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Volunteer at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

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New Volunteers Now Being Accepted!

Why Volunteer?

We can think of dozens of reasons why you should volunteer. Helping others and making a difference are just two. Once you’ve figured out why to volunteer, we can help you find a great opportunity here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary!

 

Submit Your Application Online! 

Volunteers

CLICK HERE for a volunteer application.

 

Volunteer Recruitment, Orientation Dates:

Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 1:00 PM 

Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 1:00 PM 

Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM

 

Need More Information?

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 928.778.4242 X21.

  

YOU can make a difference in any of the following departments:

Gift Shop Volunteers

Duties: Admissions, Purchasing, Gift Shop, Special Events Concessions Management

Requirements: Weekly commitment of at least 3 hours

CIMG2930 Living Collections Volunteers

Duties: Diet Prep, Food, Kitchen Maintenance, Enclosure Cleaning, Produce and Meat Pickup, Behavioral Enrichment, Conservation Team (triage, animal pickup, delivery)

Requirements: Special training required, willingness to "get dirty," weekly commitment minimum of 4 hours, negative TB test, must be 21 or older.

Education Volunteers (Docents)

Duties: Guided Tours, Outreaches, Educating the Public, Camp Instructors, Special Programs, Event Presentations, Animal Handling, Education Booths

Requirements: Special training classes, flexible schedule following training, purchase training packet, negative TB test, must be 18 or older. Click here for more information on becoming a docent.

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 Facilities Volunteers

Duties: Custodial, Landscape/Maintenance, Construction Assistance, Electrical, Plumbing, General facility maintenance, Event Setup/Teardown

Requirements: Experience in area or willingness to learn, wear appropriate clothing/shoes, flexible schedule

Marketing and Events Volunteers

Duties: Special Events, Mailers, Media, Promotional Booths, Fundraising, Development, Donor Relations

Requirements: Enthusiastic, experience or desire to learn more about sales, advertising, marketing, and/or fundraising with a flexible schedule

CIMG3890 Administration Volunteers

Duties: Clerical, Office Duties, Membership, Adoptions, Supply Purchase, Errands, Grant Writing

Requirements: Experience in the area or willingness to learn, weekly/monthly commitments

 

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 and are interested in volunteering at HPZS, consider the ZooTeen Program.