Volunteer

We need volunteers at both Alligator Creek in Punta Gorda, and Cedar Point in Englewood in all the areas listed below. We are flexible and can accommodate your schedule. Please consider helping us. Complete our Volunteer Application, print and drop it off at either location, or scan and email it to the listed email contact on the volunteer application. Thank you!

Welcome Center Attendant: greet visitors, distribute information and gift shop sales
Trail and site maintenance: mowing, trimming, exotic plant removal, cleanup, painting, carpentry, basic repairs
Butterfly Sanctuary and gardening: planting, potting, weeding, watering, mulching, butterfly care
Native plant nursery: watering, tending to plants, weeding, and educating customers about the plants
Trail Guide: guide visitors along trails, identify flora and fauna
Oyster restoration: drilling oyster shells, cleaning shells, prepping materials for workshops, assisting with workshops, site checks and placements, and other associated tasks
Program Assistant: assist staff with various programs, workshops, and community outreach
Youth Education Assistant: assist staff with hikes, wading trips, Little Explorers classes, camps
Office Assistant: answer phones, filing; recordkeeping
Festivals and events: represent CHEC at events, educate public on CHEC programming
Speaking Engagements: volunteers may lead public talks/fundraising lectures about nature & wildlife topics
Additional talents, areas of interest, or considerations: Let us know what you have to offer and what you'd be interested in!

For additional information, please contact us at

Welcome Center Attendant: greet visitors, distribute information, office assistance and gift shop sales
Trail Maintenance Helper: mowing, trimming, exotic plant removal
Site Maintenance Helper: carpentry, painting, small engine repairs, cleaning
Butterfly & Native Plant Gardener: planting, weeding and watering
Trail Guide: guide visitors along trails, identify flora and fauna
Conservation Survey Monitor: assist with conducting vegetation surveys, marine and terrestrial
wildlife surveys, and more
Cleanup Events: park trash pickup and “Adopt A Pond” Program - storm water ponds cleanup
Youth Education Assistant: assist Naturalist with school hikes, wading trips, summer camp, etc.
Office Assistant: answer phones, filing; recordkeeping
Festivals and Events Helper: represent CHEC at events, educate public on CHEC programming
Water Quality Monitor: take monthly sampling of estuary/canal water for analysis
Fundraising and media promotion
Additional talents, areas of interest, or considerations: Let us know what you have to offer and what you'd be interested in!

For additional information, please contact us at