Opportunities From: Alachua County

Volunteer: Sweetwater Preserve Trash/Invasives Cleanup

Volunteer with Alachua County at Sweetwater Preserve to cleanup trash and remove invasive plant species. We will provide gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers, and a water cooler (Bring your own water bottle!). We recommend volunteers wear pants and closed-toed shoes.

Program: Environmental Protection

Volunteer with Alachua County at Sweetwater Preserve to cleanup trash and remove invasive plant species. We will provide gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers, and a water cooler (Bring your own water bottle!). We recommend volunteers wear pants and closed-toed shoes.

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 32608

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Neighborhood Tree Planting Opportunity in Unincorporated Northeast Gainesville

Join the Alachua County Arborist and our crew of dedicated tree planting volunteers to help plant 20 more  trees in Alachua County.  We will start in a quaint little Neighborhood called Lake Forest Farms were we will plant 12 new trees along  the street.  Then we will caravan to the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, and plant 8 new trees in the Sheriffs office Parking lot.   In addition to improving our community's health and resilience, volunteers will also learn proper techniques for planting and caring for trees.  Come to enjoy  your Saturday morning in the fresh air  and comradery,  be prepared to get your hands dirty, and  help leave a legacy trees.

Program: Environmental Protection

Join the Alachua County Arborist and our crew of dedicated tree planting volunteers to help plant 20 more  trees in Alachua County.  We will start in a quaint little Neighborhood called Lake Forest Farms were we will plant 12 new trees along  the street.  Then we will caravan to the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, and plant 8 new trees in the Sheriffs office Parking lot.   In addition to improving our community's health and resilience, volunteers will also learn proper techniques for planting and caring for trees.  Come to enjoy  your Saturday morning in the fresh air  and comradery,  be prepared to get your hands dirty, and  help leave a legacy trees.

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Trail Monitor

Trail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Trail monitors are our eyes and ears within the preserves. They check our trail heads for brochures and clean up any branches or trash left behind. They walk the trails to report any needs (tree down, trimming/mowing needed, maintenance required on infrastructure).

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Water Resources Ambassador

Work with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include:

Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Work with us to protect our community's precious water resources! Volunteer activities may include:

Hiking through wooded areas to collect water samples Visiting water treatment facilities Conducting inspections to ensure compliance Community outreach and education Supporting the water resources team through data entry or administrative work

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Environmental Artist

 

Help us protect the environment through ART! Your creative work may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events!

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Help us protect the environment through ART! Your creative work may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events!

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Environmental Education Assistant

 

Inspire wonder, and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection.

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Inspire wonder, and capture the magic of our natural resources with youth and adults in our educational programs! Volunteers will work with schools, community centers, and camps to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental advocates. Programs focus on pollution prevention, water conservation, and springs protection.

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Rain Garden Steward

 

Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students!

Duties Include: 

Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local students

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Help us care for rain gardens at public elementary and middle schools! This may include working alongside enthusiastic students!

Duties Include: 

Pulling weeds Pruning plants Spreading mulch Planting Working with local students

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Environmental Videographer

 

Capture the moment! Help us protect the environment with your talent behind the camera. Videos may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events!

 

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Capture the moment! Help us protect the environment with your talent behind the camera. Videos may be featured in county communications, marketing campaigns, and community events!

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Environmental Photographer

 

A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns.

Program: Environmental Protection

 

A picture is worth a thousand words! Motivate the community to protect our environment by capturing inspiring images of our local wetlands, lakes, springs, wildlife, and other natural resources. Document county events, and help us expand our messaging with your images in county communications and marketing campaigns.

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Events Assistant

 

Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community.

 

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Help us reach the community at fun and interactive events! Volunteers will represent the Environmental Protection Department, tabling to connect with residents and promote educational campaigns. Availability on weekends is crucial to reach our community.

 

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 32601

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Social Research Assistant

 

Help us gather community input through surveys, and turn survey results into solutions for Alachua County!

Program: Environmental Protection

 

Help us gather community input through surveys, and turn survey results into solutions for Alachua County!

Program: Environmental Protection

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No