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3 people are interested
Teen Programs Internship
ORGANIZATION: The Virginia Zoo
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3 people are interested
Overview
The Teen Programs intern supports our Conservation Youth Team (CYT) program. The CYT volunteer program helps students develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours. The intern will gain an understanding of the needs required for managing a year-round volunteer program for teens. The intern will assist with training, scheduling, day-to-day operations, and general supervision. The internship is unpaid, but there are many other benefits that will afford interns a valuable experience in conservation and teen programs management.
Duties
- Assist in supervision of teens on-grounds
- Prepare quarterly newsletter with zoo updates for teens
- Assist with preparation for and supervision of CYT snooze in September
- Develop program and schedule for quarterly CYT meeting
- Brainstorm new ways to improve year-round program engagement
- Help teens gain confidence in public speaking and conservation
Qualifications
- Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
- Be available for at least a three month commitment
- Be able to make at least a 160 hour commitment
- Occasional evenings and weekends required
- Have reliable transportation to and from the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA
To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to Kristine.Kastenbaum@norfolk.gov or fax to 747-441-5408.
Applications for fall are due September 1 st, 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
August 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- At least a 3 month and 240 hour commitment.
- Current undergraduate or graduate student