Zoo Teen Volunteer ProgramThe Maryland Zoo’s Zoo Teen Program is an exciting way for high school students aged 14-17 to learn about zoos and animal protection, explorer opportunities, gain leadership skills, earn service learning hours, meet lifelong friends and so much more.
This is a year-round volunteer program. All teen volunteers will start as Zoo Guides, who make sure that a zoo visit starts on a pleasant, comfortable, and informative note by answering general questions about the zoo in a helpful and enthusiastic way, and by pointing out all the great exhibitions, events, and programs available. After successfully completing summer volunteer requirements as a Zoo Guide, Zoo Teens may choose the volunteer task(Guest Engagement and Education or Conservation and Research) that they would like to join in.
Zoo Teen Program Requirements·Hand in a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
·Attend a group interview and be accepted into the program.
·Complete the Zoo Teen Volunteer Boot Camp.
·Meet a monthly requirement of 4 shifts(轮班)for at least one year(shifts will be scheduled on the same days each month).
·Attend at least 3 preservation service projects.
·Attend end-of-summer off-site preservation field trip project.
Important Dates·January 31: Zoo Teen Program Application Opens
·April 14: Zoo Teen Program Application Closes
·May 6,7,13,21: Interview Dates
·May 30: Choices Made
·June 19 -23: Zoo Teen Volunteer Boot Camp(9: 00am -4: 00 pm daily)
Questions? Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteers@marylandzoo. org or call 443-552-5266.
1. What do volunteers do at first?
A.Help organize exhibitions. |
B.Choose their preferred volunteer task. |
C.Go on a field trip with experts |
D.Provide information for zoo visitors. |
2. What is required of Zoo Teens?
A.Joining a 5-day Boot Camp. |
B.Having a one-on-one interview. |
C.Working at least 3 days a month. |
D.Attending a monthly preservation project. |
3. When will the applicants know whether they are accepted into the program?
A.On April 14. | B.On May 21. | C.On May 30. | D.On June 23. |