Volunteers at the Montgomery Zoo are very important people and play a vital role in the success of the Zoo. We are looking for energetic individuals, who want to volunteer in a beautiful and fun place. The Montgomery Zoo has a variety of volunteer opportunities that are interesting and fulfilling. Some volunteer positions interact with the Zoo visitors while others may work behind the scenes. Whatever the job, each and everyone are valued and perform a service for the Zoo that cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
Volunteer commitment has allowed our Zoo to improve, expand programs, generate community involvement and support, and assist Zoo staff in daily Zoo operations.
There are volunteer opportunities for adults, teens, groups, schools, businesses and families.
The Zoo offers flexible hours and a large variety of things to do! Just look at a few of the opportunities we have listed.
Guest Services: Do you like to be up front? Then Guest Services is the habitat for you! If you enjoy helping people, then perhaps you would like to work in the Zoo Gift Shop, Admission, Mann Museum Gift Shop or helping with the train and much more.
Clerical: Volunteers assist in the Zoo Services office answering the phone, helping with mailings, computer data entry and other general office duties.
Diet Kitchen-Food preparation: Volunteers assist our dietician in the preparation of diets for our animals.
Giraffe Encounter Post: Have you ever stood nose-to-nose with an 18 foot giraffe? Well, here is your chance. Volunteer at the Zoo’s Giraffe Encounter Post located at the Giraffe exhibit in the African realm. There is no experience to match seeing these giant creatures literally only inches away.
Maintenances Operation: Are you handy with a hammer? Great with a paintbrush? Then you are needed! This is a group of volunteers who would like to work in building and repairing (maybe has experience in carpentry, painting or other specialized fields). These volunteers will help with maintenance assignments on a project to project basis.
Horticulture: Volunteers assist in the maintaining of our plant collection. Did you know that the Montgomery Zoo spans over 40 acres? Working with the Horticulturist in the many sides of gardening and caring for our plants and trees on Zoo grounds is a way to show off your green thumb and keep the Zoo beautiful.
Special Events: Volunteers participate in annual events such as; Zoo Weekend, ZooBoo, Christmas Lights and other activities throughout the year. Volunteers help set up the events, wear costumes, manage a game, take pictures with Santa, help at Admissions, help with the train and so much more.
Mann Wildlife Learning Museum: Would you like to help at the Mann Museum? We need volunteers that enjoy keeping things straight and clean. Such as dusting, cleaning the display glass and etc. You can learn about animals from North American as you go through the Museum.
If you are ready to get involved, or for more information about volunteering at the Montgomery Zoo, contact Sarah McKemey at 334-240-4900 or email smckemey@montgomeryal.gov
