Adult Volunteer Application Form

We are a zoo for all. Volunteer opportunities are almost entirely outdoors, may require being mobile for long periods of time, and are independent in nature. Volunteers have the opportunity to choose the dates and times that work best with their available schedule. The ability to write, read, and speak effectively is important, as is actively listening to others, asking questions to verify understanding, and using tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others. Volunteers frequently offer front line guest service to guests; a friendly personality is essential of all individuals regardless of areas of interest. Volunteers are expected to adhere to general Houston Zoo policies including restrictions on extreme use of jewelry or visible vulgar tattoos. We reserve the right to decline your volunteer application based on these factors. Please type "I agree" indicating you have read and understand these statements:*

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

Are you 18 years or older? (You must be at least 18 to be an adult volunteer.)*

Yes
No

Have you ever been an employee, intern, Zoo Crew, or volunteer at the Houston Zoo?*

Yes
No

If Yes, please indicate when and how you were affiliated with the Houston Zoo, and your supervisor's name, if known:

Experience and Interest

Current Profession/Job Title:

Are you multilingual?

(Please indicate the languages you are fluent in)

Have you ever been a volunteer at another organization? If yes, please list the organizations you volunteered for.

What about the Zoo and its mission has inspired you to want to volunteer here?*

How can you as a volunteer make the Zoo a welcoming place for our guests?*

List five qualities that a great volunteer should bring to an organization*

What do you hope to learn and achieve through volunteering at the Houston Zoo?*

Which volunteer areas interest you? Please select at least two options*.*

Opportunities with an * indicate additional training and/or applications necessary, while those with an ** indicate opportunities that are currently on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.

Guest Engagement
Education Program Assistant
Animal Encounters**
Interpretive Volunteer*
Zoo Events
Keeper Aide*
Horticulture

What unique skills or interests will you bring to the volunteer program?

How did you hear about our adult volunteer program?*

Is there anything else you would like us to know that was not covered in other questions?

Waiver

The Houston Zoo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Houston Zoo, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran or any other protected trait.

By typing my name in the box below, I agree I am applying for a volunteer opportunity at the Houston Zoo. I understand I must be invited to a meet and greet for consideration. If invited to volunteer, I understand I must pass a criminal background check, provide proof of a current negative TB test, attend a volunteer orientation, and sign a release of photo and liability. I agree to volunteer at least 60 hours per year in accordance with Houston Zoo guidelines.

Next Steps

After submitting your application you should receive an automated reply email. If you do not get this email, your application was not submitted successfully (be sure to check your spam email folder). Please visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/volunteer for updates on the application review timeline. We will typically contact you the week after we stop accepting applications.

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