Due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, Volkswagen Chattanooga temporarily suspended production activities during the weeks of June 7 and June 14. Regular production operations will resume Monday, June 21.
During the suspension, manufacturing departments have taken the opportunity to implement planned line and quality improvements, ID.4 production readiness activities, on-the-job training and volunteer activities in the community.
Weekday volunteer activities began June 10, and so far more than 500 production employees have volunteered at one or more local organizations.
Volunteers will be at the Northside Neighborhood House’s Red Bank Thrift Store Wednesday.
Other volunteer projects included:
• Audubon Acres – clearing old pallets and other debris from the Acres of Darkness trail.
• Chester Frost Park – trimming branches, playground beautification, litter removal.
• Orchard Knob Elementary – moving furniture to prepare for a new digital fabrication lab.
• Orchard Knob Middle School – painting and other support.
• Red Bank Elementary – maintenance on outdoor classroom area such as trimming branches, removing weeds.
• Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center – assisting with training lessons, cleaning supplies and horse stalls, brushing horses.