Counselor-in-Training Volunteer
Audubon Nature Institute
Program overview
Teens entering grades 8-12 interested in working with children, animals, and nature; useful for resume building, leadership/teamwork skills, and required service hours
Eligibility
Entering grades 8-12 in Fall 2026; available for group interview (Mar 20-22), orientation (Apr 25), and training days (May 2, 9, 16); commit to one two-week summer session. Application includes reflection questions and a letter of recommendation from a non-family adult.
Key details
- Organization
- Audubon Nature Institute
- Type
- Volunteer; Teen professional development program
- Location
- Audubon Zoo or Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Cost
- $110 one-time program fee for new teen program participants; fee waivers/scholarships available
- Time commitment
- Mandatory orientation (Apr 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.), three training days (May 2, 9, 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.), and one two-week summer session (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Application status
- Closed for 2026; applications open again in early 2027
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.