July 12, 2023 - 1637 views
The Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales, is appealing for new volunteers whilst emphasising the vital role volunteers play in the day to day running of the Colwyn Bay based charity.
The Zoo currently has over 30 volunteers who work across five departments including marketing which involves photography and videography, education based on public engagement and formal education such as school workshops, gardening, animal walk-throughs and animal keepers which broadly includes care across all sections of the Zoo.
Alexandra Davies, Education Manager at the Welsh Mountain Zoo commented: “Volunteers are hugely important to the Welsh Mountain Zoo. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with a passion for wildlife, to help us achieve our vital conservation mission. Through their dedication and support, the Zoo continues to thrive and inspire our visitors to care and conserve our natural world.
“We are looking for seasonal volunteers, but if they enjoy their role, they are welcome to stay on and continue volunteering with us. We’re really keen to engage with volunteers interested in the public engagement and animal-walkthrough role.
“This will include interacting with our guests, sharing their passion and knowledge about the animals, hosting pop-up artefacts stations and assisting in our lemur walkthrough. I’d encourage anyone who has the time and a passion for wildlife to get in touch!”
All volunteers will receive inhouse training during their induction and training opportunities throughout their time with us. The Zoo typically asks volunteers to dedicate a couple of hours up to a full day, ideally once a week with flexible hours.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact education@welshmountainzoo.org.
