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5 people are interested
Touch Tank Greeter/Attendant
ORGANIZATION: Buttonwood Park Zoo
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5 people are interested
Position Title: Touch Tank Greeter/Attendant
Department: Education
Supervisor: Volunteer Services Manager/Curator of Education
Position Summary:
Buttonwood Park Zoo is seeking a dynamic and engaging person to join our education volunteer team! Touch Tank Greeters/Attendants teach Zoo visitors about local sea creatures and provide an interactive guest experience at Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Touch Tank. Volunteer shifts are available, Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:30am or 1pm-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-12:00pm or 1pm-3:30pm. You must commit to at least 2 shifts per month.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be comfortable with public speaking to small groups of guests and zoo camps.
- Applicants must be comfortable engaging with guests of all ages.
- Applicants must exhibit consistent professional characteristics such as a positive attitude, ability to listen to instruction, ability to show initiative, emotional maturity and self-responsibility.
- Applicants must work well as part of a team as well as independently.
This Opportunity is GOOD for People Who are:
- Interested in conservation education
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Comfortable interacting with guests
Intern Requirements:
- At least 15 years old
- Provide proof of negative TB Test within the last 12 months before start date
- Able to commit to upholding all Zoo safety and personnel policies, and support the overall mission
- Able to professionally represent the Buttonwood Park Zoo in all interactions with visitors, staff, and other members of the community.
More opportunities with Buttonwood Park Zoo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Buttonwood Park Zoo
Location:
425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740, US
Mission Statement
The Buttonwood Park Zoo creates experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society (BPZS) is a private, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation founded in 1969. BPZS’ mission is to support the Buttonwood Park Zoo in creating experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world.
Description
For a 120 years, we have been proud to be part of the New Bedford community as the 12th oldest zoo in the United States. Our mission is to create experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. We hope to offer families an opportunity to learn the importance animals play in our world. For many of our animals, the Zoo offers them a home because of injuries that occurred in the wild.
As an AZA accredited zoo, we strive to provide our animals, guests and staff the best experience possible. Through our conservationefforts and awareness programs, we try to lead our community by example.
Go wild, explore us here at bpzoo.org and we hope to see you at the Zoo soon!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 Hawthorn StNew Bedford, MA 02740
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Environmental Education
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Must commit to at least 2 shift per month