2026 Zero Waste Gameday - Volunteer Football

Saturday, September 5th from 11:30am to Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00pm

About

Help to Make Orange Green by volunteering at our Zero Waste Game Day. 

Volunteers will assist the Office of Sustainability and UT Recycling during one of three shifts with a variety of different tasks, including assisting our staff with picking up bags around the stadium gates, grabbing any stray recyclables, and organizing and emptying bins in Circle Park and Vol Village.

Volunteers will receive a unique waste warrior t-shirt. You may bring a water bottle, or we will provide one for you.

Important information like where to report, what to bring and what to wear can be found under shift descriptions! 

Positions
69 Remaining
Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
12 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Sustainable Development Goals
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129 Positions Filled | 39 Impacts | 168 Hours

Shifts (20)

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Kentucky Pregame Shift2:15pm (ET)5:45pm (ET)
1799 Volunteer Blvd
The Rock is one of UT's campus landmarks.

Zero Waste Gameday Pregame Volunteer Shift  

Help make game day more sustainable before kickoff! Volunteers will work throughout tailgate areas to collect recyclables, engage with fans, and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts.  

Shift Timing  
The pregame shift begins 4 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes...

20/20Full
UT v. Kentucky - Game Shift5:45pm (ET)11:15pm (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
Volunteers will check in with the volunteer coordinator at the south entrance of the Zeanah Engineering Complex. You will not be able to park here, you can only reach this spot by walking on gameday.

Zero Waste Gameday Volunteer Shift 

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean. 

Where to Meet 
Please arrive between 2:35pm and 2:45pm...

4/20Register

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Kentucky - Food Recovery12:15am (ET)4:15am (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Volunteers will report to Gate 21, the main entrance to Neyland Stadium, where they will meet up with the volunteer coordinator.  

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations!  

Volunteer duties include:  

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations  

  • Sorting and packing recovered food  

 Reporting Location: Volunteers will report to Gate 21, the main entrance to Neyland Stadium, where they will meet...

15/20Register

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. LSU - Food Recovery Shift12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET) 2/20Register
UT v. LSU - Game Shift12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET) 4/20Register
UT v. LSU - Pregame Shift12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET) 6/20Register

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Furman - Pregame Shift11:30am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
1799 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Zero Waste Gameday Pregame Volunteer Shift

Help make game day more sustainable before kickoff! Volunteers will work throughout tailgate areas to collect recyclables, engage with fans, and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts.

Shift Timing
The pregame shift begins 4 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff....

5/20Over
UT v. Furman - Game Shift3:00pm (ET)8:30pm (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Volunteers will check in with the volunteer coordinator at the south entrance of the Zeanah Engineering Complex. You will not be able to park here, you can only reach this spot by walking on gameday.

Zero Waste Gameday Volunteer Shift

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean.


Where to Meet
Please arrive between 2:50 and 3:00 p.m. at the...

18/20Over
UT v. Furman - Food Recovery8:30pm (ET)12:00am (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Gate 9

Zero Waste Gameday Food Recovery Shift 

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations!

Volunteer duties include:

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations
  • Sorting and packing recovered food

 Reporting Location: Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland...

5/20Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Kennesaw State - Pregame Shift3:45pm (ET)7:15pm (ET)
1799 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
The Rock is one of UT's campus landmarks.

Zero Waste Gameday Pregame Volunteer Shift 

Help make game day more sustainable before kickoff! Volunteers will work throughout tailgate areas to collect recyclables, engage with fans, and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts. 

Shift Timing 
The pregame shift begins 4 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes...

5/20Over
UT v. Kennesaw State - Game Shift7:15pm (ET)12:15am (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
37902
Volunteers will check in with the volunteer coordinator at the south entrance of the Zeanah Engineering Complex. You will not be able to park here, you can only reach this spot by walking on gameday.

Zero Waste Gameday - Game Volunteer Shift 

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean. 

Where to Meet 
Please arrive between 7:05...

1/20Over

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Kennesaw State - Food Recovery Shift12:30am (ET)3:30am (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will meet up with the volunteer coordinator.  

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations! 

Volunteer duties include: 

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations 

  • Sorting and packing recovered food 

 Reporting Location: Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they...

4/20Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Texas - Game Shift7:30am (ET)5:00pm (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
37902
Volunteers will check in with the volunteer coordinator at the south entrance of the Zeanah Engineering Complex. You will not be able to park here, you can only reach this spot by walking on gameday.

Zero Waste Gameday Volunteer Shift 

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean. 

Where to Meet 
Please arrive between 11:25am and 11:30am...

5/20Over
UT v. Texas - Food Recovery Shift6:00pm (ET)10:00pm (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will meet up with the volunteer coordinator.  

Zero Waste Gameday - Food Recovery Shift 

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations!  

Volunteer duties include:  

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations  

  • Sorting and packing recovered food  

 Reporting Location: 

Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side...

12/20Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Auburn - Pregame Shift11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
1799 Volunteer Blvd
THe

Zero Waste Gameday Pregame Volunteer Shift  

Help make game day more sustainable before kickoff! Volunteers will work throughout tailgate areas to collect recyclables, engage with fans, and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts.  

Shift Timing  
The pregame shift begins 4 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes...

5/20Over
UT v. Auburn - Game Shift3:00pm (ET)8:30pm (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
Volunteers will check in with the volunteer coordinator at the south entrance of the Zeanah Engineering Complex. You will not be able to park here, you can only reach this spot by walking on gameday.

Zero Waste Gameday Volunteer Shift 

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean. 

Where to Meet 
Please arrive between 2:50 and 3:00...

1/20Over
UT v. Auburn - Food Recovery Shift8:30pm (ET)12:30am (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will meet up with the volunteer coordinator.  

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations!  

Volunteer duties include:  

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations  

  • Sorting and packing recovered food  

 Reporting Location: Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will...

3/20Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
UT v. Alabama -Pregame Shift11:30am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
1799 Volunteer Blvd
The Rock is one of UT's campus landmarks.

Help make game day more sustainable before kickoff! Volunteers will work throughout tailgate areas to collect recyclables, engage with fans, and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts.  

Shift Timing  
The pregame shift begins 4 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff. Your specific shift time is...

6/25Over
UT v. Alabama - Game Shift3:00pm (ET)8:00pm (ET)
863 Neyland Dr
volun

Help keep game days clean and support UT’s Zero Waste Gameday efforts! Volunteers will work in and around the stadium collecting waste and recyclables and helping keep the stadium and collection areas clean. 

Where to Meet 
Please arrive between 2:50 and 3:00 p.m. at the south entrance of...

5/20Over
UT v. Alabama - Food Recovery Shift9:00pm (ET)1:00am (ET)
Neyland Stadium
Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will meet up with the volunteer coordinator.  

Help recover surplus food from UT gamedays and redirect it to community organizations!  

Volunteer duties include:  

  • Collecting surplus food from designated locations  

  • Sorting and packing recovered food  

 Reporting Location: Volunteers will report to Gate 9 on the South side of the Neyland Stadium where they will...

3/20Over