Zoo Ambassador
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
This volunteer opportunity is for motivated, independent, gregarious individuals that enjoy answering questions, interacting with guests, and have a passion for animals and conservation. Zoo Ambassadors are trained in educational and guest relations techniques. They assist with admissions, guest services and education.
- Zoo Ambassadors must be 16+.
- Available in both the Summer and Winter Seasons.
- Zoo Ambassadors must complete at least one, three-hour shift per week between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- When the Zoo Ambassador completes 60 hours of volunteering they are eligible to apply to be a Keeper Aide or Education volunteer.
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Gardener
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds.
- Gardener volunteers must be 18+.
- Only available during Summer Season.
- Gardeners must complete one, two-hour shift per week between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Commissary
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Assists Commissary staff in daily routine and provides quality, professional support to the staff as needed in diet preparation for Zoo animals.
- Commissary volunteers must be 18+
- Available during Summer and Winter Seasons.
- Commissary volunteers must complete at least one, two-hour shift per week between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Education Volunteer/The Naturalist
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Education volunteers encourage the public to think and learn about animals, habitats and conservation by helping them understand exhibits, enrichment and animal behaviors in an engaging way. They involve the public with educational tools and kits.
- Education volunteers must be 16+.
- Available after completion of 60 hours as a Zoo Ambassador.
- Education volunteers must complete at least one, three-hour shift per week between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Keeper Aide
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Keeper Aide volunteers assist the Animal Care department behind-the-scenes to help provide for the health, safety, care and enrichment of our diverse animal collection.
- Keeper Aide volunteers must be 18+. There is limited availability for volunteers who are 16+ at the Franklin Park Zoo’s Children’s Zoo area.
- Available after completion of 60 hours as a Zoo Ambassador.
- Keeper Aides must complete at least one, four-hour shift per week.
- For the Summer Season the morning shift is between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and the afternoon shift is between 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- For the Winter Season the morning shift is between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and the afternoon shift is between 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Petting Zoo Aide
Location: Stone Zoo
Petting Zoo Aide volunteers provide quality care to the animals that reside in the Petting Zoo. Additionally, volunteers monitor guest interaction with Petting Zoo inhabitants and enforce Zoo polices to keep everyone safe.
- Petting Zoo volunteers must be 16+.
- Only available during Summer Season.
- Petting Zoo Aides must complete one, two-hour shift per week between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Wild Bunch
Location: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Wild Bunch volunteers are needed to assist with special events throughout the year. Volunteers help set up events, staff activity stations for guests of all ages, and help with event break down.
- Wild Bunch volunteers must be 14+.
- Available during Summer and Winter Seasons.
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