Volunteers are an integral part of our Zoo family. Your hard work will help provide Smart Fun for over 200,000 visitors annually. Volunteers help in all areas of the Zoo including events, conservation messaging, activities, development & marketing and maintenance.
A key role of volunteers is helping provide a great experience for our guests. Whether helping construct conservation crafts or helping with event logistics, we are looking for volunteers to help make a Zoo visit an experience to remember for a lifetime.
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Are you looking for a way to build your photography portfolio while contributing toward conservation? The Lehigh Valley Zoo is seeking volunteers to help with Event/Activity Photography on the weekends! Click to read more. Interested volunteers may contact the Volunteer Manager, Julia Seeley, to schedule shifts. Collapse.
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is seeking a volunteer vet tech aide. This volunteer position will provide assistance to those in the Veterinary Department at the Zoo. The Veterinary Department works with a variety of exotic, domestic, and native animal species. Click to read more. This position will work alongside Vet staff in several different areas of the zoo including: observing & assisting with veterinary procedures, general hospital maintenance, and other duties as assigned by zoo management. Who Should Apply? This volunteer position is physically demanding and the selected applicant must be able to work in a variety of physically and environmentally challenging conditions. Applicants must be willing and able to work in all types of weather, be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and will be required to have a negative TB test within the last year and up to date Rabies vaccination. Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy and be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Qualified applicants must be currently enrolled in a Vet Tech program or have graduated with a Veterinary Technology degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should show strong observation and communication skills, an ability to work alone or in a group, an ability to think creatively and show critical thinking and good problem solving skills. All applicants will be expected to commit to a minimum of 2 days each week (M-F; 7:00a- 3:30p) This position is unpaid and housing is not provided. Reliable transportation is required. How to Apply To apply, please send your availability, resume and cover letter stating career goals, prior experience, and other pertinent information to Danielle Painter at dpainter@lvzoo.org. Position will remain posted until filled. Collapse.
Volunteer Incentive Program
Volunteer Responsibilites
For more information, please contact Julia Seeley at 610-799-4171 ext. 248 or email JSeeley@lvzoo.org.
