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Zoo Animal Educator Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Zovargo

  • 4 people are interested
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Volunteer Time Commitment: 2-4 hours every other week

This includes:
> 1 education program every other week
> Self-study time to prepare for each program
> Weekly team training sessions, online training modules

Benefits: Interns receive college credit, animal handling, and animal care/husbandry experience. Both Interns and volunteers receive experience educating all ages, learn how to utilize interpretive teaching techniques, experience in delivering conservation education programs. Volunteers that maintain at least 10 hours a month are eligible to get trained on handling the animals and support animal husbandry responsibilities.

Length of Commitment: 6 Months


Application Process: Qualified candidates will be contacted to complete a short, introductory zoom video interview. Applicants that are selected to move forward from this interview will complete online training courses before getting started.

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About Zovargo

Location:

12367 Santee, 106A, Santee, CA 92071, US

Mission Statement

Zovargo's mission is to foster human-animal connections through unique encounters and interactive educational programs that inspire conservation stewardship.

Description

We are founded with the aspiration to teach appreciation for all animals and nature through up-close, safe interactions with our educational animal ambassadors. Sewn into our programs are positive conservation messages to empower our audience so they can help make a change to preserve animals, their habitat, and our planet.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Education & Literacy
Environment
Animals, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

12376 Santee StreetSANTEE, CA 92071

(32.84135,-116.98116)
 

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 hours every other week
  • Must have your own vehicle and be a registered owner, licensed driver. Must have means to accommodate gas expense.

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