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HSE Junior Instructor

Hunter Safety Education Junior Instructors in Oregon are young volunteers (ages 14 to 20), who assist certified instructors in teaching safe and responsible hunting practices through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (ODFW) hunter education program. Junior Instructors support classroom instruction and field activities by helping with demonstrations, assisting students, and promoting safety and ethical behavior. This role provides a valuable opportunity for youth to develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills while contributing to wildlife conservation and hunting safety education. Junior Instructors serve as role models for their peers and help create a positive learning environment, encouraging safe outdoor practices and respect for Oregon’s hunting traditions.

Program Structure & Advancement

14 - 20 year olds should register as a HSE Junior Instructor.
21+ year olds should register as a HSE Instructor.
- ODFW will provide New Instructor Training, allowing you to advance to the HSE Certified Instructor position.
In order to create, post, and lead your own classes, you must apply and be given ODFW approval as an HSE Certified Lead Instructor.
HSE activities are organized within each county by an HSE Area Coordinator and their HSE Assistant Area Coordinator(s).
Ultimately, the program is led by ODFW's Hunter Education Program Coordinator in tandem with Program Staff.

Registration Requirements

• Minimum Age: 14
• Maximum Age: 20
• Form C - Conditions of Volunteer Service - Minor
• Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Use of Firearms by Volunteers
• Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training
• Wildfire Smoke Training
• Heat Illness Prevention Training
• Fingerprint Appointment
• Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att D Parent_Guardian Authorization of Volunteer Minor CHC
• Privacy Act Statement

• Educating Hunters Online

Required Background Checks

This Level includes: F&W Check LEDS-based Statewide Check Fingerprint-based FBI Background Check

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. , Activities/duties are limited to only those duties assigned by your ODFW supervisor and those listed on this Volunteer Service Description.

Training Opportunities

• New Instructor Training - Hunter Safety Education

Advancements

HSE Certified Instructor, HSE Event Support Specialist, HSE Instructor (New & Existing)

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Help Content

Volunteer Registration

HSE Junior Instructor

Equipment to be Used

Additional Information

Registration Requirements

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Acknowledgement of Responsibility as Parent or Legal Guardian for Minors under 18

Restrictions

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