Today I am speaking with a woman from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about volunteering at a fish hatchery in Kentucky.

Marsha Hart is from Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery in Jamestown, Ky.

The hatchery raises nearly a million trout each year and serves as a popular attraction for campers, anglers, school groups and families.

Marsha explains how Workampers help operate the visitor center, assist guests, care for educational animals and support special events throughout the year.

She also shares why this volunteer opportunity is ideal for couples, what makes the campsites so appealing and how volunteers become an important part of the hatchery’s mission.

More importantly, you’ll learn about the flexible schedule which gives volunteers plenty of time to explore Kentucky, Tennessee and the many attractions surrounding Lake Cumberland.

If you enjoy meeting friendly people, sharing your love of the outdoors and helping visitors discover one of Kentucky’s most beautiful destinations, then this episode is for you.

While the volunteer positions focus primarily on welcoming visitors and operating the visitor center, Workampers quickly become part of a close-knit community.

With spacious full-hookup campsites, beautiful surroundings, abundant wildlife and a schedule that provides many consecutive days off, it’s easy to understand why many volunteers return year after year.

We also learned that volunteers play an important role in helping the hatchery fulfill its mission of conservation, education and outdoor recreation.

Whether assisting with fishing events, interacting with visitors or helping behind the scenes, Workampers make a meaningful contribution to the experience enjoyed by thousands of guests each year.

For those who love nature, enjoy meeting people and want to spend time near Lake Cumberland, this could be an outstanding opportunity.

To learn more about volunteering at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, visit the agency’s website at www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/wolf-creek.

You can also contact Marsha Hart directly by phone or text at 270-566-3036 or by email at marsha_hart @ fws.gov.

That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with a  Workamper who had such an interesting experience as a camp host for many years, that he wrote a book about it. I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening and if you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.