Organization Profile
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
http://www.iaminvolved.org
Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of over 270 parks, 13,564 acres of land and 15 miles of beaches. Looking for ways to get involved and volunteer? Miami-Dade Parks Leadership and Community Engagement (PLACE) Program 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.
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 Park Link and start your park adventures today!
PLACE Program 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 and follow social distancing protocols and CDC guidelines in place at all Miami-Dade County Park facilities.
Park Conservation Corps
This is a signature group of volunteers who are provided with opportunities to learn about the past, present and future state of our parks system through various educational sessions and interactive park beautification projects. The group was inspired by the spirit of the U.S Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s which helped build many of our local roads and heritage parks. Park Conservation Corp members come together to volunteer and become ambassadors of our park system. Participation is based on an annual enrollment process.
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. Note: This volunteer offering is currently limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only groups of 10 or less can be accommodated at this time. Fill out our Group Volunteering Request form to provide us with information on your group.
Park Service Days
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 Day events are hosted at various park sites. 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? Fill out the application 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.
