Volunteering Opportunities for 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 groups like 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!

Education volunteers

• Education Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
• Return a completed volunteer application.
• Applications will be reviewed and potential applicants may then be contacted by zoo staff to set up an orientation time and training.
• Must complete at least 30 hours of volunteer work each year.
• Education volunteers assist with educational programming and events, guided tours, animal encounters, amphitheater programs, birthday parties and many other things!

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.

Job Shadows program

For additional questions about volunteering, please contact Bambi Godkin at bgodkin@mmzoo.org or 540-343-3241 ext. 23.