Individual Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer-in-Parks (VIPs)

Volunteers can be found throughout the park, from the visitor centers to the trails. Volunteers are crucial to the Everglades Every Kid in a Park Program, Mobile Volunteer Patrol, the Nike Missile Site, and much more.
For a list of current openings, visit volunteer.gov and search for "Everglades". There are volunteer opportunities year-round however there are more openings in the winter months.

Contact us by phone at (305) 242-7752 or email the volunteer program manager for additional information on the VIP program.

 
 
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Apply to Volunteer Now!

Use this link to apply to be a volunteer for the Every Kid Outdoors (formerly 'Every Kid in a Park') Program.

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Artist in Residence in Everglades

This program offers artists, writers and composers the opportunity to live and work in this unique environment.

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Every Kid in the Everglades

We are looking for volunteers to staff hands-on field stations for 4th grade students, on topics including alligators, birds, and more.

Last updated: February 5, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733

Phone:

305 242-7700

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