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Volunteers in Parks (VIP)

volunteering, park volunteer recreation-culture get-involved jobs-employment internships get-involved volunteer all-residents, students apply-for Learn about volunteering opportunities and how to apply with Parks. From volunteering to summer camps, to kayaking tours, <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog">Park Link</a> connects you to your next park adventure. All volunteer opportunities currently being offered are available on Park Link in the volunteer opportunities tab.  Volunteers In Parks (VIP) provides a variety of service opportunities for individuals, community/civic groups, schools and corporate entities who are interested in volunteering their time and donating resources to benefit our park system. Volunteers can be found across the park system making a difference through these unique service programming categories: Park Site Volunteers This is the perfect category for those who are searching for individual volunteer opportunities. Great for high school students, college service-learning students, court-mandated volunteers and other individuals looking to fulfill community service requirements. Volunteers in this category sign up to provide operational support across various placements throughout the park system. Park site volunteers typically commit a minimum of 20 hours of service and are subject to background screenings. Park Site volunteers work closely with park staff. Adopt-A-Park Group Volunteers This service option matches groups interested in donating resources, volunteer labor, in-kind materials and monetary contributions, with park enhancement needs. We also offer groups the opportunity to adopt specific park sites and natural areas. Options are available for one day or one year, for any groups larger than 10. Volunteers may be subject to background screenings. Fill out our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iSze_Tg4o0WycmzwiXhwH7-Wn3mp1s9Ph5l7pDY-3apUOEhMV1JPWkUyOVEwVklQUFFRNzNWTU9SSi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Group Volunteering Request</a> form to provide us with information on your group. Park Service Days and Event Support Volunteers These one-day community-wide service events take place throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours at Miami-Dade Parks. Park Service Days and Special Events are happening every week, at dozens of different park locations. Visit <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a> to see what's on the calendar. Event participants are provided with great family-friendly opportunities that can range from beautification and plantings to environmental stewardship and conservation, all while building community. Disaster Recovery Volunteer Team Interested in working on recovery efforts that benefit our parks after a natural disaster? <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index?filter=dGFiJTVCOTQ2MSU1RD0xJnNlYXJjaD0mcmVudGFsJTVCZnJvbSU1RD0mcmVudGFsJTVCdG8lNUQ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fill out the application</a> to become a member of the Miami-Dade County Parks Disaster Recovery Volunteer Team, which will be activated following a hurricane or other disaster. Shifts and availability will be confirmed following a disaster recovery volunteer activation. Coastal Cleanup Series Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces makes it our year-round mission to make a difference, educating and engaging citizens in stewardship, preservation, conservation and resiliency efforts for these precious coastal habitats. Community volunteers are essential to the success of these cleanup efforts. Be part of the solution to coastal pollution by pitching in for a Miami-Dade Parks coastal cleanup.  To participate, volunteers must first create a volunteer account online at Miami-Dade Parks <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a>. There select the category Volunteer Opportunities then select the sub-category Park Service Day Volunteers and view all the available coastal cleanup volunteer activities taking place in the next couple of months. noFee

Custom Coastal Cleanup Locations <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for a Coastal Cleanup</a> with Miami-Dade Parks on Park Link <ul> <li>Haulover Beach Park Second Saturday of the month </li> <li>Homestead Bayfront Park First Saturday of the month </li> <li>Black Point Marina Second Saturday of the month </li> <li>Crandon Marina Third Friday of the month </li> <li>Pelican Harbor Marina Third Saturday of the month </li> <li>Rickenbacker Causeway Third Saturday of the month </li> <li>Crandon Beach Park Fourth Saturday of the month </li> <li>Matheson Hammock Park Fourth Saturday of the month </li> <li>Deering Point (southern point of Deering Estate) Ongoing cleanup opportunities</li> </ul>

Custom Court Mandated Volunteer Service Miami-Dade County Parks welcomes individuals looking to complete court-mandated service. All court-mandated volunteers are subject to background screening. Court-mandated service can be completed at one of the following eight locations: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/amelia-earhart-park.page">Amelia Earhart Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/crandon-park.page">Crandon Park</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/greynolds-park.page">Greynolds Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/haulover-park.page">Haulover Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/kendall-indian-hammocks-park.page">Kendall Indian Hammocks Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1495050709633152">Miami-Dade County Beach Operations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/tamiami-park.page">Tamiami Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/tropical-park.page">Tropical Park</a></li> </ul> To register and begin the screening process for court-mandated service, visit <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/d1aa10e3ac81b5d35fc07132ecb832d8?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvdXJ0LW1hbmRhdGVk&wdLOR=c1A0449D4-D6F0-45F0-BBF6-B1AAF2225B5A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a>.

Custom Volunteer Registration on Park Link All current volunteer opportunities available at Miami-Dade Parks can be found by searching in Park Link's ''Volunteer Opportunities'' tab. Open an account with <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a> and start you park adventures today!

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