Animal Care Volunteers work with animal caretakers in their areas assisting in the daily cleaning and disinfecting, diet preparation and distribution, enrichment activities, data collection, and exhibit maintenance. Please note that direct animal contact is limited and is at the discretion of the Zoo Keeper.
These interns function in two roles: one is shadowing the veterinarian on clinical cases and the other is as an assistant to the Veterinary Technician. When working with the veterinarian, the intern will shadow clinical cases and medicine. This includes weekly rounds, assessment, triage, giving necessary care as directed by the animal care staff, animal…
We host many different events throughout the year to raise funds to support our shared mission with the Buttonwood Park Zoo of creating experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. The Society supports the zoo by managing family events and coordinating fundraising activities. The success of our events is made possible by the many…
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) are 13 – 17 year old volunteers in our ZooCrew program. The CIT program provides experience in camp programs, public speaking, education, teamwork, and conservation. CIT’s will: Get job experience while earning volunteer service hours, assist the counselors in all aspects of camp, help the Buttonwood Park Zoo achieve its mission of conservation…
Education Volunteers help to teach our guests about the Zoo’s animals and our conservation efforts, as well as facilitate play experiences at the Zoo’s Nature Play area. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and willing to foster a safe and positive environment for our visitors.
We have added a wide variety of new plants to the Buttonwood Park Zoo landscape in recent years, from our beloved Butterfly Garden to the sweeping field of lilies near the Carousel. With further expansion on the horizon, the Buttonwood Park Zoo hopes to be a must-stop destination for all botanical enthusiasts. To accomplish our…
The General Office Support Volunteer assists the Jackets for Jobs, Inc Program Coordinator with clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of business processes. The major responsibilities include answering telephones, making copies, faxing, filing and greeting clients. Very detail-oriented data entry experienced people especially needed.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth offers a program for college students majoring in healthcare fields. Students are placed in areas with direct patient contact to provide hands-on experience. Students are expected to volunteer (1) shift/week from the time they are released from school in May until they go back to school in the fall. College students…
Beth Israel Deaconess – Plymouth offers a junior volunteer program to those age 14yrs-18yrs. Participants must commit to 80 hours over a six month period. Junior volunteers typically volunteer either a three hour shift after school or on the weekend. Duties include transporting discharged patients, delivering lab specimens and medical records, performing errands across the…
If you enjoy a quieter volunteer experience, our office support opportunities provide just that. Between events and the thousands of letters we send each year to donor families, recipients and contributors, we are always in need of additional help to support our outreach efforts. Volunteers can choose to participate regularly or when time allows in…