Engage with guests to provide information regarding the natural history and conservation of honey bees. A variety of resources are available at the habitat, such as a working observation hive, graphics, and pollination plants to increase guest awareness of honey bees and their importance. Honey bees are managed and cared for by Zookeeper staff and are not the responsibility of volunteers.
Applicants must be paying members of the North Carolina State Beekeeper Association to qualify for this position.
Time Commitments
Volunteers should be available to commit to two shifts each month,
Available Shifts: March - November, Wednesdays - Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Summer only options: Available June – August with a minimum commitment of one shift weekly. Submit Volunteer Interest Form beginning May 3.
Training
Training will provide a review of beekeeping principles and the natural history of honey bees, with a focus on the significance of the honey bee to human and wildlife populations by pollination.
Age requirement
Minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Youth between the ages of 12 - 15 years old can volunteer for this assignment with their parent or legal guardian. This adult must complete all required documents, training and be available to serve alongside the child at each scheduled shift.
Onboarding Timeline to Attend February Orientation
We are excited about your interest in joining our volunteer team and being part of our Zoo community. We offer multiple onboarding cycles to help match varying schedules.
To attend the February Orientation, all onboarding steps listed below must be completed within the designated timeframes to ensure a smooth and successful start.
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to complete these steps at this time, additional opportunities will continue through the coming months. Beginning February 12th, you’ll be able to view the onboarding timeline for the March orientation.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you when the timing is right!
Step 1: Volunteer Interest Form
Click to submit a Volunteer Interest Form
- Deadline to submit form: February 11
Step 2: Information Session
Information Sessions will be conducted virtually.
- February (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Thursday, February 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Step 3: Orientation
Orientations will be conducted virtually.
- Must complete step 2 to receive the Zoom link to attend
- February
- Saturday, February 28 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Step 4: Onsite Zoo Visit
Onsite Zoo Visit
- Must complete step 3 to attend
- March (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Step 5: Begin Volunteering!
- After all onboarding steps have been completed, you can begin volunteering
Step 6: Onsite Training
- Complete training during first volunteer shift
