Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Is Looking For Volunteer Site Host In Florida
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Volunteer Site Host Opportunity
108 Island Drive Eastpoint, FL USA
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
A unique opportunity awaits you to live and work along Florida’s Forgotten Coast in beautiful Eastpoint, Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, is seeking volunteer camp hosts, preferably couples, to assist with daily operations at our Research and Education Center. Site hosts must commit to a four-month period and work 20 hours a week each (4 hours/day Mon-Fri mornings). Both hosts must pass a level 2 background screening as this is required for anyone serving in a position of trust at Florida State facilities.
In return, you will enjoy RV living in a full hook-up site adjacent to a freshwater wetland and yards from the shores of pristine Apalachicola Bay. There is only this single campsite available, so hosts are the only occupants on the property from evening to morning Mondays through Saturdays and all day Sundays. You will have gate access 24 hours a day.
Duties focus on the operation of the public Nature Center. One host interacts with visitors of all ages and operates the gift shop. Formal education programs for school groups and classes for career professionals also take place at the Center and are led by our Education Department staff.
The second host handles a myriad of tasks which may include caring for the aquariums, clearing debris from sidewalks and boardwalks and general facility maintenance.
We are currently recruiting for the following periods:
- Monday, Aug 31, 2026 – Friday, Jan 8, 2027
- Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, September 10, 2027
- Monday, September 13, 2027 – Friday, January 7, 2028
No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help! If you’re ready to contribute, please contact us today. Email:
Website: http://www.ApalachicolaReserve.com