ZooScaper Volunteer Program (Unpaid)

ZOOSCAPER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM


DEPARTMENT


Horticulture


LOCATION


Zoo-Wide


REPORTS TO


Horticulture Volunteer Contact

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, Zooscaper Volunteers assist with a variety of projects within the Horticulture Department. Projects range from light physical duties such as planting, watering, weeding, and mulching, to more physically demanding projects such as moving deadfall and clearing brush. This position also supports day-of operations and logistics for short-term volunteer groups participating in horticulture projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Duties


Percentage


Assists with maintaining Zoo & Aquarium's landscaping and horticultural areas, including:

• Weeding, mulching, trimming, leaf clean-up, and general landscape maintenance.
• Supplementary watering.
• Removing insects from indoor plants.
• Maintaining flower and landscape beds.
• Plant propagation and installation.
• Removing dead plants and other debris from pots and flower beds.

60%


Assists with day-of operations and logistics for short-term volunteer group projects, including:

• Gathering, organizing, and storing tools for project.
• Escorting volunteer group to site location.
• Explaining, monitoring, and helping with project.
• Communicating the Zoo & Aquarium's conservation and sustainability mission, as it relates to the group volunteer project.

40%


*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.

*All volunteers must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be evaluated to enable volunteers with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position, absent undue hardship.

LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT:


This position is appointed for a period of three months. After three months, the position may be reappointed at the discretion of the supervisor. Additionally, please note that yearlong opportunities are based on area needs, and supervisor discretion.

TIME COMMITMENT:


The schedule for this position primarily occurs, Tuesday's and Thursday's, 8:30 - 12:30pm and/or 11:30 - 3:30pm, but may vary seasonally and based on team needs. This volunteer position must average a minimum of 3 shifts per month during their appointment.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Willing to get dirty and be in all weather extremes.
• Must have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment and complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds with or without assistance. Assistance depending upon task or role.
• Must pass a background screening.

SUPPORT:


Training for this position will be provided. In addition, the Volunteer Contact and Area Manager will be available for questions and assistance.

DRESS CODE:


Neutral colored pants or shorts, provided shirt, comfortable close-toed shoes, and weather appropriate outerwear.