There are so many ways you can help the Park you love!
There are quite literally hundreds of ways you can get involved with the Friends of South Cumberland State Park, all of which provide critical support to our SCSP Rangers, Managers, and Staff. For lack of space on this page, the leadership and other volunteer positions listed below are only described very briefly. If something catches your interest, please email the Friends of South Cumberland and let us know about which position you'd like to learn more!
Also check our What's Happening page for a listing of current and upcoming volunteer activities.
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Please wear sturdy shoes on all volunteer activities -- flip-flops are NOT allowed! Bring plenty of water and a high-energy snack. All times shown are Central Time. Click on the location listed with each item below to get an interactive map to that location. For a list of Park trailheads & maps to each, visit our trailhead info page. Also check the Friends' MeetUp page for the latest on all volunteer activities. DOG POLICY: Dogs are OK at trail maintenance activities, but must remain tethered on a leash. All volunteers must have a completed Liability Release Form on file (more info here).
Please wear sturdy shoes on all volunteer activities -- flip-flops are NOT allowed! Bring plenty of water and a high-energy snack. All times shown are Central Time. Click on the location listed with each item below to get an interactive map to that location. For a list of Park trailheads & maps to each, visit our trailhead info page. Also check the Friends' MeetUp page for the latest on all volunteer activities. DOG POLICY: Dogs are OK at trail maintenance activities, but must remain tethered on a leash. All volunteers must have a completed Liability Release Form on file (more info here).
Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation need your help! Before you volunteer for your next activity in the Park, TNSP and TDEC urgently request that you download and complete a Volunteer Liability Release Form. You will only need to do this once; the Friends, and the Park, will keep it on file for as long as you are an active volunteer. Thank you for your time, and for all you do in support of the Park!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Volunteers will not use power tools; hand tools only. Exception: If you have a recognized chainsaw certification, you may use a chainsaw IF all of the following conditions are met: you bring a copy of your certification for the Ranger to keep on file, you bring your own chainsaw and associated equipment, and you bring [and use] all personal protective equipment which includes, at minimum, chaps, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, and hard hat.
• Volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer Form, which may include a liability waiver.
• Inherent Risks: As is understandable, trail maintenance and the use of hand tools, etc., carries certain inherent risks. These include, but are not necessarily limited to: accidents involving the tools; potential exposure to the elements and wildlife; and all-around, general hard work.
• Volunteers will not use power tools; hand tools only. Exception: If you have a recognized chainsaw certification, you may use a chainsaw IF all of the following conditions are met: you bring a copy of your certification for the Ranger to keep on file, you bring your own chainsaw and associated equipment, and you bring [and use] all personal protective equipment which includes, at minimum, chaps, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, and hard hat.
• Volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer Form, which may include a liability waiver.
• Inherent Risks: As is understandable, trail maintenance and the use of hand tools, etc., carries certain inherent risks. These include, but are not necessarily limited to: accidents involving the tools; potential exposure to the elements and wildlife; and all-around, general hard work.
