Brian Kutsch
Volunteer Manager
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: (205) 397-3863
Fax: (205) 879-9426
volunteers@birminghamzoo.comEach year for Boo-at-the-Zoo (BATZ) and ZooLights, the Birmingham Zoo asks for volunteers to make this a fun and exciting event. It takes about 100 volunteers (for BATZ) and 60 volunteers (for ZooLights) each night to help make this fun for the family and kids that come. I would greatly appreciate it if you would signup to assist and if could help the zoo by informing friends, family members, teachers, and others about these great volunteer opportunities here at the Zoo.
There are many different positions for volunteers that include: the talking pumpkin, managing games, candy stations, Alien Reptile Experience, passing out maps, giving directions, helping load and unload the train, staffing train crossings for safety, and lots more.
Volunteers: All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer. Adults and groups are welcome. We have a maximum allowed number of volunteers each night so you must contact Brian Kutsch with the night(s) that you or your group can volunteer. Spaces fill up quickly so please sign up in advance. If you must cancel, please call or email so that we may open up your volunteer spot to others. Also, remember that all volunteers must sign in and out to ensure that we know that all volunteers have completed their assignments. If you need proof of your volunteer hours for this event, please bring a sheet with you and we will sign it when you sign-out for the evening. Hour sheets will not be handed out or signed after you leave Zoo grounds.
Volunteer Times: All volunteers must mail, fax or bring a signed release form. Teens must have the release form signed by their parents/guardians in order to volunteer. We ask that all volunteers arrive by 4:30PM so that they may sign in and find their first station for the evening, and you continue volunteering until 9:30PM. Teens can be picked at the first aid station at the font entrance to the Zoo when they are done with volunteering.
Behavior: Please remember to have fun and follow directions. Those with disruptive behaviors and an inability to following directions will be dismissed.
Dinner and Valuables: Please do not bring anything of value to the zoo. We cannot be responsible for any lost items. We also do not have a place to leave purses or other items. If you leave your items, you will have to be responsible for any losses. Please eat before you come to this event. You should have time for breaks but they may be at odd times due to scheduling.
Boo-at-the Zoo (BATZ):
Times are 4:30 to 9:30
October 9, 10, 11; 16, 17, 18; 23, 24, 25; 30, 31
Costumes: Although optional, we would like for the volunteers to dress in friendly costumes. Please remember that costumes cannot be gory, suggestive, too scary, or revealing. I and the Zoo staff will be the final judge. Please remember that this event is for kids from 6 months to about 10 years of age. We cannot have costumes that are not appropriate. If you think that we might say no, then please alter the costume. We don't want to send anyone home because of costumes or behaviors. This is for fun and very young kids come to this event.
ZooLights:
Times are 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
December 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13; 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23; 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
ZooLights is an outdoor event. The month of December can be cool, please dress warmly for the weather. You may be outdoors for most of the night with breaks to warm up. Please wear layered clothing, gloves, and coats to keep you warm.
All volunteers must be able to follow directions and not may leave their assignment unless they have been relieved. Please remember to dress according to the weather. If it is raining, please call the zoo to inquire about the status of Boo-at-the-Zoo or ZooLights at 879-0409.
Please mail or fax the included COMPLETE, GENERAL RELEASE, AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT to the Zoo using the information listed on page 1. If you cannot turn in the form ahead of time, please bring it with you on your first scheduled date. Volunteers will not be not be contacted once a form is submitted due to the large number of forms received.
Thanks again. It should be a great time.
Brian Kutsch
Volunteer Manager
Phone: (205) 397-3863
Please scroll down for the signup sheet.
Complete, General Release, and Confidentiality Statement
Birmingham Zoo, Inc. Volunteer Program
Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 397-3863 (Fax) 879-9426
Boo-at-the Zoo and ZooLights 2009
Name: ___________________________ Date: ______________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________
Email Address __________________________ *please provide an email for BATZ and ZooLights info
Phone: ____________________ Are You 18 years of age or older? Yes_____ No ______
COMPLETE, GENERAL RELEASE, AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
1. Agreement: I understand that I, or my child, may only volunteer during assigned times and must properly sign in and out as a volunteer. I understand that I am responsible for providing transportation to and from the zoo for my myself, or my minor child, when the volunteer assignment starts and ends. I also understand that if I, or my minor child, has not been provided transportation within 30 minutes of the end of the event, my child may not be able to volunteer at future events at the Zoo.
2. For and in consideration of the approval of the above-named individual's participation as a volunteer for the Birmingham Zoo, Inc., an Alabama nonprofit corporation ("BZI") in the "Volunteer" program, the undersigned, for himself or herself, his or her minor child, his or her attorneys, agents and their respective heirs and assigns,hereby GENERALLY AND COMPLETELY RELEASES, REMISES, ACQUITS and FOREVER DISCHARGES the BZI, its successors and assigns, affiliates, officers, directors, servants, employees, attorneys, and agents, forever from all injuries, illnesses, death, claims, actions, causes of action, demands, rights, damages, costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, debts, liabilities and compensation of any and every kind, known or unknown, that result or may result from the above-named individual's participation in the "Volunteer" program or other activity or attendance at BZI. The undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned has been informed that this volunteer activity may expose the above-named individual to risks and hazards that may result in an injury, illness, personal injury or death. The undersigned accepts such risks and voluntarily chooses for the above-named individual to participate in the "Volunteer" program. The undersigned acknowledges that he or she has carefully read this release and has been advised about the opportunity to seek legal counsel prior to execution. By signing this form, the undersigned understands that this is a release of all claims for any illness, injury, or death that may result that occurs indirectly or directly or indirectly as a result of the undersigned volunteer for BZI.
3. Furthermore, the undersigned agrees to treat confidentially all information, knowledge or materials provided by BZI or observed or discovered while serving as a volunteer for BZI and shall not disclose any such information to any third party without the prior consent of BZI; provided, however, the forgoing covenant shall not apply to any information that is: (i) publicly available when provided, (ii) thereafter becomes publicly available or (iii) required to be disclosed by judicial or administrative process in connection with any action, suit, proceeding or claim or otherwise by applicable law.
4. The undersigned also irrevocably consents to BZI's sole use and ownership of any data, photographs, techniques developed by the undersigned while serving as a volunteer for BZI. At its sole discretion, BZI may publish or disseminate any photographic likeness of the undersigned.
5. I understand that I, or my child, must be at least 13 years of age or older on or before their first act of volunteerism for BZI.
6. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the undersigned executes this Complete, General Release and Confidentiality Statement as of this _______ day of ________, ________ year.
Please fill out the date at the end of section 6 in the shaded grey areas.
Deadline: Please mail or fax this form to the Zoo using the information listed above. If you cannot turn in the form ahead of time, please bring it with you on your first scheduled date. Volunteers will not be not be contacted once a form is submitted due to the large number of forms received.
Proof of Hours: If you need proof of your hours, please bring a sheet with you for Zoo staff to complete or ask for one of the forms that we keep on hand. We will NOT provide you with proof of your hours after you leave for the evening.
___________________________ _________________________________________
Print Volunteer's Name Parent or Legal Guardian's Name (for anyone under 18)
___________________________ _________________________________________
Volunteer's Signature Parent or Legal Guardian's Name (for anyone under 18)
Please circle the dates you will be volunteering: Each evening runs 4:30PM - 9:30PM
October: 9, 10, 11; 16, 17, 18; 23, 24, 25; 30, 31
December: 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13; 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23; 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
