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Bellvue Watson Hatchery Host

Description:

The Bellvue-Watson Hatchery produces 1.1 million subcatchable trout including: rainbow trout, Loch Leven-strain brown trout, Snake river cutthroat, greenback cutthroat and splake. Watson Rearing unit produces 280,000 ten-inch cutbows and rainbow trout each year.

Responsibilities:

• Feed fish
• Grounds and equipment maintenance
• Answer visitor questions
• Lead guided tours of the hatchery
• Additional tasks as needed

Knowledge of basic hand tools and power equipment desired.

Site elevation:

5,200 ft.

Looking for 1 host for the 2026 season!

Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are accepted. Hosts are permitted to have pets.

Time Commitment:

20-30 hours per week, May - August.

Minimum time commitment:

4 months

Desired time commitment:

4 months

 

Volunteer Benefits:

Beautiful location that is also close to Fort Collins. Opportunities to explore the outdoors. Gain experience working at a hatchery and enjoy working with fish and the community. Great opportunity to give back and be apart of enhancing and conserving Colorado's fisheries.

Amenities:

In exchange for volunteer service, hosts receive a free campsite in a beautiful location!  It includes water, sewage, electric (50 amp), Wi-Fi, and cell service.

Interests:

Volunteer Hosts - Hatchery Host, Maintenance and Construction - Maintenance and Construction, Maintenance and Construction - Grounds/Facility Maintenance, Education - Education and Outreach, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors

Places:

Bellvue-Watson Fish Hatchery