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8 people are interested
Friends of the National Zoo Volunteer Zoo Guides
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the National Zoo
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8 people are interested
Zoo Guides offer insight into the animal world with engaging stories, interesting facts and animal observations. Zoo Guides learn to give tours to visitors, new employees and volunteers. From general tours sharing a broad overview of the entire Smithsonian's National Zoo to specialty tours for young children and their parents (as well as occasional special request tours!), Zoo Guides offer a focused look at the animals, the conservation work, and the Zoo's efforts to save species!
When no tours are scheduled, Zoo Guides act as education interpreters for a variety of outdoor areas around the Zoo, including Great Cats Circle, American bison and Andean bears.
Zoo Guides must be able to commit to three, three-hour shifts on three weekdays per month for a minimum of one year. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Weekend shifts are currently full, so you must be available weekdays.
For more information or to sign up, go to: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/support/volunteer/zoo-guide.
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About Friends of the National Zoo
Location:
National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) is the dedicated partner of the National Zoological Park. FONZ provides exciting and enriching experiences to connect people with wildlife. Together with the Zoo, FONZ is building a society committed to restoring an endangered natural world.
Description
Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park to celebrate, study, and protect the diversity of animals and their habitats. Since 1958, FONZ has provided the Zoo with education programs, volunteers, and grants for Zoo scientists and staff, as well as special events, guest services, and fundraising for Zoo projects. FONZ volunteers give more than 90,000 hours of service to the Zoo each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
National Zoological Park3001 Connecticut Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20008
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2018
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Three 3-hour shifts and one evening mtg per month.
- Must be able to attend all the training dates.