Opportunities From: East Tennessee State University

The work is on streambank stabilization and soil reclamation that helps farmers and landowners affected by hurricane Helene. The committed team/ weekday crew volunteer 1+/- work days per month.  Please scan the QR Code to fill out the information form for updated information and contacts (if you have not done so already).

Looking for an outdoor conservation volunteer commitment, that also gives back for flood recovery? ARCD and Partners are building a dedicated team of 10-15 committed volunteers who want to play a significant role in stabilizing barren and eroding rivers and streambanks along the Nolichucky and other rivers in northeast Tennessee left behind by Hurricane Helene. Volunteers will get in the dirt - digging holes, doing minor hand grading, planting trees and livestakes and spreading mulch, straw and grass seed. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for active people who have the time, energy and enthusiasm to commit to investing 8-12 +/- hours per month over the next year.
Volunteer Tennessee Stream Team members receive:Intensive education and training from professional bio-engineering and conservation experts with University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Appalachian RC&D and other natural resource agenciesBranded outdoor clothing and other SWAGMileage reimbursement for travel costs to and from work sitesInvitations to fun social events (paid for by generous private donors) with other Team members and Partners where we celebrate successes and lessons learnedSnacks and beverages on the day of work events
Work days will take place approximately once per month over the next year (and possibly longer) as part of our post-Helene river recovery efforts. The Appalachian ARC&D and our Partners will offer training, tools, equipment and coordinate all logistics. Volunteer Team Sign Up: https://forms.gle/FKm3jhi9R389Zad97