Assist with publicity by designing ads, writing letters to the editor, or serving as a media spokesperson for the organization.

Attend city council or planning commission meetings and report back to the group on relevant developments and decisions.

Make presentations to various groups such as neighborhood associations and environmental groups to educate them about responsible development in Oak Ridge.

Help plan workshops focused on attracting industry to Oak Ridge, with an emphasis on research and development companies.

Write letters to city council members to communicate the organization's stance on development issues and advocate for responsible development.

Help set up and take down tents and equipment, transport equipment and animals, and tend to animals and the booth during events like the Lavender Fest.

Assist in planning and preparing for the Paws for Life Gala, including soliciting donations, wrapping, photographing, and displaying auction items, and staffing the event.

Use PetPoint software for data entry and create photographs and artwork for displays and ads.

Provide shelter, food, and love to foster animals. SARG provides additional support. Volunteers must fill out a foster application and may need to arrange meetings for animal showings.

Assist with mailing announcements and thank-you cards, and help with pop-up sales by picking up, sorting items, and assisting during the sale.

Assist students with homework, special projects, and help them reach grade level. Volunteers will work directly with students to provide academic support and encouragement.

Support special events by serving as greeters, assisting with set-up and break-down, providing childcare, and performing other tasks as needed to ensure the success of the event.

Help with welcoming attendees and directing parking for in-person lectures and events, ensuring a smooth experience for participants.

Participate in trail maintenance twice a year during spring and fall, placing water bars and making improvements on over 7 miles of trails.

Join the team to dig, plant, and maintain the native plant gardens around the Visitors Center. Volunteers meet two Wednesday mornings each month from spring through fall.

Assist customers with shopping for and loading plants during the seasonal plant sales. Volunteers are needed to ensure a smooth shopping experience for attendees.

Become a Bluebird Buddy and help monitor nesting boxes along the trail, contributing to the conservation of local bird species.

A dedicated computer expert is needed to manage and update the UTAS website, ensuring that information is current and accessible to the public.

Work to keep the UTAS Facebook page up-to-date with information about events and pictures, engaging with the community online.

Support the current editor by writing short paragraphs about events and supplying pictures for the eBranches publication.