Facility
Location
Address
Leadville, CO 80461
United States
Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview
Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Teens, 55+
About This Position
This position(s) would act as a hatchery volunteer for the summer months. Duties would be wide ranging, covering tasks such as:
- Grounds maintenance
- Visitor services
- Custodial
- Biological assistance
- Animal caretaking
- Other tasks as they arise
Housing would be at the hatcheries RV parking area, using an RV supplied by the chosen applicant. Amenities such as water, sewer, laundry, and electricity would be covered by the hatchery. A minimum of 20hrs per week would be required for the position.
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Habitat Restoration
In December 2024 a Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program project with Merrill Creek Reservoir was awarded a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for our work restore native habitat and provide recreational opportunities for the public at the Reservoir.
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On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene dropped catastrophic amounts of rain on the mountains of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. This event resulted in historic flooding and damage to an enormous swath of the southern Appalachians. Erwin National Fish Hatchery is proud to be...
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