Thank you for considering Broward County Parks for your volunteer needs. The VIP (Volunteers Improving Parks) program offers short-term and long-term opportunities for individuals, families, students and groups to share their time and talents with the community. You can learn how to help protect our environment or assist with special events, just to name a few opportunities. For many projects, no experience is required – we will provide the necessary training and guidance. Find Yourself at a Broward County Park!     Please visit our Website for available projects and applications: www.broward.org/parks/ and select "SUPPORT US"

The Ann Storck Center provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of sports for persons with mental retardation. The Center needs volunteers to serve as coaches and general games volunteers. Minimum age: 16 years old

Volunteers must commit to work one shift a month for a minimum of two months. For the Fort Lauderdale shelter, volunteers can work Monday through Saturday. For the Pompano shelter, volunteers can work Wednesday through Sunday and customize their time to fit their needs. Opportunities include Adoption Assistants, Greeters and Escorts, and Lost and Found Associates that help to reunite lost pets with their owners; and at the Fort Lauderdale shelter only - Veterinary Assistants.

Volunteers are needed for clerical and office duties. "Enchanted Forest: a special event, is usually held in November. Tens will be needed as trail guides through the forest and as costumed animal characters. The animal characters need to memorize a 4 minute talk about the animal's life they are portraying. Volunteers are also needed at the "Palmetto Cafe" distributing refreshments. This environmental education center is awonderful volunteer opportunity for students who love nature, science, the outdoors, landscaping, ecology, etc.