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Animal Services
POSITION:
Animal Service Volunteer
- Animal Assistants
- Receptionists
- Greeters
DUTIES:
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Assists with animals, helps visitors with licensing and adoption information.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Animal Services
LOCATION:
12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)582-2648

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Clerk of the Circuit Court
POSITION:
Clerical Assistant
DUTIES:
Assist with filing, numbering case folders, putting pleadings in numerical order, mailing notcies and other documents, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of work and may have continious standing. Must follow Clerk's Office dress code.
DEPARTMENT:
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Civil Court Records
LOCATION:
315 Court Stree, Room #170, Clearwater
SCHEDULE:
Flexible to volunteer's hours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-3272
POSITION:
Purge Clerk
DUTIES:
Case processing, drug court, purging documents and files, filing, scanning, open mail.
DEPARTMENT:
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Criminal Case Initiation & Disposition
LOCATION:
CJC, 14950 49th Street, Clearwater
SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)453-7114

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Environmental Lands Division
POSITION:
Ecological Services, Management Area (MA) Special Projects
DUTIES:
The work for this position requires exotic vegetation removal, posting of signs, clearing of fences and trash clean-ups for the Management Areas under the South County Land Manager.  Volunteers will be required to wear closed toe shoes, gloves, sunscreen and insect repellant; to bring their personal supply of drinking water; and to comply with County rules and safety regulations.  The volunteer will also need to withstand very hot and humid conditions, follow instructions and work independently.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Lands
LOCATION:
Joe's Creek Management Area, Cabbage Key Management Area, Lake Seminole Management Area and Travatine Island Management Area
SCHEDULE:
Ongoing Program, Monday - Friday, 7am - 4 pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)453-6500
POSITION:
Brooker Creek Preserve Volunteer
- Receptionist
- Information Desk
- Theater/Exhibits Guide
- Resource Center Attendant
- Field Steward
- Roaming Naturalist
- Program/Outreach
- Special Events
- Hike Guide
- Photo/Videographer

DUTIES:
Varies with positions

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Receptionist: Answer phones, light data entry, filing and other clerical duties. 
Information Desk: Answers questions about building and construction, exhibits, preserve and general information at Information Desk.
Theater/Exhibits: Answers questions about exhibits, occasionally gives tours and helps with school groups.
Resource Center Attendant: Guides visitors to written or electronic resources useful in environmental projects, recommends additional resources for purchase.
Field Steward: Helps maintain landscaped areas, parking lot and mini wetland; includes weeding, watering, trimming and planting.
Roaming Naturalist: Roams main boardwalk and trails to set up spotting scopes to point out wildlife or natural features to visitors, answers questions about local flora and fauna.
Program/Outreach: Presents off-site programs at schools and civic organizations and supervises booths at local environmental events.
Special Events: Assists with special events, creates and distributes invitations, sets up auditorium, collects event money and tickets, serves food, assists with audio-visual needs, cleans up and sends thank-you notes. Duties are shared and rotated with other volunteers.
Hike Guides: Leads visitors on hikes, interprets the ecosystems and answers questions regarding the local ecology and the Preserve features.
Photo/Videographer: Assists in photographing and videotaping wildlife and habitats, as well as special events, programs and hikes
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:
Brooker Creek Preserve
3940 Keystone Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BrookerCreek@pinellascounty.org
Phone (727) 453-6800


POSITION:


Education Center Assistant
DUTIES:
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The main duty of this volunteer will be to answer questions about the building and construction of the Center, the exhibits and the surrounding Preserve, current programs and their times, and general hours of operation. This position will be performed at the information desk in the Exhibits Hall.

Wednesday - 9 am to 12:30 pm, 12:30 pm to 4 pm, and 4 pm to 9 pm
Thursday - 9 am to 12:30 and 12:30 pm to 4 pm
Friday - 9 am to 12:30 and 12:30 pm to 4 pm
Saturday - 9 am to 12:30 and 12:30 pm to 4 pm
Sunday - 9 am to 12:30 and 12:30 pm to 4 pm

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:
Weedon Island Preserve
Cultural and Natural History Center
1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
SCHEDULE:
Weekly - 3 hours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ELD@pinellascounty.org
(727)453-6900


POSITION:


Receptionist
DUTIES:

Answer phones, light data entry, filing and other clerical duties.

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:
Environmental Lands Division
3620 Fletch Haven, Tarpon Springs FL 34688
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ELD@pinellascounty.org
(727)453-6900


POSITION:


Receptionist
DUTIES:

Answer phones, light data entry, filing and other clerical duties.

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg FL 33702
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
weedonisland@pinellascounty.org
(727)453-6500

 

POSITION:

Weedon Island Preserve Needs Weekend Warriors

- Volunteer Reception
- Information and Education Assistants

DUTIES:
Varies with positions

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Do you have what it takes to be a Weekend Warrior?
If so, Weedon Island Preserve link to external site could put your talent to good use. The preserve’s cultural and natural history center is looking for people to serve as volunteer reception, information and education assistants on the weekends. You can serve on a regular or on-call basis.

Volunteering as a “weekend warrior” is a perfect way for working adults to have some fun while giving valuable assistance to the staff at Weedon Island Preserve. It’s also a great way to introduce volunteering to your kids.

As a reception, information or education assistant, you will greet visitors and provide them with information about the preserve. Candidates should enjoy working with students and adults alike. Prior education is not required, but applicants should have an interest in nature and prehistoric culture. The ability to communicate is essential to these positions. On-site training is provided.

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center link to external site is open Wednesday through Sunday and is located at 1800 Weedon Drive NE in St. Petersburg.

 

At Weedon Island Preserve we need volunteers to fill the following shifts:

If you enjoy ecology, prehistory and the interaction through time of early people and their environment, this is a great opportunity to provide valuable assistance at the new Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.

Wednesday - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
To Volunteer at Brooker or Weedon please call (727) 453-6900.

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:

Map link to external site
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
WeedonIsland@pinellascounty.org
(727) 453-6500

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Environmental Management Department
POSITION:
Receptionist

DUTIES:

 

Duties include answering the telephone and routing calls to the appropriate departments, and greeting the general public.  Also provide information and assistance to the general public, employees and others in person, by telephone, or by other forms of communication.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Environmental Management
LOCATION:
512 S Ft Harrison Ave
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
Flexible to availability.
Office hours are 8-5, Monday through Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Phone (727) 464-4625

 

Environmental Management - Watershed Management
POSITION:
Microsoft SME & Open Bench Volunteer

DUTIES:

 

Design and create Microsoft Access database(s) ; open Workbench, support to end users (programming)

DEPARTMENT:
Environmental Mgmt/Watershed Management
LOCATION:
330 S Garden Ave
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
Flexible to availability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Phone (727) 464-4425
POSITION:
Water Atlas Volunteer

DUTIES:

Update Water Atlas website: take and upload photographs of environmental resources, visit environmental sites around the county and update atlas natural resources page.

DEPARTMENT:
Environmental Mgmt/Watershed Management
LOCATION:
330 S Garden Ave
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
Flexible to availability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Phone (727) 464-4425

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Heritage Village
POSITION:
Heritage Village Volunteer
DUTIES:
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image of volunteer helping in gift shop

Docents/ Interpreter: Wear period costumes and conduct living history activities and tours.
Receptionists: Work at the front desk in the Museum lobby. Duties are varied and include greeting and registering visitors and handling telephone calls.
Junior Docent: Same duties as Docent/Interpreter, except age 12-18 years old. Office Assistant: Performs various clerical duties, such as mailings, copying and filing, assisting all staff.
Library Assistants: Assist staff with operation of library including processing and shelving of books. Archival Assistants: Assist staff with operation of archives, including processing of archival materials.
Craft Demonstrators: Spinners, weavers, rug hookers, quilters, embroiderers, basket weavers, wood workers, chair caners, blacksmiths, musicians and other skilled traditional artisans perform in various buildings throughout the Village.
Gift Shop Volunteer: Assist with sales, arrange displays and stock merchandise.
Collections Assistant: Work with Curator of Collections to catalog and preserve items in Museum collection.
Special Event Assistant: Support special events at Heritage Village. May help staff historic houses and information booths, distribute surveys, assist with hospitality, etc.
Marketing/Outreach Assistant: Help promote Heritage Village at community events and festivals.

Volunteer Open House - Junior Docent Recruitment

DEPARTMENT:
Heritage Village
LOCATION:
11909 125th Street N.
Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
Varies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org
(727)582-2427

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Human Resources Department
POSITION:
Design Tech
DUTIES:
Assist with design & Layout of various newsletters using Adobe & InDesign programs.  Department computer available on Fridays.
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources
LOCATION:
400 S Ft Harrisons Ave, 4th Floor,
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
Department computer available on Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-4836

 

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Parks Department
POSITION:
Auxiliary Rangers:
DUTIES:
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Patrols the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail by bike and on foot, provides information to visitors, assists with special events. Requires certification by completing Ranger training course and 100 hours of service within a one-year period.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Park Department
LOCATION:
On and near the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
pubpkreq@pinellascounty.org
Park Headquarters
(727)464-5185

 

POSITION:

 

Clerical Assistant

DUTIES:
Answer phones, sort and distribute mail, and copying
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Park Department
LOCATION:
631 Chestnut St, Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
Workable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
dhinson@pinellascounty.org
Park Headquarters
(727)464-5185

 

POSITION:

 

VIP - Volunteer In Parks

DUTIES:
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Handles a variety of projects related to administration and maintenance within a designated County park. Typical duties may include planting and maintaining vegetation, researching species and history of the park, giving tours, clerical support and assisting with special events. Projects are assigned at team meetings on an individual or group basis.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Park Department
LOCATION:
Positions available at all parks
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department -minimum of 80 hours per year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
pubpkreq@pinellascounty.org
Park Headquarters
(727)464-5185

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Pinellas County Extension
POSITION:
Clerical Assistant
DUTIES:
Copying, collating, binding, filing, some computer work and other general office duties.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Extension
LOCATION:
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
Workable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
pce@pinellascounty.org
(727)582-2100
POSITION:
Gardens Maintenance Assistant
DUTIES:
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Gardening Duties: Weeding, watering, mulching, and pruning "spent" leaves. Maintenance Duties: Skims ponds and fountains for debris, wipes picnic tables and benches, sweeps pavilions and restrooms. A position for a team player and someone that likes working outdoors
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Extension - Horticulture
LOCATION:
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
Weekly - 4 hours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
pce@pinellascounty.org
(727)582-2100
 
POSITION:
Receptionist
DUTIES:

Answer phones

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Extension
LOCATION:
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
Workable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
pce@pinellascounty.org
(727)582-2100

 

POSITION:

 

Volunteering with Pinellas County - 4H

DUTIES:
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image of 4-H volunteer

4-H logoShare the joys of investing in Pinellas County’s youth as a 4-H Afterschool volunteer. The program involves working with children ages 8 to 12. The nine-week program teaches kids the importance of finances, proper food nutrition, physical fitness and more.

Volunteers are only required to serve one hour a week with children and to give one hour of preparation. Days, times and locations are tailored to the individual’s needs. All materials and training are provided. This program fits the criteria for paid administrative leave for county and many city employee volunteer opportunities. A county background check and orientation are required.

4-H is part of the informal education system of the Pinellas County Extension and is designed to develop the “head, heart, hands and health” of Florida’s youths. For more information on 4-H Afterschool, call (727) 582-2100.

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Extension - 4-H
LOCATION:
12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
SCHEDULE:
Weekly - 2 hours
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Contact: (727)582-2411

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Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
POSITION:
Assistant Clerk
DUTIES:
Light filing, indexing boxes, open mail, pulling files, post cards
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
LOCATION:
12600 Belcher Rd Ste 102, Largo 33773
SCHEDULE:
As defined with department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)531-4784
POSITION:
Investigator Assistant
DUTIES:
Duties will include typing, filing, copying, mailing, and other general office duties. It would also include looking through various media for unlicensed contractor ads. 
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
LOCATION:
12600 Belcher Rd Ste 102, Largo 33773
SCHEDULE:
Flexible (M-F from 8 am -4:30 pm)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)531-4784

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Purchasing Department
POSITION:
Purchasing Volunteer
DUTIES:

Assist staff with phones, filing and other general administrative duties.  Need coverage for the times listed.

DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Purchasing Department
LOCATION:
400 S. Ft Harrison Ave, 6th Fl, Clearwater, FL
SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.; Employee’s out of the office 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monthly Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-3311

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Risk Management Department
POSITION:
Receptionist
DUTIES:
Primary responsibility will be to answer the phones and the door. This might involve directing calls to the appropriate adjuster, safety person, or administrative staff. Someone in this position should know how to use a multi-line phone. Other clerical duties may be assigned such as mail sorting, filing, copying, and scanning
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Risk Management
LOCATION:
400 S. Ft Harrison Ave, 3rd Fl, Clearwater, FL
SCHEDULE:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-3794

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Utilities Department
POSITION:
Return Mail Specialist
DUTIES:
Sort return mail by USPS label category; tracking return mail pieces via Excel and creating contact logs in SAP.  Distributed return mail pieces to appropriate staff members for research and follow-up purposes.
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service
Administrative Services
LOCATION:
14 S Ft Harrisons Ave, 1st & 2nd Floor,
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
3-4 hours/day between 8-5, Monday - Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-4875
POSITION:
Utilities Office Volunteer
DUTIES:
Clerical assignment, generating system letters and template letters, mailing, updating customer information, faxing
DEPARTMENT:
Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service
LOCATION:
14 S Ft Harrisons Ave, 2nd Floor,
Clearwater FL 33756
SCHEDULE:
3-4 hours/day between 8-5, Monday - Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
(727)464-3942

 

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