Opportunities From: Clay County Volunteer Services

Responsibilities/Job Requirements:  Greet and welcome
visitors to the Chowenwaw Centuries Exhibit. The Chowenwaw Centuries Exhibit is a small museum featuring the history of Girl Scouts in Northeast Florida, the development of Camp Chowenwaw, and the history of Indigenous Peoples in Clay County. We are proud to have a collection of artifacts on loan from the State of Florida. Responsibilities include overseeing these items while visitors are in the building. Benefits: Spend time at one of Green Cove Springs most
pristine wetland nature parks. Gain experience working with the public and expanding your local knowledge. Meet new friends and help connect visitors to Clay County’s rich history.**We are currently opening the Museum on Saturdays only, the shift will run from 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm****Must have completed an On-Site Training at Camp Chowenwaw Park before first shift starts**

Welcome to the Clay County Fairgrounds volunteer opportunity.   To always make sure our county fairgrounds our ready for public use.  We've created this Thursday morning volunteer opportunity.   Thank you in advance, and please feel free to reach out to Fairgrounds@claycountygov.com if you have questions.*Must be 16 years or older to volunteer Clay County Fairgrounds volunteer activities: Pressure Washing Sand Bag Prep WeedingLitter Pick UpEvent Prep/Breakdown  (tables & chairs)Cleaning (floor mopping, bathroom, kitchen, etc.)Horse Stall Cleaning

Help to conserve native habitat at a Clay County park.  Pull or dig out exotic vegetation to prevent it from out-competing native plants.  Work is in wooded areas of the park with sparse to sometimes dense vegetation.  Tools are provided.  Great task for groups or an individual.

Desired qualifications: Have an interest in conservation.

Required qualifications: Must be able to squat or crouch for long periods of time.

Benefits: Instantly see the impact you are making to preserve habitat after removing invasive plants.  Immerse yourself in natural areas that are seldom seen by visitors.  Improve the quality of a habitat and support native wildlife.  

 

Responsibilities/job requirements:  Scout trail before program or setup teaching props.  Be knowledgeable on program subject matter. Follow program outline while leading groups.  Engage visitors with program related questions or conversation.  Find points of interest and include any related environmental science subjects that interest you.  Maintain situational awareness and be mindful of the safety of visitors.

Time commitment: 1.5 – 2.5 hours

Desired qualifications:  Knowledge of native flora and fauna or local history.

Required qualifications: Teaching or public speaking experience.  Ability to stand and walk for 2 hours.  Enjoy working with children.

Benefits:  Spend time at one of Green Cove Springs most pristine wetland nature parks.  Gain experience in interpretation.  Learn local history and native ecology.  Help community to connect to the natural world.

Equipment/materials:  Program outline provided along with teaching props.  Sunscreen, close-toed shoes, and bug spray are recommended.

Background information:  Camp Chowenwaw is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek.  The park offers camping, event facilities, hiking, fishing, kayak access, picnic areas, seasonal pool, museum, nature center, a playground, and environmental education programs.

The Duval County Girl Scout Council operated the site as a camp for over 70 years beginning in 1933.  Camp Chowenwaw played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida.

The camp is now managed by Clay County to preserve its historical and natural resources while offering recreational opportunities.

Background information:  Camp Chowenwaw is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek.  The park offers camping, event facilities, hiking, fishing, kayak access, picnic areas, seasonal pool, museum, nature center, a playground, and environmental education programs.

The Duval County Girl Scout Council operated the site as a camp for over 70 years beginning in 1933.  Camp Chowenwaw played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida.

The camp is now managed by Clay County to preserve its historical and natural resources while offering recreational opportunities.

Join Camp Chowenwaw’s monthly gardening group to help spruce up maintained areas of the park.  We meet the 3rd Friday of the month.  Tasks include but not limited to upkeep of butterfly host garden, removing vines, trimming bushes, pulling exotic plants and sprouting hardwoods.

Desired qualifications: Have some knowledge of native plants.

Required qualifications: Have basic gardening skills.

Benefits: Meet new people with a passion for gardening.  Learn about Clay County’s native plants.  Feel accomplished by seeing instant results of your work.

Equipment/materials:  Tools are available but recommended to bring your own tools.

Background information:  Camp Chowenwaw is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek. The park offers camping, event facilities, hiking, fishing, kayak access, picnic areas, seasonal pool, museum, nature center, a playground, and environmental education programs.

The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp for over 70 years beginning in 1933.  Camp Chowenwaw played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida.

The camp is now managed by Clay County to preserve its historical and natural resources while offering recreational opportunities.

Help to conserve native habitat in Clay County Parks! Join us as a Clay County Park Steward and assist in trash cleanups, invasive plant removal, and other various parks beautification projects. Volunteers must be comfortable working in wooded areas of the parks with sparse to sometimes dense vegetation. As well as, open areas in direct sunlight. Gloves and some tools are provided for groups. Great task for groups or a single person. Qualifications: Must be able to bend, squat, or crouch for long periods of time, tolerate biting insects, work in variable weather temperatures. Volunteers must wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes.Benefits: Instantly see the impact you are making to preserve habitat! Removing trash allows for the safety of our native animals, and for our parks to thrive. Removing invasive plants help to prevent them from out-competing native plants that provide food and shelter to animals. Have the opportunity to immerse yourself in natural areas that are seldom seen by visitors. Be a part of improving the quality of a local habitat and support native wildlife!

Help keep our local parks clean! The Camp Chowenwaw Parks Maintenance position would include trimming encroaching vegetation along boardwalks and trails, assist in making the trails more user friendly, and possible other tasks as needed.

Volunteers should be comfortable walking, leaning, and sometimes crouching Volunteers should be comfortable using loppers and pruning shears Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and water are highly recommended. 

Do you love nature? Interested in becoming more familiar with some of our local creatures? Come join us at Camp Chowenwaw Park! We are searching for a volunteer(s) to assist in working in our Insect Study Garden. Responsibilities would include weeding, invasive plant species removal, and overall health checks on the area. *Closed-toe shoes, long pants, sun protection, and water are recommended. Some crouching, standing, and walking will be required* 

Help keep our parks safe! The Camp Chowenwaw Tree Trimmer position would include trimming various limbs and other encroaching vegetation along boardwalks and trails plus camper areas, and possible other tasks as needed.

Volunteers should be comfortable walking, leaning, and sometimes crouching Volunteers should be comfortable using saws, loppers, and pruning shears  **Previous Experience in Tree Trimming Preferred**Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and water are highly recommended.