• Purple, yellow, gold and orange sponges and soft corals wave against a turquioise sea.

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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  • Elliott Key Harbor and Campground Closed

    Winds, surge and tides associated with Hurricane Sandy caused considerable damage to docks & boardwalk at Elliott Key. The harbor and campground are closed until further notice. University Dock remains open for day use only. More »

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Volunteer positions are available in several of the park's major divisions.

Interpretation & Visitor Services:
This division provides the public face of the park. Greeting visitors, conducting guided programs, and assisting at special events are some of the things you might do as a volunteer. Click here to see position descriptions for this division.

Environmental Education and Outreach:
This division provides all the curriculum-based education for students and teachers. Helping conduct overnight programs, conducting classroom programs, and generally helping students understand the park's resources are all things you might do as a volunteer. Click here to see position descriptions for this division.

Science & Resources Management:
This division strives to understand the natural and human-caused forces that shape the park's resources. Assessing fishery stocks, conducting archaeological surveys, and working to eradicate invasive species are some of the things you might do as a volunteer. Click here to see position descriptions for this division.

Maintenance:
This division is responsible for buildings, grounds and providing support for visitor services and park operations. Carpentry, mechanical work, and painting are some of the things you might do as a volunteer. Click here to see position descriptions for this division.

Did You Know?

Flamingo Tongue Snail

When exploring Biscayne National Park's coral reefs, don't forget to slow down and take note of some of the small wonders. Turtles, sharks and shipwrecks are great, but don't miss flamingo tongue snails, Christmas tree worms and mermaid's wineglasses.