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MOODY GARDENS SAVY (SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER YOUTH)

MOODY GARDENS SAVY (SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER YOUTH)

About

What Is It?

A summer program that gives teen volunteers an opportunity to help Moody Gardens, a nonprofit educational destination, while gaining experience in a variety of career fields, including biology and education.

Help Needed:

SAVY volunteers help staff with various duties and responsibilities, help educate visitors, and learn about a variety of career fields such as biology and education.  Please contact SAVY for COVID-related updates.

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

14.  Maximum age is 17.

Time Commitment

[more information to come]

Training Needed

The application process requires at least two letters of recommendation from non-relatives and a copy of your most recent report card.  Once the entire application is received, you will be invited to attend a required SAVY Open House and schedule a personal interview with Volunteer Services.

A one-day orientation is mandatory for those accepted into the program.  It will be held on a Friday and Saturday (you choose one of the days) in early June, from 9 AM-3 PM for first year SAVYs and from 1-5 PM for returning SAVYs.

Help Needed

SUMMER VOLUNTEER

The SAVY program is designed to be “an enriching program that will challenge participants mentally, physically, and socially, regardless of sex, color, or creed.” Volunteers help Moody Gardens by educating visitors and assisting staff with various duties, while learning about a variety of career fields, including biology and education, and gaining experience for future employment.

Contact Details

Contact

Please visit the SAVY web page for more information.

Website

http://www.moodygardens.com/get_involved/volunteering/teen_volunteers/

Location

MOODY GARDENS SAVY (SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER YOUTH)

1 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77554

Location Details

1 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77554

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Additional Information

SAVY – One World One Ocean Donations (2013) (2 minutes 14 seconds)

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2014
Amazon conservation fundraiser, 2016
Sea Turtle presentation

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