Please review the list below for information on Parks’ current volunteer projects and the opportunities they entail. We invite you to look for a project that matches your interests, skills, and availability. If you have questions about a specific project, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator listed on the Project Announcement. When you have found a match, print the Project Announcement and include it when you submit your volunteer application.

Thank you for turning to Broward County Parks for volunteer opportunities that meet your needs.

Animal-Related

• Dog Wrangler at Special Events
• Stables Volunteer at Tradewinds Park
• Animal Care Reptiles at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Animal Care Assistance at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center

Seasonal

• Splash Ahoy Volunteer at Quiet Waters Park
• Junior Lifeguard at Quiet Waters Park
• Summer Recreation Assistant at Neighborhood Parks
• Junior Lifeguard at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium
• Junior Lifeguard at C.B. Smith Park
• Junior Lifeguard at T.Y. Park
• Bass Fishing Tournament Assistance at T.Y. Park

Natural Areas

• Crystal Lake Natural Area Workdays
• Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve Workdays
• Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub - Site Steward
• Helene Klein Pineland Preserve - Site Steward
• Highlands Scrub Natural Area - Site Steward
• Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area - Site Steward
• Tall Cypress Natural Area - Site Steward
• Woodmont Natural Area - Site Steward
• Natural Areas Maintenance

Nature Centers

• Trail Maintenance and Exotic Removal at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Special Events Volunteer at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Butterfly Garden at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Pressure Cleaning at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Shade House Assistant at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Nature Walks Docent at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Volunteer Assistant at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Scout Badge Instructor at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Program Assistant at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Preschool Program at Fern Forest Nature Center
• Trail Maintenance at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Assist With Nature Walks at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Preschool Program Assistant at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Special Events Volunteer at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Painting Instructor-Secret Woods Nature Center
• Scout Badge Instructor at Secret Woods Nature Center
• Bird and Butterfly Garden at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Environmental Interns at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Nature Center Landscaping at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Office Assistant at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Discovery Room Assistant at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Natural Areas Volunteer at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Program Assistant at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
• Media Volunteer at Anne Kolb Nature Center
• Exhibit Hall Gallery Volunteer at Anne Kolb Nature Center
• Grounds Volunteer at Anne Kolb Nature Center
• Exhibit Hall Attendant at Anne Kolb Nature Center

North District

• Gopher Tortoise Habitat at Deerfield Island Park
• Nature Trail Exotic Removal at Quiet Waters Park
• Trail Extension Project at Deerfield Island Park
• Exotic Invasive Removal at Deerfield Island Park
• Mountain BikeTrail Maintenance at Quiet Waters Park
• Park Office Assistant at Quiet Waters Park
• Exotic Plant Removal on Mountain Bike Trails at Quiet Waters Park
• Landscaping Volunteer at Deerfield Island Park
• Office Assistance at Deerfield Island Park
• Beautification Project at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
• Painting Project at Franklin Park
• Bounce House Attendant at Tradewinds Park
• Landscape Improvement at Tradewinds Park
• Groundskeeper Assistance - Litter Detail at Tradewinds Park
• Equestrian Trail Maintenance at Tradewinds Park
• Stables Volunteer at Tradewinds Park
• Carpenter's Assistant at Tradewinds Park
• After-School Program Assistant at Neighborhood Parks
• Senior Program at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
• Park Manager Intern at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium
• Event Staff at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium
• Gardener at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
• Nature Trail Maintenance at Easterlin Park
• Guest Speakers at Lafayette Hart Park
• Office Assistant at Sunview Park
• Neighborhood Gardener at Roosevelt Gardens
• Office Assistant at Plantation Heritage Park
• Fruit Orchard Gardener at Plantation Heritage Park

South District

• Skating and Cycling Assistant at Brian Piccolo Park
• Build a Skateboard Rack at Brian Piccolo Park
• Assistant Skate Ramp Tech at Brian Piccolo Park
• Facility Assistant at Brian Piccolo Park
• Landscaping Volunteer for Vista View Park
• Athletic Grounds Assistant at Brian Piccolo Park
• Assistant to Park Manager at Tree Tops Park
• Equestrian Trail Maintenance at Tree Tops Park
• Assistant to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Tree Tops Park
• Build Picnic Tables at Brian Piccolo Park
• Pressure Cleaning at Brian Piccolo Park
• Picnic Shelter Maintenance at C.B. Smith Park
• Waterway Cleanup Patrol at C.B. Smith Park
• Equestrian Trail Maintenance at Vista View Park
• Wood Chip Equestrian Trail at Vista View Park
• Butterfly Garden at Markham Park
• Plant Nursery Assistant at Markham Park
• Planting Seedlings at Markham Park
• Sporting Clays Maintenance at the Markham Park Target Range
• Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance at Markham Park
• Planting Annual Flowers at Markham Park
• Pistol Range Maintenance at the Markham Park Target Range
• Master Gardeners Seed Collection at Markham Park
• Monday Night Youth League Program at the Markham Park Target Range

Volunteer Forms - Required for Participation

Workday Application (for specific one-day projects or events)

Volunteer Application (232 KB)

Broward County Policies (3.6 MB)

The application can be filled out on your computer and then printed.  The Broward County policies may be reviewed online or printed for your convenience.  Bring completed application and photo identification to the park where you would like to volunteer. Students, under the age of 18, will need their parent/guardian signature on these forms.  For more information, contact the park of your choice or the Parks Volunteer Coordinator at 954-357-8153 or e-mail.

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