Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Visitor Services RV Volunteer

Facility

Hatchery staff rinse off iodine used to sterilize female Chinook salmon before removing eggs
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...

Location

Address

Leavenworth, WA 98826
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Sunday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No

About This Position

Are you passionate about nature, wildlife, and connecting people to the outdoors? Park your RV with us as a Visitor Services Volunteer at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery!


In exchange for 20 hours of volunteer service per week, you'll receive a RV site with full hookups nestled in the scenic Icicle Valley—just minutes from downtown Leavenworth.

Your Role:

  • Greet and assist visitors at our information desk
  • Lead tours and interpretive programs
  • Support educational outreach and community events
  • Help maintain trails and visitor areas
  • Share your love of conservation and salmon recovery

What We Offer:

  • A beautiful place to stay and serve
  • Opportunities to meet people from around the world
  • Training and support from hatchery staff
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact in environmental education

Requirements:

  • Friendly and reliable
  • Comfortable speaking with the public
  • Able to commit to 20 hours/week
  • Own an RV suitable for full-time living

Come be part of a team that’s making a difference—for fish, for people, and for the future.

Stories About Volunteering

A woman in a blue shirt stands next to a red sign reading "Winthrop Kids Fishing Day"
Our People
Five Summers of Service – A Volunteer’s Commitment to Community at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery
We’ve been fortunate to have some amazing hosts, many of them returning for multiple years. Among them is Stacy Turner, a remarkable individual who has left an indelible mark at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery in Winthrop, Washington.
Fireworks in the night sky
Recreation
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Man and gray cat take picture together.
Our People
Volunteers of the Northeast
Across the nation, it’s not just employees, contractors and interns who advance the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Meet seven volunteers making meaningful contributions to national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries around the Northeast region.
A group of six stands by the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery entrance sign
Our People
Volunteers Making Waves
At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, the commitment of our volunteers is crucial in enhancing fish conservation, supporting educational programs, and improving public access to nature. From trail projects to educational initiatives, these passionate individuals help ensure a sustainable future...
Family poses for tree planting at Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
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Groundwork Hudson Valley Green Team Group Picture Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
Spring Break Stewardship
The youth members of the Groundwork Hudson Valley Green Team recently spent two days of their Spring Break working with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff on habitat restoration projects at two national wildlife refuges.

Other Ways to Work with Us

Are you looking for something different than a volunteer opportunity? The Fish and Wildlife Service employs around 9,000 people nationwide and offers great internship opportunities every year.