Calling all animal lovers who are looking to gain some hands on experience! Why not come and volunteer at our Hertfordshire Zoo, based just outside of North London?
Whether you're looking to come and help us ensure our visitors have any amazing time, or you want to pass on a passion for conservation and a love of animals, we'll try and find you perfect voluntary role to help you gain that all important charity experience.
If you love being outdoors in the fresh air, are outgoing and energetic, and are looking to try your hand at something new, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
If you are interested in one of our volunteer positions, please email Barbara on volunteer@hertfordshirezoo.com for more information or an expression of interest form.
We want to make our zoo as accessible and friendly as possible, so we are looking for volunteers to provide a friendly welcome and to interact with and assist all our visitors. Prior knowledge of the zoo or the animals we have onsite is not necessary, but you do need to be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Teamwork is vital to this role, punctuality and reliability are also important, as is adherence to security and health and safety procedures. You will be volunteering under the guidance of our Volunteer Coordinator and other zoo staff. You will be required to be on your feet for most of your time at the zoo, although seating may be provided in certain areas.
Visitor Engagement Volunteer Tasks:
Why Volunteer at Hertfordshire Zoo?
What are we looking for?
Requirements:
You must be over 17 years of age, able to commit to at least one day a week, including weekends, and able to make your own way to the zoo (as there is no public transport to the site).
We provide a full induction and training relevant to the role so can only consider long term volunteers.
We will require two references from previous employers, educators or other suitably professional individuals.
Please note: There is no direct contact with animals in this role.
Location: Onsite at Hertfordshire Zoo, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA
To apply, or for further information, please email Barbara Turner, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@hertfordshirezoo.com
Do you have a passion for food and love interacting with people? Are you looking for experience in a catering environment, where no two days are the same? Then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
We are looking for new volunteers to join our existing Catering Team, to make sure our visitors are well looked after, help keep our facilities clean and tidy and make sure our guests leave having had a wonderful experience.
Volunteers will need to commit to a minimum of one day per week throughout the summer (April – September), generally from 09.30 to 16.00 each day, (although days/hours are flexible).
We are looking for confident, talkative volunteers who are comfortable with being both inside and outside in all weathers and are able to stand for a few hours at a time. Training will be provided, but any relevant experience is a bonus.
Our conservation cabin is situated in the middle of the park, opposite the Red Pandas and next to the Big Cats. It is staffed exclusively by volunteers, with all profits going to support conservation projects across the world (everything from helping to protect endangered species to enhancing local areas to help native British Wildlife).
The role involves:
