Opportunities From: Tennessee State Parks

Volunteer: 2026 Run Duck Run

Come out during our Duck River Outdoor Expo to help with our Run Duck Run Duathelon. This race is a combination of running and paddling. Racers start with a 1.5-mile run on our greenway followed by a 2-mileile paddle on the Duck River and ending with a 2.5-mile trail run on the Duck River Trail. Volunteers will need to arrive at 6:00am at the visitor center before going to their stations along the route.

Tasks:

Be prepared to assist in carrying kayaks to the water for racers to start their paddle.We will need help getting racers to shore and moving kayaks after their 2-mile paddle.Some volunteers will be placed along the Duck River Trail to give racers directions.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Come out during our Duck River Outdoor Expo to help with our Run Duck Run Duathelon. This race is a combination of running and paddling. Racers start with a 1.5-mile run on our greenway followed by a 2-mileile paddle on the Duck River and ending with a 2.5-mile trail run on the Duck River Trail. Volunteers will need to arrive at 6:00am at the visitor center before going to their stations along the route.

Tasks:

Be prepared to assist in carrying kayaks to the water for racers to start their paddle.We will need help getting racers to shore and moving kayaks after their 2-mile paddle.Some volunteers will be placed along the Duck River Trail to give racers directions.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 11, 2026

Zip Code: 37034

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2026 Duck River Outdoor Expo

Come out for our Duck River Outdoor Expo and help the park with parking, water distribution, and more. We will need help from 2pm-8pm but volunteers are not required to stay the entire time. If you're interested in helping out, go ahead and sign up and our team will reach out to confirm the times you can help. For more information or questions, email the site supervisor listed below.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Come out for our Duck River Outdoor Expo and help the park with parking, water distribution, and more. We will need help from 2pm-8pm but volunteers are not required to stay the entire time. If you're interested in helping out, go ahead and sign up and our team will reach out to confirm the times you can help. For more information or questions, email the site supervisor listed below.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 11, 2026

Zip Code: 37034

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2026 Monthly Volunteer Days

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.

July - We will not be having a monthly volunteer day for July, but we will be having an opportunity on July 11th for our Run Duck Run Duathelon. For more information about the opportunity email the site supervisor.

August 1st - River cleanup. We will be picking up litter along a 2-mile stretch of the river. Meet at River Access 1.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

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.

July - We will not be having a monthly volunteer day for July, but we will be having an opportunity on July 11th for our Run Duck Run Duathelon. For more information about the opportunity email the site supervisor.

August 1st - River cleanup. We will be picking up litter along a 2-mile stretch of the river. Meet at River Access 1.

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37091

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Unorganized Volunteer Trail Work

This is for individuals to keep track of hours they volunteer on the MTB trail project for days other than organized trail workdays. Individuals who use this registration have obtained approval by Ranger staff

* Volunteers are required to make contact with Ranger Staff prior to working on the trial. If individuals work without contacting Ranger staff, they will be asked to leave. 

Please Contact Ranger Jesse Jewell for further information @ (931) 494-6660 or jesse.jewell@tn.gov

Park: Henry Horton State Park

This is for individuals to keep track of hours they volunteer on the MTB trail project for days other than organized trail workdays. Individuals who use this registration have obtained approval by Ranger staff

* Volunteers are required to make contact with Ranger Staff prior to working on the trial. If individuals work without contacting Ranger staff, they will be asked to leave. 

Please Contact Ranger Jesse Jewell for further information @ (931) 494-6660 or jesse.jewell@tn.gov

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37091

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Disc Golf Support

Any and all things Disc Golf related.

General course maintenance, cleanup, assistance with projects, and support.

The Duck River Disc Golf Club has on-going tasks available to support the park and the creation of a new course behind the park cabins. Please use the email attached for further information. 

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Any and all things Disc Golf related.

General course maintenance, cleanup, assistance with projects, and support.

The Duck River Disc Golf Club has on-going tasks available to support the park and the creation of a new course behind the park cabins. Please use the email attached for further information. 

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37034

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Interest

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. 

Park: Henry Horton State Park

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. 

Park: Henry Horton State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37034

Allow Groups: No