FWC Volunteer Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in becoming an FWC Volunteer! This is the first step in joining our team. We’ll review this form to ensure there’s a good fit and available opportunities in your region. If there’s a match, we’ll follow up with next steps, which may include additional training or orientation.
Please read both the FWC Volunteer Agreement and the Volunteer Service Standards tabs below and then fill out volunteer interest form following the link below. Once submitted, the interest form will be sent to the Volunteer Program team for review.
- I offer and agree to volunteer my services to assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with the understanding that I am not an employee and not subject to any provision of law related to state employment except as provided in 110,504, Florida Statutes.
- I also understand while performing volunteer activities I will be covered by state liability protection under 440.02 Florida Statutes.
- I hereby give my permission for the FWC to obtain information relating to my criminal history record should my responsibility include working with children.
- I also understand that as long as I remain a volunteer. the criminal history records check may be repeated at any time.
- I am at least 18 years old (or if I am younger than 18 my parent or guardian will complete this form on my behalf).
- I certify that my driver's license or driving permit is valid and in good standing from tle state or country from which it is issued.
- If I have limitations that may prevent me from performing volunteer work, these limitations will be discussed with the volunteer team leader for work assignments to avoid personal injury.
- If I am injured while performing volunteer work, I will contact my team leader or the FWC supervisor for treatment information.
- I give permission to the FWC to use any photographs of me for promotional purposes of the FWC's volunteer program.
As a volunteer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), I agree to abide by all applicable FWC rules, policies, and standards governing volunteers. I agree to:
- Maintain loyalty to the FWC mission and policies when I am in communications with the public and employees. except where constructive criticism through proper FWC channels is encouraged.
- Maintain a courteous but firm. supportive attitude when discussing or explaining FWC policies to the public.
- Reflect the image of a qualified and effective volunteer working within a well-defined system to fulfill volunteer duties and responsibilities for the FWC.
- Refrain from using language unbecoming of a representative of the FWC and refrain from negative criticism or unfounded statements about fellow volunteers or the FWC.
- Conduct myself in such a manner that my behavior does not reflect an antagonistic attitude toward management. supervisors, employees. fellow volunteers. or the public.
- Refrain from using my position to secure special privileges. benefits. or exemptions for myself or others.
- Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of value (gifts. loans, rewards. favors, etc.) that may influence me in carrying out my responsibilities as a volunteer.
- Only participate in tasks for which I have been approved.
- Report job-related injuries immediately to supervisory staff.
- Report all volunteer hours worked and any other information required by my supervisor. and. if appropriate, notify my supervisor of intent to discontinue my volunteer services.
- Have a background screening conducted if working with or around youth.
- Request clarification of any rules and policies that I do not understand.
As a volunteer for the FWC:
- I understand that I am not considered an employee of the FWC and I am not entitled to rights under the Career Service System.
- I understand that I am covered in the event of a work-related injury under state liability protection in accordance with Workers' Compensation benefits provided in Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. Disability, life insurance, and temporary wage benefits are not included.
- I understand that. as appropriate and with supervisory approval. I am permitted the use of state equipment. lab/office space, and vehicles and vessels which are needed to effectively complete assigned volunteer duties.
*Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are considered public records and are available to the public and the media upon request. Therefore, your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure.