals with educational events and social activities, early 19th century period clothing assistance, and helping with representing the Federalist period of time in America. 

Are you interested in helping us with Living History demonstrations and re-enactments? Register for this opportunity if you'd like to participate as a living historian at any of these upcoming events, including: 

Other hours and opportunities are available. We appreciate your dedication to our cause!

Gardening, weeding, branch removal. 

Volunteer who is assisting in hospitality and maintenance functions in the campground and other park operations, and facilitates the recreational experience of the state park visitors. Duties may include but are not limited to: Camper orientation & information, light maintenance, reporting inappropriate activities or potential maintenance hazards, park programming and collection of fees and sales. Host agrees to exercise hospitality towards campers and are visible representatives of the state park during their frequent interactions with the public. Host is required to volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours per week for no more than 9 consecutive months.

Responding to this opportunity indicates an interest in volunteering in this role at the park. An application and review process will still need to be done. Acceptance into the host position is based on availability and compatibility. All adults residing at the site are subject to a background check. 

Please reach out to Michelle Neil directly for more information (731) 253-8003

Need volunteer hours? Want to lend a helping hand? Cummins Falls State Parks welcomes volunteers year round for various miscellaneous tasks. There is always trash that needs picked up, invasives that need eradicated, trails that need maintained and projects going on at the park. We welcome volunteers anytime during our park hours from 8am - 4:30pm every day, whether you lend a hand for 30 minutes or 7.5 hours, we encourage you to come out! If you are interested in volunteering at Cummins Falls, please e-mail Park Ranger Lauren at lauren.fagin@tn.gov

Remove sticks and downfall limbs from trail, picnic area, and inside fort. Collect and dispose of litter from trail and park grounds. 

The Native Plant Garden behind and in front of the Nature Center will soon be blooming and beautiful again as it emerges from its winter sleep! 

We are looking for a few dedicated volunteers with some gardening experience to:

1. Trim, spruce up and add mulch this lovely garden in March (materials provided!)

2. Add plants, weed and maintaining the garden a few hours each week through the summer.

Is this you?  Perhaps you and a friend may be interested too!  If you would like more information, contact Park Interpretive Ranger Christa Davidson for more details!

This is for individuals interested in volunteering at the park and nothing currently listed will work for you. This includes TN Promise volunteers, community service workers, etc. When registering, please add what you are needing/looking for. After registering through this interest form, a ranger will reach out and make sure you get signed up for the correct opportunity. 

Do you love hiking the trails at Big Ridge State Park? Want to give back to your community while spending time outdoors? Join our Volunteer Trail Team and play a hands-on role in maintaining and preserving the park’s beautiful trail system. As a volunteer, you’ll help with essential trail maintenance tasks like clearing debris, trimming overgrowth, improving trail safety, and supporting conservation efforts. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just enjoy being outside, your time and energy will make a real difference for everyone who visits the park. Come be part of a team that cares about protecting natural spaces and keeping trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all!

Ongoing opportunity for the Friends of Old Stone Fort for programming and events. Ongoing opportunity for people that just want to come volunteer cleaning up trash, removing weeds from gardens, or removing invasives around the park. YOU MUST email Ranger Marlie Gibbs before doing this opportunity. 

Ongoing opportunity for the Friends of Short Springs Natural Area for programming and events. Ongoing opportunity for people that just want to come volunteer cleaning up trash or remove invasives around the natural area. YOU MUST email Ranger Marlie Gibbs before doing this opportunity.

Volunteers have always been an important part of our state's official outdoor drama, Liberty!

Contact Park Staff to set up a volunteer opportunity. Trail Cleanups, Disc golf Course cleanup, and more.

This is an ongoing opportunity for individual regular volunteers or members of Friends of Long Hunter SP.  This opportunity will be used to record general park maintenance activities including but not limited to the following examples:

This opportunity is on-going and we ask that you submit your volunteer hours.