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Volunteen Program
ORGANIZATION: Zoo Atlanta
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4 people are interested
- Volunteen applications open January 1, 2025 and will close on January 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd
The Volunteen Program is designed for high school students ages 14 to 17. Volunteens work toward a minimum of 160 service hours over the course of the program year, with specific hour requirements during each of the three terms. This is a year-round program. Through their participation, Volunteens will develop advocacy for themselves and others, empathy for the world around them, and commitment, leadership, and customer service skills. They will also learn in-depth information about animal species, care, and conservation.
Our program runs June 1 through the following May 31 each year.
Volunteen applications open January 1, 2025 and will close on January 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd
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AGE RANGE: 14-17 years old- What You Need To Know:
- Applications will open at 9 a.m. on January 1, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. on January 31, 2025.
- All portions of the application must be complete by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd
VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must complete all application steps to be considered for the program.
- To be eligible for the program, Volunteens must be 14 to 17 years old by June 1, 2025, and be enrolled in high school (or equivalent program) for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
- Volunteens must commit to:
- 100 service hours in the summer semester (June 1 - August 31)
- 30 hours in the fall (September 1 - December 31), and
- 30 hours in the spring (January 1 - May 31).
- Volunteens pay a $30 orientation fee to cover a name badge, uniform T-shirt, and access card. Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
- All Volunteens must have a current TB test on file for each year of active service by June 1.
- All accepted new Volunteens are required to attend one orientation date with a parent.
- The 2025-2026 program year begins June 1, 2025. Training Week, which is required for all Volunteens , will be June 1 through June 5 , 2025. All five days are required , and make-up days will not be offered.
Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd
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About Zoo Atlanta
Location:
800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315, US
Mission Statement
We save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. Our efforts connect people to animals and inspire conservation action.
Description
Zoo Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving wildlife and their habitats. We dedicate our resources to conservation, research, education and engaging experiences to help connect people to animals and inspire conservation action. Learn more about us on our website: zooatlanta.org.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
800 Cherokee AvenueAtlanta, GA 30315
(33.73414 ,-84.37227 )
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Multi-Tasking
- Animal Care / Handling
- People Skills
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteens work toward a minimum of 160 service hours over the course of the program year, with specific hour requirements during each of the three terms. This is a year-round program.
- Volunteen applications open January 1, 2025 and will close on January 31, 2025. Please apply online at http://bit.ly/3kABMjd