Docent Application Form

First Name
Last Name
Telephone Home
Telephone Other
Address
Apt. or Suite
City
State
Zip
Email
Date of Birth
1. Educational Background
2. Current Workplace
3. Volunteer Work History
4. Currently Volunteering?	yes no
If so, Where?
5. Experience working with children
6. Experience working with animals
7. Foreign Languages
8. Days and hours available
9. Where did you hear about the docent program?
10. I understand there is a $40 charge for this course to cover the training manual and other expenses.	yes no
11. Why are you interested in taking this class?
12. Are you willing to commit to being here at least one day a week for 4 hrs?
Do you have a regular schedule?	yes no
13. What are your views on zoos and their purpose?
14. How do you feel about animals?
15. Have you had any teaching experience?
16. How do you feel about working with children and/or physically challenged individuals?
17. Why do you think you would be a good Docent?
18. Are you willing to overcome phobias?	yes no
19. Would you be able to attend extended training sessions? i.e. animal handling training, etc...	yes no
20. Can you explain the importance of rainforests?
21. What would be the most difficult task for you as a Docent?
22. Do you live with any animals?	yes no
If yes, Are you the one responsible for their care?	yes no
Are you aware of "zoonotic diseases"?	yes no

Docent Application