Visitor Services Opportunity-Single or 2-person team

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Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, located below Wolf Creek Dam, just off of U.S. 127 in Jamestown, Kentucky, is a popular destination for people near and far. For visitors, our interactive Visitor/Environmental Education Center is fun and educational, along with our Hatchery building and...
National Fish Hatchery
Jamestown,KY

Location

Address

50 Kendall Rd
Jamestown, KY 42629
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Days
Sunday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
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About This Position

Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center! We are currently seeking a volunteer to help staff our Visitor Center on weekends and assist in our outreach activities for June-September 2025.


Duties include: meeting/greeting public; answering questions; fielding phone calls; performing majority of cleaning (including center restrooms) & minor maintenance; leading tours and helping with field trips; caring for live animals; operating center gift shop; issuing hunting/fishing licenses; stocking/tracking/brochures; helping plan/prepare special events, workshops and outreach programs. Will be working alongside other volunteers to complete these tasks on busy weekends.


In exchange for an average of 20-22 hours/week, work camper volunteers receive a full hook up (FHU) deluxe campsite-- level gravel lot, picnic table, fire ring; 50-30 amp service, water and sewer hook ups. Onsite laundry and limited WiFi (booster may be needed). Complimentary propane offered during winter months.


Come spend the summer in the beautiful Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky-lots to do and see!

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