Explainer Program Application

Explainer Program at New York Botanical Garden in the BRONX 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458

Are you interested in learning more about science, spending time in nature, and teaching? Make friends from all over the city and surrounding suburbs while developing public speaking, teamwork, and teaching skills during an unpaid but rewarding internship.

*All applicants must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination when participating in the Explainer Program.

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* 1. Address

First Name *

Last Name

Address *

Address 2/ Apt#

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number

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* 2. Date of Birth

month/day/year

Date

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Their Relation to You

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 4. What language(s) are spoken at home?

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* 5. School Information

Current High School

Address *

Address 2

Borough/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Your Projected High School Graduation Year

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* 6. What Program session are you applying for?
Please note, that only partnership schools are welcome to apply for weekday internship options.

Gotham Collaborative HS Weekday Intern (Wednesdays & Fridays)

City-As-School Weekday Intern (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

ELLIS Preparatory Academy Weekday Intern

Legacy HS Weekday Intern (Wednesdays)

Mercy College Weekday Intern

Winter/spring 2023 (February-June)

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* 7. How did you find out about the Explainer Program?

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* 8. Why would you like to join the Explainer Program?

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* 9. What are some of your interests, hobbies and extra-curricular activities?

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* 10. What career path(s) are you considering? How will this program help you achieve these goals?

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* 11. Please tell us about an aspect of science, current science news or concept that interests you and why.

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* 12. What is something you want us to know about you that we have not asked?

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* 13. WEEKEND Volunteer Explainer
Intern Explainers volunteer a weekend shift regularly. Please rank your shift preference (Rank 1 as your top choice - 4 as your last)

Saturday 9:45am-2:15pm

Saturday 1:15pm-5:45pm

Sunday 9:45am-2:15pm

Sunday 1:15pm-5:45pm

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* 14. ELLIS Prep Weekday Internship: What days of the week are you available for programs?

Wednesdays 9:45 am-2:15 pm

Wednesdays 1:15 pm-5:45pm

Thursdays 1:15 pm-5:45 pm

Fridays 1:15 pm-5:45 pm

Other (please specify)

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* 15. As an Intern, other than communication skills, what additional skills do you hope to develop by participating in the Explainer Program?

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* 16. The interview dates for the spring 2023 weekend internship are Saturdays December 10th and 17th and Sunday December 11th. Are you unavailable to attend an in-person interview in the Children’s Garden on any of the dates listed above due to previous obligations? If so, please list below.

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* 17. Please provide contact information for TWO References

Reference #1: Name

Reference #1: Relationship to You

Reference #1: Email

Reference #1: Phone

Reference #2: Name

Reference #2: Relationship to You

Reference #2: Email

Reference #2: Phone

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* 1. Address

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* 2. Date of Birth

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

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* 4. What language(s) are spoken at home?

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* 5. School Information

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* 6. What Program session are you applying for?Please note, that only partnership schools are welcome to apply for weekday internship options.

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* 7. How did you find out about the Explainer Program?

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* 8. Why would you like to join the Explainer Program?

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* 9. What are some of your interests, hobbies and extra-curricular activities?

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* 10. What career path(s) are you considering? How will this program help you achieve these goals?

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* 11. Please tell us about an aspect of science, current science news or concept that interests you and why.

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* 12. What is something you want us to know about you that we have not asked?

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* 13. WEEKEND Volunteer Explainer Intern Explainers volunteer a weekend shift regularly. Please rank your shift preference (Rank 1 as your top choice - 4 as your last)

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* 14. ELLIS Prep Weekday Internship: What days of the week are you available for programs?

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* 15. As an Intern, other than communication skills, what additional skills do you hope to develop by participating in the Explainer Program?

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* 16. The interview dates for the spring 2023 weekend internship are Saturdays December 10th and 17th and Sunday December 11th. Are you unavailable to attend an in-person interview in the Children’s Garden on any of the dates listed above due to previous obligations? If so, please list below.

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* 17. Please provide contact information for TWO References

* 6. What Program session are you applying for?
Please note, that only partnership schools are welcome to apply for weekday internship options.

* 13. WEEKEND Volunteer Explainer
Intern Explainers volunteer a weekend shift regularly. Please rank your shift preference (Rank 1 as your top choice - 4 as your last)