Fun Fishing For Everyone - Program Support Season Opener

Five Rivers MetroParks lakes, ponds, and rivers are rich in fish life, and fishing is re-emerging as a favorite pastime. All members of the family, young and old, can find a place to fish for recreation, relaxation, or food. Our Outdoor Recreation team creates the learning environment to help individuals build skills to be successful in these activities. AND Volunteers are an important part of the Outdoor Recreation team!! Catching a fish can be so exciting and rewarding, and a family activity many can enjoy!

Volunteers will be introduced to the 2025 lineup of fishing programs and volunteer opportunities! This will be a great opportunity to meet and get to know our new fishing coordinator, Thomas Nugent, and say farewell (until she volunteers) to Kelly Kingery.

This session will engage volunteers in various stations and activities to build knowledge and skills and strengthen our fishing program support community. It is an opportunity for volunteers to see the various fishing program setups, how they are run, and what role volunteers can play in helping facilitate them - whether it's customer service, administrative, or fishing-related. The Fishing Trailer will be there and volunteers will learn about the gear and where all the gear is stored for the programs. Skill-building activities will include how to tie a knot, assemble a rod, rig a line, cast a line, safely take a hook out of a fish, and release it back into the water. Volunteers will be shown the check-in and registration process, the administrative items, and some of the supply preparation tasks that are essential in a successful program.

Training Agenda

9:00-12pm-Orientation to All Things Fishing

A practical, hands-on, opportunity to learn the various program areas. Some volunteers may be familiar with and can support newer volunteers withthe stations for the orientation. Social time to get acquainted, and enjoy some coffee and light snacks.

12-12:30pm-Program Tear Down
It's time to tear down and pack into the Fishing Trailer. This practical, hands-on activity will help you learn how to pack things up, where everything goes, and the most efficient way to close things down at the end of a program.

Additional Notes
This program will be both indoors and outdoors. Please dress in layers for warmth and prepare for whatever the weather may bring. We will try to do everything we can outside that would normally be done, but we will move inside if necessary.

We look forward to seeing you!