Volunteer Registration
AE Youth Certified Instructor
As an Angler Education Youth (aged 14-17) Certified Instructor, you will combine expertise with enthusiasm to introduce novices to angling and sportfishing. In your role as a certified instructor you will teach the fundamentals of fishing, including baiting hooks, casting lines, and how to responsibly catch and release, ensuring the sustainability of our waterways for generations of anglers to come. Complete additional trainings and opportunities to advance to Angler Education Event Support Specialist or Angler Education Instructor.

Equipment to be Used
- • Basic fishing equipment such as rods, reels, tackle, various lures, baits, and flies
Additional Information
Registration Requirements
Angler Education 101
- • Minimum Age: 14
- • Maximum Age: 17
- • Form C - Conditions of Volunteer Service - Minor
- • Volunteer Code of Conduct
- • Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training
- • Wildfire Smoke Training
- • Heat Illness Prevention Training
- • Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att D Parent_Guardian Authorization of Volunteer Minor CHC
- • Privacy Act Statement
- • Fingerprint Appointment
This Level includes: F&W Check LEDS-based Statewide Check Fingerprint-based FBI Background Check
Volunteer Prerequisites Not Met
Acknowledgement of Responsibility as Parent or Legal Guardian for Minors under 18
Restrictions
Driving a state-owned vehicle Driving a private vehicle as part of your volunteer service, to transport people, pets or supplies, to travel between volunteer locations or for overnight travel. , Use, carry or transport of firearms and ammunition
Desired Skills & Knowledge
- • Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in angling and sportfishing
- • Proper catch-and-release, landing, and harvesting methods
- • Knowledge of basic aquatic ecology and fish habitats
- • Oregon fishing regulations, license requirements and available resources
- • Basic angling skills, including use and care of gear, use and care of tools, and water safety awareness
Physical Demands
- • Working with materials, gear, and heavy equipment (to include lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling)
- • Walking on uneven, wet, muddy, and/or frozen ground
- • Wading in still or swift water
- • Walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and/or stooping motions for long periods of time
Training Opportunities
- • Angler Education 201: Fly-Fishing
- • Angler Education 201: Salmon Angling
- • Angler Education 201: Steelhead Angling
- • Angler Education 201: Surfperch Angling
- • Demonstrated Proficiency in Angler Education
AE Event Support Specialist, AE Certified Instructor