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Volunteers
We need you! The City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department has many opportunities for
volunteers, in our recreation programs, special events, in our facilities as maintenance assistance and
at our Recreation Services desks at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Community Center
and Minsky Gym. We have opportunities available within our more than 40 parks, to assist City staff in
maintaining our phenomenal parks.
We have several volunteer positions available at The Saints Golf Course-as Hospitality attendants, rangers,
starters, and inside the Pro Shop!
In FY 2018-2019, our Volunteers donated more than 17,000 hours, saving the City of Port St. Lucie more than
$410,000! Saints Volunteers donated almost 17,500 hours, saving the City more than $422,000!
It is only through the support and donation of hours by our City Volunteers that Parks & Recreation is able to provide the
quality programs and services that we do. Please consider joining our team of committed volunteers as you work alongside
City staff to deliver fun and exciting events and programs in your community! Please call 772-879-3374 for more information.
Kids at hope
Kids at Hope is, first and foremost, a belief system supported by a cultural strategy and then enhanced by programs. The Kids
at Hope vision is that every child is afforded the belief, guidance and encouragement that creates a sense of hope and optimism.
The City of Port St. Lucie has adopted the Kids at Hope belief that “All Children are Capable of Success, NO EXCEPTIONS!” Our
staff has undergone the initial training and became “Treasure Hunters,” looking for the treasures in every child.
The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to sharing the Kids at Hope belief system with all staff, volunteers, volunteer
coaches, and recognized user groups. We also offer the opportunity to you, our valued customer, to be trained in the Kids at
Hope belief system so that you, too, can become a Treasure Hunter. Please call us at 772-878-2277 for more information.
Community garden
The City of Port St. Lucie’s first Community Garden opened in 2015 via a Community Development Block Grant. It features
48, 4ft x 8ft x 12ft raised beds available for rent at $25 each per year. Located at 2600 SE Waterview Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL
34952 (just south of the MIDFLORIDA Event Center parking garage), the Garden is for renters only and is locked to the public.
Annual fee expires one year from date of purchase and is available to renters from dawn till dusk.
Location: 2600 SE Waterview Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Fee: $25 annually
Contact: 772-807-4499
Website: www.PSLParks.com/CommunityGarden
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