OKC Zoo Family Volunteer Application
Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Oklahoma City Zoo Family Volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the Continue button at the bottom.
Personal Information
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Education:
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Polo Shirt Size:
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2XL (Men's-style)
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Availability & Preferences
Please tell us about your availability and your activity preferences.
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What is your age?:
I am 16 - 17 years of age
I am 18 years of age or older
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Volunteer Assignment Preference:
Conservation Guide
Husbandry Aide
Special Events only
Zoo Host
Zooscaping
List all family members that will be volunteering
OKC Zoo Experience
Have you ever been employed by or volunteered with the OKC Zoo? If so, when and what was your family members position?
Other Volunteer Experience or Special Skills
Does your family have any other volunteer experience or special skills?
Short Answer Question 1
Why would your family like to volunteer at the OKC Zoo?
Short Answer Question 2
What does your family hope to gain from the experience of volunteering with the OKC Zoo?
Emergency Contact Info
Please provide us with two emergency contacts. Optional: In the box below, you may list any information you would want us to know in case of an emergency, such as an allergy.
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Employer name:
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Primary phone:
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Relationship:
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Aunt/Uncle
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Relationship:
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Aunt/Uncle
Co-worker
Friend
Grandparent
Neighbor
Other Relative
Parent/Step Parent
Sibling
Son/Daughter
Spouse
Supervisor
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Emergency Notes: (OPTIONAL)
Demographics
The following questions are voluntary. They help us have a better understanding of our volunteer demographics and are used for reports to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Pronouns:
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He/ Him/ His
Other
She/ Her/ Hers
They/ Them/ Theirs
Age Range:
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18 years or under
19-25 years
26-40 years
41-65 years
66 years or over
Race:
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American Indian
Asian
Black/African-American
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Other
Pacific Islander
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How did you learn about our program??:
Friend/family
OKC Zoo Publication or email
OKC Zoo website
Other
School
Social Media
TV/radio
Felony Conviction
Have you ever had a Felony Conviction? (Conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant for volunteering.) If yes, please explain.
Agreement Statements
By submitting this application, you are agreeing to the following:
I understand this application does not guarantee a position as a Family volunteer with the OKC Zoo.
I understand all adults 18+ will be subject to a background check.
I understand we will need to purchase uniform shirts. The cost is $15 (short-sleeved) or $20 (long-sleeved) each.
I understand adults will be required to sign a liability waiver, provide emergency contact information, and complete training necessary for each volunteer opportunity.
I agree my family will uphold all Zoo safety regulations, conduct policies, and confidentiality policies.
I understand that the OKC Zoo reserves the right to terminate our families volunteer status at its discretion.
I agree that to be eligible for the program, children must be 8 to 13 years old by May 1, 2021, and they must volunteer with an adult who is a parent or guardian. Max of 2 children per adult.
I Agree
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