Our volunteers assist with educational workshops, tours and lectures, student programs, groups tours, reach projects, computer assistance, gardening, maintenance, handy-person work, office duties and special events.

HOW CAN YOU HELP BRING OUR HISTORY TO LIFE?

• Assist at the Ranger Station: Answer the phones, general office duties, sell and inventory merchandise.
• Learn About Koreshan History: Become a Tour Guide or Docent and participate in outreach efforts.
• Assist at Special Events: Help bring concerts, educational programs, classes, demonstrations, and other special events to life. Volunteer opportunities may include welcoming visitors, assisting with event setup and cleanup, and supporting activities.
• Gardening/Maintenance Assistance: Help create and maintain native and botanical gardens, remove exotic plants and maintain the general park appearance.
• Carpentry/Handypersons: Assist with carpentry and painting projects, small engine repair and maintenance.
• Special Skills/Talents: Various jobs are available to people with specific abilities on an as-needed basis, so be sure to let us know your special skills!  Specific skills we need include but are not limited to photography, videography, sewing, acting, computer skills and social media.  We will match your interest and skills to a specific volunteer positions or assist in training you in a new area. You will have the full support and appreciation of Koreshan State Park to make your time as a volunteer a fulfilling and rewarding experience!

To find out more, please contact us at FriendsofKoreshan@gmail.com.

Park Service Volunteer benefits include:

• 50 hours of service =  6 (six) Free admissions to a park for you and your family.
• 250 hours of service = Florida Park Service Special Volunteer Pass for free admission to parks.
• Volunteer recognition events, certificates, awards and more!

We are currently looking for volunteers to train and serve as/for:

• Costumed Interpreters
• Cooking Programs
• Outreach Programs and Events
• Park Events
• Park Maintenance

If you have special skills unrelated to the above, that would help the park and/or our mission, please let us know!