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DOCENTS
Docents are volunteer educators who use easily handled animals and biofacts to share information with zoo visitors to help them develop an appreciation of animals, their environment, and to promote a positive attitude towards conservation. They participate in the Education Department with tours, Zoo Mobiles, classes, Zoo Adventure Camp, animal presentations, special events, and much more! An application, background check, interview, and training is required. You must be at least 18 to qualify for this program. All training dates are required. An application and resume are required before you begin training.
Cameron Park Zoo
Zoo Crew is our teen volunteer program for 14-18 year olds. Volunteers must be 14 years old by May 1st. Applications are accepted once a year, and must be received by April 18, 2008. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted to determine acceptance into the program. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A background check, interview, and training is required; along with a minimum of 50 volunteer hours during the summer. Zoo Crew assists the Education Department with Zoo Camp, classes, and education animal care. Family support is extremely important.
Meetings and training are MANDATORY, no exceptions.
Click here for a 2008 Zoo Crew application in Word format.
The goal of the Cameron Park Zoo Education Department's internship program is to provide pre-professional, experiential learning opportunities for dedicated students interested in environmental issues/ethics, informal education, visitor studies, communication and community service. Through participation in the program, students will assist Education staff with a variety of tasks including interactions with Zoo visitors, which promote the fulfillment of the Zoo's mission to "promote conservation awareness and cultural enrichment through education and recreation. To be a survival center for native and exotic animal species and an active community partner in economic development through tourism."
Eligibility Requirements:
Call or come by for an application, or click here to email our Education Department!
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