Are you looking to volunteer? 

Individual Volunteers

Opportunities are diverse – volunteers greet visitors, conduct tours, special events, remove exotic plants or maintain a beach, waterway or trail.

Hosts / Resident Volunteers

Campground hosts answer questions, help with maintenance and are available for late-night emergencies.  Position descriptions are park-specific. A campsite is provided in return at no charge. Positions are highly coveted, so keep the following in mind:

Inquire early. Parks book winter volunteers as far as 1-2 years in advance.

Most parks, regardless of location, need campground hosts in the summer.

For a free campsite, volunteers serve a minimum of 20 hours per week, per campsite.

The maximum length of stay for all locations is 16 weeks.

Groups

Family, community, scouting, civic, corporate, church and student groups are invited to get outdoors and make a difference! Group projects may include beach clean-ups, invasive exotic plant removal, trail maintenance, special events and other park improvements. Parks often have exciting opportunities to get involved with alternative spring breaks, National Public Lands Day, Earth Day and more.

Current Volunteers

Thank you for all you do! To access your volunteer profile, please login using your user email address and password. Using the volunteer portal, you can enter your volunteer hours, browse opportunities, complete training, sign the volunteer agreement, update your application and more.

Volunteer Benefits

Make a difference in preserving, interpreting and restoring our natural and cultural resources

Contribute 100 hours of service - receive free admission to the park you serve for you and your family

Contribute 500 hours of service - receive an Annual Park Pass for free admission to all parks

Volunteer recognition events, certificates, awards and more!

and select Paynes Creek Historic State Park.

You may also contact:

Park Ranger, Adam Dunham

Adam.Dunham@Floridadep.gov

863-375-4717