• Devils Jump

    Big South Fork

    National River & Recreation Area KY,TN

Volunteer

Volunteers
 

Opportunities at Big South Fork

You can learn new skills, teach others and stay active and involved. Volunteers at Big South Fork help preserve and maintain the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources of the park for today's visitors, as well as helping to preserve these same precious resources for future generations. Volunteers at Big South Fork play a vital role in almost all aspects of park operations:

• Assisting with special interpretive programs and events throughout the year.

• Removing non-native plants and helping to restore a more natural ecosystem.

• Working to maintain the parks network of hiking and horse back riding trails.

• Staying in the park campgrounds as Campground Hosts helping to assure visitors have safe and enjoyable experiences while at Big South Fork.

Volunteer opportunities at Big South Fork are as diverse as the natural and cultural resources of the park. History buffs, amateur naturalists, artists, students and many more people have found a place to share their skills at Big South Fork. Each volunteer's contribution makes a big difference!

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

 


Applications

A VIP application is required for all volunteer positions. Some positions usually require a time commitment and training. Training is provided unless otherwise noted. Apply online at: www.volunteer.gov/gov, you may e-mail for an application or write:

Volunteer Coordinator
Big South Fork NRRA
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, Tennessee 37841
(423) 569-9778

Join the Park Volunteer Team
Be a part of one of a great team and make a difference! The National Park Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Did You Know?

Angle Falls Rapids on the Big South Fork River

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects only 14% of its watershed.  Unfortunately it is the lower end of the watershed, so that everything which happens outside the park, impacts the parks water quality.