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.
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 in the park's coral nursery 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.
Annual Cleanup Events:
April - Baynanza: The early 1980s marked the beginning of a monumental effort by Miami-Dade County to save Biscayne Bay. The Bay was suffering from pollution and the marine environment of the Bay was in steep decline. Baynanza was created as part of a larger effort to save the bay. Baynanza, now in its 26th year, is a celebration of Biscayne Bay and its importance as one of our most important ecological and economic systems. While Baynanza includes more than 40 great events spanning March and April, the event that has become nearly synonymous with the celebration is the Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day. On April 19th, 2008, this event drew over 7600 community volunteers out to the shores and islands of our Bay. They collectively removed more than 38 tons of garbage from Biscayne shorelines, islands, and locations in the Miami River.
September - International Coastal Cleanup: Our own health is intrinsically tied to the health of the ocean, and we each have a personal responsibility for its care. The International Coastal Cleanup, the world's largest volunteer effort for the ocean, provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in your own backyard or favorite beach and be a part of a global movement. 2009 will mark the 25th anniversary of the annual International Coastal Cleanup Event.
October - National Parks America Tour Cleanup: Sponsored by Unilever, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the National Park Foundation, and Take Pride in America, the National Parks America Tour is projected to donate more than 250,000 volunteer manpower hours to the National Park Service, resulting in an annual in-kind donation of $4.25 million. The National Parks America Tour volunteer projects at Biscayne National Park have ranged from re-decking an ADA accessible fishing pier to beach clean-ups and installing sustainable site amenities. The National Parks America Tour event has been held at Biscayne National Park since 1999.
