Recycling and Sustainability

National Recycling Days 2026 • Virginia: Sunday, November 15 and Tennessee: Sunday November 22

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate.

All registrations MUST be submitted on or before Friday, October 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST.

National Recycling Day Virginia (Sunday, November 15) which includes the following locations: Abingdon, Bristol Commons, Chilhowie, Richlands, and Wise.

National Recycling Day Tennessee (Sunday, November 22) which includes the following locations: Bristol State Street, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Johnson City (Oakland Avenue), and Kingsport (Green Acres).

Volunteer Acknowledgment and Agreement Form

Volunteer’s Name(Required)

Affiliated School or Organization(Required)

School or Organization Contact Name(Required)

School or Organization Contact Email(Required)

T-Shirt Size(Required)

Please select your t-shirt size from the menu below:

I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I understand that registrations for available locations and requested shifts on Sunday, November 15, 2026, or Sunday, November 22, 2026, are limited due to store capacity and task restrictions. I understand that I can register for ONLY ONE National Recycling Day and ONLY ONE Goodwill location listed below. Shifts cannot be combined at multiple locations on the days of service, and all requested start and end times are subject to change by a Goodwill location to facilitate site operations.(Required)

Yes, I understand. (Required)

SELECT YOUR GOODWILL LOCATION

VIRGINIA National Recycling Day: Sunday, November 15, 2026(Required)

Select only one Goodwill location from the list below. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are participating in Tennessee National Recycling Day, please select the choice "None of These" in this field.

TENNESSEE National Recycling Day: Sunday, November 22, 2026(Required)

Select only one Goodwill location from the list below. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are participating in Virginia National Recycling Day, please select the choice "None of These" in this field.

REQUEST YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE SHIFT

One (1) to eight (8) hours of community service can be performed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at your selected Goodwill location above. NOTE: Hours must be achievable during the event time of 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Verified service hours will be prorated to match your arrival and departure times.

Requested Number of Community Service Hours(Required)

Requested Start Time on Your Sunday(Required)

Requested End Time on Your Sunday(Required)

Eligibility: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I meet the eligibility requirements of this volunteer position. Individuals with current or adjudicated charges of assault/battery, child abuse, domestic abuse, murder, rape, sexual violence offense, or a charge with the aggravated designation due to violence or use of a weapon of any kind are not eligible for volunteer placement with Goodwill. Duration of this volunteer service is limited to a maximum of eight (8) hours.

Age: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I am or will be 16 years of age or older on the day of service. Proof of identity (driver’s license, school, work, or other form of valid ID) is required for clock-in on the day of service.

Conduct: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I will conduct myself in a professional and responsible manner while on any Goodwill-controlled property on the day of service. No inappropriate conduct or language will be tolerated. Volunteers must follow the policies and procedures of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. Volunteers exhibiting unprofessional behaviors and/or violating Goodwill policies and procedures will be asked to leave the premises.

Safety and Security: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I will follow all safety and security procedures and protocols as instructed by Goodwill staff and/or workstation supervisors on the day of service. These include but are not limited to observing all public health and safety measures, wearing appropriate and comfortable clothing that can get dirty, wearing appropriate closed footwear (no bare feet, flip flops, sandals, or heels), and removing any technology (such as ear buds) that may prove distracting while at the workstations. Mobile phones must be set to vibrate/silent mode while at the workstations. Gloves, masks, safety glasses, back braces, and elbow pads must be worn as directed at specific workstations. Personal items must be stored securely in parked vehicles if on-site.

Break Times and On-Site Shopping: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I understand that break times are regularly programmed for all volunteers during operating hours. As a Goodwill volunteer, you and your family members are not allowed to shop at your assigned Goodwill location on the day of service or have items held for future purchase.

Bring your own meals, drinks, and snacks as appropriate for your shift. Pizza will be provided for the lunch break at 12:00 p.m.

Do you have any physical performance limitations?

Yes

If Yes, please list the limitations and requested accommodations on the day of service:

Please list any environmental allergies that may be of concern while in a donation processing, recycling, or retail facility:

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Goodwill 101: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) attest that I have reviewed Goodwill 101, an integrative learning module (available by clicking here) that relates Goodwill’s history and mission services, and that I understand the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.

Media Release: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) grant Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. the right and permission to take and use photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings of me related to my experience on the day of service for news, publicity, social media, advertising, and other informational purposes. This statement certifies that Goodwill may use such images of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose.

Liability Release: This statement certifies that I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) release Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. from any liability due to personal injury, illness, or damage to any personal property while completing community service requirements on the day of service at any location of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. and/or at any workstation to which I am assigned during the day of service.

By typing a digital signature(s) below and clicking to submit this form, I and/or my parent/legal guardian (if applicable) certify that all information supplied in this online form is true and complete as well as acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions of community service as set forth by Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. on the day of service at the Goodwill location to which I am assigned.

Digital Signature of Volunteer(Required)

Age of Volunteer on the Day of Service(Required)

Confirm the Volunteer's Email(Required)

Confirm the Volunteer's Phone Number(Required)

Digital Signature of Volunteer’s Parent or Legal Guardian
(Required if volunteer is less than 18 years of age as of today’s date or subject to a legal guardianship).

Parent or Legal Guardian’s Email

Are you the volunteer’s parent or legal guardian?

Parent

Legal Guardian

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National Recycling Days 2026 Registration