Assist in weekly/monthly animal care for Dahlem’s live turtles and Zebra Finches. Receive training in animal care and habitat cleaning. Manage outdoor feeding stations by cleaning, filling, and maintaining wild bird feeders. Care for seasonal live exhibits including monarchs, snakes, and pond critters. Prior experience with animals is preferred but not required. TIME COMMITMENT: Daily…
Reach out to Dahlem members who’s memberships are soon expiring. Communicate via phone to members notifying them of upcoming expiration, and encourage renewal through Dahlem’s website. Volunteers will follow a prepared script and gain feedback from members when possible. Memberships last 12 months and there are members in need of renewal each month. No experience…
The active committees at the Dahlem Center are essential in planning and guiding the organization to established goals and focus areas. There are currently four committees that are open for the public to join, they include: Development Committee (Meetings are currently held the fourth Tuesday of each month 9:30-10:30), Marketing Committee (Meetings are currently held…
Assist in presenting indoor/outdoor elementary school programs at Dahlem. Receive quality training in the school programs YOU select. Programs are offered Tuesday – Friday during school hours. No experience required, training is provided. TIME COMMITMENT: As needed
Help recruit volunteers for events, assist in making event-related decisions, work with corporate sponsors and businesses, solicit for in-kind donations, and communicate with essential volunteers. Meet as needed for event. No experience required.
Assist with daily camp tasks such as preparing materials and cleaning up. Presenters will host activities and programs for different age groups. Activities include camp arts and crafts, knot-tying, orienteering, hands-on animal demonstrations, aquatic studies, and so much more! Summer Camp consists of 9 week-long sessions that are either half-day or full days. Session begins…
Assist the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit new volunteers and maintain accurate contact information. Manage records for volunteers (time logs, general info, emergency contact, etc). Plan volunteer events (Appreciation Celebration, Open House, Work-Bee Days). Recruit volunteers for specific events and programs throughout the year. Cultivate new volunteer prospects, serve as point of contact for Dahlem volunteers.…
Be present in the public by representing Dahlem and its mission. Work to target people unfamiliar with Dahlem and encourage them to get involved (through volunteering, membership, donating, etc.). Recruit members of the community to attend Point of Entry events at Dahlem to gain familiarity with the organization. Maintain relationships by communicating via phone, email,…
Volunteers needed on weekdays and occasional weekends and evenings.
The Jr. ZooTeen program is a creative and meaningful educational opportunity for highly-motivated youth ages 11 to 14. This program offers both a hands-on learning atmosphere as well as several mentoring relationships with senior staff members.