Volunteer Project List

Manage budgets; approve final Plan drafts; prep reports for Board.

Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Significant    Physical Rigor: Low

Review incoming content; determine final form per Comm's strategy.

Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Communications Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Create/produce graphic design projects, prep files to industry standards.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Distribute approved content to FSC traditional (TV, newspaper, radio, magazine) media contacts.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/locate photo content to illustrate particular topic(s).

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: per project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Locate and aggregate information on a particular topic; interviews.

Skill Level: Trainee   Involvement: Per Project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project   Physical Rigor: Low

Post/manage/update approved content on FSC social channels.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/produce/edit video content to illustrate particular topic(s).

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Post/manage/update approved content on FSC web channels.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Review collected information; draft written content on particular topic.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Understudy annual Gala fundraiser Chair; assist with Gala logistics and communications with Gala subcommittee members.

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Development Chair in developing end-of-year and "Zion Forever"-type capital fundraising campaigns.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage budgets; approve Ctte initiatives; prep reports for Board.

Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Significant    Physical Rigor: Low

Work with Development Chair and Communications Committee on promotion of Development programs and initiatives.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Chair and Donation Subcommittee w/quarterly donation box collection.

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Ongoing (1x/qtr) 
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Help grow and analyze FSC donations, sources and trends.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist in planning and execution of fundraising 'opportunity events' such as "Pint Nights".

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Varies per Project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project      Physical Rigor: Low

Chair annual Gala fundraiser and manage Gala subcommittee; reports to Development Chair.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per event 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist in planning, logistics and execution of annual Gala fundraising event.

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Development & Membership Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Assist with grant preparation and other Development communications.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Project 
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Work with Development Committee and subcommittees on FSC grants and related funding development strategies.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Draft/edit all grant applications, as directed by Development Chair.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Varies per Project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Work with Membership Subcommittee and Chair on membership promotion.

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Project 
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Membership acquisition, retention, analysis and reports.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist chair & subcommittee chairs w/analysis of NEON data & reports.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Oversee data systems & maintenance of NEON constituent mgmt software.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Develop new, retain current sponsors; and develop sponsorship program.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist leaders with outdoor activities for one or more days of 3-day program.   Skill Level: Entry    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Schedule dates, recruit/train leaders, organize bus transportation and lunch for visiting 4th Grade classes during 3-day program.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event  Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Plan 60-minute nature-related activity and materials for 25± students; train assistants.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Schedule dates, recruit and train hike leaders, coordinate with SCSP Rangers.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Lead students on a hike of the Grundy Day Loop (Fiery Gizzard North).   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Medium

Assist with summer program for youth campers (wildlife, nature journaling, etc.).   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage budgets; approve Committee initiatives; prep reports for Board. Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing 
Time Commitment: Significant   Physical Rigor: Low

Review FSC Education programming for alignment with current State of Tennessee curriculum standards; recommend changes as needed for compliance.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low to Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Education Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Plan hike challenge theme/schedule/kick-off; train hike leaders; coordinate with SCSP.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Annually   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Lead a Challenge Hike for 10 to 12 hikers (training will be provided).   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Medium

Assist In-School Program Coordinator with FSC In-School programs.    Skill Level: Trainee   Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage FSC's In-School programs; contact Education Chair for details.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Purple Backpacks Coordinator with implementation of this initiative.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage Purple Backpacks initiative; see FSC 5-Year Plan for details.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Coordinate with Rangers re: groups who want guided visits to SCSP.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Ongoing  Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T Communications Coordinator with advance promotion of Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Work with FSC Communications Chair to promote Trails & Trilliums event; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist coordinator with planning and execution of the Cumberland Wild forum panel at the Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Organize and manage the Cumberland Wild forum panel; recruit panelists; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Work with other T&T Coordinators (Registration, Merchants, etc.) to collect/manage all on-site money during T&T weekend event.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T Event Treasurer with collection and management of all on-site money during T&T weekend event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Family Fun Coordinator with program for Trails & Trilliums event. Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage Family Fun program for Trails & Trilliums event; recruit vounteers; see T&T Operations Manual for details.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage schedule of hikes for Trails & Trilliums weekend; recruit vounteers. See T&T Operations Manual for details.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Hike Coordinator with hike program for Trails & Trilliums event.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Merchant Coordinator with FSC merchandise sales at Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Organize and manage FSC-themed merchandise sales for Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Music Coordinator with live music program for Trails & Trilliums event.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create and manage music program for Trails & Trilliums event; recruit musicians; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T On-Site Registration Coordinator with operation of the on-site registration and info table.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage on-site registration and information table during T&T event; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T Online Registration Coordinator with online event pre-registration processes for Trails & Trilliums.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage all online event registration processes for Trails & Trilliums; see T&T Operations Manual for details.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Oversee development and annual update of FSC's Trails & Trilliums Event Operations Manual, including best practices for effective event execution.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Plant Sale Coordinator with native plant sale at Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage native plant sale for Trails & Trilliums event; recruit vendor; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Programming Coordinator with program scheduling and execution for Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage schedule of speakers and workshop presenters for Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T Site Logistics Coordinator with setup and take-down; including tents; parking/traffic; and signs.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Moderate

Manage site logistics: Setup/take-down; tents; parking/traffic; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Moderate

Assist Vendor Coordinator with vendor program for Trails & Trilliums event.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Create/manage vendor program for Trails & Trilliums event; recruit vendors; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage volunteer recruitment/training processes for Trails & Trilliums event; see T&T Operations Manual for details.  Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist T&T Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer recruitment/training processes for Trails & Trilliums event.  Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Event   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Stand in for TNP Coordinator as needed; communications with enrollees; assist with admin duties.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Administer the TN Naturalist Program at South Cumberland; schedule classes/teachers/venues; track & coordinate w/ enrollees.   Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist permitted wildlife rehabilitator with live animal programs for students.   Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Ongoing   Time Commitment: Low to Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Annual Mtg Coordinator with prep and execution of Annual Meeting (June).

Skill Level: Entry    Involvement: Annual 
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Organize and oversee execution of FSC Annual Meeting (June).

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Annually 
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Executive Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Assist FSC President w/identifying/qualifying candidates for FSC awards/positions.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Periodic 
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Business office/bookkeeping functions; coordinate with FSC accountant. This is a PAID position.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Significant    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist FSC President w/execution of “FSC Advocates” outreach initiative.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist FSC President w/oversight of FSC Succession Planning for leadership positions.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Understudy and assist the FSC Treasurer with the organization's fiscal matters.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Finance Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Coordinate w/Park Mgmt & Conservation Partners; prepare reports for Board.

Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Moderate    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Chair with Easement-related coordination, legal and logistical tasks.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Chair with Conservation Partner communications and coordination.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Land Conservation Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Assist Chair with Landowner communications and coordination.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Assist Chair with Park Management communications and coordination.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Low    Physical Rigor: Low

Analyze/compare/compile incoming research & committee information.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Ongoing
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Manage budgets; approve final Plan drafts; prep reports for Board.

Skill Level: Expert    Involvement: Ongoing  
Time Commitment: Significant    Physical Rigor: Low

Review drafts; make recommendations; prep final Plan docs for Chair review.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Project  
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Guide FSC Committee Chairs thru strategic planning/reporting processes.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Project  
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Strategic Planning Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Assist Chair with locating and aggregating information on a particular topic, as directed.

Skill Level: Trainee    Involvement: Per Project  
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Compile Researcher & Analyst info into draft Plan updates or recommendations.

Skill Level: Skilled    Involvement: Per Project  
Time Commitment: Varies per Project    Physical Rigor: Low

Supervise TF Area Coordinators. Manage budgets; approve Ctte initiatives; prep reports for Board

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  significant   Physical Rigor:   low

If you have a general interest in helping the Trail Friends, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Manage scheduling of Trail Friends volunteers at Fiery Gizzard trailheads.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   low

Manage scheduling of Trail Friends volunteers at Savage Gulf trailheads.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   low

Staff trailhead as scheduled; interact with public, provide info and friendly advice.

Skill Level:  Trainee   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  low   Physical Rigor:  low

Specialist Team: Assist Rangers with bridge or structure install and maintenance.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   high

Assess, clear and dispose of organic trail debris.

Skill Level:  Entry   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   medium

Manage budgets & teams; approve Committee initiatives; prep reports for the Board.

Skill Level: Expert  Involvement: ongoing  Time Commitment: significant  Physical Rigor: low

Collect, curate and disseminate information to team and public.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  significant   Physical Rigor:   low

If you have a general interest in helping out on the Trails Committee, please provide your contact information here and our committee leadership will get in touch with you to answer your questions and tell you more about the committee's work!

Utilize graphics tools to generate signage/presentations.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   low

Utilize mapping tools generate interactive/special use maps.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   low

Chainsaw safety certified -- limbing and bucking.

Skill Level:  Certified   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   med-high

Chainsaw safety certified -- limbing -- bucking -- felling.

Skill Level:  Certified   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   med-high

Chainsaw safety instructor -- limbing -- bucking -- felling.

Skill Level:  Expert   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   med-high

Survey/document trail conditions (record data in GIS systems).

Skill Level:  Trainee   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   low-med

Crew Member:  New/existing trail build and maintenance.

Skill Level:  Trainee   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   med-high

Crew Assistant:  New/existing trail build and maintenance.

Skill Level:  Skilled   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   high

Crew Leader:  New/existing trail design -- build -- maintenance.

Skill Level:  Expert   Involvement:  ongoing   Time Commitment:  moderate   Physical Rigor:   high

Final grade/surface applied to trail (soil, gravel, chips, etc.)

Skill Level:  Entry   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   low-med

Lopping small branches/brush from new or existing trail routes.

Skill Level:  Entry   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   low-med

Deploy and maintain trail markings and wayfinding signage.

Skill Level:  Trainee   Involvement:  per project   Time Commitment:  varies, per project   Physical Rigor:   medium