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Volunteen
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Applicants must be 13 years old
by June 1, 2010
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BECOME A
VOLUNTEER
"I can sum up my experiences at
the Zoo in one sentence, just 'wow.' I love working here. They
say that if you find a job you like you'll never work a day in your
life. That's true for my job at the Zoo. Working with the animals is
very rewarding. I get to see all the cool behind-the-scene areas.
The staff is nice and I love to help guests out."
Margaret
Flynn - Third Year
"Volunteer at the Zoo over
the summer every Monday and Wednesday was a good experience that I
will continue to do until I can work at the Zoo. I worked with the
camps and the kids were great, the counselors worked really well
with volunteers and the kids as well. I sometimes came extra days
and even worked extra hours because I loved it so much."
Kortney Taylor - First Year
 Volunteers have been making a difference at the Louisville Zoo for over
30 years! Share your
time, talent and enthusiasm in a stimulating environment and you won't
go away empty handed. Volunteer benefits include learning about the
animal world, its ecology and conservation, making new friends,
developing new skills and contributing to the quality of life in your
community.
During
the 2008-2009 (July-June) fiscal year the Louisville Zoo had a total of 1,901 volunteers in a variety of departments including Horticulture,
Maintenance, Administrative and even in Animal areas. Together
they comprised over 66,903.2 hours with a total value of $1,533,355.88
with benefits.
Click here for the updated
Volunteer Handbook
Click
here for
information about the NEW Adopt a Garden Program.
About the Zoo
The Louisville Zoo opened in 1969 and was designated the State Zoo of
Kentucky in 1980
for "…its natural environmental design, professional
quality and dedication to education, conservation and recreation."
The
Louisville Zoo offers a broad range of programs and services services to
the citizens of Louisville, Kentuckiana and beyond. Individuals and
organizations throughout our community play a major role in helping the
Louisville Zoo reach its goals. By volunteering you can be a part of it
all.
Where are volunteers needed?
You may volunteer in almost every area of the Zoo. The area you choose
depends on your personal interest and available time. The Zoo offers
volunteer opportunities in the areas of animal care, clerical services,
education, horticulture, membership, special events,
maintenance and gift shop.
What do you need to become a
volunteer?
An interest in animals and people, a
considerate disposition and a willingness to share and grow are some of
the qualities of Zoo volunteers. There are volunteer opportunities
for anyone age 13 and above. The target age for the youth
program is 13-18 years of age. All volunteers must have a current Tuberculin
skin test. An annual background check will be conducted on all
adult volunteers.
How do volunteers begin?
To discuss the possibilities with our Coordinator
of Volunteers simply
call the Zoo at 502-238-5350 or fill out the online volunteer
form. We will be happy to work with you to select just the right
volunteer opportunity that matches your availability, interests and any
special needs.
Once the application
process is complete, your schedule will be prepared and you will be shown
to your job area and introduced to your supervisor. At that time, a job
description and any other instructions that you may need will be
provided. Should you wish to try something new or your interest level
expand, the Volunteer Coordinator will assist you in making
necessary arrangements.
What is the
Zoo Youth Board?
The 30-member
Zoo Youth Board is made up of students age 13-17. Click
here to learn more about this amazing
group of young people.
The Zoo's Commitment to Volunteers
The Louisville Zoo's goal is to educate, entertain and involve diverse
groups of people from all walks of life. The Volunteer Coordinator
and Zoo staff will work with you to make your time at the Zoo enjoyable,
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