Interpretation & Education · OPP-4821
Manatee Observation & Visitor Interpretation
Wakulla Springs State Park · Northwest District4-hour shifts, weekly17 of 24 positions filled
About this position
Greet visitors on the spring boardwalk, record manatee sightings on the DEP survey form, and deliver 10-minute interpretive talks on spring ecology.
Volunteers in this role report to the location volunteer coordinator, complete a site-specific safety briefing, and log service hours in the Volunteer Management System after each shift. Hours are reviewed and approved by the coordinator or an assigned volunteer supervisor.
Requirements before you serve
- Level 1 Orientation
- Visitor Interaction Training
- Level 2 Background Screening
Eligibility screening. When you apply, the system checks your profile against these prerequisites. If any are missing, you receive an immediate notice listing exactly what to complete — your application is held rather than rejected.