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LARGO TEEN VOLUNTEER (LTV) PROGRAM
To help expand horizons, create friendships, and make a difference in Largo, Largo teens are encouraged to apply for the City of Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts Teen Volunteer Program. LTV empowers middle and high school teenagers to become leaders and ambassadors of their community by working directly with Largo Recreation staff. Teens will learn valuable life experiences and create friendships and memories. The LTV program is service-based, rewarding, and taps into teen interests.

LTV Application - 23/24 School Year

Who can join?
  • Current students in grades 6-12.
  • Teens that have a passion to give back to their community, work in an environment with children, and have the desire to be in Recreation or related field as a career.
  • Are available to attend once-a-month meetings and required community projects.
Here are some of the highlights available to teen volunteers:
  • Posting on the official Largo Recreation (@playlargo) & Instagram account during select recreation programs as well as the official Largo Teens Instagram account (@largoteens). Available for High School students only.
  • At the end of the school year, teens will receive a special night of celebration hosted by Largo Recreation as our way of saying thank you.
Upcoming projects that are required for the 23/24 school year*:
  • Sep 16- Mom Son Messy Madness at Highland Rec
  • Sep 24- Highland Rec Clean Up
  • Oct 6- TGIF Teens at Highland Rec (Halloween Theme)
  • Oct 27- Booth at our Trick or Treat Trail (Free event for the community)
  • Nov- Bench Beautification Project at Southwest Rec (Date & Time TBA)
  • Dec 16- Largo's Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
  • Feb 17- Youth Adaptive event with Florida Adaptive Sports (Location & Time TBA)
  • Apr 20-  Highland Rec Clean Up
  • Apr 27- Playcon Game and Comic Con (Esports Tournament fundraiser with Unlimited Video Games)
  • Monthly meetings will be held at Highland Recreation Complex beginning at 6 pm*.
    Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, and May 2. (Nov/Dec dates have been updated)
*Please note the above meetings, projects, and dates may change. Communication will be emailed in the event that any are canceled or rescheduled.   

LTV is held during the school year beginning in September and ending in May. For more information about the LTV program, please contact Erika Lafontaine at elafonta@largo.com or call (727)587-6740 Ext 5047.

TEEN PROGRAMS
Largo Teen programs are designed specifically for middle and high school students. These programs give teens a place to hang out, socialize with friends, and just have a good time. Teen programs are available at Highland Recreation Complex and Southwest Recreation Complex.

  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Summer Program
  • Teen Tidal Wave at Highland Family Aquatic Center (Jun-Aug)
  • TGIF Teens at Highland and Southwest Recreation (Sep-Apr)