We need your help to make this a wonderful experience for all of our writers and guests!
Be a part of the 37th Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers! Lend us your time and talent by greeting guests and faculty, selling merchandise, working behind the scenes at the main stage, or helping us set up or tear down.
Volunteers during afternoon and evening events will be welcome to listen in on main stage presentations. Volunteers must be 14 and over, and agree to follow Fishtrap’s Code of Conduct.
Scroll below and click the links to learn more and sign up.
Questions? Contact us!
Summer Fishtrap Set-up Crew—Load up!
Load up at the Bowlby Building, 107 W Main Street, Enterprise Meet at Fishtrap to help load up and pack, and transfer supplies to Wallowa Lake Lodge. Bring your muscles and a smile. Must be able to stand and lift up to 40 lbs.…Find Out More
Summer Fishtrap Set-up Crew: Chair delivery
Chair delivery/pick-up: Bring your rig and meet at the Fishtrap to load up to 30 chairs and deliver to Wallowa Lake cabins and lodge for writing workshops. …Find Out More
Summer Fishtrap Set-up Crew: Lodge
Meet at Wallowa Lake Lodge to set up for Summer Fishtrap. Lunch provided. Must be able to stand and lift up to 25 lbs. Tasks include: Unloading boxes Setting up tables and chairs Setting up merchandise and display tables Folding t-shirts Posting signs…Find Out More
Summer Fishtrap Set-up Crew: Stage
Stage assembly and Big Tent set up: Help unload and assemble main event stage and set up chairs for Summer Fishtrap. Bring work gloves. Lunch provided. …Find Out More
Summer Fishtrap Greeter
Show your Wallowa County hospitality by greeting Summer Fishtrap writers and faculty at the Lodge parking lot. Show them where to park and check in. Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing.…Find Out More
Information Table: Registration and Check-in
Help us welcome our registrants and faculty! Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, assisting with check-in, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting…Find Out More
Monday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required.…Find Out More
Monday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Tuesday Lunchtime Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Tuesday Afternoon Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Tuesday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Tuesday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Wednesday Lunchtime Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Wednesday Afternoon Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Wednesday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Wednesday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Thursday Lunchtime Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Thursday Afternoon Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Thursday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Thursday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Friday Lunchtime Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Friday Afternoon Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Friday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Friday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Saturday Lunchtime Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Saturday Afternoon Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Saturday Evening Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at Wallowa Lake Lodge. Limited lifting or standing required. …Find Out More
Saturday Night Information Table
Spend a few hours at Summer Fishtrap greeting folks, answering questions, selling merchandise and raffle tickets, and hanging out with writers from all over the west and beyond during our nightly featured events, then help close up and clean up for the night. You will be inside the lobby or out on the deck at…Find Out More
Summer Fishtrap Tear-down Crew
Help us clean up and pack out! We are fast and efficient. Times for each job are approximate. Pack up the lodge and tent: Wallowa Lake Lodge, 9:30-12pm Packing boxes Folding up tables and chairs Packing up merchandise and display tables Loading all equipment Final clean-up and check of site Folding and stacking tent chairs Chair…Find Out More