2026 Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Maintenance Hatchery Host

Facility

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Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is headquarters for the Leavenworth Fisheries Complex. When built in 1940, it was the largest fish hatchery in the world! Currently, we raise 1.2 million spring Chinook salmon each year. The hatchery is also home to the Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
National Fish Hatchery
Leavenworth,WA

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Leavenworth, WA 98826
United States

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Volunteer Position Overview

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About This Position

Spend your summer in the beautiful Cascade Mountains while supporting the mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service! Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is seeking one or two dedicated volunteers to assist our maintenance team during the busy summer season.


In exchange for approximately 20 hours per week of volunteer service, hatchery hosts are provided with an RV site with full hookups, suitable for any size vehicle.


What You’ll Do

Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the hatchery running smoothly and welcoming for visitors. Some potential projects include:

  • Lawn mowing and grounds upkeep
  • Trail and boat launch maintenance
  • Trash removal and general cleaning
  • Painting and working with hand tools
  • Watering plants and maintaining irrigation systems
  • Minor plumbing repairs and pump operation
  • Small engine preventative maintenance

Additional tasks based on skill level:

  • Oil changes and tire rotations
  • Minor electrical work and system troubleshooting
  • Equipment operation and support on large projects


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