City of Little Rock, AR
Salary:
$0.00 Hourly Location :
Little Rock, AR Job Type:
Volunteer Positions Job Number:
ZO-2025-06 Department:
City of Little Rock Zoo Division:
Zoo Education Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
10/20/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA:
Determined by Position Bargaining Unit:
PT N/A Supervisory Responsibility?:
No On-Line Applications Only?:
Yes Department::
Zoo
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
Job Description : Volunteers are needed to assist in many aspects of the Little Rock Zoo, including but not limited to excellent guest service and engagement, education programs, Zoofari Camps, exhibit interpretation, awareness days, biofact stations, and special events such as Dollar Day, Wild Wines, Zoo Brew, and GloWild.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions Some activities that may be performed are: Assisting zoo guests Directing school groups Helping with Zoofari Camp activities Facilitating craft tables for events Working registration tables Assisting with nature play areas Exhibit interpretation Biofact stations Please note that some of these options may require additional training after being accepted as a volunteer.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities Adult Volunteers
are required to remain active in the program, on a yearly basis. If a volunteer fails to meet this requirement, they will be put on a one-year suspension and will have to re-apply for the program, the following year. Adult Volunteers
can apply for the program throughout the year in preparation for orientations and trainings that are typically held each February and November. Following the successful completion of the adult volunteer's first six months, they will have the option to apply to join the docent program or may choose to remain in the adult volunteer program.
Adult Volunteer Trainings (trainings will occur over a one day - 8 hour time span) and will cover:
Zoo Orientation Codes and Safety Excellence in Guest Service and Engagement Signing up for shifts with Volgistics Information regarding additional training and learning opportunities 2025 Adult Volunteer Trainings will occur on November 1. Questions about volunteer programs? Contact us at Application Requirements
Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account. You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension). 01
Have you ever volunteered at the City of Little Rock Zoo?
Yes No
02
Please explain why you are interested in volunteering at the City of Little Rock Zoo: 03
Are you currently 18 years old or older? Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Yes No
04
Do you have public speaking experience? (i.e. teaching, training, giving presentations). Experience can be formal or informal
Yes No
05
If yes to the above question, please briefly explain your experience: 06
Please indicate which of the following applies to you:
Currently enrolled in college Work part-time Work full time Retired Do not work and wish to volunteer
07
Have you worked with adults, youth, or children in any paid/unpaid/volunteer capacity?
Yes No
08
If yes to previous question, please describe your experience: 09
How did you find out about this particular position?
LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other
Required Question
$0.00 Hourly Location :
Little Rock, AR Job Type:
Volunteer Positions Job Number:
ZO-2025-06 Department:
City of Little Rock Zoo Division:
Zoo Education Opening Date:
09/23/2025 Closing Date:
10/20/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA:
Determined by Position Bargaining Unit:
PT N/A Supervisory Responsibility?:
No On-Line Applications Only?:
Yes Department::
Zoo
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
Job Description : Volunteers are needed to assist in many aspects of the Little Rock Zoo, including but not limited to excellent guest service and engagement, education programs, Zoofari Camps, exhibit interpretation, awareness days, biofact stations, and special events such as Dollar Day, Wild Wines, Zoo Brew, and GloWild.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions Some activities that may be performed are: Assisting zoo guests Directing school groups Helping with Zoofari Camp activities Facilitating craft tables for events Working registration tables Assisting with nature play areas Exhibit interpretation Biofact stations Please note that some of these options may require additional training after being accepted as a volunteer.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities Adult Volunteers
are required to remain active in the program, on a yearly basis. If a volunteer fails to meet this requirement, they will be put on a one-year suspension and will have to re-apply for the program, the following year. Adult Volunteers
can apply for the program throughout the year in preparation for orientations and trainings that are typically held each February and November. Following the successful completion of the adult volunteer's first six months, they will have the option to apply to join the docent program or may choose to remain in the adult volunteer program.
Adult Volunteer Trainings (trainings will occur over a one day - 8 hour time span) and will cover:
Zoo Orientation Codes and Safety Excellence in Guest Service and Engagement Signing up for shifts with Volgistics Information regarding additional training and learning opportunities 2025 Adult Volunteer Trainings will occur on November 1. Questions about volunteer programs? Contact us at Application Requirements
Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account. You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension). 01
Have you ever volunteered at the City of Little Rock Zoo?
Yes No
02
Please explain why you are interested in volunteering at the City of Little Rock Zoo: 03
Are you currently 18 years old or older? Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Yes No
04
Do you have public speaking experience? (i.e. teaching, training, giving presentations). Experience can be formal or informal
Yes No
05
If yes to the above question, please briefly explain your experience: 06
Please indicate which of the following applies to you:
Currently enrolled in college Work part-time Work full time Retired Do not work and wish to volunteer
07
Have you worked with adults, youth, or children in any paid/unpaid/volunteer capacity?
Yes No
08
If yes to previous question, please describe your experience: 09
How did you find out about this particular position?
LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other
Required Question