Looking to make a difference in your community? Or, are you a teacher looking for hands-on learning opportunities for your students? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has got you covered. 

LDWF is hosting multiple workshops across the state this spring to train new Aquatic Volunteer Instructors. As a certified instructor, you will help educate individuals about Louisiana’s fisheries and aquatic resources.

Attending a workshop is the first step to becoming a certified instructor. Certified Aquatic VIPs must also pass a background check as well as a course and policy test. Once certified, instructors gain access to activity guides, lesson plans, fishing equipment, and other aquatic educational materials and resources.

Workshops are tailored to either formal/informal educators or the general public. Oh, and they are FREE.

Upcoming workshop dates:
▪ Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – Educator’s Workshop in Minden
▪ Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Educator’s Workshop in New Orleans
▪ Thursday, April 11, 2024 – General Public Workshop in Hammond
▪ Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – General Public Workshop in Pineville

To learn more, visit: Aquatic Volunteer Instructors | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

The Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation.