Flexible schedules open doors for more volunteers in Broward County parks
Broward County, Florida – The Parks and Recreation Division of Broward County is encouraging residents to come forward and assist maintain one of the county’s most important public assets: its park system. Officials believe that volunteers are very important for maintaining parks safe, friendly, and maintained, and they want people of all ages and backgrounds to become part.
Students, parents, retirees, environmentalists, pet lovers, and gardeners can all volunteer in the county. There are chances to volunteer all around the park system, and the timetables are adaptable to meet varying levels of availability. Park personnel believe there is valuable work to be done, whether someone can volunteer a few hours now and again or commit to a regular schedule.
There are a lot of different volunteer jobs, from working outside to helping with paperwork. Volunteers help maintain parks clean by picking up trash, painting, weeding, and planting. Others contribute by keeping an eye on park areas for potential vandalism or maintenance difficulties, which helps personnel deal with problems more quickly. Other things you can do include answering phones and helping with the everyday operations of park offices.
The program also has customized options for people who want to be involved for a longer time. Volunteers can help conserve delicate areas and bring back green spaces by taking part in EcoAction and natural area workdays. Some places have a campsite host role available. In exchange for helping with security, safety, and customer service after park hours, you can camp for less.
Officials suggest that volunteering has more benefits than just helping parks. Participants often learn new skills, get work experience, and meet the requirements for community service at school. Volunteers also help with special events, raise awareness of South Florida’s natural regions, and help make the environment better by getting rid of garbage and unwanted plants.
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Volunteering has a big effect. More than 500 volunteers worked more than 12,000 hours throughout the 2024 fiscal year, in addition to the more than 700 workers who worked on busy weekends. Dedicated friends groups and long-term volunteers also help many parks by supporting specialized facilities and nature centers.
If you live in the area and want to volunteer, you should get in touch with your local park or go to a park office to fill out an application. If you’re under 18 and want to volunteer, you need to get permission from your parents and present a photo ID. You can get more information by calling the county’s volunteer coordinator at 954-357-8708.
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