Run Wild Volunteer Application

Run Wild is HVZ’s first large event of the year! With over 1,000 runners, spectators and guests, we need as much volunteer assistance as we can get to ensure the day runs 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.

Run Wild Volunteers

Thank you so much for your interest in Run Wild 2022! Our event regularly draws over 1,000 runners, spectators and other guests to raise money for conservation and Henry Vilas Zoo. There is no way we could run this without the help of our volunteers. Your help is much appreciated! Questions about this application? Please contact us at: volunteer@henryvilaszoo.gov. We will get back to you asap.

First, pick what you want to do!

These roles are open to all volunteers 16+, as well as those 10-15 accompanied with a parent/guardian. We will try our hardest to assign you to the role/location you request.

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

If you're volunteering as part of a group/organization, please list it here:

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.

Second, let us know a bit about you

Name

First Last

Address

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

Cell Phone #

Texting Agreement

We will be using text messaging to communicate to volunteers from just before their shifts to no later than 24hrs after Run Wild. Are you able to receive text messages on your cell phone for the duration of Run Wild volunteering?

Date of Birth

(Optional) Race/Ethnicity

(Optional) Pronouns

Emergency Contact

First Last

Relation

Emergency Contact Phone#

Why do you want to volunteer with Henry Vilas Zoo?

How did you hear about volunteering with us?

Finally, finishing up!

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

I agree to the privacy policy.

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.