Volunteers are essential to the success of the parade and Santa's Village. Responsibilities include assisting with event setup, guiding participants, and ensuring a smooth flow of activities. Ideal for groups needing service hours.

Volunteers help coordinate the Hardin Valley Angel Tree Program, providing gifts for over 300 low-income students at local schools. Responsibilities include organizing donations and ensuring each student receives clothing and requested wish list items.

Mentors play a critical role in supporting students across Tennessee as they pursue post-secondary education. Volunteers provide encouragement and guidance to help students navigate the college-going process.

Volunteers will assist in organic vegetable gardening, with all produce benefiting Samaritan Place, a residence for homeless and/or neglected and/or abused senior citizens. This project was recognized with the Tennessee Extension Service Search for Excellence Award in 2016.

Volunteers provide companionship and comfort to patients and their families, assisting with non-medical services such as letter writing and offering support during the bereavement process. The selection process includes an application and interview, followed by a background check to ensure the safety of patients.

The adoption team responds to inquiries about pets for adoption, reviews applications, coordinates meet and greets, and conducts home visits. Volunteers play a crucial role in finalizing placement selection and adoption paperwork.

Volunteers meet during the week to price inventory, organize the store, and create marketing strategies to maximize profits. They also take photos and write descriptions of merchandise to sell online, managing the sales process from listing to delivery.

Volunteers assist in transporting newly rescued pets from shelters to the Friendsville Animal Center and to veterinarian appointments. This role involves emotional support for the pets during their transition.

After an interview and orientation, volunteers work hands-on with the Scholarship Pets and Beautiful Dogs at Friendsville Animal Center. Responsibilities include basic communication with the dogs and playtime, as well as taking them on outings to public places.

The event team organizes various events including spay/neuter surgeries and community microchip events. Volunteers help coordinate logistics and ensure successful execution of these initiatives.

Assist with the monthly Third Saturday hike, either as a leader or a sweep, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Assist with weeding, pruning, and mulching the world-famous Holly Collection every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9-11AM.

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.

Assist with parking at major events, like the Butterfly Festival, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic and safety for attendees.

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

Assist with various tasks during the annual Butterfly Festival, with an urgent need for volunteers to supervise craft activities for children.

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.