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Volunteer Opportunities

Title............Zoo Docents

Description......Docents assist zoo staff in carrying out zoo

education programs. Weekday docents work mainly

with school groups. Weekend docents work with

zoo visitors of all ages. Volunteers get

training, behind-the-scenes tours, zoo

membership with many benefits.

Target

Audience.........Adults over age 18 who love animals, communicate

well, and are willing to commit themselves to

lifelong learning and a modest but regular

volunteer schedule.

Cost.............$15 a year for training materials.

Location.........At zoo. Docents may volunteer for "outreaches"

to other locations in and around San Antonio.

Dates/Times......Weekday docents work three hours each week on

a chosen morning during the school year. Weekend

docents commit to work two three-hour shifts a

month year-around, signing up for preferred

shifts.

Special

requirements.....None.

Sponsor/POC......Kristi McKinley, Education Specialist

for Volunteer Services, San Antonio Zoo

Education Center, 3903 N. St. Mary's, San

Antonio 78212. Tel. (210) 734-7183, Ext. 157.

Other Notes......Docents must complete training before working.

Training sessions available only in September

and January.