Family fishing days, Mother and Son, and Father and Daughter are now in our lineup! They are Passport to Fishing programs sponsored in part by the Sport Fish Restoration Foundation and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. These will be an introduction for the family pairs, so they can get out together and enjoy this pastime activity together. Program support volunteers allow for individualized attention and encouragement. You do not need to be an expert to be program support for this opportunity. There are multiple tasks, and many hands make for a more successful experience.
Impact
Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. They enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create a better skill-building environment to test/hone casting skills. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Assist set up – Pop-up tent, spin-cast rod rack, bait cups, gear area (equipment and additional supplies), casting area, and registration/check-in station.
- Set up means you'll be lifting totes to 15 lbs. and carrying items over potentially uneven terrain for a short distance.
- Greet and welcome participants.
- Once participants have all checked in, pack all things not needed into the trailer and lock up.
- Assist staff lead during the program to create a better learning environment for this fun fishing skill.
- Help distribute program materials and supplies as needed.
- Assist participants in following the instructor's direction by walking around and observing.
- Assist with participants taking fish off and releasing them back to the water, getting more bait, untangling line, etc...
- Assist with clean-up and equipment tear-down after the program.
- Tear gear down and store it in Fishing Trailer after the program.
Your shift time begins an hour before the program starts for set up, quick review, last-minute prep, and to introduce you to this program.
Additional Notes
- This is a Long-Term Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Great opportunity to build your skills!
- Standing, walking, bending over, reaching.
- Exposure to sharp hooks is expected. (First aid kit with band-aids on hand).
- For an overview of the skills, please look at the Fishing Videos
- COVID UPDATES: Please review Five Rivers MetroParks' latest COVID-19 Updates.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
