Volunteering Opportunities for individuals, Groups, and Organizations

We have numerous projects, including landscaping, clearing brush, cleaning fence lines, property clean-up and various light repairs that we need assistance with! These volunteering opportunities are great for individuals and groups alike, such as clubs, civic groups, corporations, as well as other organizations. If your organization is required to do a service project, Mill Mountain Zoo may be the right fit for you!

For more information about General Volunteering and to complete application: volunteer application

For more information about Corporate Volunteers and to complete application: volunteer application

Community Service Volunteer Update: Effective June 1, 2025, Mill Mountain Zoo will no longer be accepting new community service volunteer applications. Please note: Applications submitted prior to June 1, 2025, will still be considered. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. All applications received before this date will go through our standard review and approval process. We sincerely thank all of the community service volunteers who have generously donated their time to support Mill Mountain Zoo. Your efforts have made a valuable impact. Additionally, please note that effective July 1, 2025, Mill Mountain Zoo will welcome a new Volunteer Coordinator. More information and updated contact details will be available soon. In the meantime, if you are interested in other volunteer opportunities, contact us at brittany@mmzoo.org for more information. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 

Job Shadows

High school students interested in a career in zoo keeping or zoology are encouraged to submit an application for job shadowing at the Mill Mountain Zoo. Through this program they will gain a better understanding of this challenging but rewarding career.

Space for this program is limited and assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis. A completed application and brief letter of interest are all that are required to get started in this program.

For more information and to complete application: Job Shadows program

For additional questions about job shadowing please contact Julia Franet-Hornbeck, General Curator at 540-343-3241 Option 6 ~OR~ julia@mmzoo.org.