TEC Volunteer Opportunities
" Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
~ Margaret Mead
To Sign Up or Obtain Information
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please fill out the form at the bottom of this screen and someone from the TEC office will get in touch with you. Thanks for your interest!Upcoming Special Events
Beginning in June- If you would like to help us make phone calls as follow up of our Annual Fund Campaign which will start in early June, please let me know. A short training session will be scheduled. Calls can be made from the TEC office or from home. This is a vital part of our development campaign and we will need as many people as possible to help make calls.Wednesday, August 20 - Lend a hand with revetment work in Wyngate Estates.
Saturday, September 20 - Join us for revetment work on the Grassy Branch in Wyngate Estates.
Saturday, October 18 - Don't miss our first tree planting of the fall! We will be planting trees at Saturn Parkway & Kedron Road in Spring Hill.
Saturday, October 25 - Join the Richland Creek Watershed Alliance in their watershed clean-up. See the map and flyer for more details and contact information.
Saturday, November 8 - Planting number 2 at Saturn Parkway & Kedron Road. It may be chilly outside but you'll feel all warm and fuzzy knowing you're directly improving air quality and the beauty of Tennessee.Saturday, December 6 - Come back to Spring Hill & enjoy the morning planting trees in a park-like setting along McCutcheon Creek. We will be planting trees at Saturn Parkway & Kedron Road in Spring Hill.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
- Media Watch - monitor and report on specific journals, newspapers, or television news shows, respond to media via letters to editor
- Legislative Watch - attend and report on General Assembly and Committee hearings, monitor committee calendars, attend and report on Metro Council meetings
- Regulatory Watch - attend and report on state or federal government meetings open to the public, monitor permit applications
- Office Assistance - gather newsletter articles, organize files, help with large mailings
- Newsletter - identify items for inclusion, write articles, assist with production
- History - organize chronological scrapbook, research historical accomplishments, maintain TEC success story narrative
- Research - explore specific issues, foundations and other funding sources, special projects
- Fundraising - join a team organizing special events, grant research or writing
Please provide the following contact information:
Tennessee
Environmental Council
Suite D-105
One Vantage Way
Nashville TN 37228-1587
Volunteer@tectn.org