1) Open and complete the application in Microsoft Word

2) Save the completed application on your computer

3) Attach the application to an email, with your resume

and cover letter, and send to:

SAFARI ZOO CAMP- JOB/VOLUNTEERAPPLICATION

OFFICE USE ONLY
Submitted: / Cover Letter: / Yes No / Resume: / Yes No / Date:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name: / Last Name: / Job applying for:
Male Female / Are you over the age of 19? / Yes No / Email:
Home Phone: / Cellular: / Work Phone:
Mailing Address: / City/Town:
Postal Code: / Province: / Country:
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND ABILITY
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations? / Yes No
Have you been a camper at Safari Zoo Camp? / Yes No / If so, for how many years? / 0123456789101112131415
Have you volunteered/worked at Safari Zoo Camp? / Yes No / If so, for how many years? / 0123456789101112131415
Have you ever worked at another residential summer camp before? / Yes No
If so, for how many years, with which camp and at what capacity? / 0123456789101112131415
Have you ever cared for a pet? / Yes No / If so, what type of animal was it?
Have you ever worked with non-domestic animals (research work is applicable)? / Yes No
If so, briefly describe the work:
Other relevant volunteer experience with kids and/or animals:
Other relevant work experience (paid position) with kids and/or animals:
Relevant education and training:
Please list any additional information that relates to your ability to perform the work for which you have applied, such as extra curricular activities, licenses, professional memberships, hobbies, etc:
What languages do you read, speak and write fluently?
Valid Drivers Licence: / Yes No / Up-to-date First Aid and CPR Certification: / Yes No
Lifeguard Certification: / Yes No / Are you legally permitted to work in Canada? / Yes No
OTHER INFORMATION
Have you ever lived away from home? / Yes No / If so, for how long?
Have you had any previous experiences at Jungle Cat World (Night Safari, visitor, etc)?
Briefly explain why you want to work at Safari Zoo Camp?
How did you find out about the job at Safari Zoo Camp?
CHARACTER REFERENCES
1) Full Name: / Phone: / Relation:
2) Full Name: / Phone: / Relation:
3) Full Name: / Phone: / Relation:
JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST
Though all staff will have the opportunity to participate in most of the following activities, we will be selecting qualified individuals to specialize in certain areas to ensure quality programming and safety.
ZOO WORK & SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES / Interest Level / Skill, Knowledge & Experience / EXTRACURRICULAR / Interest Level / Skill, Knowledge & Experience
Behavioural Enrichment / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Animal Rights & Welfare / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Construction/Maintenance / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Arts & Crafts / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Guided Feeding Tour / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Birding / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Teaching- Earth Stewardship / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Campfire Songs / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Teaching- Herpetofauna/Inverts / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Canoeing / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Teaching- Mammals / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Caving / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Teaching- Primates / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Chess / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Wildlife Presentations- Outreach / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Discussions/Debates / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Zookeeping- Carnivores / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Drum Circle / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Zookeeping/Falconry- Birds / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Firemaking / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Zookeeping- Herpetofauna/Inverts / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Gardening / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Zookeeping- Primates / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Guitar Lessons / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Zookeeping- Ungulates / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Hang Gliding (preparation) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
PERSONAL IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS / Insect/Spider Search / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Martial Arts / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Mountain Biking / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Photography / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Rappelling (rope work) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH / Skateboarding / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Materials/Equipment Required: / Storytelling / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Strawberry Picking / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Wall Climbing (rope work) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Website Development / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Wilderness Clean-up / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Wilderness Survival / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Wild Edibles (Herbal Teas) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Talent Show (drama) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Talent Show (host) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Trampoline / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
Tree Climbing (rope work) / LOWMODERATEHIGH / LOWMODERATEHIGH
OFFICE USE ONLY
Placement Type: / Volunteer Paid Employment Intern/Placement- complete below
Institution: / Contact Person- Full Name:
Work Phone: / Fax: / Email:
Other Documents Submitted:
Reference (1) Contacted By: / Date:
Reference (2) Contacted By: / Date:
Reference (3) Contacted By: / Date:
Notes/Concerns:

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Last updated: February 12, 2010

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