Get Involved

Volunteering is a great way to share your skills, teach others, learn something new, or to simply help protect our local resources. We work with volunteers of all ages on a variety of short and long-term projects. If you would like to dedicate a portion of your time as a Volunteer, please contact the NRMD office at (321) 633-2016 for more information.

Learn more about volunteer programs with the Natural Resources Management Department:

Watershed Program Volunteer Opportunities

Storm drain marking, and inventory of markers

Volunteers are needed to locate areas for storm drain marking within the unincorporated areas of Brevard County, and cities of West Melbourne and Malabar. Markers are attached by volunteers to the storm drains as a method of helping the community learn about the role people play in preventing pollutants from entering the stormwater system. All materials, instructions, and safety equipment needed for this activity are provided by Brevard County.

Brevard Oyster Gardening Project

Brevard County has partnered with Brevard Zoo to run the Oyster Gardening Project; a community-based program that allows citizens to raise oysters that will later be introduced back in to the Indian River Lagoon.  Citizens can also help raise clams or grow seagrass.

More information on Oyster Gardening 

Stormwater Assessment Clerk

  • Assist staff with Access database data entry – Experience helpful, not required
  • Retrieve, Print, File property review information gathered from a variety of applications: Property Appraiser and Tax Collector websites + Intranet Mapper + Assessment billing
  • Scanning, sorting documents, proper handling of documents for records management
  • Training provided
  • Flexible hours once training is complete
  • Suitable for short-term or ongoing projects

Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Volunteer Opportunities

Brevard County has more than 180 outdoor monofilament recycling bins that require regular emptying. These bins are located on all major waterways, as well as public parks adjacent to waterways, boat ramps, fishing piers, and even some marinas.

Volunteer opportunities are available to sponsor an outdoor monofilament recycling bin and empty it of line on a monthly basis.

Contact Boating and Waterways at (321) 633-2016 or Beb Sebastian at Agustin.Sebastian@BrevardFL.gov for more information.