Five Rivers MetroParks lakes, ponds, and rivers are rich in fish life. 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. Catching a fish on a fly you created is so rewarding, and a skill many want to learn. Nimble fingers are a plus with this mini task, and as with all skills first learned, extra support in the class is essential. You do not need to be an expert to be program support for this opportunity, but it is always a plus. This is a 4 week class, and it is encouraged that volunteers sign up to help for the series.
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 in this valuable skill-building program. They help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.
Tasks
- Welcome participants, assist arriving participants with parking passes, check them in, and direct them to the correct room.
- Assist the staff lead during the program to create a better learning environment for this unique fishing skill.
- Hand out program materials.
- Assist participants in following the instructor's direction by walking around and observing their work.
- Assist with the video camera by zooming in/out on the instructor's tying vice as needed.
- Assist with room clean-up and equipment tear-down after the program.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-term and Short-Term. Learn more about our types of service here.
**If possible, volunteers are requested to help for the full series: Wednesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available to volunteers around the building. You must place your volunteer parking pass in plain site or on your mirror. If you do not have a volunteer parking pass, contact Volunteer Services to make arrangements to get one before the opportunity. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the program. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the agenda, tasks, and other important information
- Fly Tying was offered as a program kit, and some of the instructional videos can be reviewed to gain familiarity before supporting this opportunity. This is Not a requirement. Fly Tying Video link
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors during the evening. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more. Exposure to bird feathers and sharp hooks is possible. Supporting close visual work and assisting with mini tasks may require nimble fingers.
- Dress: Volunteers should wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.
