Volusia County Citizens Academy
Are you interested in learning more about your local county government? Volusia County's Citizens Academy will resume in January 2026.
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.
2026 Citizens Academy dates
Members will meet virtually from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for 12 weeks beginning in January 2026. Stay tuned for the upcoming dates! We’ll kick off the event with an in-person meeting and take field trips to various county locations. 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
- 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
- Solid Waste
- Treasury and Billing
- Traffic Engineering
- Veterans Services
- Transit Services
- Water Resources and Utilities
Applying
Who may apply?
Citizens Academy is open to Volusia County residents ages 21 and over.
Is there a charge?
No. Citizens Academy is free of charge.
How do I apply?
The Citizens Academy 2026 application will be posted in Fall 2025. If you have any questions, please email us at citizensacademy@volusia.org.
