2026 Brandywine Zoo VolunTEEN Application

2026 Brandywine Zoo VolunTEEN Application

Please fill out the application below. Applications are open from February 22 to April 5. If selected, you will be required to attend a group interview on either 4/16 (5:30-6:30 pm) or 4/18 (2-3pm) and both trainings on 5/2 (12-5pm) and 5/16 (9am-3pm). If you have any questions about the form below, please email the Manager of Volunteers at luvina.cooley@delaware.gov
Name*

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Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Date of Birth (must be 14+)*

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Name of School*
Current Grade*
Graduation Date (or estimated)
Thursday, April 16 (5:30 - 6:30 pm)Saturday, April 18 (2 - 3 pm)I cannot make any of the above dates.
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Yes, I am a returner!No, I am new to this program!
How did you hear about this program?*
If you have any planned vacations, time off requests, or other known conflicts during the summer, please write the dates below. If you don't have any time off requests, write N/A.*
What interests you about this position?*
Do you have any previous experience working with children, specifically between the ages of 4 to 11 years old? Please describe it below.*
Zoo Camp Assistant Counselor: All VolunTEENs will work a minimum of two weeks as a Zoo Camp Assistant each summer and are required to be present from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Please check the weeks you are available for summer camps.*

Rows	Not Available	Available
June 15-18
June 22-26
June 29-July 2
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 27- July 31
Aug 3-7
Aug 10-14
Aug 17-21

All VolunTEENs will have two shifts each week. These shifts will rotate between Barnyard Monitor and Interpretation. Each Barnyard Monitor or Interpretation shift is 3.5 hours and takes place from 9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm. Teens will not be scheduled for Barnyard Monitor or Interpretation when they're scheduled to work summer camps.

Barnyard Monitor: VolunTEENs will work along side guests and children in the goat yard. These volunteers will assist animal keepers in cleaning the barnyard and feeding the goats. Please check the boxes that you are generally available to work during the summer.

Interpretation: VolunTEENs support our educational programming and enhance visitor experience by conducting conservation message activities with guests at the zoo. VolunTEENs will be trained to use biofacts (animal artifacts) as educational tools to provide more hands on learning experiences for guests. Please check the boxes that you are generally available to work during the summer.

Teens will have two Barnyard Monitor or Interpretation shifts each week. Please check the boxes that you are generally available to work during the summer.*

Rows	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
AM Shift: 9:00 to 12:30
PM Shift: 12:30 to 4:00
Both Shifts
None of the Shifts

Emergency Contact 1: Name*

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Emergency Contact 1 Relationship*
Emergency Contact 1: Email*
Emergency Contact 1: Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Emergency Contact 2: Name*

FirstLast
Emergency Contact 2 Relationship*
Emergency Contact 2: Email*
Emergency Contact 2: Phone Number*

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I will be able to attend both trainings
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