Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

REMEMBER: to receive credit for this Volunteer Service, you MUST also register and claim your spot on the Conservancy's Volunteer site. CLICK HERE NOW TO REGISTER! You may register for multiple shifts, as long as you can work ALL Of the shift! (If you absolutely cannot work the whole shift and need for a custom schedule, you can email the Volunteer Manager to make arrangements). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Centennial Park! This free, all-ages event celebrates our amazing planet and features music, a parade, arts activities for kids, sustainability initiatives and education, great food and drink, local vendors, a free tree giveaway and really good vibes!

Proceeds from Earth Day will fund environmental projects across Nashville including urban canopy restoration, waterway clean-up, bee pollinator programs and more. For more information visit: www.nashvilleearthday.org!

Earth Day takes place on Saturday, April 18th from 11 AM to 5 PM in Centennial Park   Minimum age for volunteers: 16 years (unless supervised by an adult)  Volunteers should expect to be on their feet for the duration of their shift. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle as needed.You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift.Except for the first shift,   please plan to come about 15 minutes early if you can. That way, you'll be signed in and ready to roll when the shift ahead of you needs to be relieved!What will volunteers do?

Volunteers are essential to making this event happen! They will be involved in many different kinds of activities including:

vendor set-up and registrationparking and traffic monitoring"Green Sweeping" litter collection in the parkPartnering with Waste Management at Recycling StationsAssisting the Conservancy Booth with fundraising, merchandise and surveystear-down and clean-upWhat will volunteers need to bring or wear?

Volunteers should expect to be on their feet for the duration of their shift. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle as needed. Snacks and water will be provided. If you might need a camp chair for breaks, you're welcome to bring one, and there will be limited storage at the Volunteer staging tent.

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 

Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!

NEW AMBASSADORSHIP PROGRAM COMING SOON IN 2026 - PLEASE EMAIL OR TXT HOLLY DIRECTLY FOR AN INTERVIEW - LOOKING FOR A FEW DEDICATED AND SUPER-OUTGOING FOLKS TO JOIN US! 615-828-0855 -  holly@conservancyonline.com

Help Promote and Preserve Centennial Park! Ambassadors needed to represent the Conservancy Want to become a knowledgeable and enthusiastic representative of a treasured Nashville icon? As a volunteer Ambassador for the Centennial Park Conservancy, you will play a crucial role in promoting, protecting and preserving the Park for generations to come. We need your outgoing personality, flexibility, and enthusiasm to engage residents and visitors within our beloved Centennial Park.  
As an Ambassador, you will work alongside paid staff members in:

 

•Engaging park visitors to provide information about the park’s history, features and events

 

•Fostering positive interaction and creating a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the park experience

 

•Collaborating with staff and other volunteers to ensure events unfold smoothly

 

•Staying informed about current park projects, updates, and developments

 

•Maintaining understanding of the Centennial Park Conservancy’s mission, vision and values

 

•Actively encouraging visitors to support the Conservancy through membership, donations, and volunteering

 

•Collecting and providing feedback from visitors to help improve the park’s offerings and visitor experience

 

 

Qualifications:

 

•Passion for Centennial Park

•Enjoyment of interacting with people in support of a good cause

•Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of paid and volunteer staff

•Availability to attend at least three events per year

 

Benefits:

 

•Contributing your skills to a meaningful cause

•Gaining hands-on experience with public relations and marketing for a nonprofit organization

•Supporting the preservation and enhancement of Centennial Park

•Networking with like-minded individuals and professionals

•Becoming a vital part of the Conservancy team

 

If you’re ready to make a positive impact as an Ambassador with the Centennial Park Conservancy, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

 

Our Mission:

 

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

 

Learn more about the Conservancy here: https://www.conservancyonline.com/about