Polk County Parks & Recreation

Cause Area

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Race & Ethnicity
Sports & Recreation

Location

4177 Ben Durrance RoadBartow, FL 33830 United States

Website:

http://www.polk-county.net

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Family Valentine's Dance (Eloise/Winter Haven)

Feb 10 - Feb 10 | 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM | Eloise, FL 33880

Polk County Parks & Recreation's Valentine's Dance is looking for volunteers to assist with the following activities. - Kids Arts and Crafts - Dj Activities - Light Refreshments

Date Posted: Dec 27, 2022
Good Ol' Days Folk Festival (homeland/Bartow)

May 6 - May 6 | 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM | Homeland, FL 33847

Volunteers are wanted for the Good Ol' Days Folk Festival - an event in a historic venue celebrating Polk's Pioneer Past! Volunteers will assist with craft activities, check in areas, and more. This is a really fun and easy event! Volunteers may bring their own drinks and snacks if they would like. We will provide waters and POSSIBLY snacks or other beverages.

Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
After School Programs needs Volunteers- Lakeland

Flexible Schedule | Lakeland, FL 33815

The Wabash Community is looking for volunteers for the After-School All-Star Program. This free program is a weekly program that provides homework help, educational activities and recreation activities for the communtiy kids. Volunteers will help facilitate activities with the Parks & Recreation staff. Volunteers are asked to volunteer 1 day per week and can earn up to 2.5 hours per week. Weekly volunteer day can be flexible. You will be coordinating your availability with the Wabash Community Center Manager. After School All-Stars Starting: Jan 1 - May 31, 2023 Program times: 2:30 - 5 p.m. Location: 1230 Southern Ave., Lakeland The After-School program follows the Polk County Public School Calendar. Earn volunteer hours for graduation or scholarships. Volunteers can early up to 9 hours per month Requirements: Must be 14 years old or older We do NOT accept court ordered volunteers

Date Posted: Nov 28, 2022
Hunt For Sasquatch Trail Run 10k, 5k, & 1 mile race (Mulberry)

Feb 4 - Feb 4 | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Mulberry, FL 33860

Color the Trail is Polk County Parks & Recreation's Trail Run. Volunteers will assist with the following areas: - Check- in - Powder throwing stations (the powder is environmental friendly and will dye the runners shirts as they run through each station - Water stations *All Volunteers will have access to snacks and water, possibly Gatorades

Date Posted: Dec 27, 2022
Egg-A-Palooza - Family Spring Event needs volunteers

Apr 8 - Apr 8 | 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM | Kissimmee, FL 34759

Volunteers will help with kid activities, arts & crafts, and a large egg hunt during the event. This is the first year for this event after a very successful on last year. Egg-A-Palooza brings people form all around to participate in egg hunts, carnival games, contest, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more! Volunteers may bring their own drinks and snacks if they would like

Date Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide safe, clean parks and facilities for citizens and visitors to experience leisure, recreation, and educational opportunities.

Description

Polk County Parks & Recreation provides the community with safe, fun, and low-cost or free recreation and events throughout the year. We produce over 30 special events every year at various parks and venues, and operate a camp during the summer. We rely on the support of volunteers to continue providing the community with these recreational opportunities. For questions or more information, please call (863) 534-6911.