Become a Volunteer

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Let's Lend a Hand

Alafia River State Park relies heavily on the support of Friends of Alafia membership contributions and volunteer support from individuals like you. From trail construction to grounds keeping or connecting with kids for Geo Caching tours, Friends of Alafia offers members unique opportunities to get involved, meet other volunteers, and provide positive impact for your park and surrounding communities.

Friends of Alafia members who elect to provide volunteer services also receive invitations to special volunteer-only events and appreciation days. Alafia River State Park also gladly accepts volunteer help from other community organizations, corporate groups, and youth programs that earn participants official volunteer hours.

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Calling all Mountain Bikers

Calling all Mountain Bikers

Join FoA's Alafia Trail Crew to help build or maintain the park's revered MTN bike trails.

Trail Running Enthusiasts

Trail Running Enthusiasts

Volunteer help and expertise with ARSP's hiking trail construction and maintenance.

Motivated Groundskeepers

Motivated Groundskeepers

We need safety-oriented help with mowing and trimming throughout the park grounds.

Equestrian Handymen

Equestrian Handymen

Lend your skills for fencing, barn & paddock upkeep, or basic infrastructure maintenance.

Earn Volunteer Hours

Earn Volunteer Hours

We welcome Bright Future Scholarship candidates & others to earn volunteer hours.

Handy with GPS?

Handy with GPS?

We have opportunities to help introduce families to the fun of Geo Caching.

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Let's Make it Official

Friends of Alafia recommends and prefers individual volunteers to enroll in the Official Volunteer Program through the state's Department of Environmental Protection. Official volunteers are covered with liability protection and worker's compensation insurance. Enrolling is easy and best ensures the safety, well-being, and peace of mind for our organization, members, and Alafia River State Park.

Step 1: Become a Member

Select available membership plans to conveniently join online through our secure payment application.

Step 2: Contact Us

Email us your volunteer interests via our contact form and check the option for Official Volunteer info.

Step 3: Official Enrollment

Once your initial inquiry is received, a representative will reach out with added info and steps for enrollment.

Friends of Alafia

Friends of Alafia is a nonprofit Citizen Support Organization (CSO) established to protect, preserve, and support Alafia River State Park.