Asia Zoological Volunteer
Volunteers support the Asia Animal Care Team by aiding in diet preparation, basic area support, tasks, and general upkeep as directed by the Asia staff.
*Note: Volunteers will not perform husbandry care for the animals and must follow all safety, biosecurity, and quarantine protocols.
What to expect in this role
Volunteers in this role will work alongside animal care employees to maintain a clean kitchen facility and observe all quarantine protocols. This position operates on Friday and Sundays from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Training shifts may occur on consecutive days or multiple days in one week. Shifts occur mostly indoors and may be hot and/or humid, with a variety of odors (seafood, raw meat, tropical fruits, and insects). Volunteers will use sharp knives to prepare large fruits & vegetables and raw meat. Animal noises are common within the facility and may at times be loud. Volunteers in this position will be asked to lift 25 pounds unassisted. This position requires standing in place for up to 4 hours or more and requires that volunteers adhere to strict biosecurity protocols. Biosecurity protocols may include (but are not limited to): footbaths, masks, and other personal protection equipment. The staff and volunteers will be the same for most shifts. Tasks will shift from shift to shift, depending on department and animal needs.
Application process
- Complete a general volunteer application on My Impact
- Complete an Asia Zoological volunteer application and submit to volunteer@pdza.org by August 31, 2026.
- Download the PDF here
- Selected applicants will be invited for a 1-hour job shadow of the position before final selections are made
- Selected applicants will be invited to attend Zoo orientation
Training
- Required: Supervisor meeting and Zoo orientation (10 hours total)
- Zoo orientation: October 4 OR October 7
- Required: On the job training
Commitment
One, 4 – 5 hour shift per week with a commitment of 1 year to the program.
