Become A Volunteer and Make A Difference Today!
At SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), our success soars on the wings of volunteer passion. Whether you’re sharing your time, skills, or unique expertise, YOU help fuel our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of aerospace leaders.
From humble beginnings as a small pilot gathering over 40 years ago, SUN ‘n FUN has grown into one of the world’s largest aviation events, with year-round activities on our expansive Expo Campus. Proceeds from these events directly support ACE and its nationally recognized STEM and aerospace education programs — including scholarships, summer camps, and outreach efforts.
🌟 There’s So Much to Do on the SUN ‘n FUN Campus!
- Learning by Doing – Volunteers often interact with students, helping to inspire future aerospace professionals
- SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo – One of the largest aviation events in the world and our signature fundraiser
- Events Year-Round – From car shows to BBQ competitions, dog shows to festivals
- 200 Acres of Possibility – Beautiful Florida landscapes, hangars, museums, and multi-use venues
- Florida Air Museum – The official aviation museum and education center of Florida
- Student-Focused Programs – We engage over 50,000 students annually with STEM education, hands-on experiences, and outreach
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Volunteer
Be part of the 3,500+ volunteers who make our annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo possible! Whether you’re assisting guests, managing logistics, or helping with set-up, your time directly supports ACE’s mission to educate and elevate. Apply below to volunteer for the next SUN ‘n FUN!
YearlyBird Volunteer
Live locally? Join our YearlyBirds! These dedicated volunteers help throughout the year at events both on campus and in the community. Whether it’s a museum program, school outreach, events, helping on the grounds, or administrative; there’s always something meaningful to do. Apply below to help us out year-round.
EarlyBird Volunteer
Are you ready to live the mission? Our EarlyBirds live on campus from January through the week after the Expo, helping prepare the facilities, grounds, and operations for our biggest event of the year. Things ramp up during “Crunch Time”, the month before the Expo — and we couldn’t do it without this amazing team. Come and spend a few months with us!
💬 Questions? We’d love to hear from you!
Contact:
Angela Mann
Volunteer & Admissions Director, ACE / SUN ‘n FUN
📧 AMann@flysnf.org
📞 (863) 904-4044
You Don’t Need to be a Jet Pilot or Rocket Scientist to Make an Impact!
Pioneers
Our SUN ‘n FUN Pioneers were and, in some cases, still are instrumental in the initial and continued success of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. We honor those who gave so much so those today can continue to enjoy aviation and educate our future aviators. Help us celebrate them, please click on the button below to review the list of SUN ‘n FUN’s Pioneers who started the successful journey that SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence enjoy today!
Chairman of the Board Awards
SUN ‘n FUN could not exist without the selfless dedication of our event volunteers. The CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Awards are presented annually to those volunteers who have gone beyond measure in their commitment to our event.