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Zoo Crew (Events Volunteer)

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ORGANIZATION: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

  • 94 people are interested

Join us for our Events as a Zoo Crew Volunteer!

Zoo Crew volunteers are individuals who can’t come out regularly or just want to volunteer once but still want to give back to us. Zoo Crew volunteers facilitate guest interactions during special events and projects; they are often the first impression our guests receive. You can join us for events like Zoo Boo Bash, Asian Lantern Festival, Hippity Hop, Sunset at the Zoo, Brews at the Zoo, and so much more! You could be playing games with guests, leading craft activities, providing directions/information, or handing out treats to guests, as just a few examples.

What do Zoo Crew Volunteers do?

  • Support various special events at the Zoo throughout the year
  • Greet and direct guests at events
  • Engage with guests throughout the Zoo and at designated activity stations
  • Assist with Zoo projects
What are the Next Steps?
  • Use the link below to input your information and sign up for an event shift.
  • Watch a virtual event-specific orientation to prepare you for your volunteer shift.
  • Bring water, wear a plain black shirt or a Zoo shirt, wear weather-appropriate and family-friendly apparel, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring anything else you might need for your shift.
    • Packing lunch, and snacks, or planning to purchase food in the Zoo are recommended. Breaks will be provided.
  • Attend the event at your scheduled time and HAVE FUN!

What We Ask of Zoo Crew Volunteers:

  • Must be over 18 years old.
    • If you are an adult bringing a minor, it must be pre-approved by the Volunteer Manager, and the child must accompany the adult chaperone at all times. Children must be 13+ years to volunteer.
  • Participate in a virtual volunteer orientation before your event shift(s).
  • Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate the ability to work well with guests.
  • Be interested in engaging with the public about conservation and wildlife.
  • Must be able to tolerate Florida’s weather conditions.
  • Abide by policies in the Volunteer Handbook.

If you are interested in becoming a Zoo Crew volunteer at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, please fill out this form and sign up for an event shift. Once you complete the form, click the Submit button at the bottom.

Please keep in mind thatevery adultwho would like to attend an event volunteer shiftmust submit a form.

Sign up using this link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/973218159

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About Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Location:

3755 W SEMINOLE BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, US

Mission Statement

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the trustworthy stewardship of our natural environment through exhibition of living animals and plants and sustaining programs in wildlife education and conservation. The Zoo shall strive to be acknowledged as a quality community resource for the benefit of people of all ages throughout Central Florida.

Description

Situated within a natural wetland, along the shores of Lake Monroe, the Central Florida Zoo is a half day family adventure with something for everyone. With more than 350 animals, and an assortment of gardens and plantings, guests will surely get to explore, learn and be inspired to protect wildlife & wild places. Interactive animal experiences include keeper chats, Barnyard Buddies petting zoo, giraffe feedings and a rhino encounter. Cool off in the splash pad, visit our reptiles in the Zoo’s Herpetarium, learn more about native species at our Florida black bear habitat and Bear Awareness Exhibit, enjoy lunch at our on-site concessions provided by Sonny’s BBQ, and stop by the ZOOfari Gift Shop for a souvenir to remember your visit. After going wild in the Zoo, you can take to the trees, and challenge your body and mind, at Seminole Aerial Adventures. We can’t wait for you to see and do the Central Florida Zoo! www.centralfloridazoo.org

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Community
Animals, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3755 NW Highway 17-92I-4 Exit 104Central Florida Zoo and Botanical GardensSanford, FL 32771

(28.8033,-81.3059)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

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