Volunteer - Support Senior Center Programs & Services

Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.

The Senior Community Centers in Citrus County provide meeting places throughout the County for Citrus County residents of all ages. These centers offer people a place to go for nutritious meals, social activities, and an array of programs such as health screenings, health and consumer education, creative arts, computer classes, dancing, exercises, and more!

Citrus County Support Services Division greatly benefits from the services provided by skilled and motivated volunteers and encourages involvement by Citrus County citizens. For more information concerning the Senior Centers please visit Citrus County Senior Centers.

Citrus County volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of Citrus County for their benefit, to support the humanitarian, charitable or public service activities. It also helps gain experience in specific endeavors. To qualify as a Citrus County volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy of the specific area chosen.

Volunteers are individuals who are non‑paid.

• All volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County.
• Age requirement:
  The minimum age of a County volunteer is 14 years of age. Volunteers must avoid hazardous work as defined by the Department of Labor and be supervised or serve with a parent if under 18.
• The County accepts the service of volunteers at its sole discretion. Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County.
• No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.