- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Conservation Education Discovery Docents
ORGANIZATION: Henry Vilas Zoo
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
"I want to support Henry Vilas Zoo and I enjoy interacting with the people. Answering kids' questions and seeing them enjoy the activity at the education cart is so much fun!"
Discovery Docents present educational material and animal artifacts on Zoo grounds. Volunteers either invite guests to explore the bio-facts on the education carts (4 carts are offered each year and may include: Bees, Big Cats, Reptiles and Amphibians, etc.) or engage them in hands-on conservation education-oriented activities. These kit-based activities include "Badger Biofacts", "Alligators vs. Crocodiles", "Blubber", "Flying Leap", and a "Thumb-less Course"
Necessary Skills/Abilities/Training: Friendly and engaging personality, interest in/ability to learn animal and conservation information. Attend a group training class. Study supplementary materials and gain further experience on-the-job.
Minimum age: 13 (9+ with an adult)
Shifts: Volunteers can volunteer on a flexible schedule and may volunteer for scheduled zoo events or community outreach opportunities.
More opportunities with Henry Vilas Zoo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Henry Vilas Zoo
Location:
702 S. Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715, US
Mission Statement
Henry Vilas Zoo Mission: Dedicated to exceptional animal care and conserving wildlife through local engagement and global partnerships. Henry Vilas Zoo Vision: Locally loved community treasure, globally recognized conservation leader; forever accessible.
Description
We are proud to be one of only a few admission-free, community-supported zoos across the country. Thank you for supporting our mission to conserve and protect the wonders of the living natural world.
On June 30, 1904, Col. William and Anna Vilas gave a large tract of land to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association "for the uses and purposes of a public park and pleasure ground." The park was named in memory of the Vilas’ son, Henry, who died at a young age due to complications from diabetes. In 1911, the first animal exhibits were created, representing the beginning of Henry Vilas Zoo. In what has proved to be a defining and truly visionary move, the Vilas family stipulated the park be free to the public. As the zoo developed within the park, it too remained free thanks to community support.
The Henry Vilas Zoo is one of ten remaining free zoos in North America. As an accredited AZA ( Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo, our mission is to conserve and protect the wonders of the natural living world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
606 South Randall AveMadison, WI 53715
DATE POSTED
December 18, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Younger volunteers can work with an adult.