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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Volunteer Staff Report between 10/1/2004 and 9/30/2005
Total Volunteers
Total hours volunteered
Total Wages Value
852
40,988.25

$521,906.75
Volunteer Staff Report between 10/1/2005 and 9/30/2006
Total Volunteers
Total hours volunteered
Total Wages Value
968
48,652

$616,697
Volunteer Staff Report between 10/1/2007 and 9/30/2008
Total Volunteers
Total hours volunteered
Total Wages Value
1,187
42,325
$620,199
Volunteer Staff Report between 10/1/2008 and 9/30/2009
Total Volunteers
Total hours volunteered
Total Wages Value
1,357
51,945.5
$797,004.95

Lee County Parks and Recreation has an extensive volunteer program offering a variety of activities, programs and locations. Click here for a volunteer registration form to download. Click here for the 2009 Volunteer Staff Handbook.

Download Volunteer Group forms here: Group registration form & Sign-in sheet
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.

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