MetroCard Balance Protection Program

We provide a Balance Protection Program for 30-Day Unlimited Ride and 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard. Your card is protected against loss or theft as long as you bought it with a credit or debit card at a MetroCard ticket machine. Cards bought with cash are not protected.

If your card is lost or stolen, you have two options:

1. File a report through the Internet. This is your best option.

2. Call 511 and follow the tips to the Balance Protection Program.

You’ll need to supply us with the number of the credit or debit card you used. Your refund will be credited back to that card. We credit:

$4.24 per day remaining on your 30-Day card

$8.86 per day remaining on your 7-Day card

The refund of full days remaining is based on the day you inform us of your loss. Any value on your card before that day is not refundable. The $1 new card fee is also not refundable.

You can file up to two claims per year. We process the first claim free of charge. We subtract a $5 administrative handling fee from the refund amount for the second claim.

Teen Volunteers

The zoo supports future conservation by having the youth involved in voluntary jobs. We have popular summer year-round programs that are designed to be fun and educational while building job readiness skills and inspiring youth to appreciate, care for, and conserve nature.

◆Zoo Crew

Volunteer on a team to restore wildlife habitat at Lake Merced and Mountain Lake in San Francisco.

Ages11-14

Program runs: September through June

Hours: One Saturday per month, form 10 am to 12 pm

The Zoo Crew will hold a necessary training for all prospective volunteers in August at the Zoo.

◆Nature Trail

Nature Trailers work in close proximity(接近)to the Zoo’s ambassador animal collection, and teach guests about adaptations and conservation. Nature Trailers will learn to handle a few small mammals and reptiles.

Ages 12-14(must be 12 by Memorial Day)

Program runs: Memorial Day to Labor Day

Hours:2 days per week, 10 am to 4: 45 pm

◆Talk on the Wild Side

Learn to handle amazing animals like livestock and arthropods(节肢动物)while giving informational talks to zoo visitors. Use biofact carts to educate the public.

Ages 14-17

Program runs: Memorial Day to Labor Day

Hours: 2 days per week, 9: 30 am to 4: 30 pm

◆Zoo Teacher Assistant

Help kids explore the world of animals through zoo tours, crafts, games and assist Zoo Camp teachers with activities. Gain practical work experience with children.

Ages14-17

Program runs: mid-June through mid-August

Hours: A daily half-day or full-day shift for a minimum of four weeks over the course of the summer.

“Asia’s Challenge 2020” Essay Prize

DESCRIPTION

What is the most important challenge facing Asia over the next decade? Why? What should be done about it?

PURPOSE

The main purpose of the essay prize is to generate fresh ideas for tackling key challenges to Asia's continued competitiveness and development, as well as encourage young professionals to make an impact on public policy and business in Asia.

The essay will be judged according to creativity, innovation, rigor of research and writing, as well as achievability of idea. It can be focused on one or more areas relevant to Asia, such as macro-economics, business, international relations, trade and investment, education, healthcare, urban development, science and technology, and energy and the environment. The essay must be written in English. It should not have been previously published in English in a publication with broad international circulation.

The candidate authoring the essay must be under 32years of age as of December 31, 2010. The candidate must be an Asian national.

The essay should be submitted electronically to prize@asiabusinesscouncil.Org. by August 31, 2010. Prize winners will be announced in September 2010.

The submission should contain the candidate's full name, nationality, and month and year of birth. The essay should include a title and word count.