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Volunteer Calendar

Welcome Alaska Zoo Volunteers!  This is your page for up-to-date information on volunteer needs and opportunities.  We update this page regularly, so check it often!

 
 
For questions or to sign up:  hdoncaster@alaskazoo.org or (907) 952-6966.
Calendar Colors: Weekly Event Unfilled

Event

Date

Time

Number Needed

Exhibit Interpreter Schedule coming soon!!

Petting Zoo

Everyday

10:00 - 5:00

See Schedule Page

Discovery Center Daily Shifts Everyday 10:00 - 4:00 See Schedule Page
Daily Discovery Tours Everyday 12:00 - 2:00 See Schedule Page
Tuscany Under the Tent Help.  Meet Heather at the front, then help with various tasks for the event.  Volunteers will have a Subway dinner in the coffee shop!  :) Thur, July 29 5-10pm

Take Down: 10-11:30pm

6(Scott, Amber D, Ben, George, Caryl, Desiree)

 

3(Desi, Amber, Lorraine)

APLIC Outreach: Help Lisa take an animal to the Alaska Public Land Information Center!  Meet at Admissions and have them call Lisa Thur, July 29 1:15-3:15 1(Cindy)
Polar Bear Pool Cleanings!  Meet Keepers at the back polar bear gate. Thur, July 29 7am-9am 4(Victor, Brooke
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sat, July 31 1-2pm 2(Desiree,
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sun, Aug 1 10-11:30am 2(
Zoo Sing Along!: Assist Annie with crowd control and set up and break down.  Meet at Green house.   Mon, Aug 2 10-11:30 1(
Camp Assistant:  Help Mary with camp kids and go behind-scenes!  Topic:  Camel. Mon, Aug 2 8:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 3:15

2(Julie,

2(Merideth, Julie

TNAZ! Help Katie and Heather Set up for the program and then help with take down as well.  Meet at the coffee shop. Theme: Reptiles Tue, Aug 3 6-8:30 2(Desiree,
Camp Assistant:  Help Mary with camp kids and go behind-scenes!  Topic:  Moose. Tues, Aug 3 8:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 3:15

2(Julie

2(Julie

Polar Bear Pool Cleanings!  Meet Keepers at the back polar bear gate. Tue, Aug 3 7am-9am 4(
Storytime: Help with Set up, read story, open petting zoo for 30 min afterwards.  Meet @ Greenhouse.    Wed, Aug 4 10-11:30 1(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Wed, Aug 4 1-3pm 2(
Camp Assistant:  Help Mary with camp kids and go behind-scenes!  Topic:  Tiger. Wed, Aug 4 8:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 3:15

2(Julie

2(Kira, Julie)

APLIC Outreach: Help Lisa take an animal to the Alaska Public Land Information Center!  Meet at Admissions and have them call Lisa Thur, Aug 5 1:15-3:15 1(Judy)
Polar Bear Pool Cleanings!  Meet Keepers at the back polar bear gate. Thur, Aug 5 7am-9am 4(
Camp Assistant:  Help Mary with camp kids and go behind-scenes!  Topic:  Black Bear. Thur, Aug 5 8:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 3:15

2(Kira, Julie)

2(Julie

Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Fri, Aug 6 9-11am 2(
Camp Assistant:  Help Mary with camp kids and go behind-scenes!  Topic:  Rodent. Fri, Aug 6 8:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 3:15

2(Julie

2(Merideth, Julie

Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sat, Aug 7 11-1pm 2(
Zoo Volunteer & Staff Picnic on the lawn at the Zoo!!  Bring a dish to share, and your family!  :) Sun, Aug 8 5pm-? All are welcome!!  :)
Zoo Sing Along!: Assist Annie with crowd control and set up and break down.  Meet at Green house.   Mon, Aug 9 10-11:30 1(
TNAZ! Help Katie and Heather Set up for the program and then help with take down as well.  Meet at the coffee shop. Theme: Training Tue, Aug 10 6-8:30 2(Desiree,
Polar Bear Pool Cleanings!  Meet Keepers at the back polar bear gate. Tue, Aug 10 7am-9am 4(
Storytime: Help with Set up, read story, open petting zoo for 30 min afterwards.  Meet @ Greenhouse.    Wed, Aug 11 10-11:30 1(
Polar Bear Pool Cleanings!  Meet Keepers at the back polar bear gate. Thur, Aug 12 7am-9am 4(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sun, Aug 15 11-12pm 2(
Zoo Sing Along!: Assist Annie with crowd control and set up and break down.  Meet at Green house.   Mon, Aug 16 10-11:30 1(
TNAZ! Help Katie and Heather Set up for the program and then help with take down as well.  Meet at the coffee shop. Theme: Katie's McNeil River trip Tue, Aug 17 6-8:30 2(Desiree,
Storytime: Help with Set up, read story, open petting zoo for 30 min afterwards.  Meet @ Greenhouse.    Wed, Aug 18 10-11:30 1(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sat, Aug 21 9:30-11am 2(
Zoo Sing Along!: Assist Annie with crowd control and set up and break down.  Meet at Green house.   Mon, Aug 21 10-11:30 1(
TNAZ! Help Katie and Heather Set up for the program and then help with take down as well.  Meet at the coffee shop. Theme: Tigers Tue, Aug 24 6-8:30 2(Desiree,
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Wed, Aug 25 10-11am 2(
Storytime: Help with Set up, read story, open petting zoo for 30 min afterwards.  Meet @ Greenhouse.    Wed, Aug 25 10-11:30 1(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Thur, Aug 26 2-4pm 2(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sat, Aug 28 11-12am 2(
Rental Help: Help Jana with our Rental events at the Zoo.  When you get to the zoo, have admissions call Jana on the radio.                            SET UP/TAKE DOWN Sun, Aug 29 9:30-10:30am 2(
Zoo Sing Along!: Assist Annie with crowd control and set up and break down.  Meet at Green house.   Mon, Aug 30 10-11:30 1(
TNAZ! Help Katie and Heather Set up for the program and then help with take down as well.  Meet at the coffee shop. Theme: Raptors Tue, Aug 31 6-8:30 2(Desiree,
Storytime: Help with Set up, read story, open petting zoo for 30 min afterwards.  Meet @ Greenhouse.    Wed, Sept. 1 10-11:30 1(
       
 
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