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Coordinator: Jen Katona
Phone: 321.254.9453 x375
Email: zooteens@brevardzoo.org
Fax: 321.259.5966
Mail: Brevard Zoo
8225 N. Wickham Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32940
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are not accepting applications for new Zoo Teens at this time.
Zoo Teens volunteer once a month on their assigned Saturday or Sunday, typically from 9 am to 3 pm. The day is divided in half, with one opportunity in the morning before lunch and another opportunity in the afternoon. Assignments include:
We welcome Zoo Teens to volunteer more than once per month if they are available. In June and July, Saturday and Sunday volunteer days are not required; Teens instead sign up for hours that fit their schedule any day of the week (a 25-hour minimum is required). Teens can take advantage of leadership and career exploration opportunities by participating in special projects and attending talks by speakers from a variety of career backgrounds.
All Zoo Teens must:
We seek applicants with:
Once accepted, Zoo Teens must:
There are numerous benefits to participating the Zoo Teen program. Many students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships (please speak with your guidance counselor to learn how to do so). Depending on their school, students may receive credit for their volunteer hours. Zoo teens have the opportunity to work with education department animals and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are not accepting applications for new Zoo Teens at this time.
Prospective Zoo Teens must complete and submit an application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications are scored equally using a rubric; this is a tool that allows the applicants to know how each answer will be scored, and teens are encouraged to consult the rubric while formulating their responses. The top 35 – 40 applicants are interviewed in November; of these, approximately 25 teens are invited to join the Zoo Teen program. All applicants are contacted in December regarding their application status.
The Summer VolunTEEN Program is a 10-week-, 10-day-minimum opportunity that runs from May 31 through early August. VolunTEENs fill a variety of roles, such as engaging Zoo guests, assisting with summer camps and working alongside Zoo Teen volunteers.