Volunteer Application Form

What volunteer position are you applying for?*

Docent (ages 18 and over only)
Animal Well-Being Internship
Animal Care College Internship
Zoo Crew

Preferred Pronouns: (ex., she/her, they/them, he/him, etc.)*

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Primary Phone*

Alternate phone (if any)

Email*

Docent (ages 18 and over only)

Are you a zoo member?*

Yes
No

Do you live in Tucson full-time?*

Yes
No

Alternate Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What portion of the year do you live in Tucson?

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be a Volunteer Docent.

Yes
No

Employment History*

List employment history for the past five years (include company, position, and dates of employment). If retired for more than five years, where were you last employed?

Volunteer History*

List volunteer history for the past five years (include organization and dates of volunteer duty).

Availability*

Please indicate the days and times you are available to volunteer (hold Ctrl to select more than one).

Please list all the languages you speak.*

What is your education and/or training background*

What are some of your interests and/or hobbies?*

How did you hear about the Zoo's Docent Program?*

Describe why you wish to volunteer as a trained volunteer Docent at Reid Park Zoo*

What skills and interests do you hope to utilize at the Zoo?*

What do you hope to get out of your volunteering experience with the Zoo?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Which of the following activities do you feel you are capable of (with training) AND would enjoy doing?*

Animal Well-Being Internship

What is your current status:*

Recently Graduated
Senior
Junior
Sophomore
Freshman

Recently graduated from college:

Name of University or College	Degree

Currently enrolled in a college or University:

Name of University or College	Major

School advisor or contact person	Advisor or Contact's email:

Availability*

Starting times are flexible for this internship, but applicants must have one to two days Tuesday through Saturday available.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

What semester(s) would you like to intern? (include year); ex., Spring 2000*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful intern?*

Please upload your cover letter*

Please upload your resume*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references

Name (first & last)	Phone	Email

Animal Care College Internship

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be eligible for a Reid Park Zoo internship.

Yes
No

You must be currently enrolled in an accredited University or College.*

Name of University or College:	Major Area of Study:

*

Advisor's full name:	Advisor's email address:

What is your current year?:*

Senior
Junior
Sophomore

Availability*

Check the days you are available (7:30am-12:30pm October-May; 6:30am-11:30am June-September). Must have two half-days available for fall and spring semesters and three half-days available for summer semester.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

What semester(s) would you like to intern? (include year); ex., Spring 2000*

Select the Animal Care Areas of your preferred placement. If you are selected for an internship we will do our best to place you in your preferred areas, however, due to limited space, you may be asked to intern in a different area. If you are interested in only one area, select that area for all three choices.*

First Choice

*

Second Choice

*

Third Choice

Do you understand being an intern is a learning experience and a privilege?*

Yes
No

Do you understand all internships are unpaid and Reid Park Zoo does not provide housing?*

Yes
No

Do you understand that you will not touch any animals in the Zoo other than (possibly) goats and ambassador animals?*

Yes
No

Do you mind contact with diets; i.e., raw meat, live worms/crickets, mice, etc.?*

Yes
No

Do you have issues getting dirty or sweaty?*

Yes
No

Are you uncomfortable around any specific type of animal? If so, which one(s)?*

Why do you want to become an intern at Reid Park Zoo?*

Why do you want to intern in the area(s) you have selected and what do you hope to learn in these areas?*

What strengths do you have that make you the best internship candidate?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful intern?*

Please upload your cover letter*

Please upload your recommendation letter.*

The recommendation letter should be from a professional or academic reference.

Please upload your resume*

Please upload an unofficial copy of your college transcript*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references. Click the + sign to add additional references.

Name (first and last)	Phone # with area code	Email Address

Terms and Conditions: I understand and certify that the information given on this form is true and correct, and may be verified by contacting the persons or organizations named in this application. I voluntarily offer my services to Reid Park Zoo with a clear understanding that there will be no monetary compensation or promise of future employment with the Zoo. I will adhere to all Reid Park Zoo policies and procedures and will complete all the necessary training for my internship. I understand that I must show proof of a current negative TB test (at my own expense). I understand that Reid Park Zoo does not require me to intern, but I want to do so, despite the possible dangers and risks. I therefore agree to assume all of the risks and responsibilities that are in any way associated with interning at Reid Park Zoo. My typed full name below serves as my electronic signature agreeing to the terms and conditions listed above.*

Education & Program Evaluation College Internship

What is your current status:*

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

*

University or College	Major

*

School advisor or contact person	Advisor or Contact's email:

Availability*

Internships are half days. Start time is somewhat flexible, but generally starts between 7:30am and 9:00am.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

What semester(s) would you like to intern? (include year); ex., Spring 2000*

Why do you want to be an intern at Reid Park Zoo?*

What qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this position?*

What do you expect to learn from your experience in this position at the Zoo?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful intern?*

Please upload your resume*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references

Name (first & last)	Phone	Email

Elephant Care Center Volunteer

Availability*

Volunteers in the Elephant Care Center work 7:30am-12:30pm October-May, and 6:30am-11:30am June-September; we ask for a minimum of a six-month commitment to volunteer in the Elephant Care Center. Please check all the days you are available to work these times.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Why do you want to volunteer in Reid Park Zoo's Elephant Care Center?*

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be an Elephant Care Center Volunteer.

Yes
No

What qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this position?*

What do you expect to learn from your experience in this position at the Zoo?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Please upload your resume*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references

Name	Phone	Email

Animal Care Volunteer - Goat Area

Availability*

Volunteers in the Goat Area work 7:30am-11:30am October-May, and 6:30am-10:30am June-September; we ask for a minimum of a six-month commitment to volunteer in the Goat Area. Please check the days you are available to work these times.

Wednesday
Saturday

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be an Animal Care Volunteer.

Yes
No

Why do you want to be a Reid Park Zoo Animal Care Volunteer in the Goat Area?*

What qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this position?*

What do you expect to learn from your experience in this position at the Zoo?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Please upload your resume*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references

Name (first and last)	Phone	Email

Animal Care Volunteer - Giraffe Area

Availability*

Volunteers in the Giraffe Area work 9:00am-approx. 11:00am; we ask for a minimum of a six-month commitment to volunteer in the Giraffe Area. Please check all the days you are available to work these times.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be an Animal Care Volunteer.

Yes
No

Why do you want to be a Reid Park Zoo Animal Care Volunteer in the Giraffe Area?*

What qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this position?*

What do you expect to learn from your experience in this position at the Zoo?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Please upload your resume*

References*

Please enter three (3) professional references

Name (first and last)	Phone	Email

Event Volunteer

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

Yes
No

Are you a Zoo Member?*

Yes
No

Please list all the languages you speak.*

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for 6 months. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Have you volunteered for other organizations?*

Yes
No

If yes, please list name(s) of organization(s) and volunteer duties.*

Are you currently employed?*

Yes
No

*

If yes, list employer and position. If no, provide names of last two employers and position.

What is your education and/or training background?*

How did you hear about the Events Volunteer Program?*

Describe why you wish to volunteer for the Reid Park Zoo? Are there any skills you hope to use?*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes,how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Zoo Events*

Please select the events you are interested in volunteering for.

Please indicate which areas you would like to volunteer and would enjoy:*

*ZOOcson Committee members help solicit auction items and sponsors, help with set-up of event, etc.

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Information Booth Volunteer

Availability*

Hold Ctrl to select all available times

How did you hear about the Information Booth Volunteer Program?*

Describe why you wish to volunteer for the Reid Park Zoo? Are there any skills you hope to use?*

Have you volunteered for other organizations?*

Yes
No

If yes, please list name(s) of organization(s) and volunteer duties.*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Community Engagement Volunteer

Please select your age*

11
12
13
18+

Are you a Zoo Member?*

Yes
No

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for 6 months. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Availability*

Hold Ctrl to select all available times

How did you hear about the Community Engagement Program?*

Describe why you wish to volunteer for the Reid Park Zoo? Are there any skills you hope to use?*

What do you hope to learn from your experience in this position at the Zoo?*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes,how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Please describe any public speaking experience you have.*

Zoo Stations*

Please select the top five animals you would be interested in talking with Zoo guests about. *This does not guarantee where you will be placed on Zoo grounds.

Please indicate which areas you would like to volunteer and would enjoy:*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Community Engagement Volunteer Accompanying Adult Information

Name of the accompanying adult/job coach*

First Last

Primary Phone*

Email*

Are you 18 years of age or older?*

You must be 18 years of age to be considered an accompanying adult.

Yes
No

What is your education and/or training background?*

Have you volunteered for other organizations?*

Yes
No

If yes, please list name(s) of organization(s) and volunteer duties.

Are you currently employed?*

Yes
No

*

If yes, list employer and position. If no, provide names of last two employers and position.

Please describe any public speaking experience you have.*

Please list all the languages you speak.*

What is your relationship to the applicant?*

Grounds Volunteer

Availability*

Grounds volunteer shifts are 6:00am-10:00am, please select the days you are available to volunteer (Use the ctrl key to select ore than one day):

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for 6 months. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Are you a Zoo member?

Yes
No

How did you learn about the Reid Park Zoo Grounds Volunteer Program?*

Why do you wish to volunteer at Reid Park Zoo? Are there skills you hope to use?*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Please indicate the activities you feel you are capable of (with training) and would enjoy doing.*

Clearing walkways (Sweeping, raking, etc)
Horticulture (weeding, trimming, planting, etc)
Assisting in noisy or crowded situations
Emptying garbage and recycling
Restocking bathroom supplies
Lifting 25-50 pound items
Organizing supplies

List employment for the past two years (include company, positions, and dates of employment). If out of work for more than two years, where were your last employed?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Marketing & Communications Volunteer

Availability*

Hold the ctrl key to select multiple times of availability.

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for one year and volunteer at least eight hours per month. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Are you a Zoo member?

Yes
No

How did you learn about the Reid Park Zoo Marketing & Communications Volunteer Program?*

Why do you wish to volunteer at Reid Park Zoo? Are there skills you hope to use?*

Please indicate the activities you feel you are capable of (with training) and would enjoy doing.*

Contributing new ideas
Assisting in writing an disseminating social media content
Assisting in writing articles for print/digital publications
Assisting in building media catalogs
Organizing media catalogs
Identifying key performance indicators

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

What is your education and/or training background?*

List employment for the past two years (include company, positions, and dates of employment). If our of work for more than two years, where were your last employed?*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Please upload three to five photos, including one still life and one action shot.

Files can be uploaded in a jpg or png format for a total of 50MB. Pictures preferred but not required.

Drop files here or

Please upload two writing samples, one social media post and one blog publication*

Files can be uploaded in a pdf or doc format for a total of 50MB.

Drop files here or

Volunteer Photographer

Availability*

Hold the ctrl key to select multiple times of availability.

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for one year and volunteer for at least four hours each month. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Are you a Zoo member?

Yes
No

How did you learn about the Reid Park Zoo Volunteer Photography Program?*

Why do you wish to volunteer at Reid Park Zoo? Are there skills you hope to use?*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

List employment for the past two years (include company, positions, and dates of employment). If out of work for more than two years, where were your last employed?*

Please describe any public speaking experience you have.*

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Please indicate the activities you feel you are capable of (with training) and would enjoy doing.*

Seek out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
Carry out research and preparation for a shoot
Speak with guests and asking them to pose for photos while making them feel comfortable
Enhance (color correct, crop, correct minor faults, etc) images with software
Work in all weather conditions
Shoot in various light conditions

Do you have your own photography equipment?*

Personal equipment is preferred but not required

Yes - possess camera and accessories
No
Posses a camera with no accessories

Do you have access to digital photography software?*

Software access is preferred but not required

Yes
No
Not currently but can get access to software

Please upload three to five photos, including one still life and one action shot.*

Files can be uploaded in a jpg or png format for a total of 50MB.

Drop files here or

Please upload one writing sample for social media about one of the photos you uploaded.

Files can be uploaded in a pdf or doc format for a total of 50MB. Writing samples are preferred but not required.

Drop files here or

Administrative Support Volunteer

Availability*

Hold the ctrl key to select multiple times of availability.

Preferred Start Month*

Selected volunteers will need to commit for six months but have no hourly requirement. If selected, volunteer service begins after attending a training session, which are held in January, May, and September. Please select a training month as your preferred start date, the exact date of training will be supplied at the interview.

Select All
January
May
September

Are you a Zoo member?

Yes
No

Why do you wish to volunteer at Reid Park Zoo? Are there skills you hope to use?*

How did you learn about the Reid Park Zoo Administrative Support Volunteer Program?*

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Please indicate the activities you feel you are capable of (with training) and would enjoy doing.*

Research and identify potential grants
Library organization
Data entry
Assist with mailings
Document copying, sorting, filing, and shredding
Answering phone calls

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Zoo Greeter Volunteer

Are you a Zoo member?

Yes
No

Availability*

Hold the ctrl key to select multiple times of availability.

Why do you wish to volunteer at Reid Park Zoo?*

What qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this position?*

Volunteer History*

List volunteer history for the past five years (include organization and dates of volunteer duty).

Do you think wildlife conservation is important? If yes, how are zoos a part of wildlife conservation?*

Which of the following activities do you feel you are capable of (with training, where applicable) AND would enjoy doing?

Working outside
Standing and walking for two hours at a time
Answering questions about the Zoo
Giving directions
Assisting in noisy or crowded situations
Talking about and promoting the Zoo's mission and conservation messaging

Are there any reasonable accommodations needed in order for you to be a successful volunteer?*

Zoo Crew

What is your adult t-shirt size?*

Shirts are a cotton or cotton/poly blend unisex shirt.

Have you applied for Reid Park Zoo's Zoo Crew Program before?*

Yes
No

Please select prior Zoo experiences you have had.

Summer Camp
School Field Trips
Zoo sleepovers
Zoo Lights
Zoo Animals in your Classroom
Boo at the Zoo
Membership/Daytime Visits
Other
None of the Above

How did you hear about the Zoo Crew program?*

What grade will you enter in the fall of 2021?*

9th
10th
11th
12th

What district is your school in?*

How many extracurricular activities are you involved in currently?*

These are the Zoo Crew program shifts. Please indicate which shifts would fit your schedule if you are selected as a volunteer.*

Weekends - 8:15am to Noon
Weekends - 12:15pm to Zoo Close
Weekdays - 8:15am to Noon
Weekdays - 12:15pm to Zoo Close
School Breaks and Holidays
None of the above

Zoo Crew members volunteer at several events. If selected as a volunteer for which events are you interested in and available to volunteer?*

Teddy Bear Clinic (January and September, daytime)
Asian Lantern Festival (February and March evenings)
Earth Day (April, daytime)
Summer Safari (Saturdays in the Summer, evenings)
Boo at the Zoo (October evenings)
Zoo Lights (December evenings)
World Animal Days (Once a month, daytime)
None of the above

Interviews are held in April and May. If you are selected to interview, which of the following times are you available?*

Due to the current situation, all interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Sunday, April 4 9:00am - Noon (this is Easter Sunday)
Sunday, April 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm (this is Easter Sunday)
Saturday, April 10 9:00am - Noon
Saturday, April 10 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, April 18 9:00am - Noon
Sunday, April 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, May 1 9:00am - Noon
Saturday, May 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm
None of the above

Please describe why you are interested in being a Zoo Crew Volunteer. What are you expecting to gain from being a Zoo Crew Volunteer? Maximum 1,500 characters*

What qualities do you posses that make you a good fit for this program? Are there skills you hope to use? Maximum 1,500 characters*

How would you describe your learning style (hands-on, visual, auditory, etc.)? Maximum 1,500 characters*

Please describe your public speaking experience, be specific. Maximum 1,500 characters*

Do you prefer working in a group or alone? Please explain. Maximum 1,500 characters*

Please describe your previous volunteer experiences. Maximum 1,500 characters*

What does conservation mean to you? How do Zoos play a role in conservation? Maximum 2,500 characters*

What animal(s) are you passionate about? Why? Maximum 2,500 characters*

I understand that I may or may not receive an interview after submitting an application.*

Yes
No

I understand that receiving an interview is not an automatic acceptance into the Zoo Crew program.*

Yes
No

I understand that if I am accepted into the Zoo Crew program, I will have to pay the $35 training fee.*

Yes
No

I understand that teen training dates are mandatory. The training dates are as follows: Sunday, May 30 from 12:00 to 3:00pm, Tuesday, June 1 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Friday, June 4 from10:00am to 1:00pm, Sunday, June 6 from 12:00 to 3:00pm, Tuesday, June 8th from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Friday, June 11 from10:00am to 1:00pm, Sunday, June 13 from 12:00 to 3:00pm, and Saturday, June 19 from 10:00am to 1:00pm*

Yes
No

My parents or guardians understand that they are encouraged to attend the training on Saturday, June 19 from 10:00am to 1:00pm*

Yes
No

I understand that if I am accepted into the Zoo Crew Program, I will have to complete each volunteer assignment starting July 2021 through May 2022*

Yes
No

I understand that I am allowed to back out at any time if I decide this program is not for me.*

Yes
No

Please upload a letter of recommendation from a current teacher or community member.*

Please have a teacher or community member send you a letter of recommendation to upload; their contact information should be included in the recommendation. Files can be uploaded in a pdf or doc format (pdf preferred) for a total of 50MB.

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Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer & Internship Application

Docent (ages 18 and over only)

Animal Well-Being Internship

Animal Care College Internship

Education & Program Evaluation College Internship

Elephant Care Center Volunteer

Animal Care Volunteer - Goat Area

Animal Care Volunteer - Giraffe Area

Event Volunteer

Information Booth Volunteer

Community Engagement Volunteer

Community Engagement Volunteer Accompanying Adult Information

Grounds Volunteer

Marketing & Communications Volunteer

Volunteer Photographer

Administrative Support Volunteer

Zoo Greeter Volunteer

Zoo Crew