Volunteer: Sweetwater Preserve Trash/Invasives CleanupVolunteer 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 GainesvilleJoin 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 MonitorTrail 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 AmbassadorWork 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 studentsProgram: 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 studentsProgram: 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 |