Dishwasher Volunteer (18+)
Summary
Animals are the reason guests attend Zoo Boise! Dishwasher volunteers help support the Animal Care Staff (ACS) in creating a comfortable home for the animals by providing clean dishes and laundry. They follow AZA and USDA guidelines to ensure cleanliness. While part of the animal care team, volunteers do not work directly with the animals.
Responsibilities
- Keep the commissary clean and wash dishes, following USDA and AZA guidelines.
- Assist with other cleaning tasks as needed (ex. laundry)
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Commitment to two shifts per month for a minimum of six months.
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- Daily
- 2:30-4:30pm
- Daily
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- Complete approx. 5-hours of self-paced, online, onboarding modules.
- Attend an in-person training session.
- Pay a $50 program fee.
- Financial assistance is available.
- Abide by all policies in volunteer handbook.
- Great customer service and ability to work well with visitors.
- Good physical condition
- Able to lift 25lbs.
- able to stand for 2 hours.
- Able to traverse zoo grounds.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good attention to detail.
- Willing to get dirty.
- Must submit a negative TB test, at own expense, annually.
- Must be willing to submit to a federal background check if deemed necessary.
