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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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: May 15, 2023
Busy Bees Science Explorers

Jun 6 - Jul 25 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Lakeland, FL 33811

Busy Bees Science Explorers is a program intended to introduce children 6 and younger to different science activities. Through the summer months, each Tuesday session will feature a hands on science activity followed by a snack break. Volunteers would be helping pass out the supplies and assist children with activities. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD- NO COURT ORDERED

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2023

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.