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Dream Night Volunteer Opportunity

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ORGANIZATION: Blank Park Zoo

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 14 people are interested

Please consider joining us as we celebrate the zoo's Annual Dream Night Event! We have a number of volunteer openings if you are available/interested in volunteering. See the list below for specific needs.

Blank Park Zoo is one of nearly 230 zoos and aquariums around the world in 37 countries to participate in Dream Night, an invitation-only event for children with special healthcare needs and their families.

The evening is completely cost-free to the families who are able to attend the event. Children, and adults, will have a magical time at the zoo with lots of fun craft activities, special animal demonstrations, a few special guests, dinner and much, much more!

Dream Night Information:

Dates: Friday May 31 & Saturday June 1

Event Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Volunteer Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Volunteer Opportunities and Needs/night:

Volunteers must be 13 years or older

Dinner Attendants

Greeters & Souvenir distribution

Mascot Costume Characters and Guides

To sign up for Dream Night go to the following Volunteer Spot Link: https://signup.com/go/PJbzPXi

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About Blank Park Zoo

Location:

7401 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.

Description

The Blank Park Zoo is located in Des Moines, IA and manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities.

Currently there are 104 different animal species and 1,484 animal specimens cared for at the Blank Park Zoo.

Individuals age 18 and over may volunteer for most special events, visitor services, office support, and grounds without adult supervision. Children ages 13-17 may participate in special events only under the supervision of a parent/guardian. Education volunteers must be 18 or older.

ZooCrew is a special volunteer program for teens 13-17 years old. Applications are accepted until April 27th for the 2012 summer.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Animals, Children & Youth

WHEN

Fri May 31, 2024 - Sat Jun 01, 2024
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM

WHERE

7401 Sw 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315

(41.520992,-93.624016)
 

DATE POSTED

March 12, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 13

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