Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Teen Engagement Ambassador

Applications for this position are now closed.

This opportunity is for youth ages 14 to 18 looking to earn community service hours while working with visitors at the Zoo and The Leaf. Teen Ambassadors greet visitors, provide directions, help create a welcoming environment, and more! This opportunity requires a commitment of a minimum of one volunteer shift per week for the months of July and August.

Camp Crew

Applications for this position are now closed.

This is a unique opportunity for youth aged 14 to 18 to earn community service hours while working with 6 to 12 year old children under the direction of our Education team. The Camp Crew supports camp staff as campers participate in a variety of activities and explore the Zoo and Park.

Conservation Outreach & Leadership Team 

Applications for this position are now closed.

The mission of this program is to nurture an understanding and a passion for conservation in the leaders of tomorrow while simultaneously spreading the conservation message to today's visitors. The Conservation Outreach & Leadership Team will be a group of students ages 14 to 18 who are passionate about animals, the natural environment, and conservation.  They will learn about conservation, participate in field studies/citizen science projects, create their own conservation-themed engagements/activations, and engage the public in discussions related to conservation through various activations.