Counselor-in-Training

Counselors-in-Training (CIT) are 13 – 17-year-old volunteers in our ZooCrew program. The CIT program provides experience in camp programs, public speaking, education, teamwork, and conservation.

CITs will:

• Get job experience while earning volunteer service hours
• Assist the counselors in all aspects of camp
• Help the Buttonwood Park Zoo achieve its mission of conservation and education
• Be a representative of Buttonwood Park Zoo and a role model for campers
• Help with all day-to-day operations of ZooCrew

CITs must be able to:

• Complete a working interview during either winter or spring school vacation
• Commit to at least 2 full weeks of camp during the summer
• Attend orientation
• Qualifications:

 Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm
• Ability to work with others
• Enjoy working with children
• Willingness to learn
• Interest in animals and conservation education

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 CIT Program.

Accepting Application until January 5, 2024