Get Involved
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
"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
*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: