Volunteer Categories & Requirements

AARP Category

AARP sponsors individuals working with the county to gain job experience.

• Each volunteer site must sign a separate agreement with AARP (check with the department director to see if an AARP agreement is already in place)
• Agreement is provided by AARP
• Contact the AARP Training Placement Program directly to create a new agreement or offer new opportunities
• North county to Ulmerton Road, (727) 785-1309
• South county below Ulmerton Road, (727) 547-0534
• Visit www.aarpworksearch.org for overview of the AARP program
• After the agreement is signed, AARP will schedule a site visit to conduct a safety check
• Standard volunteer placement procedures apply (application, interview, orientation, background check and fingerprinting)
• Each volunteer:

  • Keeps a volunteer daily log, provided daily by respective department

  • Is covered by workers’ compensation benefit

  • Is supervised/instructed by county staff or long-term volunteer

  • Requires the VIP Opportunity Form