My Nature Lab Volunteer Application
Thank you for applying to be a volunteer at My Nature Lab! Volunteers must be above the age of 16. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee a position at My Nature Lab. Volunteers must also complete an interview process, be accepted into the program, and attend a training to begin as a volunteer. 
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Contact and Basic Information
Full Name *
Preferred Name/Nickname
Preferred Pronouns
Age *
Phone Number *
Email Address *
Preferred Contact Method *
Required
Interest and Commitment
Why do you want to volunteer specifically at My Nature Lab? *
Are you volunteering for school credit or a specific program?  *
If you answered "yes" above, please list hours required and deadline.
Can you commit to a weekly 2-hour shift for at least 3 months? *
Which shifts are you interested in? (Check all that apply.) *
Required
We host a monthly gathering with donuts, drinks, and dedicated time to learn more about the Lab animals. Would you be interested in attending? *
Task Readiness and Experience
At My Nature Lab, our volunteers are the backbone of our daily operations. The majority of our operational needs fall into the first three categories below. How willing and able are you to do the following tasks?
1 = Unwilling and/or Unable           5 = Willing and Able
Facility Maintenance
(Cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.)
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Animal Care
(Misting enclosures, scrubbing water bowls, removing waste, cleaning tanks, distributing insects, etc.)
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Front Desk and Guest Relations
(Welcoming and checking in families, explaining Lab expectations, answering basic membership questions, promoting memberships and events, etc.)
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Educator Assistant
(Assisting staff during busy hours by passing animals during hands-on encounters. Note: This role is only assigned on exceptionally busy days or once all other maintenance and care tasks are complete.)
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Check any that apply to you.
If you checked any of the above, please explain.
Do you have experience with live reptiles and amphibians? *
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please elaborate on what experience you have with reptiles and amphibians.
Which group(s) of Lab animals are you most interested in? *
Required
Which group(s) of Lab animals are you most nervous about? *
Required
Do you have any allergies we should be aware of? (e.g., Timothy hay, shellfish/fish food, latex, etc.)
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