Volunteer
The Wilds values the time and talents of volunteers in a wide variety of roles.
Whether helping set up for special events, greeting visitors during the busy
tour season or collecting seed for restoration ecology projects, volunteers
are an important and valued part of the Wilds' operations.
Below are some of the volunteer opportunities available at the Wilds:
GREETERS: Meet people from all over Ohio, the U.S., and even the
world! Welcome visitors as they arrive at the Johnson
Visitor Center. Answer questions and provide information
to enhance the enjoyment of visitors.
CARNIVORE GREETERS: Hang out with the cheetahs! Welcome visitors
to the new beautiful Carnivore Center. Share information about cheetahs
and
African wild dogs while keeping alert to safety issues.
COORDINATOR FOR VISITOR SERVICES: Act as a liason for the Visitor
Services Department. Schedule and coordinate greeters and Sunset Safari volunteers
May through October.
SURVEYOR: Assist visitor research at the Wilds while working within
your schedule. Hand out surveys to visitors. Surveys give Wilds
staff members valuable feedback about the visitor experience.
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS: Support the conservation work
of the program departments. Assist program directors by doing various
word processing, spreadsheet, database and other computer tasks as well
as
filing, organizing, mailing, phone calls, clerical work and otherwise
being a "right hand."
RESTORATION ECOLOGY AID: Help Wilds staff repair the ecological diversity
to damaged landscapes. Each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., assist
restoration ecology staff in beautifying and diversifying the Wilds Butterfly
Habitat
and other projects through planting, weeding, seed collecting and other
outdoor activities; and supporting important native planting efforts
and research.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES are available based on your skills and the needs
of the Wilds.
Some requirements for volunteering at the Wilds:
* Minimum of 18 years old
* Attend volunteer training sessions
* Be a Wilds member
Volunteers who work 20 or more hours a year are considered "active"
and are eligible to participate in the annual Volunteer Recognition
Event.
Additional benefits are based on annual hours contributed and years of
service.
The
best reward for being a Wilds volunteer is the knowledge that you are
helping to promote the mission of the Wilds, one of the premiere wildlife
conservation programs in the world.
Contact us at volunteer@thewilds.org
or 740-638-5030 to learn more about volunteering at the Wilds.