{"id":128,"date":"2023-05-20T13:26:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T19:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10029\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:00:10","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/support\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section class=\"page-navigation\">\n    <span id=\"dropdown\">Quick Links<\/span><ul><li><a class=\"page-navigation__item\" id=\"nav-largegroups\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/support\/volunteer\/#largegroups\">\n\n          Group Volunteers        \n          <\/li><\/a><li><a class=\"page-navigation__item\" id=\"nav-zooteens\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/support\/volunteer\/#zooteens\">\n\n          ZooTeens        \n          <\/li><\/a><li><a class=\"page-navigation__item\" id=\"nav-individual\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/support\/volunteer\/#individual\">\n\n          Individual Volunteers        \n          <\/li><\/a><\/ul><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Get Involved!<\/h2>\n<h6><em><strong>Our Vision<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Inspiring Passion for Nature and Saving Wildlife for Future Generations. <\/em><\/h6>\n<p>If you would like to be a part of this amazing place and our staff of nearly 800 volunteers who work to \u201cinspire every visitor with wildlife every day,\u201d check the appropriate information below.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"line-spacer\" style=\"padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:60px;\"><hr><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"largegroups\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Group Volunteer Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p class=\"odd\">If your company or organization is looking for opportunities to have fun while taking meaningful conservation action through community service, then join us at the Zoo to participate in a variety of hands-on projects!<\/p>\n<p class=\"even\">Groups have the opportunity to work with Zoo staff on various projects that could involve helping with gardening tasks like planting, mulching, weeding; helping the Zoo come to life for the epic Festival of Lights; contributing to the development of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/gardens\/community-gardens\/\">Rockdale Urban Learning Garden<\/a>;\u00a0or working on projects at the beautiful\u00a0<a class=\"last-child even\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/gardens\/bowyer-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Bowyer Farm - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Bowyer Farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xszep3iB7EeU_DHIaA3hOoce4vcoXb1DsZ7-Vi_x3TRUN1Y2OEtBTTFHUjc3VVhOU1Q2RUY2SEJSWS4u\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"\" title=\"\">Submit a request!<\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"image-block themed\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D6OvhdAWwAATVws.jpg-large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1536;\" \/><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"accordions themed accordion-list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Corporate groups and college groups over the age of 18. Please note, most volunteer activities take place outside and can require some light lifting, reaching, carrying, standing and walking throughout Zoo grounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"even\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Group size:<\/strong>\u00a0Minimum of 8 and generally a maximum of 30. If your group is larger than 30, please note that on your project request form and we can discuss possible options.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"first-child odd\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\"><em class=\"first-child last-child odd\">*Volunteer events typically run on weekdays from 9am to 12:00pm*<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"even\">\n<li class=\"first-child odd\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Festival of Lights:<\/strong>\u00a0Join our maintenance department and help prepare for the amazing Festival of Lights! *This option has a maximum group size of 15 volunteers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"even\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Horticulture:<\/strong>\u00a0Join our horticulture department in various gardening projects on or around Zoo grounds! *Runs from March to early November.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child odd\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Bowyer Farm<\/strong><strong class=\"last-child even\">:\u00a0<\/strong>Join us at Bowyer Farm to work on projects such as wetland restoration, native species planting, or collecting browse for our animals friends to munch on at the Zoo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><div class=\"line-spacer\" style=\"padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:60px;\"><hr><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"zooteens\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;zooteens&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0ZooTeens (age 13-17)<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ZooTeen program is perfect for teenagers who are passionate about nature, animals and conservation!\u00a0 As a ZooTeen, you&#8217;ll dive into a world of adventure, building knowledge and gaining hands-on experience while connecting with people. You\u2019ll develop leadership and professional skills while having a blast working with others in education programs, engaging with Zoo visitors, collecting community science data, and getting involved in the community. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications for the summer 2026 season will be open from\u202fDecember\u202f1, 2025\u202f\u2013 January 31,\u202f2026.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The summer 2026\u202fvolunteer period will be from May\u202f25, 2026\u202f\u2013 August 15, 2026.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.betterimpact.com\/Application?OrganizationGuid=1654391c-f959-4458-bfe9-4e8833a41fff&ApplicationFormNumber=2\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"\" title=\"\">Apply here<\/a><details class=\"simple-expander\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <summary>Important Note about the Application<\/summary><div>Important Note:\u202fPlease be aware that if you take longer than\u202f30 minutes\u202fto complete your application in the system, you will be\u202fautomatically logged out, and your application will not go through. We strongly recommend drafting your answers in a separate document first.\u202fOnce\u202fyou\u2019re\u202fsatisfied with your responses, you can copy and paste them into the application form. After\u202fsubmitting\u202fyour application, you should receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive one, we recommend re-submitting your application or contacting us for\u202fassistance!<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are the essay questions to help you prepare your responses:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What made you excited to apply to the\u00a0ZooTeen\u00a0program? Is there something you hope to experience or discover that you\u202fcan\u2019t\u202ffind anywhere else?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who is someone you look up to (real or fictional), and what qualities make them a role model in your eyes? How do they inspire you to be your best self?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Describe a recent time you learned something new about animals, nature, or conservation. How did it affect your view\u00a0on\u00a0the environment or inspire you to\u202ftake action?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you describe a time when you tried something new or challenging? What did you gain from the experience, and how might you approach similar opportunities in this program?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share an accomplishment, event, or moment that led you to grow as a person or see yourself\u2014and others\u2014in a new light. What did you learn from this experience?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Describe a topic or idea that completely absorbs you. Why is it so captivating, and how do you pursue learning more about it? Who or what resources do you\u202flook to\u202ffor deeper understanding?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><\/details>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"image-block themed\"><div class=\"image-crop lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;padding-top:75%;\" data-bg-image=\"url(&#039;https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Regan-with-snake-and-guest-scaled.jpg&#039;)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Regan-with-snake-and-guest-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"screen-reader-text lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\" \/><\/div><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"accordions themed accordion-list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong>1st &amp; 2nd Year ZooTeens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1st &amp;\u202f2nd-year\u202f ZooTeens will focus on developing public speaking skills, confidence, and animal knowledge by interpreting various\u202fhabitats\u202faround the Zoo and working with Summer Camp classes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements 100 Hours:\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a01 week of camp\u202f(40 hours)<\/li>\n<li>40 hours\u202fof Visitor Engagement shifts; available in half-day shifts throughout the summer<\/li>\n<li>20\u202fadditional\u202fhours from Lunch &amp; Learns, hangouts, events, or\u202fadditional\u202fVE shifts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>3rd Year+ ZooTeens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3rd year+ ZooTeens will continue to develop these skills with\u202fadditional\u202fopportunities to take on leadership roles within the ZooTeen community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements 70 Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 week of camp\u202f(40 hours)<\/li>\n<li>20 hours of Visitor Engagement shifts; available in half-day shifts throughout the summer 10\u202fadditional\u202fhours from Lunch &amp; Learns, hangouts, events, or\u202fadditional\u202fVE shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recognize that many teens at this stage are also involved in extracurricular activities or have part-time jobs, and we aim to provide flexibility that allows them to balance these commitments while fully engaging in the ZooTeen program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the start of each season, eligible ZooTeens will have the opportunity to further specialize in focus areas such as animal care, animal handling and interpretation,\u202fanimal enrichment,\u202fconservation research, or CREW. The specializations offered each year may vary based on individual area needs and capacity. Each opportunity requires a separate application and has specific eligibility requirements, such as years of experience in the program and a minimum number of dedicated hours.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to our Teens and this experience; we ask that Teens in the program\u202falso\u202fcommit\u202fto the Zoo and meet the time requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes on Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These hours are minimums and can be\u202fexceeded,\u202f ZooTeens can serve up to 40 hours (including lunch) per week if they choose.<\/li>\n<li>Non-Camp Shifts: 8:00 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m. and\/or 12:30 p.m.\u20134:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. on Saturdays, depending on sign-up minimums.<\/li>\n<li>Summer Camp Shift: 8 am-\u202f4:15 pm full week, Monday-Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong>Qualities we look for when selecting ZooTeens:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A genuine passion for nature and conservation<\/li>\n<li>A positive attitude and a curious mind<\/li>\n<li>A willingness to learn and challenge yourself to do new things<\/li>\n<li>Reliable and able to commit to the hours\u00a0required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be\u00a0between 13 and 17\u00a0years of age\u00a0on\u00a0May 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon acceptance, a non-refundable program fee of $60 is\u00a0required. This fee covers all materials, a\u00a0camp t-shirt for you to keep, and the opportunity to borrow a Zoo uniform shirt for your shifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Should this program fee cause economic hardship, please reach out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be able to receive\u00a0important information\u00a0via email and create a ZooTeen profile online where you can update your personal information and log service hours (NOTE: We respect your privacy and never share personal information with anyone outside our organization).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Group Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be available for 1 in-person group interview on one of the following dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat, February 21 \u2013 2pm-4pm<\/li>\n<li>Sun, February 22 \u2013 10am\u201312pm<\/li>\n<li>Sun, March 15 \u2013 1pm-3pm<\/li>\n<li>Mon, March 16 \u2013 6pm-8m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Orientation 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complete an online course covering Orientation 1 materials, including quizzes, with a guardian before attending a scheduled virtual session with ZooTeen staff on one of the following dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat, April 25 -\u202f10am\u201311am<\/li>\n<li>Sun, April 26 \u2013 10am-11am<\/li>\n<li>Mon, April 27 \u2013 6pm-7pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Orientation 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attend an all-day orientation part 2 at the Zoo on one of the following dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat, May 16th \u2013 9am \u2013 4pm<\/li>\n<li>Sun, May 17th \u2013 9am \u2013 4pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Making Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our ZooTeen program is\u202fvery\u202fpopular,\u00a0so we\u00a0are not able to\u00a0accept all applicants into the program. If you are not selected this time, we encourage you to apply again next year! If you have been a ZooTeen in past years, that is\u202fNOT\u202fa guarantee that you will be selected this year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Notification of decisions will be sent via email on April\u00a03, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Summer 2026\u00a0application will be open online between December 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bttr.im\/dalmq\">Click here when open!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Contact us:<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u202f<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:ZooTeens@cincinnatizoo.org\"><strong>ZooTeens@cincinnatizoo.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Interested in learning more before you apply? Join us for an upcoming Information Session!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll share an overview of the program and offer a chance to ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to register for a session that fits your schedule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mon, November 24 \u2013 6pm-7pm<\/li>\n<li>Sat, December 6 \u2013 10am\u201311am<\/li>\n<li>Tues, January 6 \u2013 6pm-7pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/bWQddsZNQQOfxkNdjs-Wbw\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><div class=\"line-spacer\" style=\"padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:60px;\"><hr><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"individual\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;Volunteers&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Individual Volunteers (Age 18 and up)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"even\" aria-level=\"5\">We invite you to explore our programs below and consider joining us in our mission to Create Adventure, Convey Knowledge, Conserve Nature and Serve our Community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"accordions themed accordion-list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"even\"><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Qualities:<\/strong><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"odd\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"odd\">\n<li class=\"first-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">A passion for conserving wildlife and wild places<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">A positive attitude and a willingness to learn<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Reliable and able to commit to the hours required for the program for which you are selected<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Requirements:<\/strong><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"odd\">\n<li class=\"first-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Be available for an interview with our staff<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">At least 18 years of age.<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Attend a New Volunteer Orientation and additional department-specific training.<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Once accepted, purchase a Zoo uniform shirt for $30.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"last-child odd\">\n<li class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i class=\"first-child odd\"><span class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Should this cause economic hardship, these fees may be waived, just let us know.<\/span><\/i><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Be able to receive important information via email and create an Adult Volunteer profile online where you can update your personal information and log service hours\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"last-child even\">\n<li class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">NOTE:\u00a0<i class=\"first-child odd\"><span class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">We respect your privacy and never share personal information with anyone outside our organization<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"odd\">Available Adult Volunteer Opportunities vary from month to month and will be updated on this page.\u00a0 If there is an area you are interested in, please continue to check back on this page for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Read more about the history of the Zoo's Adult Volunteer Program.\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/volunteers-have-been-integral-to-cincinnati-zoos-success-since-the-beginning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the history of the Zoo&#8217;s Adult Volunteer Program.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"even\"><i class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Please note: although you are surrounded by animals while volunteering at the zoo, our opportunities are not animal contact-focused. Please see our Internship Programs in Animal Care.\u202f<\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"image-block themed\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Photo-Oct-13-11-55-00-AM-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bowyer Farm sign\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/div><!-- .img-block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Adult Volunteer Opportunities<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"accordions themed accordion-list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Animal Enrichment (AE) volunteers create safe items which will stimulate animals\u2019 natural behaviors through sight, sound, scent, texture, and more. Volunteers assist the Enrichment Committee by building various types of approved enrichment toys or devices for the animals at the Zoo. AE volunteers research, design, and create enrichment items for the Zoo\u2019s animal community. This is a great opportunity for people who are crafty, can paint, paper mache, use power tools and\/or have woodworking skills, and enjoy problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"last-child even\"><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Recruitment Status<\/strong>: Not Accepting Applications at this time<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Animal Excellence Zoo Monitor Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in animal behavior and how zoos use science to promote animal welfare? Do you enjoy observing animals, collecting data, and contributing to the mission of the Animal Excellence team? If so, you may be the perfect fit for the Animal Excellence Zoo Monitor Team at the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden! The purpose of the Animal Excellence program is to promote scientific evidence-based care and welfare to the animals that call the zoo their home. This is achieved by a dedicated team following the guide of the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden\u2019s mission:\u00a0\u201cCreating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature, and Serving the Community.\u201d Animal Excellence Zoo Monitors typically pick one day of the week to volunteer and come perform their duties consistently on that day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Status:<\/strong> Accepting Applications<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Click Here to Apply to be a Animal Excellence Zoo Monitor\" href=\"http:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/?gnk=job&amp;gni=8a78839f9af12893019b08c992e44b8d&amp;gns=Internal%20Applicant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Apply to be a Animal Excellence Zoo Monitor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Our volunteer recruitment follows a rolling application process based on program needs throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available, which may vary seasonally. Because of this, response times can fluctuate. We appreciate your patience and kindly ask that applicants refrain from contacting staff for status updates \u2014 we will be in touch directly when there is a next step to share.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"first-child odd\">Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife&#8217;s (CREW) mission is <em class=\"first-child odd\">Saving Species with Science<\/em>. Channeling the strengths and expertise of the scientific staff, CREW takes a focused approach to wildlife conservation by identifying four areas, or\u00a0<em class=\"last-child even\">Signature Projects<\/em>, where we believe our impact can be significant. Volunteer opportunities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Cat Colony<br \/>\n<\/strong>Cat Colony volunteers must love domestic cats and enjoy working in a fast-paced, physical environment.\u00a0 Responsibilities include removing dirty bowls, litter pans, beds, and toys from the cat rooms, cleaning everything thoroughly, and re-setting the rooms for the day. Socializing with the cats is a reward for all parties involved.\u00a0 This is a year-round volunteer position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"even\">\n<li class=\"even\"><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Endocrine Lab:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Volunteers in the Endocrine Lab are involved in the preparation of fecal samples used by the researchers for various modes of study.\u00a0 Responsibilities include, but not limited to, labeling tubes and bags, cleaning dried fecal samples, pounding fecal samples into a powder, and weighing them. This is a year-round volunteer position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"odd\"><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Plant Division:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Volunteers in the Plant Lab prepare various recipes of sterile media needed in the propagation of plant tissue or they may take part in the maintenance of the plants in the greenhouse. Responsibilities in the greenhouse may include plant sanitation, caring for young plants and helping with the outdoor exhibit gardens at CREW.\u00a0 This is a year-round volunteer position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child even\"><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Support Services\/Reception Desk:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Support Services involves staffing the front\/reception desk at CREW. Volunteers are responsible for greeting visitors, monitoring the sign-in sheet, and keeping the information table stocked. This position includes cleaning the outside of test tubes, labeling tubes for samples, refilling pipette boxes and some data entry. There is always something new to do to help CREW staff while at the desk.\u00a0 This is a year-round volunteer position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CREW Ambassadors: Accepting Applications<\/strong><br \/>\nConservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), our mission is Saving Species with Science\u00ae. CREW takes a focused approach to wildlife conservation through its four <em>Signature Projects<\/em>: rhinos, imperiled cats, polar bears, and exceptional plants. The role of the CREW Ambassador is to bridge the science and conservation efforts taken by CREW and present them in a way that engages and inspires Zoo guests. CREW Ambassadors have access to biofacts, hands-on activities, and captivating stories to share with all those who stop by the CREW cart, which is located near Black Rhino.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Recruitment Status<\/strong>: Not Currently Accepting Applications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>ADOPT Program Support Volunteer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">The ADOPT Program Support Volunteer plays a key role in assisting the Development team with donor engagement by preparing ADOPT fulfillment packages, assembling event materials, and completing clerical tasks. We&#8217;re seeking detail-oriented volunteers who are comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF to support certificate processing and program fulfillment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p><strong>Arrival Facilitators:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Help create a great first impression for visiting school groups at the Cincinnati Zoo! As a\u00a0Field Trip Arrival Guide, volunteers welcome students, teachers, and chaperones, provide helpful information, and assist with school group arrivals. Work alongside the\u00a0School Programs and Visitor Experience Teams\u00a0to ensure a smooth entry process and an unforgettable visit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer Camp Aide:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Summer Camp Aides support the Zoo\u2019s Education Team by assisting in camp classrooms and providing additional encouragement and guidance for campers who benefit from extra support. Volunteers serve as positive role models, helping foster fun, learning, and inspiration\u2014while camp staff lead instruction and manage behavior. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about inspiring the next generation of conservationists!<\/p>\n<p><b>Recruitment Status<\/b>: Accepting Applications<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/?gnk=job&amp;gni=8a7885ac9a31edfc019a35cd7a165f41&amp;gns=Internal%20Applicant\">Click Here to Apply to be an Arrival Facilitator<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/?gnk=job&amp;gni=8a7885ac9a31edfc019a35d96fbe6415&amp;gns=Internal%20Applicant\">Click Here to Apply to be a Summer Camp Aide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Our team of dedicated Horticulture Volunteers\u00a0keep\u00a0our gardens looking great throughout the season and\u00a0contribute\u00a0to a variety of Horticulture Programs at the Zoo and its affiliated sites. Our volunteers complete a variety of tasks in the garden, grow plants in our nurseries,\u00a0assist\u00a0with plant sales,\u00a0facilitate\u00a0educational opportunities for visitors, collect data\u00a0regarding\u00a0plants and the wildlife they support,\u00a0assist\u00a0with restoration projects, and much more!<\/p>\n<p>Our Horticulture Volunteer season begins in March and continues through the end of November, though some opportunities are available year-round. Horticulture Volunteers typically pick one opportunity and day of the week to volunteer and come consistently on that day. Most volunteers contribute a minimum of 50 service hours per year. We ask that volunteers in this area have the ability to lift 30\u00a0lbs, stand or walk for extended periods of time, and bend\/work on their knees frequently. Volunteers in Horticulture are often exposed to a variety of plant\u00a0material\u00a0and outside weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently\u00a0accepting applications: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garden Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garden volunteers help keep the garden looking beautiful! Volunteers work alongside skilled interns and staff to maintain display gardens, perennial areas, and naturalized landscapes. Throughout the season, volunteers plant annuals, perennials, bulbs, and small shrubs and trees. Volunteers weed, water, mulch, rake leaves, and cut back perennials and ornamental grasses. Volunteers also assist with a variety of tasks in the nursery. These tasks include potting annual and perennial plugs, planting display containers, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pinching\/cutting plants back, setting up for plant sales, and helping to load\/unload plants onto carts and trailers. Garden Volunteers also have opportunities to help with garden events and plant sales throughout the season. Our volunteer gardening days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, March \u2013 November. Training for this role includes two online orientations and hands-on demonstrations for the various tasks we complete in the gardens.\u00a0<strong>We are currently\u00a0looking\u00a0for gardeners to join our team on Thursdays, 9am to noon, and Saturdays, 8 am to 11 am.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>APPLY HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/?gnk=job&amp;gni=8a7883ac9be7cb38019c2911b58e38ae&amp;gns=Internal%20Applicant\">GARDEN\u00a0VOLUNTEER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garden Engagement Ambassador Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our Garden Engagement Program strives to inspire visitors with plants and encourage individuals to take steps that promote conservation and co-existence between people and wildlife. \u00a0Garden Engagement Volunteers actively engage visitors through activities, interpretive programing, educational displays, and other resources at our\u00a0Garden Engagement\u00a0Station. \u00a0Day to day activities for volunteers in this area include: facilitating activities and conversations that highlight the value of plants to people and other wildlife, sharing ideas about actions that individuals can take to promote and co-exist with wildlife, collecting plant specimens from the garden for live display, and setting up display areas, resources, and educational activities at the station.\u00a0 The ideal volunteer for this area will\u00a0possess\u00a0a passion for sharing information and engaging with the public, enthusiasm for public gardens and horticultural programs, and the desire to inspire people to take actions that promote conservation and co-existence between people and wildlife. \u00a0Garden Engagement Volunteer shifts are available daily. \u00a0Training for this role includes\u00a0two online orientations, reviewing\u00a0educational\u00a0content, and\u00a0a mandatory\u00a0Interpretive Training (hosted in April.)\u00a0\u00a0Prior knowledge of plants, gardening, and\/or horticulture is preferred, but training will be provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>APPLY HERE: <a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/?gnk=job&amp;gni=8a7883ac9be7cb38019c290baddc36a1&amp;gns=Internal%20Applicant\">GARDEN ENGAGEMENT AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not accepting applications\u00a0at this time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bowyer Wetland &amp; Nursery Volunteer (located\u00a0in Warren County)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bowyer Farm is a wetland restoration project in Warren County, Ohio. \u00a0The site is host to our native plant nursery and\u00a0additional\u00a0growing facilities. Volunteers at Bowyer have opportunities to undertake a variety of tasks\u00a0including:\u00a0potting, transplanting, and caring for plants in the nursery,\u00a0maintaining\u00a0the gardens and landscape onsite,\u00a0assisting\u00a0with native plant sales,\u00a0participating\u00a0in wetland and prairie planting and restoration projects, conducting wildlife surveys, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Hydroponic Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Love plants and want to get your hands dirty in a high-tech way? Join the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden&#8217;s hydroponics team! Help grow the future with our two vertical Freight Farm grow pods and our greenhouse by Basecamp Caf\u00e9. Volunteers assist with transplanting, harvesting, cleaning, and data collection \u2014 all while learning the ins and outs of indoor, sustainable farming. No experience needed, just curiosity and a passion for plants!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Are you passionate about creating meaningful moments and making a positive impact on the lives of people from around the world? The Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden (CZBG) invites individuals like you to join our dedicated team in the Visitor Experience Department.\u00a0 As a volunteer, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to contribute to an INSPIRED Visitor Experience by engaging with visitors at various stations throughout the Zoo. From welcoming guests at our turnstiles to assisting with directions and group entrance, your role will encompass a diverse range of tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Your responsibilities may include warmly greeting visitors, providing helpful information, offering suggestions for day planning, assisting with crowd flow, and even engaging in enjoyable activities with families. Join us in creating genuine connections and unforgettable moments for hundreds of thousands of people, not only from the Greater Cincinnati area but from all corners of the globe!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Status<\/strong>: Not accepting applications at this time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"even\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 first-child odd\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 first-child odd\">Have you ever dreamed about helping the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">assist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">\u00a0the animals in our care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">\u00a0volunteer SCUBA divers<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">\u00a0valuable support to our\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">eepers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">\u00a0and the animals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">\u00a0by helping to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">\u00a0exhibits to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 odd\">high standards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 even\">\u00a0required by the American Zoological Association (AZA)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203779861 BCX0 last-child odd\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW203779861 BCX0 last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"odd\"><b class=\"first-child odd\"><span class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Position Requirements:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Our volunteer divers must meet CZBG and OSHA safety qualifications\/requirements, including:<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"odd\">\n<li class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\">Certified Open Water Diver\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"last-child even\">\n<li class=\"first-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">PADI, NAUI, SSI, YMCA, etc\u2026<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">1-Year Experience Minimum<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">25 Dive Minimum<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"even\">\n<li class=\"first-child last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\">Current Documentation<\/span><span class=\"even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1170,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"last-child odd\">\n<li class=\"first-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">CPR\/First Aid\/AED Certification<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">COVID Vaccination and Booster, including the bivariant booster<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">TB Test with Negative Result within the Last year*<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"even\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Medical History Form and Doctor\u2019s Clearance*<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"last-child odd\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">Liability Waiver*<\/span><span class=\"last-child even\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:345}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"odd\"><span class=\"first-child odd\" data-contrast=\"none\">*\u00a0<em class=\"first-child last-child odd\">Forms will be provided upon acceptance into the program.\u202f<\/em><\/span><em class=\"last-child even\">\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"even\"><a class=\"first-child last-child odd button\" title=\"Click Here for the Volunteer Diver Application\" href=\"https:\/\/jobapply.page.link\/Bkwf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here for the Volunteer Diver Application<\/a><\/h4>\n<p class=\"last-child odd\"><strong class=\"first-child odd\">Recruitment Status<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<em class=\"last-child even\">Currently Accepting Volunteer Diver Applications.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HoTcVE42D6M<\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><div class=\"accordions__tab\" role=\"tab\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n        <span class=\"accordions__tab-toggle tab-toggle\" role=\"button\" title=\"toggle tab\" aria-label=\"toggle tab\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <div class=\"accordions__tab-content tab-body\" role=\"tabpanel\"><p>Our dedicated Team of Zoo Ambassadors act as representatives and promotors of the Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s helping someone find their way or supporting an animal experience, our Zoo Ambassadors have a warm, welcoming presence and are passionate about creating special moments during a visitor\u2019s fun day at the Zoo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat Ambassadors: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Habitat Ambassadors encourage wonder and facilitate inspired conversations for a brighter future for wildlife and people.\u00a0 Habitat Ambassadors can be found stationed in one of our four designated habitats (Africa, Elephant Reserve, Gorilla World, Manatee Springs) as well as serving our volunteers in a rover roll around Zoo Grounds.\u00a0 Ambassadors engage with visitors through quality interpretive techniques and use story sharing, biofacts, and hands-on activities to make deeper connections between Zoo visitors and the world around us.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/connect-protect-inspire-the-habitat-ambassadors-leading-the-way-at-the-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Inspired by This Role \u2013 Click Here to Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Status<\/strong>: Accepting Applications for the 2027 season on November 1st<\/p>\n<p><em>Our Zoo Ambassador Volunteer program is very popular and we may not have enough opportunities to accommodate all who want to participate. Notification of decision is sent via email.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Get Involved! Our Vision \u2013\u00a0Inspiring Passion for Nature and Saving Wildlife for Future Generations. 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