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Friends of John Pennekamp

By volunteering, you become an essential part of our team, helping to maintain, enhance, and expand the parks’ services to the public and conserve their natural areas.

Explore Our Volunteer Opportunities!

Interested in making a difference? Check out our available volunteer positions and become part of our dedicated team!

To get started, please email us at info@pennekampparkfriends.org to receive the application link.

Important: All volunteers are required to register as a Florida State Parks volunteer.

Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Remore or In-Person
Positions

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Grants support:

I want to help make projects happen! Help us locate and write grant funding opportunities. This volunteer position is remote, supporting the Friends of John Pennekamp online and by phone. We’re looking for folks who are willing to search for grant funding opportunities, identify grants we are eligible for, upload the information to a Google-based system, and prepare documents and reports. This volunteer position is critical for helping us fund large initiatives and projects.

Committee member:

I want to join a committee! The available committees are: Events, Marketing, and Fundraising. Take your passion and help us grow! Committee members support projects and events and help make the parks a better place for all. Committee members must be a member of the Friends of John Pennekamp.

Content Writer:

I want to write for the blog and social media! This volunteer position is perfect for somebody who wants to create content to go on the website or social media, whether it be Instagram photos or a write up about a favorite spot in the park.

In-Person Positions

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Membership Support:

I want to help members! Help send packets of membership information and cards to our friends. This volunteer position is perfect for somebody local, who wants to make membership packets and place them in the mail when we receive a new member.

Events support:

I want to work events! This volunteer position is called upon when we host events at the park like World Ocean Day or Halloween, but also for Outreach Events like Ocean Fest and other community events. This position is perfect for somebody who can volunteer a few hours on a weekend and help engage visitors in activities and tell them about the park.

Have a special skill or talent you think you can use to support the park that’s not listed here? Email us at info@pennekampparkfriends.org!

Your Membership and Donations Support this Project!

Help us preserve and protect the natural beauty and diverse ecosystems of Pennekamp State Park. Your donation supports vital conservation efforts, educational programs, and park improvements.