Volunteer Opportunities

Committees & Board

Application Process Open

Residents who are interested in serving on Town advisory boards and committees can nominate themselves for board positions. Residents with the time, ability, and desire to actively participate on these boards are asked to apply online.

For eligibility and qualification requirements please refer to the Committee Rules, Regulations and Procedure (Resolution 23-1885).

Information on the following boards and committees can be found on the town website:

Blasting Advisory Board

Cultural Affairs Committee

Economic Development Committee

Education Advisory Board

Elderly Affairs Committee

Mental Health Task Force

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

Public Safety Committee

Special Needs Advisory Board

Sports Hall of Fame

Veterans Committee

Youth Activities Task Force

Youth Center Council

Application Process Open

The Youth Council is comprised of “The Spot” participants who wish to help “govern” the Youth Center internally. The Youth Council will provide participants with opportunities to assume leadership roles while building valuable skills. The Youth Council meets monthly to discuss the overall progress of the Youth Center from the participant’s perspective, and discuss ideas for Open Hang night themes, field trip locations and future programming.

Download the Youth Council application here.

Youth Advisory Board

Application Process Open

The Youth Advisory Board was established for the purpose of advising the Town Council on significant and pertinent matters relating to young people within the Town.

For more information on the Youth Advisory Board follow this link.

Spring Fling

Registration Open

Event Info:

Date: Saturday, April 19 | 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Deadline: The registration period will close once 75 students have registered.

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Access the form here.

Bike Rodeo

Event Info:

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Check back soon

Halloween

Event Info:

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Check back soon

Movies at the Park

Event Info:

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Check back soon

Reindeer Run

Event Info:

Date: Saturday, December 13 | 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Location: Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Check back soon

Veterans Parade

Event Info:

Date: Sunday, November 9 | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Main Street

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Check back soon

Health Fair

Registration Open

Event Info:

Date: Saturday, March 29 | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location: Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

Deadline: Friday, March 28

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Click here to register.

Paint a Picture for Mom

Event Info:

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Fourth of July

Event Info:

Date: Friday, July 4 | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Deadline: TBD

Volunteer Task:

Set-Up Crew: Coordinate volunteer check in, manage table and tent set up.

Event Support: Assist with various event needs.

Information Hub: Staff the information booth, providing event details and answering questions.

Registration:

Jerry’s Squad

Application Process Open

In preparation for a hurricane or major storm, Jerry’s Squad, matches local volunteers with seniors or disabled Miami Lakes residents who require assistance to prepare their homes, when there is an active hurricane warning for the area. Those interested in volunteering must be at least 18 years of age and submit an online application.

Sandbag Preparation

Check back for future dates.

Event Info:

Date: Saturday, March 8 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

Volunteer Task:

Ages 14 – 18

Fill sandbags, store for future distribution

Registration:

Email JP Yanes at yanesj@miamilakes-fl.gov.