Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Utica Zoo volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the Continue button at the bottom.
Please indicate if you are applying for yourself or for a group of volunteers.
We like to keep volunteers informed of important news, schedules, and volunteer opportunities by email, however will not send you any email you prefer not to receive. Use the checkboxes below to select the kinds of email you would like to receive from us.
Volgistics Volunteer Alerts sends reminders, alerts, and custom messages from System Operators and Coordinators. Use this section to opt-in and opt-out of text messaging (also known as "SMS"), and initially set how you would like to receive messages. Your messages can be delivered as emails, text messages, or none. You can change this at any time through VicNet. View supported phone carriers.
Message and Data Rates May Apply. For help or information on this program send "HELP" to 28344. You can send "STOP" to 28344 at any time to opt out. For additional assistance, call 888-891-6978 or click here. Message frequency based on account settings. Messages are not guaranteed to be delivered. All messages will be sent by email until you respond "YES" to the welcome text message sent after the application form is submitted. Message preferences can be changed in VicNet on the Account tab.
You may optionally provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.
In the event of an emergency whom should we notify?
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer. Preference descriptions can be found at www.uticazoo.org/volunteer
Volunteering opportunities may have requirements.
Animal Handling requires a time commitment of at least 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months and animal care volunteers must submit to a current Mantoux test.
Docent volunteers are trained education volunteers. Docents have a fee for onboarding and training, require annual training and are expected to serve a minimum of 40 hours of service a year to remain active. If certified for animal handling volunteers must annually submit to a current Mantoux test.
For details please visit http://www.uticazoo.org/volunteers
If you are an existing docent who is filling out this form for the first time, please let us know the month and date you started volunteering as an adult docent.
(Note required for Groups or volunteers under 18 years.)
Please list your current or most recent employer, if applicable.
Not required for group registration.
Please provide us with people who could provide a reference for you.
We provide an online "Volunteer Information Center" where volunteers may check their schedules, update their information, and receive messages. Please select the password you would like to use to access the online Volunteer Information Center.
Please let us know below.
I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a Utica Zoo volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering.
By submitting this form, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. i understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in immediate dismissal.
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
All Board members, Paid Staff, and Volunteers over 18 years of age will be required to submit to a background check. Form will be provided.
