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: July 5 , 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

Museum and Education:

Tues. July 1

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Wed. July 2

10am - 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

6pm – 10pm Evening Front Desk Duty (fully staffed)

Thurs. July 3

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Mon. July 7

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Tues. July 8

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Wed. July 9

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Thurs. July 10

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Fri. July 11

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Sat. July 12

10am – 3pm Fishing Scout Program (1 out of 2 spots remaining)

6pm – 10pm Evening Event (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Mon. July 14

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (1 out of 2 spots remaining)

2pm - 6pm Wetlands Birthday party (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Tues. July 15

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Wed. July 16

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Thurs. July 17

10am – 4pm Kids Fitness Festival (fully staffed)

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

6pm – 10pm Evening Event (Marlins Casino Night) (fully staffed)

Fri. July 18

10am – 4pm Kids Fitness Festival (fully staffed)

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (fully staffed)

Wed. July 23

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Thurs. July 24

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Fri. July 25

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Sat. July 26

7pm – 11pm Evening Event (party) (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Sun. July 27

12pm - 4pm Fishing Birthday Party (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Mon. July 28

1pm – 5pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Tues. July 29

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Wed. July 30

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

Thurs. July 31

10am – 3pm Catch Gallery (2 out of 2 spots remaining)

-For More Information Contact-

Jeff Mackin 

Volunteer & Education Coordinator

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