Fish Feeder

Purpose: To provide proper care to the fish in the aquarium and to educate the public about South Dakota fish.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtain specified fish food from local supplier
• Feed the fish the required amount of food on the scheduled day
• Inform our visitors about what you are doing and the types of fish they are seeing
• Return all supplies to their proper place and clean up any spills in the aquarium area

Requirements/Skills:

• Able to obtain the food from local suppliers (normally Scheels or J &M Bait and Tackle)
• Able to reach the top of the tank in order to feed the fish
• Must be willing to feed the fish small pieces of nightcrawlers
• Able to clean up any spills on glass or graphic area of aquarium
• Able to identify the fish in our aquarium and know basic facts about them
• Enjoyment of visiting with people in a fun, entertaining atmosphere
• Supervising people of all ages and directing them to further areas of interest.

Training Required:

• Volunteer Orientation

Time Commitment:

• A minimum of one feeding per month. May work more frequently
• Time needed: any time after 10 am and before 3 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays

Benefits:

• A peaceful, enjoyable atmosphere to mingle with people and share their interests and enthusiasm.
• Opportunity to experience the excitement of seeing the fish feed and learning their individual characteristics
• Opportunity to share the enthusiasm of our visitors in watching the fish feed
• Increase your knowledge of fish in South Dakota
• Escape from everyday stress and absorb the beauty of our facility and the visitors who enjoy it

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