Behavior Watch
Closed
202-633-3057
Description
Volunteers in the Behavior Watch program at the Smithsonian's National Zoo staff a number of different animal behavior watches. The Zoo is currently seeking volunteers to assist with camera operation and data collection. Behavior watch assignments may be located inside or outside.
Volunteers must be able to commit to one shift per week for a minimum of one year. Shifts last between one and three hours and are available on any day of the week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or, in some cases, during the night.Application Requirements
These positions are highly competitive, and there are limited spaces available. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of placement. Applicants will be interviewed, and those who are provisionally accepted will undergo background checks, including fingerprinting, as a requirement for approval.
Training
Once provisionally accepted, volunteers must complete mandatory online orientation and training. Additional training will depend on the behavior watch assignment. There is a probationary period for all behavior watch volunteers.
Training dates will be set in June or early July and total between four and eight hours, depending on the assignment.