IF you’ve got some free time on your hands, a passion for fishing and conservation and some enthusiasm to help others then the NSW DPI wants to hear from you.
Fisheries Education Officer Stephen Thurstan, said the Department of Primary Industries is calling out for people to join the successful Fishcare Volunteer Program, which has in excess of 300 volunteers State-wide.
“The program is run using funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to sustainable recreational fishing and habitat conservation,” Mr Thurstan said.
“Fishcare volunteers play a vital role in promoting responsible fishing practices, and do a terrific job in advising anglers about the rules and values of sustainable recreational fishing in NSW at events, such as fishing competitions, shows and field days, children’s fishing workshops and the ‘Get Hooked…its fun to fish’ schools program, passing on their knowledge and skills, and encouraging values that ensure there will be fish for the future.
“It is estimated more than a million people fish in NSW at least once a year – this makes angling the most popular of all the recreational activities.
“And that’s why we are so grateful and appreciative of the hard work our Fishcare volunteers do.”
The NSW Fishcare Volunteer program has been running for 12 years and volunteers help with a range of activities.
“The yearly training is planned for the 27/28th July 2013 (at a location to be set) and will encompass both fresh and saltwater information sessions. We are seeking people, over the age of 18, who have a keen interest in fishing, and like to listen and share information with the angling public.”
For more information download a nomination form from http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/fvp#Want-to-apply?
