Conservation Day Volunteer Application

HVZ holds Conservation Days throughout the year to raise money and awareness for animal and environmental conservation efforts around the world! But we need volunteers to help them run smoothly!

As you fill out the application, please be aware that:

1. Filling out the form does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. We have many people who sign up to work our events, and we take them on a first come, first served basis. You will receive a confirmation email one way or another from our Volunteer Coordinator within a few days of applying.

2. We are unable to place large groups together. Our roles for the day take place at stations and range anywhere from 1-3 volunteers at a time. If your group is larger than a given station, but would all like to volunteer on the same day, we suggest deciding among your group first as to who is interested in volunteering where and with whom.

3. A completed form represents one individual only. Volunteers who would like to work with a friend and/or family member should also have them complete a form.

Conservation Day Volunteer Application

First, what would you like to do?

Only check off the roles you are willing and able to do. We will do our best to match you to these choices.

I'm signing up for the following Conservation Day:

Opportunities for 10yrs+

Roles for volunteers ages 10-13yrs accompanied by a parent/guardian, and/or for 14yrs+.

Merchandise (2 slots available) - 9:45AM-2PM - Work with staff to sell buttons, prints and other merchandise to raise money for our conservation partner!

Thumbprint Pledge (2 slots available) - 9:45AM-2PM - Teach guests about conservation and encourage them to adopt good conservation habits!

Gamers (2 slots available) - 9:45AM-2PM - Help run interactive games for our littles!

Story Time Readers (2 slots available) - 9:45AM-2PM - Read stories about animals and conservation to our littles, help direct guests to the reading area

Opportunities for 16+

Must be at least 16+/18+ for these roles.

Photography (2 slots available) - 9:45AM-2PM - Take photos of volunteers, guests, animals, activities & more! Help us document our day!

We will be sending more information on the days schedule, where to go, etc. at least one week in advance of the event. Before then, are there any questions/concerns you have for us?

Second, tell us a bit about yourself!

You do NOT need to fill out this part if you have volunteered with us in the last year. This section is only for brand new volunteers, OR, those whose contact information has changed.

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

(Optional) Pronouns

(Optional) Race/Ethnicity

Are you volunteering as part of a group? If so, please enter it below.

If you are hoping to volunteer with other specific friends, colleagues, family, etc., please list them here. While we cannot guarantee you will be placed together, we will try our best.

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Why do you want to volunteer with Henry Vilas Zoo?

How did you hear about volunteering with us?

Emergency Contact (Last, First name)

Emergency Contact Relation

Emergency Contact Contact Phone#

Consent

I agree to the volunteer policy.

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made by and between Dane County and the undersigned individual, hereinafter the “Volunteer.”

The Volunteer will participate in Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo Volunteer Program. The Volunteer agrees to conduct volunteer work according to the terms of this Program, which are available from Henry Vilas Zoo.

The Volunteer understands that she is not an employee of Dane County, and is not entitled to compensation from Dane County. The Volunteer understands that Dane County will not be paying wages, stipend, or Workman’s Compensation benefits.

Activities will occasionally require physical activity in an outdoor setting, including walking or standing. Activities will also require interaction with Zoo guests including communication about facilities, directions and other information.

The Volunteer gives permission to Henry Vilas Zoo to use images of them while on grounds in a promotional capacity for the Zoo and its programs.