Volunteer

Volunteer

With the Saskatoon Zoo Society

The Saskatoon Zoo Society is a non-profit charitable organization that conducts environmental education programs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Volunteer to become an interpretive volunteer. There are also board positions within the Saskatoon Zoo Society that rely on volunteers donating their time and support to a worthwhile cause.

About our Volunteers
The Society coordinates a wide variety of educational programs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. The success of these programs is due, in no small part, to a group of dedicated volunteers.

Summer Investigation Cart Interpreters
The Investigation carts involve working with our biological artefacts – horns, antlers, tracks, scat, skulls, etc. Individuals are required to engage with the public and our artefacts.

Butterfly Garden Interpreters/Monitors
The Butterfly Garden is a big hit with the Zoo Patrons, but we need help with the monitoring of the area for our butterflies’ safety. It is also a great opportunity to talk to the public about butterflies and their role as pollinators. Hand out a few cool butterfly tattoos too!

Pond-Dipping Volunteers
Work alongside our staff as you help the Zoo Patrons discover the world of underwater invertebrates! This is the place to be in the summer – so much fun!

Requirements
Grade 8 students or older. A good grasp of the English language is required for these positions. Ages 18 & older must have a current police security check with the vulnerable sector search. The Saskatoon Zoo Society can provide you with a letter to get the Police check done free of charge. Students 17 years of age and younger will click on the parent waiver at time of registration.

2025 Volunteer Training Sessions (duration estimated to be 1.5-2 hours)
Butterfly Garden Interpreters/Monitors: June 1st, 2025 at 1pm
All other areas: Tentatively set for June 15th, 2025 at 1pm

Duration
June 1st to the Labour Day long weekend. Volunteer opportunities available throughout the week. We ask that volunteers commit to at least four three-hour shifts during the summer.

Special Events Volunteers
Special event volunteer opportunities will be listed here when available.

Registration Link will be available by May 5th, 2025.
For more information, please email us at info@saskatoonzoosociety.ca