Available Volunteer Opportunities
All shifts are geared towards excellent guest service and engagement, and interaction with the public is an expectation of all volunteers. Below are different opportunities available. Volunteers can participate in as many opportunities as they qualify for. Please note that some of these options may require additional training and/or additional application processes after being accepted as a volunteer.
Our next recruitment period is open until 12pm on December 23rd. We are especially looking for volunteers with an interest in Interpretation and Guest Engagement.
Accepted applicants will be required to attend one of two orientations: Saturday, March 2nd or Sunday, March 3rd. Please see below on how to apply!
Interested in Joining our Family?
Requirements
- 60-hour annual commitment
- Due to background check procedures, you must be legally authorized to work in the USA
- Ability to communicate in English (additional language fluency is a plus!)
- A negative TB test result
How to Apply
- Our next recruitment period will be from December 1st – December 23rd
- Applications will be posted on our website on December 1st at 9 a.m.
- Applications will close at 12pm on December 23rd.
- Selected candidates will be asked to attend Interviews within 2 weeks once the application is closed
- Those being asked to join our program will select an orientation date, proof of a negative TB test, and successfully complete a background check
- Attend one of two required orientation days (Saturday, March 2nd or Sunday, March 3rd)
Questions about our volunteer programs?
Contact us at volunteer@houstonzoo.org
For all questions regarding teen programs, contact teenprograms@houstonzoo.org