Visitor Services 2-person team Opportunity

Facility

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center
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...

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, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
55+

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 2-person teams to help staff our Center and assist in our outreach activities for August-December 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.聽



In exchange for an average of 20-24 hours/person/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.


Our campsites are some of the nicest around! Backing up to a trout stream that is stocked every other day with beautiful rainbow trout. Lots to see and do in the Lake Cumberland area!

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