Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Venture Crew

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America. This program is open to males and females who are 13-20 years old and have completed the eighth grade. Venturing at Dickerson Park Zoo will provide fun and enriching experiences to young people by gaining an understanding of the husbandry of exotic animals. The Venture Crew assists zookeepers with daily animal feedings and exhibit cleaning. In addition, we envision this crew taking on the critical role of implementing the zoo's animal enrichment program. This will include research, development, observation and data entry.

The Venture Crew is accepting applications from youth ages 13-20 until Oct. 7. Please note the recommendation letters must be received directly from the person writing the recommendation and not be delievered by the applicant.
2011 Cover Letter
2011 Application
2011 Recommendation Form

ZooTEENS

ZooTEENS assist Friends of the Zoo's Education Department in several capacities. ZooTEENS are trained as volunteer teachers to share their knowledge of the natural world through the use of biofacts and up-close animal encounters. As volunteer teachers, ZooTEENS assist education staff with summer ZEBRA classes. ZooTEENS may also assist the education zookeeper with husbandry duties and other zookeepers with behavioral observations.

The ZooTEENS program is not currently accepting applications. Please check back during the fall and winter months for an update.