Jr Docent

The Jr. Docent Program is intended to be new for Summer 2012. It will be designed for youth 13 to 18 years of age. We are intending to conduct two week sessions, 3 hours per day, Monday through Thursday 9am to 12pm. Our staff will teach bird handling, nutrition and general care, familiarization with bird behavior, personality and individual differences.

Session Dates are:

Session 1 July 9th through July 20th

Session 2 July 23rd through August 3rd

Space is limited, call 858.481.3148 for information and reservations.

Included will be a visit to our next door affiliate Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar for exposure to bird related procedures.

Also, the Jr Docent will gain general experience in running a boarding and aviary operation including our Bird Tracker bird accounting system. The docents will also be oriented in the needs of a non-profit, generating donations and membership sales.

Upon completion of their program they will be encouraged to volunteer on a regular basis.