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Zoo Teen Program

Applications are accepted Jan. 1 - March 1

Requirements | How to Apply | Timeline | Note to Parents | Zoo Teen Top

 

DO YOU...
...have an interest in animals and the environment?
...have the desire and ability to teach others?
...have time to commit to a summer long program?

The ZOO TEEN PROGRAM teaches students to interpret animal information for zoo visitors. The program focuses on public interactions and conservation education. If you are interested in learning about animals and sharing that knowledge with others, this program is for you!

Benefits of Being a Zoo Teen gain an insider's view of the Zoo and its animals develop friendships great work experience develop leadership skills develop public speaking skills career exploration opportunities learn about and handle animals

What Do Zoo Teens Do? Environmental Education -Zoo Teens have the opportunity to join front staff working directly with our guests. Friendly interaction with staff has proven to enhance the visitors experience. Zoo Teens will develop skills in public speaking and interaction that will transcend to any job field. Zoo Teens will explore the exciting field of environmental education and have the opportunity to develop skills in organization and leadership. Plus learn and teach how animals live, eat, communicate and other fun facts. (Some small animal handling may be involved.) Summer Camp Assistant- Actively participate in various teaching techniques with children, ages four through twelve, as we spread the message about the plight of plants and animals using fun interactive activities and crafts. Overnights and weekday day camps offered. Education Program Assistant- Experience the excitement of bringing an educational program to life. Assist with on-grounds as well as outreach programs covering specific topics. Visitor Experience - Learn interesting facts about the animals and cultures featured in our Wildlife Museum and share these facts with museum guests using interactive touch carts. Guide guests in their discovery of culture using games, books, and computer activities in Hideaway Hollow. Giraffe Feeding Station- Involve visitors at this interactive station that is fun and fast-paced. Learn about giraffes as you assist our guests in feeding the giraffes. Answer questions and talk to our guests about these beautiful animals using a giraffe-themed Touch Cart. Special events- Assist a variety of zoo staff at our special events like the “Father's Day Car Show", “Summer Splash”, "Grandparents Weekend", and “Pumpkin PaZOOla”. Have fun while assisting guests with crafts, game activities and concessions while improving your personal communication skills. Printable

 

Contact Information:
Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, ZooTeens
625 N. Hedville Rd.
Salina, KS 67401
Volunteer Office (785)827-9488
volunteer(at)rollinghillswildlife.com

 

 

 

Zoo Teen Program: Requirements

Applications are accepted Jan. 1 - March 1

Requirements | How to Apply | Timeline | Note to Parents | Zoo Teen Top

We are looking for young people who...

...will be age 13 by March of the applying year
...have an interest in animals and desire to learn and share with others
...are able to make a summer long commitment to the Zoo Teen Program

If selected, the applicant is asked to:

• have a negative TB test (within the last 9 months)
• attend all training sessions
• work a minimum of 50 hours, outdoors, during the months of June, July, and August.
• participate in all aspects of the program

Tuition

$25 non-refundable tuition fee (due after acceptance notification.)

Tuition assistance is available. The number is limited and will be awarded based on need.

Dress Code

ZooTeens are asked to wear ZooTeen polo (provided) and jeans or shorts in good repair (no cutoffs or holes). Closed-toe shoes or sandals with straps required. No flip-flops!

Zoo Teen Program: How to Apply

Applications are accepted Jan. 1 - March 1

Requirements | How to Apply | Timeline | Note to Parents | Zoo Teen Top

• Review the requirements carefully
• Complete an application (PDF) Deadline is March 1.
• Submit a reference. Ask a teacher (or if home schooled, an adult - not a relative) to complete the referral form (PDF). Give them as much time as possible. It will help if you attach a stamped envelope addressed to the Volunteer office
• The reference form is due by March 1st at 5pm.

You will need the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the application and reference form. While viewing the documents in Acrobat Reader, please be sure to choose "Save" from the "File" menu.

Note: every part of the application is important. The material will be reviewed as a whole.

What happens next?

...after we receive the application, typed interest questions on a separate paper (located at the bottom of the application), and a completed reference form, teens will be invited to a group interview. This is the time to learn more about the program and talk to teens who have participated. It's also a time we can learn more about you!

...after the group interview individual interviews may be scheduled. Acceptance letters will be sent in April. Teens who are not accepted may re-apply next year.

Zoo Teen Program: 2008 Timeline

Applications are accepted Jan. 1 - March 1

Requirements | How to Apply | Timeline | Note to Parents | Zoo Teen Top

 

March 1st	Applications Due
March 9	Group Interview (2-5 p.m.)
March & April	Individual interviews and notification of acceptance is mailed.
May 28, 29, 30, 31, June 1	Training Days (must attend all)
June 15	Zoo Teen Father's Day "DooZie DogZ" fundraiser.
October 11	Zoo Teen Pumpkin PaZOOla "DooZie DogZ" fundraiser.

Zoo Teen Program: Note to Parents/Guardians

Applications are accepted Jan. 1 - March 1

Requirements | How to Apply | Timeline | Note to Parents | Zoo Teen Top

The Zoo Teen Program is a fun and educational activity for your teen. We strive to provide a quality program and, to that end, we need your assistance.

We emphasize to the teens that they are making a commitment to us and their fellow Zoo Teens, but it takes your support for them to fulfill their obligation. We expect the teen, not the parent/guardian, to initiate and maintain all contact.

We get more applications than we have space to accommodate. Please, encourage your teen to take the application and interview seriously. They help us select the participants.

Thank you,
The Zoo Teen Program

For further questions, please call us at (785) 827-9488.