We need your help to make our fall events spooktacluar! We are looking for folks to help us staff craft, activity and treat stations during the event. This is a great opportunity to help Elmwood Park Zoo create a safe space for families to enjoy Halloween and have some fun. If you are interested consider signing up for an afternoon, evening or even several! Please fill out the vendor form below.
- Volunteering sessions are great for families, groups or individuals.
- Volunteer groups cannot include more than 15 people on one day, larger groups will be split into multiple days.
- All volunteers must be over the age of 14.
- Family friendly costumes are more than welcome!
- Candy Donations: The zoo is asking all volunteer groups for donations of unopened bulk bags of treat-size Candy Donations any day between August 1st and October 15th! Any amount is appreciated! We do ask that any candy you purchase this Halloween be Palm Oil Sustainably Sourced or even better Palm Oil Free to protect rainforests and critically endangered Orangutans! Click here to learn more.
Volunteer Form
- ALL volunteers must be over the age of 14 for Elmwood Park Zoo event volunteering.
- Zoo parking spots may be limited on busy event days. Please give yourself 20 to 30 extra minutes for finding parking.
- Food will not be provided for volunteers, but food is available for purchase in the zoo. *However, remember that volunteers MAY NOT purchase or consume alcohol while they are volunteering.
- Remember that the volunteer opportunities at the zoo are mainly outside, so volunteers must always dress practically for the weather.
- Unfortunately, those completing court-ordered community service are not eligible for completing hours as short term event volunteers. However, if this is your situation please reach out to volunteer@elmwoodparkzoo.org about other ways Montgomery County citizens can complete community service to help the zoo.