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Racine Zoo AmeriCorps Volunteer

The incumbent is a three-quarter-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,200 hours (32 hours per week) over a 10-month term of service (October 1st, 2026 through July 2nd, 2027). The incumbent will serve public school students in Racine County through the preparation, instruction, and evaluation of environmental educational programming. Additionally, the incumbent will spend 8-16 hours per week assisting in the Racine Zoo Animal Care department with animal husbandry, animal training, and other service activities as requested by their supervisor falling within the scope of allowable activities. Schedules will vary depending on a changeable program schedule, but scheduled hours will typically be 4 days a week and 8 hours a day, usually falling between Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Members will also be required to serve in the Racine Zoo Animal Care Department on either Saturday or Sunday on a rotating basis. Individuals may be required to perform other position-related instructions within the scope of their normal service activities as requested by their supervisor (AmeriCorps Program Director) in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities and subject to reasonable accommodation. Volunteers are required to serve for the full 1,200 hours service term in order to successfully complete the Racine Zoo AmeriCorps Program and become eligible to receive an education award. Volunteers will also receive training in a variety of areas to support and enhance the Volunteer''s service to the students, including, but not limited to, proper animal handling and husbandry, classroom behavioral management techniques, engaging students with conservation messaging, as well as certification in Project WET and Project WILD curriculums. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other position-related instructions within the scope of their normal service activities as requested by their supervisor (AmeriCorps Program Director) in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities and subject to reasonable accommodation. 1. Provide direct services to Racine Zoo AmeriCorps program participants via educational interpretive programming, as well as effective delivery of pre- and post-intervention assessments 2. Assistance in creation and delivery of educational interpretive programming 3. Animal handling and assist in maintenance of trained behaviors 4. Facilitate volunteer recruitment and training 5. Write reflections on service for Zoo and AmeriCorps publications 6. Act as a positive role model to students in the Racine Zoo AmeriCorps program Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance . Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required . Service Areas :

Education , Environment . Skills :

Communications , Team Work , First Aid , Public Speaking , General Skills , Education , Environment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Racine Zoo AmeriCorps Volunteer Program Start/End Date 10/01/2026 - 07/02/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations WISCONSIN Languages English Spanish is a bonus Accepting Applications From 09/09/2026 To 09/09/2027 Contact Madolyn Wielgat 200 Goold St Racine WI 53402 2626369580 mwielgat@racinezoo.org https://racinezoo.org/racine-zoo-americorps-program Listing ID 130911

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