Program: Team OCEAN- 1036
Location: Collier County (Southwest Florida) - various coastal locations
Program Description: : The Team OCEAN program promotes marine-resource conservation while enriching the experience of boaters, anglers, and other visitors in recreational saltwater activities.  Team OCEAN volunteers interact one-on-one with marine resource users on the water, on islands, on beaches, piers, docks, boat ramps, local events, and other high-use access points.  Volunteer positions include: Interpreter On-Water, Boat Operator, Interpreter On-Island, Interpreter Non-Water/Island, Office Assistant and other short-term opportunities.  Team OCEAN Volunteers teach enjoyment of marine resources through conservation practices including sustainable fishing techniques and coastal habitat protection.  Contact the Team OCEAN Coordinator for more information about the training requirements and schedule
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Program: Chinsegut Nature Center - 901
Location: Hernando County - 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
Program Description: The nature center is located on the 828-acre Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental area and hosts four major events and scores of other natural resource conservation and recreation programs throughout the year.  A 36-hour Volunteer training and orientation occurs typically once per year preparing volunteers for opportunities in trail management, invasive exotic plant removal, conducting environmental education programs, and other work.
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Program: Youth Hunting Program of Florida - 896
Location: Statewide
Program Description: Through the combined efforts of resourceful volunteers, the Youth Hunting Program of Florida can provide thousands of safe, educational and memorable hunting experiences. The program is based on volunteer landowners who graciously open their property for youth hunting, and volunteer Huntmasters who plan and facilitate the hunts.
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Program: Kids Fishing Clinics - 902
Location: Statewide
Program Description: A fishing clinic designed just for children, Kids' Fishing Clinics are one-day educational events designed to create responsible marine resource stewards by teaching children fundamental saltwater fishing skills and educating them on the vulnerability of Florida's marine ecosystems. Children are taken through five skill stations, and after approximately one hours of instruction the participants are provided with a free rod and reel so they can have the opportunity to fish and try out their new skills.
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Program: Hunter Safety - 421
Location: Statewide
Program Description: Florida's hunting heritage depends heavily on thousands of volunteer hours each year. Hunter Safety volunteers teach a variety of courses statewide to the public. Courses include basic hunter safety, advanced archery, and Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW).
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Program: Project WILD - K-12 Education Programs - 897
Location: Statewide
Program Description: Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. The program is designed for educators of kindergarten through 12th grade students.
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Program: Red Tide Offshore Monitoring Volunteer Program - 906
Location: Florida Gulf Coast
Program Description: Volunteer boat captains sample offshore waters to monitor for potential red tide blooms, as well as track on-going blooms to aid FWC/FWRI researchers in determining red tide levels. Volunteer captains sample at offshore distances of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 30 miles approximately twice a month.
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Program: Reserve Officer - 168
Location: Statewide
Program Description: Reserve officers supplement the full time officers patrol activities and assist with community relations and other events.
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Program: Ridge Rangers - 903
Location: Highlands and Polk Counties
Program Description: Ridge Rangers are a group of dedicated volunteers helping to preserve the last remaining fragments of the Lake Wales Ridge.
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Program: Stock Enhancement Research (Marine Hatchery) - 904
Location: Port Manatee
Program Description: The Stock Enhancement program uses applied research to develop the technology for breeding and rearing finfish and mollusks to enhance or rebuild coastal fisheries.
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