VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Download the PDF Volunteer Application
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ANIMAL AREA VOLUNTEER- ONCE UPON A FARM (ONGOING)
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Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Curator and/or keeper,
assists with the duties involved with running Once Upon A Farm.
Volunteer will encourage public interest in the animals by answering
questions and interacting with the public. Work will involve, but is
not limited to, cleaning lots, feeding and watering animals, cleaning
barns, washing windows, sweeping pathways and making enrichments. AGE
REQUIREMENT: 15 and older. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed
outdoors in all weather conditions. Requires long periods of standing,
hauling materials over uneven and wet surfaces, frequent bending,
stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting items such as bags of feed
(50 lbs.) and bales of hay (50-70 lbs.). SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
ABILITIES NEEDED: Ability to work with a variety of domestic animals,
ability to communicate effectively with the public, ability to follow
directions and complete tasks as assigned. Experience with domestic
animals a plus. SPECIAL NOTE: Volunteers will not be able to work
directly with the animals, for instance grooming or training, unless
accompanied by a keeper.
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NUTRITION CENTER
(ongoing)
(9am TO NOON/TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY)
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Under the direct
supervision of the Nutrition Center Supervisor, assists with diet
preparation for animals throughout the Zoo. Work will include, but is
not limited to, chopping fruits and vegetables, washing dishes, packing
foods for delivery, weighing and measuring produce, weighing out meat
and fish products, unloading food deliveries, cleaning kitchen and/or
hay barn and hosing floor. Note that this job involves preparing prey
animals such as rats and mice. AGE REQUIREMENT: 16 and older. WORKING
CONDITIONS: Work will be performed indoors. Requires long periods of
standing, hauling materials over uneven and wet surfaces, occasional
bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting items such as bags
of feed (50 lbs.) and bales of hay (50-70 lbs.). SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
ABILITIES NEEDED: Ability to follow written directions for diet
preparation, ability to operate kitchen appliances, such as food
processor, ability to follow directions and complete tasks as assigned.
Experience with diet preparation a plus. SPECIAL NOTE: Work in the
Nutrition Center requires commitment to weekly shifts (Approx. 3 hours
per week) and volunteers are generally needed from 9 am until noon
Tuesday - Saturday.
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SPECIAL EVENTS (ongoing)
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| Under the direct supervision of the Special Events
Manager or Events staff, assists with community and educational events
throughout the year. Work will involve, but is not limited to,
pre-event design and set-up, assisting demonstrators or special guests,
manning activity stations during the event, and post-event clean-up.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 14 and older. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be
performed either indoors or outdoors. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
NEEDED: Interest and enthusiasm for working with people, especially
children, ability to stand or walk for extended periods, ability to
lift heavy loads a plus.
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RETAIL (April through May ONLY)
(10AM TO 2PM/MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) |
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| Under the direct supervision of the Elephant’s Trunk store manager,
helps maintain orderly check-out lines and assists with the general
flow of customers throughout the retail shops. This position needs to
be filled from 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday.
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MEMBERSHIP (ongoing)
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Under the direct supervision of Membership Manager or
Membership staff. Work will involve but is not limited to preparing
mass mailings, maintaining entrance lines, scanning tickets and
checking ID’s, and handing out maps. AGE REQUIREMENT: 16 and older.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed either indoors or outdoors.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Interest and enthusiasm for working
with people, detail oriented.
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