Special Events Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help during our fundraising and special events at the Memphis Zoo. If you or yourgroup would like a great way to get involved, volunteering at the Zoo's special events could be the answer! Students - Zoo Boo and Zoo Lights events are a great way to earn your required service hours with over 40 nights of opportunities to volunteer! Special event volunteers are booked through one main contact at your school, organization, or business and volunteers assist during the event. Independent volunteers should contact the VolunteerServices staff directly. Special event volunteers for Zoo Boo and SunTrust Zoo Lights work the entire shift of the event. No long term commitment or experience necessary. Just have a great time with our guests.

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

• All volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age. ; 14 and 15 year old volunteers must have a parent or guardian accompany and volunteer with them.
• All volunteers must be reliable, hard working, able to follow instructions, able to work independently and able to work in outdoor weather conditions.
• All volunteers must be people oriented and able to focus on the guests (refrain from using cell phones, iPods, etc.).
• All (one time event) volunteers must complete and submit a Volunteer Waiver Form prior to volunteering.
• Volunteer Groups must have a 1:5 adult (21+) to youth (18 and under) ratio.

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Earth Day Celebration Its your environment; help protect it! Raise awareness for environmental issues by operating game or information stations.
• Zoom through the Zoo 4K run in and around the Zoo.
• Members Nightan event in honor of our members.
• Dreamnight at the Zooa private event for a local non-profit
• Harvest Festa celebration of harvest time and local artisans.
• Senior Daya day for Senior Citizens within our community.
• Zoo Booa seasonal Halloween event with various fun volunteer positions available.
• Zoo Lightsmonth long, winter Holiday event with various positions available.
• Others as they arise (all communication through email as events arise)

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:

• An opportunity to become a part of wildlife conservation and education in your community.
• Get your group involved with the Zoo.
• The chance to meet people and share the excitement of the Zoo.
• Complete required service hours for school.