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| Volunteer
Opportunities! Adults
& Families | Adult | Short Term
| Teen | Group | Internships The
Oregon Zoo has one of the largest zoo volunteer programs in the country
More
than 2,000 individuals volunteer more than 168,000 hours per year.
| Zoo
Ambassadors for 2008 Special Exhibit |
We
have a fun opportunity this spring and summer to help out
at our special Dinosaur exhibit! This volunteer opportunity
is open to families, youth and adults. To find out more,
check out Zoo Ambassadors. |
| Volunteer
Opportunities for Adults |
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If you love animals and enjoy working with people, the zoo is the place for you!
We have a wide variety of opportunities available and many different programs to get involved with that cover many different areas of interest.
Our ZooGuides
undergo extensive training and commit to 88 hours of service per year. You can
get started by signing up to attend a short orientation.
NOTE: Working with the animals requires special training
and experience and is NOT an option for new volunteers.
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| Short
Term Volunteer Opportunities | |
If you can’t
make a long term commitment, you can still help with events (see Community
Event Volunteering). Email communityvolunteer@oregonzoo.org
or call (503) 525-4273. You can also check with us if you have a special skill
you would like to share with us on a short-term basis.
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| Volunteer
Opportunities for Teens |
High School age volunteers
work at the zoo year round.
ZooTeens
(entering 9th-12th grade) spend the summer sharing the amazing things they learn
about animals with zoo visitors. They also get to help with the care and
feeding of the animals they work with, such as goats, rabbits, and chickens.
ZooTeen
Applications are accepted Jan. 7 - March 1 |
Internships and job
shadows at the Family
Farm exhibit offer an experience in career exploration for teens in the 9th-12th grades. These volunteers care for animals and interact with zoo visitors from September through May.
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| Volunteer
Opportunities for Groups |
 We are always
looking for groups who can spend a few hours or a few days helping with
events, landscaping projects and mailings. The minimum age for participation
is 12.
For information, see Group Volunteering,
email communityvolunteer@oregonzoo.org,
or call 503-525-4273.
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Internships |
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zoo has 12-week, unpaid college internships
in a variety of career areas. | |
