The Cougar
Mountain Zoo Volunteer Program
The
Cougar Mountain Zoo Volunteer Program
offers a broad variety of unique experiences
for qualified volunteers.
There
are many reasons why you should become
a volunteer and share the joy this
fulfilling involvement offers.
Volunteering
at the Zoo offers a chance to enrich
your life through a better understanding
of nature and the earth's vanishing
wildlife.
As
a Volunteer you get to know and develop
a special relationship with others
who share a common interest.
You
will gain valuable experience, training,
interact with some of the most unique
and endangered animals, play an important
role in the conservation of wildlife
and promote the cause of the natural
world.
As
a Volunteer you will also be the recipient
of the appreciation and recognition
one deserves for volunteering time
and talent to a noble cause.
"The objective
to preserve the earth’s
vanishing wildlife is an
Extraordinary cause,
requiring Extraordinary effort
by Extraordinary people."
Peter
A. Rittler
Categories
Education (DOCENT)
One of the primary roles of a Docent
is to serve in educaional and interpretive
capacities. Docents play a role as roving
Interpreters, Tour Guides, Animal Behavior
Observers, Outreach Specialists, Museum/Gallery/Gift
Shop Attendants and may also be working
with live Zoo Animals in the course
of Zoo Educational programs.
Fundraising (DOCENT)
Volunteers assist the Zoo in a range
of fundraising activities and help promote
Zoo Programs such as Membership, Pave
the Way Program, Wildlife Tracks Library
Expansion, Sponsorships, Events and
other functions.
Maintenance
Volunteers with construction and maintenance
skills may assist in many areas throughout
the year.
Gardening
Volunteers with green thumbs assist
with planting and cultivating flowers,
shrubs and trees. Gardeners also research
the viability of introducing new flora
into animal habitats and general landscaping
throughout the Zoo.
Administration
Volunteers with administrative skills
may assist in Zoo and Society Offices
fulfilling various roles. Computer skills
are not required but helpful.
Animal Care (Keeper Aide)
Volunteers with the required aptitude
may work towards becoming Volunteer
Aides assisting Zoo Keepers in supportrive
roles (minimum age 21).
How to Do It
Our Volunteer Program
requires special people with a sincere
desire and commitment to the Zoo’s
philosophy of education, conservation
and a quality life for our Zoo Animals.
To become a Volunteer one must be at
least eighteen years old and serious
about making a time commitment. Previous
experience is not necessary.
The first step in becoming a Volunteer
is scheduling a personal introductory
meeting at the Zoo. During this informal
meeting your questions are answered
and all information concerning volunteering
reviewed.
To schedule your introductory meeting
please contact the Cougar Mountain Zoo's
Education Department. Phone: 425-392-6278
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"It is ironic
how we stretch our imagination
and seek extraterrestial life forms
with unique qualities
in the dark vastness of space,
when in essence
they are amongst us
in the light of the day.
Those mysterioous life forms
that we call animals."
P.
A. Rittler |
