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San Joaquin County Parks & Recreation
Volunteer at the Zoo!
Micke Grove Zoo has a variety of volunteer opportunities
available for adults an
d
youth. Would you like to
become part of the Zoo family? Perhaps you have always
wanted to work closely with exotic animals, get involved in special
events or act as an ambassador for a great organization?
Now you can! Just review the opportunities listed
below to see if any appeal to you.
If they do, or if you feel you could help the Zoo in any way, just
click and download the application below and return to Micke Grove
Zoo. We welcome your
inquiries for further information at
info@mgzoo.com
or call 209-331-2010 Monday through Friday.
Click here for a volunteer application
ANIMAL CARE
Position:
Lorikeets! Exhibit Attendant
Position Description:
Lorikeets! Exhibit volunteers support zoo staff in the cleaning and
maintenance of the exhibit and surrounding spaces and assist with
customer-bird interaction and overall guest service duties. They
will participate in maintaining a healthy and safe flock of
Lorikeets.
Commitment:
A commitment of at least one three-hour shift
per week during the five-month duration of the exhibit is required.
Requirements:
Ages 16 & up, no exceptions. Attendance of a volunteer orientation,
training on the job, ability to closely follow instructions and
physically capable of performing cleaning-related work under all weather
conditions. Not recommended for those with severe animal allergies.
Professional and outgoing attitude. Must be comfortable around
birds and large numbers of people.
Position:
Zoo Keeper Aide
Position Description:
Keeper Aide volunteers support Animal Care Specialist staff in
preparation of diets, cleaning and maintenance of the zoo and
exhibits, assisting with special projects and animal observation and
interacting with the public.
Commitment:
A commitment of at least one four-hour shift per week for a minimum
of six months is required.
Requirements: Ages 16 & up, no exceptions.
Attendance of a volunteer orientation, training on the job, ability
to closely follow instructions and physically capable to perform
strenuous work under all weather conditions. All Keeper Aide
volunteer positions require an annual tuberculosis test. Not
recommended for those with severe animal allergies.
* NOTE: There is no contact with the animals, although volunteers
work in close proximity.
EDUCATION
Position:
Education Program Docents
Position Description:
Commitment: A commitment of two four-hour shifts
per month for a minimum of six months is required.
Requirements: Ages 18 & up, all training classes
and commit to serve a minimum of 60 volunteer hours per year
Position:
Zoo Ambassador Program
Position Description:
Commitment:
Requirements: Ages 12 & up, complete six hours of
instructional training which includes interpretive skills training,
general animal biology, education animal training, and safety
training. Training is ongoing
Position:
Zoo Greeters
Position
Description:
Provide excellent customer service to our
guests by welcoming visitors into the zoo, sharing information,
maps, responding to questions, and promote good will throughout the
facility.
Commitment: 2 hours and up per
week.
Requirements:
Position:
Exhibit and Landscape Improvement Volunteers
Position Description:
Commitment:
A commitment is required
for each project individually.
Requirements: Ages
18 & up,
Transportation to the event
Position:
Special Events Crew
Commitment:
Requirements: