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London And Whipsnade Zoos Are Looking For Volunteers

London And Whipsnade Zoos Are Looking For Volunteers

The zoos are looking for 'an army of volunteers' to help them get back on their feet after lockdown

Jake Massey

Jake Massey

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is looking for volunteers to lend a much-needed hand at London and Whipsnade Zoos.

The zoos need 'an army of volunteers' to come forward after coronavirus lockdown measures presented them with 'the biggest challenge faced in our history'.

London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo are looking for volunteers.
PA

Volunteers will take on stewarding roles and will be responsible for ensuring visitors have safe, informative and enjoyable trips.

The duties of stewarding volunteers will be to ensure that visitors:

  • Feel welcome and supported during their visit
  • Navigate their way around the zoos safely within social distancing measures
  • Have a fun and informative visit
  • Learn about the work of the zoos and wildlife conservation programmes


Sir David Attenborough backed the zoos' fundraising appeal last month, and now they're asking for help from people who can lend their time.

Speaking to the Metro, volunteer manager Rhiannon Green said: "We are delighted to have the zoos open again, but we are facing operational challenges that are new to us. We know from the heart-warming response to our fundraising appeal that people really want to help us.

"For some people sparing time might be how they can help us best - especially those on furlough, or whose travel plans have been disrupted.

"We need cheery, flexible people who can help visitors enjoy their day while respecting the measures that keep everyone safe."


You can apply to be a stewarding volunteer here.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: UK News, Animals

Jake Massey is a journalist at LADbible. He graduated from Newcastle University, where he learnt a bit about media and a lot about living without heating. After spending a few years in Australia and New Zealand, Jake secured a role at an obscure radio station in Norwich, inadvertently becoming a real-life Alan Partridge in the process. From there, Jake became a reporter at the Eastern Daily Press. Jake enjoys playing football, listening to music and writing about himself in the third person.

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