Volunteer: Saturday, September 26, 2026, IDD Awareness Day!

Description

IDD Awareness Day at the ZOO

• Event Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Location: Pueblo Zoo

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY?

Pueblo Diversified Industries (“PDI”) is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation with a mission to create pathways of opportunity where people with diverse abilities thrive through informed choices, meaningful education and employment, premier residential services, and dynamic social experiences. Pueblo Diversified Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.?

Summary:

Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming, organized, and enjoyable event for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage comfortably with individuals of all abilities. The volunteer plays a key part in ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for the 800+ expected attendees.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Assisting with event setup
• •Welcoming and directing guests
• •Helping at the registration and check-in table
• •Distributing event materials
• •Providing directions and general event support
• •Assisting at activity or resource tables
• •Setting up and organizing the food-serving area
• •Serving food and drinks to guests
• •Restocking food, beverages, and supplies
• •Keeping event areas clean and organized
• •Assisting with cleanup after the event

Requirements

Volunteers should be friendly, dependable, patient, and comfortable interacting with individuals of all abilities. Volunteers must follow staff directions and all applicable food-safety procedures.

Anyone interested in volunteering must apply online through our regular job application process. If applicants have questions about the event or volunteer responsibilities, they may contact me directly.

Qualifications:

• •Friendly and approachable demeanor
• •Comfortable interacting with individuals of all abilities and ages
• •Organized and attentive to detail
• •Punctual and reliable
• •Able to remain at the sign-in area for the duration of the assigned shift

Physical Requirements:

• •Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• •May need to lift boxes with event materials (up to 15 lbs)

If you are interested, please complete the online Volunteer application.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (719) 564-0000 or email us at [email protected].

Applicants: If selected for an interview, you may be contacted by either a hiring manager or a member of the front desk staff. They may leave a voicemail or send an email, so please monitor your messages closely. Be sure to respond promptly and take note of the name of the person who reached out to you.