Resident North / South Ranger Assistance

You are an integral part of the park team. We appreciate that you choose to spend your free time giving back. Park resident volunteers work alongside park rangers and other volunteers to provide excellent visitor services. This opportunity is to assist with routine cleaning of picnic areas, pavilions, bathrooms, road shoulders, parking areas and more. Assist evaluating maintenance needs and provide a list of repair needs that cannot be accomplished on a routine basis. Help by emptying garbage cans and recycle cans and giving visitors directions and accurate information when asked. If you don’t know the answer to a question, then directing them to the ranger station for information.

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REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

We need folks who are personable and pay attention to detail
Have good general maintenance skills
Have superb cleaning skills and are very thorough
Who can follow directions and be flexible
Park resident volunteers will be provided a campsite with water, electric, sewer hookup and picnic table
Abide by park rules concerning uniforms and safety at all times

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

This position is available for the months of June thru November 2026
A minimum of 2 months and maximum of 4 months is required
Field helpers work 3 days a week, with 4 days off; daily hours will vary with workload
Schedule will include weekend days
24 hours per week per campsite (can be split between site occupants) is required for park residency
Schedules can vary and overlap to suit individual/park needs or workload

TRAINING/PRE-REQUISITS:

In the Volunteer Portal, have a Volunteer Application and a current Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer DEP Annual Combo Training (diversity, sexual harassment & workers’ compensation), both renewed annually. Must pass state and national sexual predator checks.
Training on north/south training assist duties and expectations will be provided by staff or experienced volunteers upon arrival and prior to beginning regular schedule.
This north/south ranger assist position requires the use of a UTV or golf cart and therefore requires a valid driver’s license and DEP UTV/LSV training prior to vehicle operation. The UTV course will be offered within the first week

BENEFITS:

Enrichment and the satisfaction of helping Myakka River State Park by providing services the park would not otherwise benefit from. Myakka values volunteers and the services that you provide. To show appreciation, park resident volunteers are provided benefits:

Campsite with water, electric, sewer, grill, picnic table.
Coin operated laundry facilities
Wide range of recreational opportunities
You will be provided a Volunteer T-shirt and a nametag
Upon completion of your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass* to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park
Upon completion of 250 hours, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for you and your family to any Florida State Park (*request passes from the Volunteer Manager. Some restrictions apply)
Join us in park staff gatherings (i.e., potlucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.) and the annual district Volunteer Appreciation gathering
Be a part of the Florida Park Service family, working alongside like-minded staff and volunteers
You have the opportunity for personal enrichment and experience working in a unique state park setting

Location: District 4.Myakka River State Park

Tagged as: ASAP, Couples / Duos, FALL '26, Single / Solo, State Park, SUMMER '26