Volunteer With Us!

The following list outlines various volunteer opportunities presently available- let us know what you would like to help with!

Salmon Work

• Redd Counts: Volunteers help a scientific count of salmon egg nests in-stream following spawning.
• Visual Salmon Assessments: Experienced and novice spotters help assess adult salmon in the river prior to spawning.
• Broodstock Collection: A team of volunteers collect adults to provide eggs for Educational programs, and help with a tagging program.
• Black Salmon Protection: Anglers experienced with salmon provide vigilance and assistance to others who may be unaware of necessary protection for Kelts or over–wintered adult salmon.

Habitat Restoration

• Community Clean-up: “Green Teams” work on keeping the watershed tidy by visiting pools and collecting garbage and noting any deleterious effects.
• Riparian Restoration: Tree planting, plain and simple!

Committee and Member Actions

• Fundraising: The Angler’s Dream Draw, Annual Dinner and the Fishing Derby- volunteers helping to raise funds to support the programs.
• Education and Science Advisory Committees: Professional guidance of HRAA strategies.
• Fly-casting and Fly-tying for students: Anglers helping students to learn these skills.
• Social & Communications Committee: These folks put on the HRAA events and share the news.
• Building and Grounds Maintenance: Keeping the beautiful Conservation Centre in top notch form!

Counsellors In Training Program:
Every summer, HRAA accepts high school volunteers for an intensive 3-week session, to assist with Kids-R-Cool camps. Student work in roles requiring responsibility, helping the staff guide campers in kayaking, fishing and swimming activities. CIT experience is an excellent lead-in to future counsellor work at any camp!