Summer Camp Wild Assistant
Naples Zoo · 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, Florida, 34102
About the role
Summer Camp Wild Assistant
- Assist summer camp counselors with activities
- Help camp groups move through the Zoo for planned programs
- Prepare daily camp materials
- Help create fun, educational experiences for campers
Teen Volunteer Program
The Naples Zoo Summer VolunTeen Program offers high school and home school students a unique opportunity to develop essential job readiness skills and earn volunteer or service learning hours. While serving and learning in a variety of locations throughout the Zoo, teens will make a meaningful contribution to Naples Zoo’s mission of inspiring people of all ages to respect, value and help conserve wildlife and our natural world.
Special Experiences
Volunteens participants will have opportunities for behind scenes tours, animal encounters and other special experiences on scheduled dates throughout the school year.
Program Benefits
- Develop job readiness skills
- Earn volunteer/service learning hours
- Learn about wildlife conservation
- Build connections with peers
- Explore animal care careers
- Gain teamwork experience
Requirements
All Naples Zoo volunteer candidates must:
- Be age 16 or older
- Have a passion for people, animals and wildlife conservation
- Successfully complete a background check, volunteer orientation and training
- Be comfortable being on your feet and working outdoors for 3-4 hours each shift
- Commit to serving at least 40 hours per year in support of Naples Zoo’s mission.