Conservation Ambassadors Board

Eligibility

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Be able to attend all program dates.
• Be a resident of the city of Chicago.
• Attend a Chicago high school.
• Be at least 16 years old by March 1, 2025.

Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values, and experiences of all people. As part of Lincoln Park Zoo’s ongoing effort to sustain an inclusive community, we welcome and strongly encourage diverse applicants based on race, disability, gender, and socioeconomic status to apply.

Absences

Board members must be available for all meeting dates. Specific dates will be provided to applicants upon being offered an interview. Two absences per semester may be accommodated in case of overlap with other extracurricular programs, but these absences must be communicated in advance to program staff and the board’s elected leaders.

How to Apply

The application can be accessed through the After School Matters website. A video tutorial explaining how to navigate the application can be found here. Please rank “Lincoln Park Zoo – Conservation Ambassadors Board” as your top pick and remember to use an email address that you check regularly, as all communication regarding your application will be sent to that account.

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Time Commitment

• Meetings occur every Saturday from March 1–May 10, with additional Sunday meetings on March 2 and April 27. Meeting times vary, but will always end by 4 p.m.
• There are no meetings over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break.