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GIVE BACK TO THE FISH
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Volunteers are essential to the success of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Whether you are interested in fishing, boating, the environment, or just giving back to your community, your ideas and time can assist the IGFA.
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Our volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm of the aquatic world with visitors and other volunteers. The shared experience expands your horizons.
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The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum brings the aquatic world to life for the entire family, with exciting state of the art exhibits, displays, sculptures, videos, multi-media presentations, educational laboratories, research libraries, and interactive computer technology.
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
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Catch Gallery Operator Responsible for operating the fishing simulators located in the Catch Gallery of the Hall of Fame.
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World Records Assistant Help with our world records department, certification of scales, test lines, samples submitted for world records, mailing and light filing.
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Educational Program Assistant Assisting the Education Department staff with instructing school and youth programs such as birthday parties, scout programs, and fishing clinics. You can also apply to be a camp counselor during our Spring and Summer Camps.
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Administrative Assistant Typing, assembling data, computer data input, filing and answering phones, binding manuals, and assembling mailing packages.
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Special Events Host / Hostess Answering questions, interpreting the exhibits within the galleries and our wetlands, staffing the simulated fishing gallery during special events.
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Library Assistant Help operate our 12,000-volume library. Assist members and guests in the research of archived records, visuals, and information pertaining to aquatic and environmental studies.
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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION/TRAINING
Attending an orientation/training session is an important first step to becoming an effective IGFA volunteer.
Here you will learn a bit about the history of the IGFA and the museum, the benefits of volunteering with us and the wide range of volunteer positions available. These are held at 10am – 1pm at the museum on the first or second Saturday of the month.
The next orientation will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00am
If you plan on attending, please contact the volunteer coordinator.
Save a step at Orientation: download and fill out the Volunteer Application Forms
Additional documentation needed:
Copy of driver's license, state ID, or student ID AND copy of Social Security card. Please bring these with you to the orientation.
Minimum age for volunteering is 15 years old.
GRADE US
Been volunteering for a while? Finished your service hours? We want to hear from you! Let us know how we're doing or how we can improve.
Volunteer Program Evaluation Form
Fax it, mail it, email it, drop it off, send it by carrier pigeon, whatever, just get it to us!
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR
Total Hours Volunteered in 2011: 3578!
Total Hours Volunteered in 2012: 244!
(as of 2/5)
Get involved in upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Please keep in mind that in addition to these dates you can also get involved in the world record process, assist with daily education groups and library functions The Catch Gallery could always use the help, every day, including weekends, 10am – 2pm and 2pm – 6pm.
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January
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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6pm - 10pm Front Desk Duty (1 spot left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (1 spot left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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1pm - 5pm Fishing Clinic 2 (fully staffed)
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1pm - 5pm Fishing Birthday Party (fully staffed)
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Fishing Birthday Party (fully staffed)
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Fishing Scout Program (fully staffed)
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left)
6pm - 9pm Evening Event (party) (fully staffed) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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5pm - 10pm IGFA Int'l Auction (fully staffed) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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February
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (1 spot left)
6pm - 10pm Front Desk Duty (1 spot left) |
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12pm - 2pm Volunteer Appreciation Brunch (please RSVP)
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12pm - 4pm Fishing Birthday Party (fully staffed)
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6pm - 10pm Evening Event (party) (fully staffed) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (1 spot left) |
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2pm - 6pm Fishing Birthday Party (fully staffed)
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10am - 2pm Fishing Clinic 2 (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left)
6pm - 10pm Evening Event (party) (1 spot left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Fishing Clinic 2 (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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10am - 2pm Catch Gallery (2 spots left) |
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6pm - 10pm Front Desk Duty (1 spot left) |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeff Mackin
Volunteer and Education Coordinator
jmackin@igfa.org
Phone: (954) 924-4340
Fax: (954) 924-4299
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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