Land Between the Lakes Association

Volunteer Activities

Become a Volunteer

National Trails Day Activities

Ft. Henry Trail Cleanup March 17 – 9:00am – 12:00pm

Come help us to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War, with a volunteer project on the Ft. Henry trails to help clean up trash that has been left behind. You will also get a chance to talk with staff about Ft. Henry, and its significance to the Civil War and this area. This is a great project for scouts, churches, families or individuals. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, and bring water and gloves. (Permenone & trash bags will be provided)

Volunteer Roundup at Woodlands Nature Station March 24- 9:00am-11:00am
NEW ACTIVITY

Have you always had an interest in volunteering at the Nature Station but didn’t know how to go about it? Come out and learn what the LBL volunteer program is about, check out the facility and see if volunteering at the Nature Station is right for you.

Volunteer Roundup at The Homeplace April 7- 9:00am-11:00am
NEW ACTIVITY

Have you always had an interest in volunteering at The Homeplace but didn’t know how to go about it? Come out and learn what the LBL volunteer program is about, check out the facility and see if volunteering at The Homeplace is right for you.

Turkey Bay OHV Cleanup April 14 – Starting at 9:00am

This is a chance for people of all ages and all riding abilities to come out and help to keep Turkey Bay Clean. Volunteers need to show up that morning at 9:00am and sign up for the event, admission is free for participants on that day. For further questions or details please call 270-924-2031.

National Trails Day June 2 – Time/ Location to be determined.

Pickin’ Party

HP Volunteer Roundup (see above) must be attended to volunteer for this event. Please see activity above.

May 26 – 27 at The Homeplace Saturday 9:30am – 7:00pm & Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm

Volunteers will assist the Homeplace staff with typical living history activities at the Pickin’ Party. Volunteers will participate in and assist staff with a variety of interpretive activities in 1850 era costumes outside using historic tools, and assist Information and Gift Shop Clerks to provide general information to visitors. (Below is a description of the event)

Born of the heartland, raised in the river valleys, old-time country music this weekend will once again echo in the hills and hollows of The Land Between The Lakes. For two days, experience the best of old-time music through workshops, pickin’ sessions and energized performances of folk, string band, old-time fiddle, banjo, and bluegrass music. Bring your banjo, guitar, fiddle, or harmonica and join in on the fun during daily open mic sessions.

National Public Lands Day Activities

2012

Give of your time to support your public lands while having fun. More Information about LBL event is here!

How to become a volunteer

Download the volunteer application and mail it to the Volunteer Coordinator, 345 Maintenance Rd, Golden Pond, KY 42211 or drop it off at the office
Pick some volunteer opportunities that sound like fun
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Schmadeke, through email or by phone
- Email: eschmadeke@friendsoflbl.org
- Phone: (270) 924-2007
Come out and enjoy LBL by helping us better the area and make a difference!

Volunteer Opportunities

The Volunteer Program at LBL offers individuals, families, and organized groups many opportunities to become involved in helping to restore and protect the natural beauty of our public lands.

You may review current volunteer opportunities by clicking here.
You may download a current volunteer application by clicking here.

The following descriptions are the types of opportunities and experiences available at LBL. Check our some of our opportunities and their descriptions at the LBLA Volunteer Activity Switchboard.

Bugle Corps
Alternative Spring Break Program
Trails
Intern/Apprentice Program
Environmental Education, Interpretation and Special Events
Clean Up
"Respect the Resource"

Introduction and History

Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL,NRA) would not be what it is today without the enthusiasm, dedication and assistance of volunteers. In December of 1983, LBL’s Volunteer Program was formed by the "Friends of LBL", a non-profit organization established to support LBL. We serve as a liaison between the managing agency and the private sector and it was under this umbrella that the Volunteer Program was established during TVA’s tenure. Since 1983, it has grown in excess of 700 volunteers annually, with 200 of those volunteering on a regular basis.

With LBL’s nine campgrounds, sixteen lake access areas, six large visitor facilities and over two hundred miles of trails, Forest Service staff time is precious and a strong healthy volunteer program allows them to accomplish much more work. Each year, hundreds of volunteers help LBL narrow the gap between what is desirable and what is attainable. They contribute thousands of hours of work to LBL in every conceivable area. Trail maintenance, litter clean-up, historic and environmental interpretation, administration, special event staffing, wildlife monitoring—these tasks and many more are covered, in part, by volunteers.

For more information about volunteering at LBL National Recreation Area, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 270-924-2007 or 800-455-5897, or email at volunteer@friendsoflbl.org.