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Teen Volunteers
The zoo supports future conservation by having the youth involved in voluntary jobs. We have popular summer year-round programs that are designed to be fun and educational while building job readiness skills and inspiring youth to appreciate, care for, and conserve nature.
◆Zoo Crew
Volunteer on a team to restore wildlife habitat at Lake Merced and Mountain Lake in San Francisco.
Ages 11-14
Program runs: September through June
Hours: One Saturday per month, form 10 am to 12 pm
The Zoo Crew will hold a necessary training for all prospective volunteers in August at the Zoo.
◆Nature Trail
Nature Trailers work in close proximity(接近)to the Zoo’s ambassador animal collection, and teach guest about adaptations and conservation. Nature Trailers will learn to handle a few small mammals and reptiles.
Ages 12-14(must be 12 by Memorial Day)
Program runs: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hours:2 days per week, 10 am to 4: 45 pm
◆Talk on the Wild Side
Learn to handle amazing animals like livestock and arthropods(节肢动物)while giving informational talks to zoo visitors. Use biofact carts to educate the public.
Ages 14-17
Program runs: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hours: 2 days per week, 9: 30 am to 4: 30 pm
◆Zoo Teacher Assistant
Help kids explore the world of animals through zoo tours, crafts, games and assist Zoo Camp teachers with activities. Gain practical work experience with children.
Ages 14-17
Program runs: mid-June through mid-August
Hours: A daily half-day or full-day shift for a minimum of four weeks over the course of the summer.
1. Why are youth volunteers offered jobs to work at the Zoo?
A. To help teenagers earn some money for their schooling.
B. To help teenagers get educated and gain experience.
C. To give teenagers much fun during holidays.
D. To encourage teenagers to love and protect nature.
2. What does a volunteer do as a nature trailer?
A. Play the role of the Zoo's ambassador.
B. Tell the visitors to care for the Zoo.
C. Help to treat some small animals with care.
D. Learn how to protect the small mammals and arthropods.
3. In which activity can you work with kids to explore the world of animals?
A. Zoo Crew. B. Nature Trail
C. Talk on the Wild Side D. Zoo Teacher Assistant.
