Volusia County Citizens Academy
Are you interested in learning more about your local county government? Well, you’re in luck because Volusia County is offering a Citizens Academy beginning Sept. 21, 2023!
This opportunity will inform you on how the county is structured; how the budget is developed; and the basic functions, services and activities performed by county staff.
About
Our most recent Citizens Academy graduates
Volusia County Citizens Academy is an awareness program designed to educate citizens about county government operation. Department directors, elected officials and other county staff will be featured in each session, and participants will have opportunities to ask questions.
2023 Citizen Academy dates
Academy members will meet virtually from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for 12 weeks beginning Sept. 21. We’ll have an in-person meeting and take field trips to DeBary Hall Historic Site, Marine Science Center, Emergency Operations Center, Fire Rescue Training Center and Tomoka Landfill. The grand finale will be a visit to a Volusia County Council meeting, where members will be recognized for their achievements.
Session topics
We’ll hear presentations from these Volusia County divisions:
- Accounting
- Animal Services
- Beach Safety
- Community Assistance
- Community Information
- Corrections
- Court Administration
- County Manager’s Office
- Daytona Beach International Airport
- Economic Development
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Services
- Engineering and Construction
- Environmental Management
- Facilities
- Fire Rescue
- Fleet Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Internal Auditor
- Library Services
- Management and Budget
- Medical Examiner
- Mosquito Control
- Ocean Center
- Parks, Recreation and Culture
- Purchasing
- Resource Stewardship
- Road and Bridge
- Sheriff’s Office
- Solid Waste
- Tax Collector
- Treasury and Billing
- Traffic Engineering
- Veterans Services
- Votran
- Water Resources and Utilities
Applying
Who may apply?
Citizens Academy is open to Volusia County residents ages 21 and over. Class size is limited, so please apply today.
Is there a charge?
No. Citizens Academy is free of charge.
How do I apply?
Interested residents can fill out an application form. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 8. If you have any questions, please email us at citizensacademy@volusia.org.
