Summer Volunteer Programme Open 2025

Want to spend your summer on the Wild Side?

Now Recruiting Dublin Zoo Summer Camp Volunteers!

Dublin Zoo is seeking volunteers to assist with our hugely popular children’s Summer Camps. This is a unique opportunity to experience fun, educational, wildlife-themed activities in Ireland’s largest living classroom! Our camps are for 7–12 year olds, based in venues throughout the zoo.

[NOTE: there is no direct animal contact involved in the camps]

Successful applicants will have enthusiasm, energy, a passion for wildlife and the outdoors, as well as a keen interest or background in working with young people. Experience is not essential, and training is provided. Summer Camp volunteers will be required to follow a timetable and camp guidelines and will be moving between different locations throughout the zoo. Summer Camp volunteers will gain valuable experience in conservation education, leadership, youth work and knowledge of the natural world.

Still interested….

• Volunteering commitment will be Monday – Friday (9:30am – 3pm) for a minimum of 2 weeks and up to 5 weeks from July 21^st to August 15^th.
• Potential Candidates will be required to attend an Open Day on June 26th and if successful, two training days on July 15^th and 16^th.
• Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
• To apply, complete our application form here.

Closing Date:  June 11^th 2025

We look forward to hearing from you.