BECOME A VOLUNTEER AT THE GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO!
And learn how YOU will Benefit from being a Volunteer at the Zoo:
- wonderful way to support and participate in the conservation of living things;
- meet, share experiences and help people from all over the world;
- learn valuable new skills, expand your horizons and gain meaningful experiences;
- satisfaction in knowing that you are making an important contribution to the Zoo, its animals, visitors and to be part of the community.
** Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to enrich your life and develop you as a person, have fun, experience the satisfaction of helping others and make new friends.
Zoo Volunteer Requirements
- Be enthusiastic, energetic and interested in working with the public and with nature.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Must complete a training session.
- Be willing to commit to a minimum of 8 volunteer hours of service per month.
Zoo Volunteer Roles
- Good-will Ambassador: meeting and greeting the public, giving directions and answering inquiries about the Zoo, its animals and educational programs.
- Assisting staff with crowd control, gardening, interpretive tours*, minor emergencies, animal food preparation* and enrichment activities [(*): requires specialized training]
- Staffing the information stations, touch tables and animal viewing decks.
- Participating in special events and projects.
- Assisting with the publication of the Wild Times Newsletter and assisting with writing of articles for Creature Features.
We have just completed a new volunteer training session, so please stay tuned for the next time!
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer at the Greater Vancouver Zoo please contact Barbara Lafresnaye (Volunteer Coordinator) blafresnaye@gvzoo.com or 604.856.6825 ext. 26
VOLUNTEER UPDATE - WE THANK YOU!
Saturday August 25th was the annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ - volunteers and guests participated in some games while enjoying the usual BBQ burgers and hotdogs. The Greater Vancouver Zoo would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all our dedicated volunteers who worked extremely hard at meeting & greeting our guests, answering questions & assisting with education about the animals, helping with special events, doing enrichment projects and representing the Zoo as goodwill ambassadors.
The "2006 Volunteer of the Year" was presented to Rudy Faessler.
Rudy has a real love for the Zoo and all of it's inhabitants. During
the course of the year, Rudy could be found assisting the keepers with
any
project they might need help with, greeting the guests, helping out
with maintenance work and special event assistance. Actually there
isn't a job that Rudy would say no to and he always welcomes any
challenge or request with a smile!
Rudy's contribution to the betterment of the Zoo goes a long way so that anyone that visits the Zoo, can enjoy it as much as he does. Everyone at the Greater Vancouver and as well his fellow volunteers, would like to thank Rudy for his dedication and countless hours.
Volunteer Contact Information
Again...if are you keen on learning more, we are always looking for energetic people - please contact Barbara Lafresnaye (Volunteer Coordinator) at blafresnaye@gvzoo.com or via phone at 604.856.6825.ext 26.
