Volunteer: Docent ApplicationDOCENT VOLUNTEER POSITION OVERVIEWEducate members of the public of all ages.Facilitate learning opportunities.Animal presenting, interpretation, and observations.Lead tours, Wild Nights, and Night Hikes.Utilize bio-facts to educate guests.Monitor guest interactions and enforce Zoo policies to keep animals and guests safe.
Training SessionsNovember: Applications Open for Education GuideJanuary: Applications CloseFebruary: Interviews for Education GuideFebruary – May: Education Guide classes5 total classes and 1 scheduled tour training dayMinimum 18 years old.Pass the training program with 80% or higher and participate in all required classes.Pay a $45 training fee for onboarding materials and a uniform.If this fee creates a financial hardship, please contact us for assistance.Must have the ability to volunteer for a minimum of one year.Must be able to commit to volunteering 50 hours annually.Must be able to traverse Zoo grounds on foot.Must successfully pass a background check.Must be able to tolerate Florida’s weather conditions.Receive and understand directions/instructions verbally, written, and audio.The ability to interact with a wide age range and variety of people is essential.Ability to learn, retain and, in turn, teach many animal facts in an effective manner.Excellent communication and teamwork skills are necessary.Ability to work with a wide range of animals, including invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Questions? Email Volunteer Services at volunteers@centralfloridazoo.org Program: Docent Education Guide DOCENT VOLUNTEER POSITION OVERVIEWEducate members of the public of all ages.Facilitate learning opportunities.Animal presenting, interpretation, and observations.Lead tours, Wild Nights, and Night Hikes.Utilize bio-facts to educate guests.Monitor guest interactions and enforce Zoo policies to keep animals and guests safe.
Training SessionsNovember: Applications Open for Education GuideJanuary: Applications CloseFebruary: Interviews for Education GuideFebruary – May: Education Guide classes5 total classes and 1 scheduled tour training dayMinimum 18 years old.Pass the training program with 80% or higher and participate in all required classes.Pay a $45 training fee for onboarding materials and a uniform.If this fee creates a financial hardship, please contact us for assistance.Must have the ability to volunteer for a minimum of one year.Must be able to commit to volunteering 50 hours annually.Must be able to traverse Zoo grounds on foot.Must successfully pass a background check.Must be able to tolerate Florida’s weather conditions.Receive and understand directions/instructions verbally, written, and audio.The ability to interact with a wide age range and variety of people is essential.Ability to learn, retain and, in turn, teach many animal facts in an effective manner.Excellent communication and teamwork skills are necessary.Ability to work with a wide range of animals, including invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Questions? Email Volunteer Services at volunteers@centralfloridazoo.org Program: Docent Education Guide Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32771 Allow Groups: No |