About the DEP Volunteer Program
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is supported by roughly 31,248 volunteers, administered by 295 coordinators and managers and 5 statewide system administrators.
What volunteers do
Protect the places
Volunteers restore trails, remove invasive species, and monitor habitat across 175 parks, preserves, and field sites.
Serve the visitor
Interpretive programs, welcome desks, and campground hosts extend staff capacity in every district.
Measure the impact
Every hour is categorized, approved, and rolled up for statewide reporting and legislative accountability.
One enterprise system
Replacing disjointed tools with a single platform for volunteers, coordinators, managers, and administrators.
Volunteer types
Each type has its own application form, prerequisites, onboarding track, public URL, and QR code. Administrators create and modify types without vendor support.
- Individual Volunteer
- Campground Host
- Resident Volunteer
- Group / Corporate
- Citizen Support Organization (CSO)
- Youth (Under 18)
- AmeriCorps Partner
Districts at a glance
| District | Volunteers | Hours (FY to date) | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | 4,820 | 198,400 | 31 |
| Northeast | 5,610 | 236,100 | 28 |
| Central | 6,140 | 251,900 | 33 |
| Southwest | 5,390 | 218,700 | 29 |
| South | 4,380 | 172,300 | 26 |
| Southeast | 4,908 | 207,200 | 28 |
Ready to serve?
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