Volunteer Opportunities

Join Our Team Of TEC Volunteers!

Welcome to Tennessee Environmental Council’s volunteer portal! We are incredibly grateful for your interest in contributing your time and passion to support our mission of helping people and communities improve our environment for all. Our dedicated team of volunteers plays a vital role in helping us achieve our goals, and we’re excited to have you join our community of caring individuals.

Interested in volunteering as a Group?

Contact us at tec@tectn.org to schedule your group to volunteer together at an event!

  • Trinity Hills Park Cleanup

    Trinity Hills Park

    Join the Cumberland River Compact, Tennessee Environmental Council, Metro Nashville Parks & Recreation, Metro Water Services, and our state agency partners for a special volunteer cleanup at Trinity Hills Park. Together, we’ll remove litter and storm debris that has accumulated along a secluded stream corridor, helping protect local waterways and restore an important natural habitat.

  • Mill Creek Cleanup

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in helping remove litter from Mill Creek. This cleanup will take place on September 16, 2026, at Mill Creek Park and Greenway. Volunteers will park in the trailhead parking lot. Address: Sunnywood Dr, Antioch, TN, 37013 Contact: For any questions, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan, allyson@tectn.org

  • J. Percy Priest Lake Cleanup

    Percy Priest Lake

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) and the US Army Corps of Engineers in helping remove litter from islands on J. Percy Priest Lake. This cleanup is taking place on National Public Lands Day, September 26, 2026, at Anderson Road Day Use Area.

  • Trinity Hills Park Cleanup

    Join the Cumberland River Compact, Tennessee Environmental Council, Metro Nashville Parks & Recreation, Metro Water Services, and our state agency partners for a special volunteer cleanup at Trinity Hills Park on October 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Together, we’ll remove litter and storm debris that has accumulated along a secluded stretch of... Read more »