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3 people are interested
Conservation Youth Team
ORGANIZATION: The Virginia Zoo
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3 people are interested
The Virginia Zoo’s Conservation Youth Team (CYT) is a youth development program for high schoolers that provides important volunteer services to the Zoo, our guests and our communities. During a fun and intense one-week training at the beginning of summer, teens learn their way around the Zoo, the basics of conservation and ecology, and how to interpret to Zoo guests. For the rest of the summer CYT participants provide exhibit interpretation for Zoo guests or support summer Safari Camp programs. As a member of the Conservation Youth Team, students develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours. Regular conservation experiences connect students with opportunities to better understand science and conservation in the local community.
Applications are available on the Virginia Zoo's website and are due February 28, 2017.
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About The Virginia Zoo
Location:
3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504, US
Mission Statement
The Virginia Zoological Park is committed to saving and protecting the world’s wildlife by inspiring a passion for nature and taking conservation action at home and around the world.
Description
Zoo volunteers are a creative group of dedicated community members, each possessing a unique passion and desire to share the natural world with our visitors. The volunteer program provides professional development opportunities, fun social events, regular recognition of service and many opportunities to learn about and get inside knowledge of the Zoo and conservation activities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Virginia Zoo3500 Granby StreetNorfolk, VA 23504
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers will complete approximately 150 hours.
- There is a $100 registration fee to cover the cost of training and uniform items.