Virginia Zoo

Position Title: Community Science Volunteer

Position Category: Animal Care & Conservation (50 hours/year service requirement)

Purpose:

To engage with Zoo staff and guests in a variety of community science projects hosted at the Zoo and within our community, supporting the Zoo’s participation in local and global wildlife and habitat conservation.

Duties:

• Clock in/out for every shift
• Report to designated supervisor at the beginning of the shift
• Assist Education Staff with a variety of community science projects, including but not limited to:
  • Participating in trainings related to projects like Caterpillars Count!, FrogWatch, City Nature Challenge, Monarch Watch, and more
  • Collecting data for projects on-site and off-site using digital and manual equipment
  • Once trained, leading small groups of other volunteers in data collection
  • Participating in off-site outreach opportunities highlighting community science at the Zoo

Prerequisite Service: Entry Level (0+ Hours)

Qualifications:

• Must complete general zoo orientation and any project-specific training modules prior to first shift
• Must complete Community Science Training Module and applicable project-specific trainings
• Complete on-the-job training of duties listed

Supervisors:

• Volunteer Programs Staff
• Human Resources Manager