Volunteer

with CFI

Volunteers assist us with everyday tasks around our facility. They work side-by-side with our biologists to ensure that our fish receive the care and attention they need to thrive. By focusing primarily on student volunteers and recent graduates, we provide hands-on experience to the next generation of conservation professionals and educators.

  • Someone who is…

    • Interested in conservation, aquaculture, or fisheries

    • Willing to get their hands dirty!

    • Consistently available 3-10 hours per week

    • Vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and comfortable wearing a mask when necessary

    • Weekly hatchery maintenance

    • Enclosure upkeep

    • Water quality testing

    • Assist with animal care and propagation tasks

    • Sanitization of substrates, habitat, systems, and more

    • Fill out the Volunteer Application

    • Attach a resume or CV

    • If selected, fill out a Volunteer Contract and a Liability Waiver

    • Spring (February through April)

    • Summer (May through August)

    • Fall (September through November)

    • Winter (December through January)

    We begin accepting applications 30 days before the start of each volunteer season. Check back here and follow us on social media to stay in the loop!

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Layla performs a water change in the Spring Room
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Natalie sanitizes substrate as a biosecurity protocol
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Layla moves Spring Pygmy Sunfish between tanks
Kaitlyn doing monthly water quality testing
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Natalie sanitizes substrate as a biosecurity protocol