Become an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor for LDWF

Aquatic Volunteer Instructor, Ed Richards, assist a youth participant with casting instruction. (Photo courtesy LDWF)

Interested in becoming a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Aquatic Volunteer Instructor? LDWF is hosting a volunteer instructor workshop on Nov. 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cabela’s in Gonzales. Volunteer instructors are trained and certified by Fisheries Outreach and Education staff to educate youth and adults across the state about Louisiana’s fisheries and aquatic resources. This hands-on workshop includes topics on fish identification, fishing and casting assistance, and other fisheries related activities. Certified aquatic volunteer instructors gain access to activity guides, lesson plans, fishing equipment, and other educational material and resources.

This workshop is open for the general public. To learn more about the Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program or to register for the upcoming workshop, click here.

Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Debrina Baham teaches members of the public about fish found in Louisiana. (Photo courtesy LDWF)

The Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LWFF). The LWFF was formed to provide a means for individuals and corporations to become partners with LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission in the challenge of conserving Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries resources.