City of Gainesville Parks and Recreation Junior Naturalist Program

Rising 7-12 graders are eligible to apply for the Junior Naturalist Program. Junior Naturalists volunteer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-week camp sessions and assist with camp activities. Additional volunteer opportunities are available for special events and programs throughout the year.

• In order to participate, candidates must complete an application each year. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applicants will be interviewed and successful candidates must attend an orientation to participate in the program.
• Junior Naturalists who have volunteered at least one week in a previous summer are eligible to volunteer for spring break camp. New Junior Naturalists applications are not accepted in the spring.