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!

  • Donelson Creek Invasive Species Removal

    Donelson Creek - Moore Elementary School Franklin, Tennessee

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in helping improve the water quality of Donelson Creek.

  • Alcoa and Maryville Tree Giveaway

    Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 209 E Franklin St, Alcoa, TN, United States

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on March 27th for the March 28th Giveaway in Alcoa and Maryville. What to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to... Read more »

  • Cleveland Tree Planting

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in planting trees in the Cleveland Community.

  • Cleveland Tree Giveaway

    Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on April 24th for the April 25th Giveaway in Cleveland.

  • Postponed 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.... Read more »

  • 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.