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North Alabama Zoological Society Volunteer Standards

  • Your attitude affects how NALZS is viewed by the public, you become a NALZS Ambassador.. It is important to use polite language and good manners while you are on volunteer duty.

  • It is important to be dependable. If you sign up for an activity you are expected to show up or provide advance notice.

  • At no time should a volunteer’s dress, cleanliness, or appearance distract from or negatively affect the image of NALZS.

  • Clothing should be appropriate for the weather. No questionable slogans.

  • Volunteers are asked to use good judgment as to the appropriateness of taking breaks based on the type of activity in which they are involved.

  • Personnel files must be kept up to date. Please notify the Volunteer Coordinator of any changes in name, address, telephone number, or emergency contact number.

  • Hours are an important measure of volunteer activity. Hours are to be given to the Volunteer Coordinator via email or sign-in sheets.

  • Treat other volunteers, staff, and members of the community with courtesy.

  • It is your responsibility to be neat and clean.

  • No open-toe shoes are allowed.

  • No smoking while on duty.

  • I will always strive to be uplifting in all interactions

  • I will not criticize, teardown or express personal opinions about NALZS Staff, NALZS information, other Zoos, Attractions, Programs, Museums, etc.

  • I will seek to understand which Zoo information is “Public Ready”

  • I will not speculate about Zoo News, If you do not know- do not guess.

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By checking the box on the Volunteer form, you are acknowledging the NALZS Volunteer Standards and agreeing to follow them at all times at NALZS events.

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NALZS has the right to deny or terminate your involvement with NALZS at any time, without cause.
 

 

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