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ORGANIZATION: CuriOdyssey

The Wildlife Interpretive Guides or "TWIGs" at CuriOdyssey enhance the visitor experience by engaging visitors in casual conversations to help them observe and learn about our animals and biofact collection. Teens may volunteer when partnered with a parent and may start training on our animal ambassador collection after several months of dependable service.

Required commitment: Two 2-hour shifts per month for at least one year. Weekly commitment strongly preferred.

Required training series to be held in September and October, 2021, and will include learning about our zoo animals, large collection of biofacts and how to engage children. Space in training is limited and will include both in-person and virtual sessions.

If interested, complete the CuriOdyssey online volunteer application by August 1 -- available online in the Get Involved: Volunteer section, at www(dot)CuriOdyssey(dot)org.

Located in Coyote Point Park in San Mateo, California, CuriOdyssey is a serious science playground where visitors observe wild animals and experiment with real scientific phenomena. Each year, more than 100,000 kids enjoy our in-house designed and fabricated science exhibits, native animal zoo, wildlife programming, and science classes and camps.

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About CuriOdyssey

Location:

1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401, US

Mission Statement

Inspire love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future.

Description

Located in Coyote Point Park in San Mateo, California, CuriOdyssey is a non-profit science center and zoo dedicated to inspiring love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future. Our exhibits and educational programs inspire excitement, curiosity and discovery through distinctive interactive experiences. Our education philosophy includes creating an authentic, inquiry based, and immersive environment, while providing meaningful, robust and personal learning experiences.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Environment
Animals, Children & Youth, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1651 Coyote Point DriveSan Mateo, CA 94401

(37.590675,-122.319695)
 

SKILLS

  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Environmental Education

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • Two 2-hour shifts per month for at least one year. Weekly commitment strongly preferred.

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