Volunteer With Us

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that gets you outside, allows you to make a difference in the local community, and can be tailored to your skills and passions?  Outdoor Chattanooga has been around since the early 90s and has maintained a consistent goal to get people outside.  Whether someone is local or has traveled from out of town, we want everyone to have access to the outdoors and have made it our mission to make the outdoors a welcome home for everyone.  If you care about people having access to the outdoors, even if you don’t have any training, we would love to hear from you.

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Three Ways to Volunteer

 

Event and Outreach Support

Outdoor Chattanooga puts on multiple events each year such as the Chatt Town Cool Down and the Chattanooga River Games.  From helping set up the climbing wall to ticketing, from organizing lost and found to breaking down tents, these events are huge feats that would not be possible without your support. 

Custom Opportunities

Do you have ideas and skills for an outdoor program or educational activity that we don’t offer?  We would like to hear your input to create a custom program.  These in the past have looked like teaching Land Navigation, Fire Building, or building a custom bike storage solution for the inside of our bike trailer. Send us an email with your ideas to info@outdoorchattanooga.com

Program Support

We offer programs throughout the area including in Chattanooga and expanding all the way into the Thrive Region.  Some of our more popular programs include Learn to Ride a Bike, Learn to Skateboard, Try Archery, Toddler Treks, and Intro to Whitewater Kayaking.  Volunteering to support our programs is the best way for you to get involved if you want to learn a new outdoor skill (yes, we will teach you all the technical skills you need) and you want to see what Outdoor Chattanooga is about.  You won’t need to plan or organize any logistics, we do all of that for you.  You just need to show up with your excitement and willingness to learn and we will help get you set up in getting our community more comfortable outdoors.

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FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement?

All volunteers have to be at least 18 years old and pass a background check as many of our programs serve minors and vulnerable populations.

Do I need to have any specific skills or experience to volunteer?

No!  To be a Program Specific Volunteer, we will teach you all of the technical skills you need to know.  
If you do happen to have specific skills and experience you’d like to bring, definitely contact us and let’s start the conversation about creating a Custom Opportunity.

What is the estimated time committment?

That is completely up to you.  If you would like to volunteer one time, take a look at our event opportunities.  If you would like to volunteer regularly, a Program Specific Volunteer might be right for you.  You let us know what you’re able to do and we’ll make it work.

What do I need to bring/wear?

In general you should always bring comfortable shoes like tennis shoes, a water bottle, and a snack.  Consider seasonal and weather factors when dressing – don’t forget sunscreen in summers and gloves in the winter.  You will not need to bring any supplies for the activities unless specifically stated.

Who do I contact with questions?

Chloe Krueger is our super wonderful Community Activator.  If you have any questions, feel free to email ckrueger@chattanooga.gov.

How can I stay updated on volunteer opportunities?

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Can I volunteer if I have physical limitations or disabilities?

Yes!  We are always looking for volunteers to help us staff the front desk and greet customers.

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Did You Know?

The Chattanooga region holds great and diverse whitewater paddling opportunities, for beginners and experts. To the east, the Appalachian Mountains hold iconic whitewater streams like the Ocoee, Hiwassee, Cartecay, Nantahala and Chattooga. Closer to home, the ridges of the Cumberland Plateau offer some of the best steep creek boating in the Eastern U.S.

American Whitewater offers the region’s best river database.

Go Paddling!
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