Volunteer Info

Check out our monthly volunteer opportunities

-Give Back to the Fish-

• Volunteers are essential to the success of the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame.
• Whether you are interested in fishing, boating, the environment, or just giving back to your community, your ideas and time can assist the IGFA.
• Our volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm of the aquatic world with visitors and other volunteers. The shared experience expands your horizons.
• The IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame 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.

-Volunteer Positions-

• Catch Gallery Operator Responsible for operating the fishing simulators located in the Catch Gallery of the Hall of Fame.
• World Records Assistant  Help with our world records department, certification of scales, test lines, samples submitted for world records, mailing and light filing.
• 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.
• Administrative Assistant Typing, assembling data, computer data input, filing and answering phones, binding manuals, and assembling mailing packages.
• Special Events Host / Hostess Answering questions, interpreting the exhibits within the galleries and our wetlands, staffing the simulated fishing gallery during special events.
• 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.

Fill an online application today! (must be 15 years or older to volunteer.)

-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. If you plan on attending, please contact the volunteer coordinator. The next session is:  June 7 , 2008

Get involved in upcoming volunteer opportunities:
*Please note the link for more information on particular events.

-This month’s 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

Admin help:

Wed May 7:  Philanthropy needs help with a big mailing

Mon May 12 – Wed May 14:  Membership needs help packing for a big mailing

Front Desk:

Fri May 16: Will be short-staffed and can use a volunteer during the day

Museum and Education:

Thurs. May 1

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Fri. May 2

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Sat. May 3

10am - 2pm Fishing Birthday Party (fully staffed)

Mon. May 5

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Tues. May 6

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Thurs. May 8

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Sat. May 10

9am – 1pm Special Anglers Tournament (4 out of 20 spots remaining)

6pm – 10pm Evening Event (wedding) (fully staffed)

Sun. May 11

2pm - 6pm Wetlands Birthday Party (fully staffed)

Mon. May 12

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Tues. May 13

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Thurs. May 15

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Fri. May 16

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Sat. May 17

2pm - 6pm Wetlands Scout Program (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Mon. May 19

6pm – 9pm Evening Event (party) (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Thurs. May 22

6pm – 10pm Evening Event (party) (fully staffed)

Sat. May 24

10am – 2pm Flyfishing Scout Program (fully staffed)

2pm – 6pm Fishing Birthday Party (1 out of 2 spots remaining)

6pm – 11pm Evening Event (wedding) (fully staffed)

Sun. May 25

2pm - 6pm Fishing Birthday Party (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Thurs. May 29

10am – 2pm Catch Gallery

Sat. May 31

10am – 2pm Wetlands Birthday Party (fully staffed)

-For More Information Contact-

Jeff Mackin 

Volunteer & Education Coordinator

jmackin@igfa.org
Phone: (954) 924-4340
Fax: (954) 924-4220