Minimum age of 18 years, available on a regularly scheduled basis, physically capable to perform strenuous work. There is no contact with the animals, although volunteers work in close proximity and can study their behavior. The majority of animal unit volunteer shifts are on weekday mornings, the waiting list for weekend shifts is approximately two years. Service project volunteers assist staff with projects such as gardening, commissary cleanup, bulk mailing projects, ZooDoo compost packaging, enrichment item creation for the animals, browse garden planting, and general on-grounds projects. The type of service project you complete is dependent upon what is available.
Typical shift varies.
As a pony leader you learn how to care for, groom, feed and exercise ponies. You help clean stalls and yards, as well as learn to care for tack and gear. Riding instruction is provided. Typical shift varies dependant on the school year. Training takes place on the job, recruitment is in early spring.