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Are
you a high school student (boy or girl) between
the ages of 14 and 18, have an interest in exploring
careers related to animals, have a desire to
learn and teach about animals, or want to learn
and practice leadership skills? If so, you need
to check us out.
Explorers
spend time at the zoo 3 different ways:
-
Junior
Docents choose an area or animal
that you are interested in and get trained
to educate individuals and groups about them
at the zoo. With enough training and experience
you might, teach guests about the animals,
give live animal talks, host information booths,
or conduct zoo tours for children. Junior
Docents enjoy learning about animals, talking
to people and sharing their enthusiasm about
our zoo.
- Junior
Volunteers primarily
participate in projects that help the zoo achieve
its mission, such as zoo beautification and
keeper support. Also, they may be trained to
help keepers take care of animals needs (nutrition,
habitat, and enrichment). Junior Volunteers
may also assist in office tasks, grounds/maintenance
projects and program research.
- Youth
Officers and Activity Chairpersons
plan and lead the meetings and activities of
the post. This includes Lock-Ins
at the Louisiana
Purchase Gardens & Zoo as well as
road
trips to other zoo's. This is a youth led program
with adult advisors available to facilitate
discussions and help with planning, but decisions
are made and carried out by the youth.
Once
registered ($20 per year), an Orientation
is a must and additional training will be scheduled
for specific activities. Explorers are recognized
based on the number of volunteer hours they put
in (service awards) and for activities that they
plan to lead (leadership awards) at the zoo.
Spring
2008 Schedule
Explorer
Work Days on the
First and Third Saturday of Each Month from
9am to 12noon
Explorers
must make an appointment at least 2 weeks
ahead of time to be considered for an assignment.
Trained
Explorers Only
Keeper
Helper Assignments - Scheduled 1 month in
advance
Education Helper Assignments - Scheduled
1 month in advance
For other Activities, check with
the Youth Officers or Advisors.
If you would like to join, come to the work day
at
the zoo on
the first Saturday of the month.
That's when we have our new explorer and visitors
meeting at 10am.
To find out more about our program,
please e-mail your name and contact
information and we will get in touch with you
soon as possible.
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Us, Click Here
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