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Kathy Terlizzi, Volunteer Coordinator 260-427-6828 volunteer@kidszoo.org |
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Volunteer at the Zoo!
Animal lovers of all ages can find their calling by volunteering at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. From washing animal food pans to teaching kids about animals, there is something for everyone at the zoo.
A Volunteer Opportunity Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Franke Park Pond Pavilion. Interested adults and teens can talk with active zoo volunteers, meet some friendly zoo animals, and learn more about volunteer opportunities at this event.
Anyone age 18 and older can apply to be an adult volunteer, and teens ages 13-17 can apply for the Z-Team Teen Volunteer & Leadership Program, a rewarding summer for teens.
Applications can be downloaded from www.kidszoo.org or found at the zoo office, which is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline for Z-Team Teen Volunteer & Leadership Program applicants is March 2. Training for new adult volunteers will begin in the spring.
“Volunteering at the zoo is a great way to combine a love for animals and people,” explains Kathy Terlizzi, the zoo’s volunteer coordinator. “It’s a very rewarding opportunity.” Last year, volunteers contributed more than 32,000 hours to the zoo.
For more information about the Volunteer Opportunity Fair or the zoo’s volunteer programs, contact Kathy Terlizzi at 260-427-6828 or e-mail volunteer@kidszoo.org.
The zoo opens for the 2010 season on Saturday, April 24.
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