ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is inviting teens ages 16 and 17 to apply for a “Volunteen” Counselor in Training program that will enable them to volunteer in the Detroit Zoo’s Summer Safari camps June 23 to August 15, 2014. Summer Safari allows children grades K-8 to explore the wonders of nature and wildlife with tours of the Zoo, hands-on activities, games and crafts.
The “Volunteen” program is for individuals with good communication skills who enjoy biology, environmental or life sciences and similar disciplines. Teens work mostly outdoors, interacting with young campers while assisting with camp activities and tours throughout the Zoo.
“This program is beneficial to teens who want to gain experience in teaching, team-building, leadership, problem-solving and other skills that will allow them to thrive in a professional environment,” said DZS Volunteer Services Manager Linda Denomme. “There are a limited number of positions, so interested candidates should apply right away.”
Potential “Volunteens” have until April 30 to submit an application. Teens selected for the program will be required to attend a day-long training session on June 16 and volunteer for a minimum of two week-long Summer Safari camp sessions.
For more information and an application packet, call (248) 541-5717 ext. 3802 or email volunteer@detroitzoo.org.
The Detroit Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic habitats, the Detroit Zoo is located at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue off I-696 in Royal Oak, Mich. The Detroit Zoo is open 362 days a year, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through Labor Day (with extended hours until 8 p.m. Wednesdays during July and August), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day after Labor Day through October and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through March. Admission is $14 for adults 15 to 61 and $10 for children 2 to 14, senior citizens 62 and older and active military with ID; children under 2 are free. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through October and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through March; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is to the Nature Zoo is free; however, a State of Michigan Recreation Passport is required for all personal vehicles to enter Belle Isle. For more information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.
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