ORANGE COUNTY ZOO

     Volunteer Application
                  Volunteers must be 18 years of age

Name___________________________________________ Date___________________

Address_________________________________________________________________ 

City___________________________________________     Zip ___________________ 

Day phone____________________________ Evening phone______________________

E-mail__________________________________________________________________ 

Emergency Contact __________________________________Phone ________________ 

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? __________________________
Note: County of Orange regulations require that all volunteers be subject to fingerprinting. 

Have you had previous volunteer experience? Where and when? ______________________ 

_______________________________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________________________ 

Why are you interested in being a zoo volunteer? __________________________________ 

________________________________________________________________________ 

________________________________________________________________________

 Volunteering in a zoo involves working around dust, dirt, hay, animal dander, bird feathers,
animal related items and outdoor weather conditions. Do you have allergies or health concerns
related with this type of work? ________ If yes, please explain _______________________ 

________________________________________________________________________

 Please check areas of interest:   ڤ           educational talks                  ڤ photography

ڤ preparing diets for animals            ڤ   education programs            ڤ   special events

ڤ cleaning exhibits                           ڤ     discovery cart               ڤ       story time

ڤ animal observation                          ڤ docent-guided tours             ڤ painting

ڤ maintenance/facility repairs            ڤ   toddler classes                     ڤ gift shop

ڤ carpentry                                       ڤ gardening/horticulture/landscaping   ڤ other ______________

List days and times you are available:

Mon ___________  Tue __________ Wed  ___________  Thurs __________

Fri____________   Sat _____________   Sun _____________

 I certify that all statements contained on this application are true to the best of my knowledge
and that, by signing this application, fingerprinting may be requested to establish my identity
and ascertain any criminal history as required under California law. I will also agree to the
Orange County Zoo’s volunteer guidelines, rules and regulations if accepted as a volunteer.

 Applicant’s signature ______________________________________________________

Date ______________________________ 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Orange County Zoo!

This application can be dropped off at the zoo or mailed to: 

Orange County Zoo
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
1 Irvine Park Rd.
Orange, CA 92862

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