ZooTeen Volunteer Program

Zoo Teens focus on conservation education for Zoo Boise visitors and, in turn, gain experience with teaching, leadership, public speaking, animal care, and learn about animals and the wild places they inhabit! Please read all of the following information before completing your application.

*Please note:
This is an online application and must be completed in one sitting to avoid more than one account. Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes to complete application.

Click here for Zoo Teen application

Duties:
Assist with summer camps for children, provide informal educational presentations for zoo visitors (using artifacts and live animals), provide daily care for the education animals, and help with daily maintenance of the Simplot Education Center.



Zooteen Program FAQ's
2012 Zoo Teen Calendar

Time Commitment:
Weekly 4-hour shift (9:15am - 1:15pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm); minimum 40 service hours within June, July, and August.  ZooTeens assisting with camp will volunteer from 8:00-5:00.



Training:
An initial two-day training and orientation is required by those accepted into the Zoo Teen program. New teens are required to attend training June 4&5 all day.

Fees:
$50.00 for training, manual, and uniform t-shirt (non-refundable).

Age Requirement:
Ages 13 (entering 8th grade the following fall) to 18 (entering 12th grade).

After online portion of application is submitted

Once the online portion of the application is submitted, you will receive an email with three forms attached. Your application is not considered complete until you have submitted all three forms. These forms must be either mailed or dropped off
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise Id.83702
Faxes will not be accepted

After entire application is submitted
  1. Applications will be reviewed for thoroughness and content.
  2. Based on the quality of applications, it will be determined who will be granted an interview. Interviews will take place in April.
  3. After interviews, applicants will be contacted after May 10 regarding acceptance into the ZooTeen Program.
  4. Successful ZooTeen applicants will be required to attend training sessions at Zoo Boise.

A Note to Parents & Guardians
The Zoo Teen Volunteer Program at Zoo Boise provides a fun and educational activity for your teen. We make every effort to maintain a quality program which also requires assistance from you. We emphasize to the student that they are making a commitment to Zoo Boise and it requires your support for them to fulfill their commitment . Please encourage your child to take the application and interview seriously as it will assist Zoo Boise in selecting applicants.


2012 Zoo Teen Calendar
February 1 - March 31
 Applications available
Mar. 7,  6:00pm -7:00pm
Mar.14, 6:00pm -7:00pm
Mar. 21, 6:00pm -7:00pm
 Mandatory ZooTeen Preview
 for teen & parent/guardian
 (choose one)
April 1
 Applications due no later than 5:00pm
April 1 - 30
 Interviews
May 10
 Notification of acceptance mailed
June 4, 9:00am - 4:30pm
 Training/Orientation, Session 1
June 5, 9:00am - 4:30pm
 Training/Orientation, Session 2
June
 Volunteer shifts begin
August (date TBD)
 Volunteer party
Sept.9
 Last day of ZooTeen Program

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