Dakota County Parks

General Description

Help our kids get hooked on fishing fun! With support from event staff, help our little anglers with baiting hooks, untangling lines, and taking off fish! Some basic fishing experience is helpful but not required (we will show you the ropes) and no fishing license is needed. Dress for the weather, you’ll be outside in full sun by the lake. Lunch will be provided with vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Location:

360 Butler Avenue East

West St. Paul, MN 55118

(Driving directions)

Date/Time

Sunday, June 8

11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist participants with fishing on the fishing dock – tying knots, hooking fish, baiting hooks, taking fish off the hook, etc.
• Assist event staff as needed
• Help participants practice safe dock and fishing manners
• Control crowd flow while on the dock  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older (15 and under can volunteer with an adult)
• Event will be outside
• Must enjoy working with people, especially children
• Fishing knowledge (basic) is required

Minimum Time Commitment

4.5 hours

Activity Level

Active - This activity includes lots of movement and long periods of standing, kneeling and bending over. Due to space limitations, we will not be able to supply/allow chairs for sitting at this station. Experience with working with kids is a must.

Contact Information

Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Dakota County Communications

1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033

Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us