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Volunteer at BSP

Help guests escape, engage, and explore at Bonnet Springs Park. If you are looking for a way to connect with Lakeland’s diverse community and expand your knowledge while having fun, volunteering at BSP is perfect for you!

 

BSP has many volunteer opportunities with shift times to fit any schedule! Sign up below to learn more about becoming a volunteer at BSP.

Student Volunteers
High school students in the 9th-12th grade can volunteer at BSP for community service hours for college scholarships.

Volunteering as a Group
If your business or community group would like to volunteer together at BSP, please email volunteer@bonnetspringspark.com. Groups play an essential role in the upkeep of BSP! Tasks vary based on the season.

If you are interested in completing a volunteer project for the Girl Scout Gold Award or Boy Scout Eagle Scout certification, reach out to the volunteer manager at volunteer@bonnetspringspark.com

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"Being retired and volunteering at BSP is a perfect combination. I cannot tell you how many times guests have thanked me for volunteering or for sharing the information I provided them. It makes me feel good to know that my efforts are appreciated and that I am giving back to the community."

Michael Schwam

"I love volunteering at BSP. I enjoy seeing kids’ eyes grow wide at the Nature Center beehive, and I am thrilled to explain how a caterpillar can go to sleep for a few weeks, and when they wake up, they can fly! I love hearing about all the far-flung places visitors are from, and I enjoy the staff and other volunteers who share my love of this wonderful gift to our community. Surely there is a place in everyone's life for the shared experiences that volunteering at Bonnet Springs provides... Where the experiences never stop and the smiles are free!"

Andy Crossfield

"Being a Science teacher, I spend most of my volunteer hours in Zoey's Butterfly House. I recently started a butterfly garden at our school, and volunteering at Bonnet Spring has helped me learn more about the variety of butterflies and the plants they need to thrive. I have also used the knowledge I have learned to share with my students how important it is to learn about our environment so that we can protect it as much as possible. Being a Bonnet Springs volunteer has enriched both my own life and those with whom I interact on a daily basis."

Mark Robbins

Check out some of our volunteer opportunities

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Birding Guide
Do you enjoy birding? Sign up as a birding guide during Birding on the Boardwalk which takes place the first Saturday of each month. Help guests spot birds and other wildlife that call BSP home.

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Cultural Connections Activity Helper
Cultural Connections activities strive to connect culture to a STEM or a Nature-based topic. If you enjoy celebrating what makes us all unique, then you will love volunteering for this program!

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Butterfly House Docent
If you enjoy being outside surrounded by beautiful butterflies, then being a butterfly docent is the right fit for you! As a butterfly docent, you will educate guests of BSP about the numerous species of butterflies and plants in the Butterfly House. If you want to spend your days surrounded by caterpillars, fluttering wings, and happy guests, you should volunteer as a Butterfly House docent!

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Events and Hospitality
Event and hospitality volunteers will help in numerous ways during BSP’s signature events. By greeting guests, helping with setup or breakdown, and getting to participate in unique volunteer opportunities, don’t miss the chance to volunteer during some of the most exciting days at the Park!

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Field Trip Guide
Help lead meaningful and fun activities for school groups visiting BSP as a field trip guide! You’ll oversee field trips for children in 4th-12th grade. If you enjoy educating children on a range of interesting topics, you will love being a field trip guide.

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Greenhouse Docent
Greenhouse Docents educate guests about all the interesting scientific elements of a Greenhouse. If you have a passion for plants, then this role is for you.

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Gift Ship Attendant
Help guests check out their favorite BSP merchandise as a gift shop attendant. Answer questions, advertise upcoming events, and show your enthusiasm for the Park while providing excellent customer service to guests.

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Greeter
Being a greeter is a very important role! As a greeter you will most likely be the first face our guests will see when they enter the Park. If you like interacting with people you will enjoy being a greeter! When volunteering as a greeter you will answer guest’s questions and help them navigate around the Park. Greeters are placed all around the Park in front of our most popular venues, so you will never get bored being a greeter at BSP!

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History Gallery Docent
If you like learning about trains and the history of Central Florida, then you will thrive as a History Gallery docent! As a docent in the History Gallery you will point guests to view our railroad memorabilia and train replicas, one of which runs on a track hanging from the ceiling! If you want to help tell the history of BSP, then being a History Gallery Docent is right for you!

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Horticulture
BSP has 168 acres to upkeep which means horticulture volunteers are needed! Horticulture volunteers help with weeding, mulching, pruning, and gardening.If you have a green thumb then you will enjoy being a horticulture volunteer at the Park.

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Nature Center Docent
Do you enjoy telling fun facts about plants and animals? Then you would love being a Nature Center Docent! BSP’s Nature Center is full of interactive exhibits for people of all ages to enjoy. As a Nature Center Docent, you could help guests identify Florida's feathered fauna by teaching them which bird makes which sound. Or, you could educate guests about the flora at the Park by showing them the wall of jumbo sized flowers. You could even teach guests about the importance of pollinators by showing them a live beehive. If you want to tell nature’s story, then you will love being a docent in the Nature Center!

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Nuts About Nature Activity Helper
Volunteer as a Nuts About Nature Activity Helper and help young kids with a nature-based activity. If you enjoy assisting children with fun hands-on activities, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you.

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Operations and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance volunteers keep the Park looking great! Assist with park cleanup and upkeep of Park facilities.

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Recurring Programs Helper
BSP has volunteers assist in a multitude of ways at our recurring programs like Adventure Days, Exploration Stations, and Sensory Friendly Events. To learn more about BSP’s recurring programs, click here.

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STEM Saturday
If you love teaching people about science, technology, engineering, and math you will love volunteering on STEM Saturdays! Each fourth Saturday of the month STEM Saturday focuses on a new topic. This is a unique volunteer opportunity that varies depending on the topic for the month!

*Bonnet Springs Park does not allow court-ordered community service

Invite BSP to Your Community Event!

BSP has specially trained outreach volunteers that can run an activity station at your next event or program!

Outreach volunteers also educate the public about the park and how guests can get involved. This includes topics such as volunteering, student volunteer opportunities, field trips, education programs, events, membership, and more.

Outreach Events that BSP may participate in:

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School Meetings and Events
To educate students and teachers about student volunteer opportunities, teacher workshops, fieldtrips, and other educational programming offered at BSP.

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College Events and Fairs
Talk with college students about volunteering, internships, and job opportunities at the Park.

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Festivals
To run an activity or share BSP with the community.

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Parades
To show support for a good cause and spread joy in the community.

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And More!

If you are interested in having outreach volunteers at your next event, school, university, etc. contact BSP’s Volunteer Manager at volunteer@bonnetspringspark.com.

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

DONATE

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

GET INVOLVED

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

DONATE

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

GET INVOLVED
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