Assists Commissary staff in daily routine and provides quality, professional support to the staff as needed in diet preparation for Zoo animals. Commissary volunteers must be 18+
Education volunteers encourage the public to think and learn about animals, habitats and conservation by helping them understand exhibits, enrichment and animal behaviors in an engaging way. They involve the public with educational tools and kits. Education volunteers must be 16+.
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.
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.
Be our ambassador, greeting residents and guests at our campuses, answering questions, and helping out with packages.
This volunteer opportunity is for motivated, independent, gregarious individuals that enjoy answering questions, interacting with guests, and have a passion for animals and conservation. Zoo Ambassadors are trained in educational and guest relations techniques. They assist with admissions, guest services and education. Zoo Ambassadors must be 16+.
Keeper Aide volunteers assist the Animal Care department behind-the-scenes to help provide for the health, safety, care and enrichment of our diverse animal collection. Keeper Aide volunteers must be 18+. There is limited availability for volunteers who are 16+ at the Franklin Park Zoo’s Children’s Zoo area.
Gardener volunteers assist in the preparation, installation and maintenance of Zoo New England park grounds. Gardener volunteers must be 18+.
Available to run a few errands for someone in need? During the COVID-19 crisis, we are advising all consumers to order groceries online. However, some consumers are unable to utilize online delivery services, and often there are large backlogs to ordering online. MABVI will connect volunteers who are willing and able to grocery shop for…
More and more residents have smartphones, tablets, and laptops, but they often have questions about how to use them. Volunteer for our weekly Tech Support Clubs to answer questions, teach how to use new apps, and fix minor problems.