Volunteer as an Individual

Pre-requisites

• Be 21 years and above
• Deep interest in nature and wildlife
• Willing to engage guests on wildlife conservation
• Comfortable in an outdoor environment
• Pass selection process

Recruitment

• Twice a year (April – June, September – November)

Commitment

• 8 – 10 weeks of training, usually on Saturdays and Sundays
• Upon successful evaluation, commit monthly duty of 2 hours per session for at least a year

Pre-requisites

• Between 15 – 21 years old. Full time students who are above 21 years old may also apply
• Deep interest in nature and wildlife
• Willing to engage guests on wildlife conservation
• Comfortable in an outdoor environment

Recruitment

• Four times a year, across different parks

Commitment

• 2 full days of training
• Upon successful evaluation, commit monthly duty of 2 hours per session for at least a year

Pre-requisites

• Be 18 years old and above
• Have prior experience in husbandry work at an organization OR an existing Docent/Conservation Ambassador who has volunteered for at least 24 hours with us
• Able to commit 5 days a week for at least 4 weeks, or weekly for at least 1 year

_{Note: International applicants must be eligible to apply for Work Holiday Pass (WHP) or Training Employment Pass (TEP). Refer to the Ministry of Manpower website for more information.}

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain exhibit areas and animal dens
• Prepare daily feeding for animals
• Record observations of enrichment conducted by keepers
• Observe and assist keepers during commentary/guest engagement/token feeding sessions

_{The above are the generic duties for a Keeper Volunteer. Find out more about the specific responsibilities for the respective Animal Care team.}

Administrative payment

• Training Employment Pass Holders must make additional administrative payment of $330 (non-refundable)

Vaccinations required

• Tetanus
• Volunteers based at Primate sections will additional vaccination and blood tests against Hepatitis B

_{If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.}

Application

• Apply between 1 January – 27 February or 1 July – 31 August

Pre-requisites

• Be 18 years old and above
• Be a Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident, or a Dependent’s Pass holder
• Have a valid diving certification from NAUI / PADI / SSI
• Able to commit to 12 sessions (4 hours each) for at least 1 year

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of exhibits (both diving and non-diving)
• Food preparation
• Life-support system maintenance (such as cleaning of filters, system overhaul)
• Scuba diving activities:
  • Vacuuming and collecting organic matter
  • Wiping of viewing windows
  • Feeding session
  • Animal handling

Vaccination required

• Tetanus

_{If you have taken this vaccination before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.}

On job training (OJT)

• Applicants who passed the interview will be required to attend 2 full days of OJT. They will also have to:
  • Pass the Dive Medical Assessment conducted at the Group-appointed medical clinic (at own cost)
  • Pass Dive Orientation on last day of OJT

Pre-requisites

• Be in a final year student of veterinary medicine course at the time of volunteer placement
• Be able to commit either 4 or 8 weeks

_{Note: International applicants must be eligible to apply for Work Holiday Pass (WHP) or Training Employment Pass (TEP). Please refer to the Ministry of Manpower website for more information.}

Responsibilities

• Record observed cases using standardised format
• Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., radiographs, hematology, biochemistry)
• Monitor restraint episodes and record pertinent information such as anesthetic and physiologic parameters
• Assist veterinary nurses with routine treatments and other assigned tasks
• Prepare for upcoming procedures including medical record review and independent reading on unfamiliar species and techniques
• Complete reading assignments
• Complete a research project and present findings to the hospital and/or husbandry staff

Administrative payment

• Training Employment Pass Holders must make additional administrative payment of $330 (non-refundable)

Vaccinations required

• Tetanus
• Volunteers based at Singapore Zoo will require additional vaccination for Rabies and Influenza

_{If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.}

Application

• Apply between 1 January – 27 February or 1 July – 31 August

Pre-requisites

• University students taking Science-related studies in Singapore
• Comfortable with an outdoor work environment
• Pass a selection process
• Commit 48 days within 3-month period

_{Note: Foreign students studying in Singapore who wish to apply must be eligible to work in Singapore. You can check your eligibility on the Ministry of Manpower website.}

Responsibilities

• Learn and engage in animal husbandry management practices
• Design experimental designs and participate in data collection related to research project
• Assist with producing technical reports and documentation
• Present findings to relevant committees and key stakeholders

Vaccinations required

• Tetanus
• Volunteers based at Primate sections will require additional vaccination and blood tests against Influenza and Hepatitis B

_{If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.}

Application

• Apply between 1 February – 31 March