{"id":42,"date":"2026-05-01T18:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/ofc\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:06:51","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/ofc\/get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-210\" src=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/ofc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/Untitled_66_optimized_2000.png\" alt=\"Plush UTK Smokey mascot wearing a bright orange jersey with white lettering, holding an orange-and-white pom\u2011pom in one raised paw and the other paw lifted, posed mid\u2011jump against a transparent background.\" width=\"197\" height=\"295\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Join Us in creating educational opportunities in your community!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ready to get involved?<\/strong> Students, Staff, Faculty, and Community Members are a vital part of our work to expose students to various careers. Fill out the volunteer information form below to get connected!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6zoatDOGReATPQq\">Vol Ready Volunteer Interest Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\" \/>\n<p><strong><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> For Students and Families<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Ready to explore college pathways? We offer year-round programming designed to be fun, engaging, and inclusive for K-8 students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Upcoming Opportunities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Campus visits and experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Career exploration workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Academic preparation programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Family engagement sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Test preparation support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> For Alumni and Community Members<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/strong> Your experience and expertise can inspire the next generation of Volunteers. We&#8217;re looking for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Guest speakers and mentors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Career exploration presenters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Volunteer support for events and programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Community partnership opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> For Educators and Organizations<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\u00a0<\/strong> Partner with us to expand educational opportunities in your community:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">School partnership programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Professional development opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Resource sharing and collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\">Grant and funding partnerships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"orange-mark\"><span style=\"color: #4b4b4b\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Please, reach out to the Office of Flagship Communities team directly<\/span> via email: <strong><a href=\"mailto:FlagshipCommunities@utk.edu\">FlagshipCommunities@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions? 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