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Our Volunteer/Docent Team |
Our
volunteers are an integral part of the Frank Buck Zoo. By joining
our team and committing your valuable time to such a great cause,
you receive the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts have a positive
effect on all our patrons, community and animals.
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Gift Shop - Retail Sales: |
Interaction
with zoo visitors, assists with stocking, pricing, ticket
and merchandise sales. |
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Giraffe Feeding Attendant: |
Giraffe
feeding takes place daily at 10:30am M-Sun. Attendants are
needed to assist keeper with feedings by interacting with
public, collecting donations, dispensing hand sanitizer,
and working a gate. Feeding time is approx. 30-45 mins.
each day. Sunscreen and hat recommended. |
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Storytime Helper: |
Storytime
takes place each Wed. June thru August @ 10:00am. Helper
would begin gathering supplies @ 9:30am (carpet samples,
activities, snacks), set-up, distribute snacks, clean-up. |
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Education Docent: |
Assist
education specialist with classes, and camp. Learn about
the animals so you can give exhibit talks to the public.
Work in the petting zoo. and much more. |
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Construction: |
We
always have projects going on at the zoo! Currently we are
working to renovate the petting zoo area to better serve
both animals and zoo visitors. We are raising fences,adding
gated corrals, and hopefully a new wash station. We would
love your help! |
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Landscaping: |
We
would love your help in keeping the zoo green! We have several
sources willing to donate bamboo to help us screen and green
up our zoo grounds but no one to go collect and plant the
plants. We have a lovely environment to showcase yours or
your group's green thumbs! |
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Special Events: |
We
are always happy to have volunteers for our Special Events.
We have many different opportunities to help with event
like Spring Fling, Breakfast with the Animals, Earth Day,
Zoo Boo and many more! |
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Petting Zoo Attendant: |
When
the petting zoo is finished being renovated to properly
contain animals, we will need volunteers to interact with
the public, supervise the petting zoo area, work a gate,
direct public to hand sanitizing stations. |
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Biofact Cart Attendant : |
Three
carts are currently being renovated. These carts will be
placed in Africa, South America, and North American areas
of the zoo. Carts will display various biofacts for which
we will need attendants. |
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We
require the following of all applicants of this program:
* Commitment of at least 1 day a month (Two shifts available)
* Completed volunteer application
* Volunteer orientation and training |
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Become
an Education Docent
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Deadline
for applications is May 15, 2006 (for June 3 training) |
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Would
you like to teach the public about Frank Buck Zoo’s animals?
Education Docents work with the education staff to teach others
about the Zoo’s animals in a variety of the Zoo’s
educational programs. Dedicated Education Docents may be trained
to handle some of the Zoo’s education animals.
Education Docents will have the opportunity to work in the petting
zoo, man bio-buggies, assist with Summer Safari Day Camp, help
with giraffe feedings, exhibit interpretation, zoo snoozes, and
special events. To be an Education Docent, you must attend a week-long
training session held Sat, June 3rd from 8:00 am– 4:00 pm.
A $35 activity fee is required for this program and includes a
t-shirt, field trip, year-end party, and the day-long training.
Education Docents are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours
annually.
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Please
fill out the attached application and criminal history release
form and mail to:
Attn: Casey Harris
Frank Buck Zoo
1000 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone (940)727-9097
Deadline for Application is May 15, 2006
Click
here for Application
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For
information on how to get involved with the
Frank Buck Zoo Volunteer/Docent Program
Contact
the Frank Buck Zoo Staff at (940) 668-4539 |
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