Volunteer With Friends Of Bay Oaks
Make a Difference. Build Community. Create Lasting Memories.
Volunteers are the heart of Friends of Bay Oaks. Whether you have a few hours to give each month or want to become deeply involved, your time and talents help create a stronger, healthier, and more connected Fort Myers Beach.
As a nonprofit organization, Friends of Bay Oaks works in partnership with the Town of Fort Myers Beach to enhance recreation, wellness, and community life at Bay Oaks. From fundraising and special events to beautification projects and new recreational opportunities, our volunteers help turn great ideas into reality.
No matter your background or experience, there is a place for you on our team.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with a variety of activities, including:
Community Events
- Festivals and family events
- Concerts and Movies on the Great Lawn
- Holiday celebrations
- Registration and guest services
- Event setup and cleanup
Recreation Programs
- Pickleball tournaments
- Disc golf events
- Youth activities
- Wellness programs
- Community fitness events
Beautification Projects
- Landscaping and planting days
- Park improvement projects
- Community clean-up events
- Public art initiatives
Fundraising & Development
- Sponsorship outreach
- Donor appreciation
- Membership drives
- Grant research and writing
- Fundraising campaigns
Communications & Marketing
- Photography
- Social media
- Graphic design
- Website support
- Newsletter writing
- Public relations
Committees
- Events Committee
- Fundraising Committee
- Marketing & Communications Committee
- Membership Committee
- Volunteer Committee
- Special Project Teams
Professional Skills
We also welcome volunteers with expertise in:
- Accounting
- Legal services
- Construction and engineering
- Landscape architecture
- Information technology
- Education
- Healthcare and wellness
- Business development
Why Volunteer?
When you volunteer with Friends of Bay Oaks, you're doing more than donating your time—you are helping create opportunities for children, families, seniors, residents, and visitors to enjoy recreation, wellness, and community for generations to come.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to:
- Meet new people and build lasting friendships.
- Give back to Fort Myers Beach.
- Share your talents and experience.
- Help shape the future of Bay Oaks.
- Leave a lasting legacy in our community.
Everyone Has Something to Give
Not everyone volunteers the same way—and that's what makes our organization strong.
Some volunteers help at community events. Others organize fundraisers, welcome guests, take photographs, design graphics, write grants, serve on committees, or lend their professional expertise.
Whether you can volunteer a few hours a year or become a regular member of our team, your contribution makes a difference.
Join Our Volunteer Team
We invite residents, seasonal visitors, students, businesses, civic organizations, and families to become part of the Friends of Bay Oaks community.
Together, we are building one of Southwest Florida's premier recreation and wellness destinations.
Join us today and help shape the future of Bay Oaks—one project, one event, and one volunteer at a time.
