Volunteer Services
All individuals must complete a background check and must have graduated
from High School or equivalent to become a registered volunteer.

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our Volunteer Program Web Assistant Page

Volunteer Opportunities

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Links to Volunteer Information
Volunteer Application Volunteer Group Form Volunteer Group Sign In
Volunteer Application Print Only Volunteer Group Form Print Only Volunteer Timesheet
Volunteers Handbook RSVP Application Incentive Order Form
Workers Comp Info for Volunteers Volunteer Statistics Volunteer Incentive Items 2010

Lee County Parks and Recreation has an extensive volunteer program offering a variety of activities, programs and locations.

Choose from a variety of activities
  • Special Olympic Activity Assistance and Coaching
  • Recreational or Educational Programs for groups and individuals
  • Environmental Programs and Informational Guides
  • Special Events and Sports Events assistance throughout the year
  • Land Stewardship to assist with exotic plant control and restoration
  • Trail Building and Maintenance
  • Office or Program Assistance at Community Centers — youth, teens, seniors
  • Mentoring/Tutoring during after school programs
  • Sports Programs and Coaching
  • Gardening — designing, planting, pruning, weeding
  • Train Village display building and participating in holiday events
  • Teaching or Assisting with Extension Service Community Education Programs
  • Park maintenance and landscaping
Benefits Include:
  • Recognition for your help
  • Making a difference in your community
  • Insurance coverage while volunteering
  • A Volunteer Incentive Program – volunteer hours can be used to “purchase” a variety of interesting items
  • Increased self esteem
  • New experiences
  • Sharing your knowledge and skills
  • Making new friends
  • Gaining knowledge and learning new skills
  • Feeling Good
For information about volunteering with Lee County Parks and Recreation and Extension Service call 239-432-2159 or E-mail Kathy Cahill our Volunteer Program coordinator.

Contact Volunteer Services for a personal interview. Your skills, interests, experiences and location will assist us in determining the best possible placement for you. Volunteers are asked to complete a Registration Form. Some positions require special training while others are on-the-job training.

Take the Volunteer Services Survey.

Volunteer Times Issues