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Counselors-in-training (Stony Brook, Norfolk)

Seeking teens 15 years of age and older who enjoy working with children, have and interest in nature and the environment, and are enthusiastic and patient with children. Responsibilities include assisting counselors with all camp activities and designing and teaching an hour-long program once a week. Four-week commitment required.

  • Weekly
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Education Volunteer/The Naturalist

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+.

  • Weekly

Keeper Aide

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.

  • Weekly

Gardener

Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds. Gardener volunteers must be 18+.

  • Weekly

Jr. Zoo Teen

The Jr. ZooTeen program is a creative and meaningful educational opportunity for highly-motivated youth ages 11 to 14. This program offers both a hands-on learning atmosphere as well as several mentoring relationships with senior staff members.

  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Commissary Volunteer

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+

  • Weekly

Zoo Ambassador

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+.

  • Weekly

Commissary Volunteer

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+

  • Weekly

Keeper Aide

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.

  • Weekly

Zoo Ambassador

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+.

  • Weekly

Education Volunteer/The Naturalist

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+.

  • Weekly

Gardener

Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds. Gardener volunteers must be 18+.

  • Weekly

Education Volunteer/The Naturalist

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+.

  • Weekly

Zoo Ambassador

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+.

  • Weekly

Gardener

Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds. Gardener volunteers must be 18+.

  • Weekly

Commissary Volunteer

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+

  • Weekly

Keeper Aide

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.

  • Weekly

Gardener

Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds. Gardener volunteers must be 18+.

  • Weekly

Education Volunteer/The Naturalist

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+.

  • Weekly

Keeper Aide

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.

  • Weekly

Zoo Ambassador

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+.

  • Weekly

Commissary Volunteer

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+

  • Weekly

Volunteer Maintenance Summer Worker - Headquarters

Perform a small variety of maintenance duties for assigned buildings and grounds on the Headquarters campus. Perform tasks necessary to ensure smooth and safe daily operations. This position will have access to a Gem Car for better access to the various buildings. Moderate painting and basic maintenance skills. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
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