ConnecTEEN Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in ConnecTEEN at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!

Our ConnecTEEN participants support us in inspiring minds through nature and science!

Have questions? Reach out to us at volunteers@perotmusuem.org

General Volunteer Information

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Preferred Nickname

Date of Birth

Applicant Age

Volunteers must 14 years of age or older to be eligible candidates.

Gender Pronouns:

Address

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

Emergency Contact

Full Name

Relationship to Applicant

Phone Number

Email Address

On-site Parking

If admitted into our volunteer program, would you be parking on-site?

Yes

General Information & Availability

Please complete the following information to help us better understand your availability and program references.

Program Participation Requirements:

Acceptance into the ConnecTEEN program is contingent on attending both a family orientation and an individual student orientation.

Family Orientation

Please indicate which of the following virtual family orientation slots work best for your family, should you be accepted into the program:

Thursday, May 8 | 12pm - 1pmSaturday, May 10 | 11am - 12pmThursday, May 15 | 5pm - 6pmSunday, May 18 | 11am - 12pm

Cohort Preference

Please select the cohort(s) that work best for your schedule. Note: Orientation is mandatory and cannot be rescheduled. Each cohort follows a unique schedule of workshops and Museum events.

Cohort 1: June 2-13 (Orientation: Saturday, May 31)Cohort 2: June 16-27 (Orientation: Saturday, June 14)Cohort 3: July 7-18 (Orientation: Sunday, July 6)Cohort 4: July 21-August 1 (Orientation: Saturday, July 19)

Additional Questions

1. How do you hear about the ConnecTEEN program?

2. Have you previously participated in a teen program at the Perot Museum?

If yes, please specify which program(s) and the year(s).

NoYes (Please provide details)

Previous Teen Program participation details

3. Are you or your family a member of the Perot Museum?

YesNo

4. Would you be interested in becoming a year-round volunteer after completing the ConnecTEEN program?

Please note that year-round volunteers are required to complete 10 service hours monthly.

YesNoMaybe

Personal Statement & Availability

Please answer the following:

1. Describe your relevant skills, experience, or qualifications. Please list any skills, experience, or qualifications you have that may help you work with guest of all ages.

2. Why are you interested in participating in the ConnecTEEN program? Share what you hope to gain from the experience and what excites you about the program.

3. Describe how well ConnecTEEN will fit into your current schedule. We ask our volunteers to commit to attending each day of their assigned cohort. Please share how the program would fit with your and your family's current schedule and commitments (e.g., transportation, extracurriculars, jobs/other responsibilities).

Reference & Recommendation

Please provide the name and contact information of one reference (e.g., previous employers, teachers, or community leaders)

Reference

Name

Relationship

Phone Number

Email Address

Resume

Please upload your resume.

Please use a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file format.

Letter of Recommendation

Upload your recommendation letter here or after you submit your application, you will receive an email containing a link that your recommender can use to submit their letter.

Please use a PDF, DOC, or DOCX file format.

Handbook & Waiver

For minors under 18, parents or legal guardian must review and sign the following document.

Volunteer Handbook

Your E-signature will be requested upon clicking submit!

Relationship to minor

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to submit an application.