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Mt. Shavano Hatchery Assistance

Description:

This volunteer position will assist with many aspects of fish culture and grounds upkeep at the Mt. Shavano Hatchery.

Duties may include:

• Feeding fish Cleaning raceway screens
• Cleaning fish waste from tanks, nurseponds and raceways using brooms and gas-powered trash pumps
• Removing dead fish and eggs from tanks
• Set up / take down raceway dam boards and screens
• Crowding and netting fish
• Cleaning fish eggs
• Assisting with fish health assessments Mowing and trimming grass
• Cutting woody vegetation
• Sweeping, mopping and other general cleaning duties
• Painting exterior of buildings using brushes, rollers and sprayers
• Light carpentry and plumbing
• Volunteer must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to wade in water during all inclement weather.
• Must exhibit safe practices and follow all safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (provided).
• Volunteer will need to pass a background check including a driving record check in order to operate state vehicles.

Waders and gloves will be provided.

Time Commitment:

Most projects require a minimum time commitment of 2 hours.

Volunteer Benefits:

Learn about fish and hatcheries. Great opportunity to give back and be a part of enhancing and conserving Colorado's fisheries. Work in an environment with staff who are passionate about wildlife.