Aquarium/Visitor Bld caretaker

Facility

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Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery is located adjacent to the Missouri River near Yankton, South Dakota. The facility has been producing fish for sport fishing and restoration projects for nearly 60 years. It is one of 70 federal hatcheries and fish technology centers operated nationwide by the U...
National Fish Hatchery
Yankton,SD

Location

Address

Yankton, SD 57078
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
Families, 55+
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About This Position

Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery is located adjacent to the Missouri River near Yankton, South Dakota. The facility has been producing fish for sport fishing and restoration projects for nearly 60 years. It is one of 70 federal hatcheries and fish technology centers operated nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Primary need for this position is for opening and closing the aquarium bld. from 10am to 5pm while maintaining the cleanliness of the restrooms. Volunteers may also be able to take part in tours, fish spawning, and lawn mowing utilizing zero turn mowers if skillset and time is available. This 13,000 gallon aquarium has a free admission and is a nice cool place to stop on a hot summer day. We typically have 40+ mostly-local species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles on display. The gift shop is open Friday-Monday during much of the summer too. 

RV Pads - There are two camping pads at the hatchery complete with water, sewer, electric hookups and Wi-Fi. 


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