Volunteer Registration
AE Certified Instructor (Non-Driving)
Step into a role that combines expertise with enthusiasm to introduce novices to angling and sportfishing! As an Angler Education Instructor you will serve as a teacher to novice anglers, combining your expertise with enthusiasm to guide them through the skills involved with angling and sportfishing.
- Event Support: Help manage registration and check-in, and conduct event set-up and tear-down of materials and equipment.
Applicants are required to attend Angler Education certification training prior to volunteering at events.
This is a recruitment for NON-DRIVING Angler Education Instructors.
To view the recruitment for ODFW's DRIVING Angler Education Instructors, visit: https://vem.myodfw.com/volunteerprofile/157.
Equipment to be Used
- • Basic fishing equipment such as rods, reels, tackle, various lures, baits, and flies
Additional Information
Registration Requirements
- • Minimum Age: 18
- • Form A - Non-Driving Volunteer
- • Volunteer Code of Conduct
- • Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training
- • Information Security Training
- • Wildfire Smoke Training
- • Fingerprint Appointment
- • Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att C Criminal History Check Form for Volunteers
- • Privacy Act Statement
This Level includes: F&W Check LEDS-based Statewide Check Fingerprint-based FBI Background Check
Volunteer Prerequisites Not Met
Consent for Minor Participation
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
- • Basic angling skills, including use and care of gear, use and care of tools, and water safety awareness
- • Knowledge of basic aquatic ecology and fish habitats
- • Proper catch-and-release, landing, and harvesting methods
- • Oregon fishing regulations, license requirements and available resources
Physical Demands
- • Walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and/or stooping motions for long periods of time
- • 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
Training Opportunities
AE Certified Instructor (Driving), AE Certified Lead Instructor
