Litter Patrol Volunteer Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Volunteers work independently (alone or with partners) to pick up and remove litter along trails, at overlooks, and at busy sites. Litter Patrol Volunteers may focus on a specific trail or section, or perform services while exploring front and backcountry trails, visitor sites, and roads throughout the Park.

Motivation to work independently and follow prescribed safety protocol. Work out your own self guided, flexible schedule.

Volunteers will be assigned to a Volunteer Coordinator
Be recognized for your volunteer service
Receive clear guidance and support from your Coordinator

You can print out the volunteer form, scan and email them to James Sullivan at Jsullivan@morgandukecs.ngo or mail them.

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This year, as an organization, we are exploring several locations outside of New York State to assist with litter issues and to prevent litter buildup across numerous state and federal lands. We have spoke with a volunteer coordinator at the Smoky Mountains National Park Office, and they have agreed to allow Morgan Duke Conservation Society to participate in their Litter Patrol NC/TN. The volunteer coordinator at Smoky Mountain National Park is also allowing us to recruit volunteers who want to serve with us. Anyone is welcome to sign up, including local residents, individuals, families, visitors who are just staying for a short time, high school students seeking volunteer hours to apply for scholarships, and college students and organizations. Volunteers must complete a Smoky Mountain National Park volunteer form.