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VOLUNTEER
HANDBOOK
JOB
DESCRIPTIONS
REQUIREMENT FOR AREAS / DEPARTMENTS
ANIMAL HEALTH
CENTER
VETERINARY
TECHNICIAN
PRECEPTORSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To provide Veterinary
Technology Students an introduction to zoological medicine.
DEPARTMENT: The Animal Health
Center staff includes veterinarians,
hospital supervisor, veterinary technicians and keepers. They
oversee the health care of the Zoo's animals including mammals, birds
reptiles, amphibians and fish.
PROGRAM: Preferred
duration is at least 8 weeks and externships are available
throughout the year. Externs are expected to participate as a team
member in all veterinary department activities including assisting
in routine medical care, animal restraint, written and computerized
medical records and preparing for procedures including hematology,
parasite exams, urinalysis, cytology and preparing samples for
outside laboratories. Forty to fifty percent of a student’s time is
spent in the laboratory. Approximately 30% is spent preparing for,
assisting in and cleaning up after procedures. Hospital cleanliness,
treatments, record keeping and other duties make up the balance of
time. There is no stipend and housing is the responsibility of the
student.
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Additional hours or weekends as required.
REQUIREMENTS: Proof of negative
tuberculosis test within 6 months prior to externship. Proof of
measles and hepatitis vaccination suggested, but not required.
Completion of parasitology and hematology labs is required.
Completion of anesthesia, urinalysis, microbiology courses strongly
recommended.
APPLICATION:
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Letter of intent describing
background, interest, goals and dates requested
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Resume – including references
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Veterinary technology program
transcript
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Interview – Interviews to be
scheduled once the above is received
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Telephone interviews may be
arranged
Send Application to:
Virginia R. Crossett, RVT
Louisville Zoological Garden
P.O. Box 37250
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
VETERINARY
TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To provide graduate
Veterinary Technicians further study in zoological medicine
DEPARTMENT: The Animal Health
Center staff includes veterinarians,
hospital supervisor, veterinary technicians and keepers. They
oversee the health care of the Zoo's animals including mammals, birds
reptiles, amphibians and fish.
PROGRAM: Preferred duration is
at least 8 weeks and externships are
DESCRIPTION: Available
throughout the year. Externs are expected to participate as a team
member in all veterinary department activities including assisting
in routine medical care, animal restraint, written and computerized
medical records and preparing for procedures in the hospital and in
the field. Technician interns perform laboratory procedures
including hematology, parasite exams, urinalysis, cytology and
preparing samples for outside laboratories. Approximately 30% is
spent preparing for, assisting in and cleaning up after procedures.
Hospital cleanliness, treatments, record keeping and other duties
make up the balance of time. Interns are required to plan, organize
and complete one project. There is no stipend and housing is the
responsibility of the student.
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday.
REQUIREMENTS: Proof of negative
tuberculosis test within 6 months prior to externship. Proof of
Measles and hepatitis vaccination suggested, but not required.
Graduation from an AVMA approved veterinary technology program.
Preference given to applicants with prior exposure to zoo medicine
through externship and/or preceptorships.
APPLICATION:
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Letter of intent describing
background, interest, goals and dates requested
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Resume – including refrences
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Veterinary technology unofficial
transcript
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Interview – Interviews to be
scheduled once the above is received
-
Telephone interviews may be
arranged
Send Application to:
Virginia R. Crossett, RVT
Louisville Zoological Garden
P.O. Box 37250
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
VETERINARY PRECEPTORSHIP/EXTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To provide fourth-year
veterinary Students an introduction to zoological medicine.
DEPARTMENT: The Animal Health
Center staff includes veterinarians,
hospital supervisor, veterinary technicians and keepers. They
oversee the health care of the Zoo's animals including mammals, birds
reptiles, amphibians and fish.
PROGRAM: Duration is
negotiable, but 6 weeks is preferred. Preceptorships/externships are
available throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Students are
expected to participate as a team member in all veterinary
department activities including:
HOURS: 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, weekends and nights are required.
REQUIREMENTS: Proof of negative
tuberculosis test within 6 months of externship. Completion of
surgery and medicine clinic rotations prior to externship is
recommended.
APPLICATION:
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Letter of intent
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Dates requested
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Resume – including refrences
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Veterinary school transcript
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2 letters of reference
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Telephone Interview - to be
scheduled once the above is received
Send Application to:
Virginia R. Crossett, RVT
Louisville Zoological Garden
P.O. Box 37250
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING INTERNSHIP
Practical experience plus the
philosophy of a conservation-minded, non-profit perspective is
offered during this program.
DEPARTMENT: The public affairs
department has grown from an in-house advertising agency to a
multi-departmental facility coordinated under the umbrella of modern
marketing principles.
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE:
The Public Relations Internship is offered for a minimum of six
weeks, with a minimum of at least two half days per week volunteer
time. More time is encouraged so the intern can gain a greater
continuity of practical experience.
DUTIES: When possible,
specific projects will be offered which will allow the intern a
sense of ownership and a project that may make an appropriate
addition to a portfolio. The program can be modified to fit mutual
schedules and extended to a semester format. Time worked will be
documented. There is no stipend.
The Intern will have a hands-on role in the Public Relations or
Marketing office. Exposure will include potential opportunities to
participate in the daily functions of the office, including the
following:
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Copy writing
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Media release writing
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Media relations
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Customer correspondence
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Crisis media management
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Records keeping
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Customer complaints
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Proactive public relations
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Market research
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Tourism programs
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Design of collateral materials
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Plus introduction to other
departments, including: Special events, Education Department,
Volunteerism
KEEPER ASSISTANT
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE: All
day from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
DUTIES:
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Report to Keeper of
assigned area
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Work only in areas
approved by keeper staff. (No wandering)
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Complete stalls and
service area cleaning, which involves pushing brooms, shoveling,
lifting and pushing heavy loads.
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Other duties as assigned by
supervisor
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE:
All day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. / Half day from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
DUTIES:
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Assist Office
Staff with various duties: filing, typing; copying, stuffing
envelopes, answering phones,
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Distribute membership applications
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Telephone lapsed members
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Other duties as assigned.
COMMISSARY ASSISTANT
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE: All
day from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. / 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
DUTIES:
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Work in kitchen and grain room
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Sweeping
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Assisting with preparation of animal diets
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Delivering diets to animal areas.
CONSERVATION CENTER ASSISTANT
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m.
until 12:30 p.m.
DUTIES: Report to Keeper in charge. Clean Black-footed ferret cages, help
with records, review tapes, mop floors in clean and “dirty” areas
and other jobs as assigned by keepter.
Volunteer will be required to follow these isolation policies:
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Shower before entering clean room.
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Wear surgical mask while in clean
room.
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All personal pets (dogs, cats,
etc.) must have up-to-date vaccinations, especially canine
distemper.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
LOUISVILLE ZOO DOCENT
SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED
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Teach classes about zoo animals
and how zoos function in today’s world and share information
about the animals around the Zoo with Zoo visitors.
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Promote a conservation attitude.
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Follow Zoo and Docent procedures.
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Use educational resources.
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Be familiar with emergency
procedures at the Zoo.
HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE: All
day from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. / Half day from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
DUTIES:
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Report to Horticulture Supervisor
or supervisor in charge for work assignment.
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Cut grass using a mower, Trim
around signs, flowers, bushes, ditch line and around trees with
a gas power weed eater.
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Clean Zoo areas, pick up litter in
Zoo
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Mulch and plant flower beds.
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Water plants/,trees
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Rake leaves.
VOLUNTEERING IN DAY CAMP
PREFERRED TIME SCHEDULE: 8:45
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. / 8:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. (will vary).
DUTIES:
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Assist Camp
Counselors in whatever way they require. Generally, this means to
help with crafts, hand holding and “crowd control.”
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(Very Important) You will stay with the group to which you have been
assigned. If you have to leave, be sure to check with the counselor.
It is much better for the children to do as much as possible for
themselves when it comes to answering questions and doing craft
projects.
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Counselors and Youth encourage and guide but never do
campers’ projects for them.
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CHILDREN MUST NEVER BE LEFT
UNATTENDED!
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