Giraffe Feeding Station

Volunteer will be responsible for working with the Animal Care staff and visitors to conduct a morning public giraffe feeding. The volunteer will ensure that the feeding goes well, will educate the public and answer questions, and will be trained to deal with any potential issues that could arise.


General Responsibilities:

  • Diet preparation for public giraffe feeding
  • Animal observation
  • Facilitation of the public feeding time
  • Educate the public about giraffe in captivity and the wild

Training Sessions:

If accepted as a Zoo Boise volunteer, an initial 12 hour volunteer orientation over a Friday evening and Saturday is required prior to beginning volunteer service. Successful completion of an on-the-job training & introductory period of 24 hours is also required before full acceptance into the Giraffe Feeding Station volunteer position. Session dates for 2010 are March 19 & 20, April 9 & 10, and September 17 & 18. The Friday evening session is from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and the Saturday session is from 8:00am – 5:00pm.


Requirements:

  • Must be over 18 years old
  • Must commit to one shift per week for one year
  • Shift time is 9:30am – 11:30am; Monday through Sunday
  • Participate in a 12 hour volunteer orientation
  • Successfully complete an introductory period of 24 hours
  • Pay a $35.00 training fee for manual and uniform shirt
  • Submit an application and accept offered position after an interview
  • Abide by all policies in the Volunteer Handbook
  • Great customer service and ability to work well with visitors
  • Interested in educating public about conservation; specifically giraffes
  • Must submit a negative TB test at own expense
  • Submit to a Federal background check

Benefits:

  • Friends of Zoo Boise Annual Pass Holder – volunteers are eligible after a 24-hour introductory period
  • Unlimited admission to Zoo Boise for extent of active volunteer service
  • Reduced rates on Family and Grandparent passes
  • Free or reduced admission to other participating zoos
  • Subscription to Animal Tales newsletter and a subscription to our biweekly e-newsletter
  • Exclusive entrance to signature events: Easter EGGstravaganza, Zoo Daze & Boo at the Zoo
  • Discounts on education programs and purchases in the Zootique gift shop
  • Zoo Boise day passes - Volunteers can receive one pass for every 15 volunteer hours completed

Application: Click here for giraffe feeding  volunteer application.
Acceptance into the program is based on quality of the application and interview. Interviews will last one hour, and will be conducted at Zoo Boise, after the application is accepted. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1 for the spring session and September 1 for the fall session. Bring applications to Zoo Boise’s entrance or send to:
Volunteer Program
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Drive
Boise, ID 83702
Applications by email or fax will not be accepted.

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