Education Volunteer Program at Zoo Atlanta

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• Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd

Education Volunteers interact with Zoo guests to help share our mission and vision of saving wildlife and their habitats. If you have a passion for conservation, biology, or environmental science, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Education Volunteers work directly with the Education Department at Zoo Atlanta, supporting programs such as:

• Giraffe Feeding Assistance: assist at the exit gate of the feeding area and answer guest questions about the experience.
• Zoo Seekers: facilitate the check-out and return of exploration packs that guests use to participate in this self-guided program.
• Zoo Exploration Days/Education Events: facilitate activities focused on a themed event day that highlights different aspects of Zoo Atlanta’s mission (i.e. conservation, research, animal care, education/engaging experiences).
• Pop-up Activities: facilitate quick and simple activities with small groups of guests. These activities are not on the map and require little prior Zoo knowledge to facilitate.
• Administrative Support: assist the Public Programs Team with administrative tasks such as data entry, scanning documents, and preparing materials for programs and events.
• Habitat Interpretation: answer questions from guests and share biological and conservation information on the animals.Informational materials will be provided for Volunteers.

This is a great way to meet new people, have fun and help educate others about topics that are important to you.

• Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd

EDUCATION VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

• Opportunity to advance Zoo Atlanta’s mission and contribute to conservation
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to meet and build relationships with fellow Volunteers and staff
• Discount on Zoo Atlanta Membership
• Discount at Zoo Atlanta gift shops
• Discount at permanent food outlets during Volunteer shifts

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and no longer a high school student.
• Pass a background check.
• Commit to six months of Volunteer service to include at least four service hours per month.
• Pay a $30 orientation fee to defray the cost of a name badge, uniform shirt, and background check.

Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd

NEXT STEPS

• Complete an online application, linked above. Online applications are screened for completeness and apparent support of Zoo Atlanta’s mission.
• Accepted applicants must complete an online orientation, followed by an in-person training. Training dates and times will be provided upon final acceptance into the program and are offered approximately every two months.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please contact the Volunteer Supervisor at volunteer@zooatlanta.org if you have further questions about everything our Volunteer Programs have to offer.

Please note:

• We do not offer one-time community court-appointed opportunities.
• We are not able to offer job shadowing opportunities.