TVA is seeking volunteers with a sincere interest in the protection and preservation of archaeological
sites in the Tennessee Valley for its Thousand Eyes Archaeological Site Stewardship Program.
Selected volunteers will work with TVA archaeologists to monitor archaeological sites for vandalism,
looting, and environmental damage.
To become an archaeological site stewardship volunteer, all applicants must:
• Fill out an application form and submit to a background check (applicant must be willing to drive to TVA’s
Paradise or Shawnee Coal-Fired Plant facility [open M-F 8 am to 4 pm] for fingerprinting);
• Attend a two-day training workshop on April 14-15th, 2018 at Kentucky Dam Village State Park and Kentucky Dam;
• Pay a $25 workshop fee to be donated to the Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists;
• Sign a confidentially agreement confirming your commitment to protect archaeological sites and information related to sensitive resources on TVA land;
• Be over the age of 18; and
• Be able to walk long distances to access sites.
Following completion of training, participants responsibilities and duties include:
• Monitor sites according to the agreed upon schedule;
• Coordinate activities with other site stewards; and
• Collect data and information on site conditions, including photographs.
Volunteers will receive:
• Special training by subject matter experts in archaeology, preservation, and other topics
• Lunch will be provided at the training workshop on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.
• Volunteer vest and patch.
Lodging for the workshop and monitoring is not provided
Contact TVA at culturalresources@tva.gov or 865-632-2463