As a volunteer, you are joining the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division at a very exciting time! We have over 100 beautiful parks with amenities that appeal to guests of all ages. Orange County Parks and Recreation encourages individuals, companies, civic groups and neighborhood associations to volunteer their time at the park of their choice. Rewarding experiences and great friends are made while beautifying parks, maintaining natural areas or working with youth in one of our exciting sports programs and helping in our senior programs.

• Volunteers share talents and gifts to the community through important programs.
• Volunteers receive special training, identification and recognition for their contributions to the community.
• Volunteers improve the quality of life in your community and beautify your local parks.
• Volunteer coaches (only) receive a T-shirt and a $25 credit to be used for a 90-day fitness-center membership or toward a program fee.

• First complete the Volunteer Application and the Background Investigation Disclosure and Authorization form included in this packet. The Background Investigation Disclosure and Authorization form is not required for group or special event volunteers. Turn in these forms directly to the park site where you wish to volunteer. Volunteer applications shall not be processed without approval from the park site. Once the application has been processed and the background screening cleared, staff will contact you to let you know when you can start your volunteer hours.
• Volunteer coaches will be issued a T-shirt, which must be worn at all times when volunteering.
• Continuous service volunteers may be provided with a volunteer T-shirt to be worn while volunteering.
• Minimum age for unchaperoned volunteers is 16. Should a child under the age of 16 like to volunteer for any Parks & Recreation programs, they must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times during their volunteer work.
• Minimum age for coaching positions is 18. Management approval shall be based on the perceived maturity level and ability to operate under high-stress environments.
• To become a STARS volunteer, please fill out this STARS application and return by either email, mail, or in person to your nearest Orange County Park.
• Groups can volunteer by supporting an individual park through our Adopt-a-Park program.

Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

To reach a specific park: click on the A–Z tab and select the park or facility you are interested in for the phone number.

Email: parks@ocfl.net
Parks Administration: (407) 836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: (407) 836-6280
Facebook Events List: Orange County, Florida
Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL

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