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2. First Name:*
3. Last Name:*
5. Preferred Name:
7. Street Address:*
9. City*
10. State*
11. Zip Code*
13. Phone Number (Primary):*
14. Phone Number (Alternate):
16. Email Address*
20. Date of Birth:*
    Date of Birth:
21. Are you at least 18 years of age?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
25. Education Level:*

    1. High School / GED
    2. Some College
    3. Trade / Vocational School

    1. Associate Degree
    2. Bachelor's Degree

    1. Master's Degree
    2. Doctoral Degree
29. Employment
31. Current/most recent place of employment*
33. City:*
34. State:*
36. Position/Title*
38. Employment Status*

    1. Working full time
    2. Working part time
    3. Retired
    4. Student
    5. Unemployed
42. Are you seeking to volunteer to fulfill court ordered community service? We are not able to accommodate volunteers needing court ordered community service hours.*
    -- Select One --YesNo

    If you are seeking community service hours, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (940) 668-4530 or the Cemetery at (940) 668-4532.
44. Volunteer Preferences:*

    You may check as many volunteer preferences as you would like.

    1. Guest Relations / Animal Interpretation
    2. Horticulture

    1. Operations
    2. Special Events
46. Skills:*

    Check all that apply.

    1. Arts / Crafts
    2. Painting
    3. Carpentry
    4. Gardening / Horticulture
    5. Photography
    6. Cooking / Baking / Food Prep

    1. Event Planning
    2. Public Speaking
    3. Guest Relations
    4. Sewing
    5. Music
    6. History Research

    1. Grant Writing
    2. Face Painting
    3. Story Telling
    4. Magic
    5. Comedy
    6. Language Interpretation: Spanish/ASL/etc
48. Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, what?
50. Have you ever been employed by or volunteered with the Frank Buck Zoo? If so, when and what was your position?:*
52. Have you ever been employed by or volunteered with any other zoo, aquarium, or garden? If so, when, where, and what was your position?:*
54. Do you have any other volunteer experience or special skills?:*
    (Teaching, carpentry, horticulture, welding, etc...)
56. Why would you like to volunteer at the Frank Buck Zoo?:*
58. What are your feelings about animals in human care?:*
60. What do you hope to gain from the experience of volunteering with the Frank Buck Zoo?:*
62. Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you?
64. Do you have any physical or medical limitations that may affect your volunteering?*

    This does not disqualify you from the Frank Buck Zoo Adult Volunteer Program.

    1. Yes
    2. No
66. Briefly describe any limitations
68. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a felony?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
70. If yes, please explain
72. How did you hear about the FBZ volunteer program?*
74. Availability Day(s):*

    1. Monday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Wednesday
    4. Thursday
    5. Friday
    6. Saturday
    7. Sunday
75. Availability Time(s):*

    1. Morning
    2. Afternoon
    3. Flexible
77. Comments about availability:
79. Are you able to commit to 48 hours a year total? (Volunteers who only choose Special Events are required to commit to 24 hours a year.)
    -- Select One --YesNo

    During our winter months there may not be as many opportunities to volunteer due to poor weather conditions and low visitation. If you wish, you can contribute more than 48 hours.
81. Shirt Size:*
    -- Select One --SmallMediumLargeX-LargeXX-Large

    Adult Unisex Sizes
85. References
    Do not include relatives, spouses, or significant others.
87. Name:*
88. Phone number:*
90. Name:*
91. Phone number:*
93. Name:*
94. Phone number:*
98. Emergency Contact
100. Name*
102. Phone Number*
103. Relationship*
105. Emergency Contact Notes:
109. Agreement Statements
     By submitting this application, you are agreeing to the following:
111. I understand this application does not guarantee me a position as a volunteer with the Frank Buck Zoo.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
113. I understand that if my application is accepted, I will be responsible for a $100 registration fee.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
115. I understand that my volunteer registration fee ($100) includes the cost of my background check, my shirt, handbook, training materials, and other supplies.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
117. I understand I will be subject to a background check and I understand that if my background check fails, I will not be refunded my volunteer registration fee.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
119. I understand that due to background check procedures, I must be legally authorized to work in the USA and/or currently reside in the USA.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
121. I understand that I must have a current negative TB test result.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
123. I understand I will be required to sign a liability waiver, provide emergency contact information, and complete training necessary for each volunteer opportunity.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
125. I agree to uphold all Frank Buck Zoo safety regulations, conduct policies, and confidentiality policies.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
127. I understand that the Frank Buck Zoo reserves the right to terminate my volunteer status at its discretion.*

     1. Yes
     2. No
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