The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is searching for enthusiastic, conservation-minded adults, ages 18 and older, to volunteer in a variety of areas at the Zoo. By attracting and retaining quality, committed individuals, the Zoo will be able to maintain our #1 Zoo in America status! We choose volunteers who are best suited for each position and who possess the necessary skills, education, experience and qualifications to fit the requirements needed.
If you are accepted as an Adult Volunteer, placement will occur based on your availability and experience, along with our areas of need. Those areas are Administration, Animal Encounters/Promotions, Education Assistant and Library Assistant. In most cases volunteers do not have direct contact with Zoo animals. These opportunities are primarily long-term and volunteers are assigned based on operational needs and availability. Each area will have a predetermined number of volunteers needed, with each volunteer making a commitment to volunteer at least 70 hours a year. There is an $80 orientation fee which covers the cost of the volunteer polo, name badge, lanyard, training supplies and background check.
*We are currently in need of Golf Course Rangers. Contact volunteers@columbuszoo.org for more information. Please check back periodically for other volunteer opportunities.
GOLF COURSE RANGER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
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Must be at least 18 years old
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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PC skills required (knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word preferred)
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Good organizational skills
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Able to balance multiple assignments successfully
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior
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Able to perform volunteer duties in a team and/or individually with minimum supervision
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Able to perform volunteer duties in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, snow or rain)
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Maintains friendly, positive attitude towards guests and follows “We Promise” guest service guidelines (see “We Promise” in Volunteer Handbook)
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Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see “Uniform Guidelines” in Volunteer Handbook)
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Able to perform volunteer duties on a flexible schedule if needed, including weekends, evenings and/or holidays
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Able to adhere to all safety protocol
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Subject to Drug-free Workplace Policy (see “Drug-free Workplace Policy” in Volunteer Handbook)
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Subject to criminal background check