Share your passion for nature and wildlife! Become a Zoo Docent!

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Santa Barbara Zoo Docents are volunteer teachers who share their knowledge of the Zoo and the natural world connecting with our guests, interpreting exhibits, running activities, using bio-facts and kits, leading tours, participating in observational research, assisting with children's programs and special events. Docents undergo an in-depth training offered only twice a year, on topics such as interpretation, natural history, ecology, botany, conservation, and the history of the Zoo.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong public speaking and exceptional customer service skills are essential.
• Must be available to volunteer for at least 2 hours a week.
• Must be able to submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) test on an annual basis to the Volunteer Office.
• Must be able to clear a Department of Justice (DOJ) Background check. (If you are 16-17 years old, then you will need to clear the DOJ when you turn eighteen.

Please be aware that once training is finished, this program requires a minimum commitment of six months.

If you are interested you MUST submit an application found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepCNZ5kap84rS2Km4Z4_kJ7x5IlKDvsVltTU4QLM23L_3TkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more info see our website here: https://www.sbzoo.org/volunteer/docent/