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Winthrop National Fish Hatchery Host

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ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

An RV site is provided for this position.


RV SITE DESCRIPTION

- Up to 50 Amp hookup with potable water and septic.

- Washer and dryer available in office building on site.

- Internet, trash, and recycling also provided.

- RV pad dimensions are approx. 12 ft x 45 ft with small gravel "patio".

- RV pad located adjacent to visitor parking lot, next to walking/biking trail.


Volunteer Duty Hours and Tours

- Typical Schedule: Thursday through Sunday; last 3 Wednesdays in August for spring Chinook spawning

- Hours: 9:00 - 3:00

- We are flexible for adjusting schedules to meet personal needs, just let management know.


Giving Tours

- Please attempt to greet all visitors as they come into the hatchery grounds during your scheduled hours.

- Ask if they would like a tour, if not they are free to a self-guided tour, as long as they do not go into fenced/closed areas unattended.


Additional Duties

- Clean visitor restrooms at least weekly and restock supplies.

- Keep window sills and other areas in main hatchery building clean and free of cobwebs.

- Maintain flower beds.

- Refill displays with pamphlets, coloring books, and other materials.

- Along with the staff living on-station, keep an eye on the facility after hours and report anything of concern to the Manager.

- Empty trash at front of building as needed.

- Refill trout feed bucket as needed.


Other tasks as assigned such as:

· Help with fish culture duties. This may entail feeding fish and cleaning rearing units.

· Help with maintenance and lawn care activities. This may include painting, mowing, weed eating, etc.


We are happy to tailor additional duties and assignments to the personal interests of our volunteers, just let management know.

Start Date - 2025-06-18

End Date - 2025-09-18

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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Location:

5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US

Mission Statement

Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.


The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.

The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

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WHERE

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SKILLS

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Sunday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday

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