Jiaming holds a HSWS t-shirt and toque gifted to him as our April Volunteer of the Month
At the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do—and this month, we’re excited to recognize Jiaming Sun as our Volunteer of the Month.
Jiaming has been volunteering with us for the past year, bringing a positive attitude and a willingness to learn that has made him a valued part of our hatchery team.
Getting Started
When asked what inspired him to volunteer, Jiaming shared a refreshingly honest answer—he was looking for something meaningful to do and felt inspired seeing his friends getting involved in volunteer work. That decision led him straight to the hatchery, where he quickly became part of the team.
Hands-On Experience
Over the past year, Jiaming has taken on a variety of important tasks, including feeding fish, cleaning tanks, and helping with counting and measuring salmon. These hands-on activities are essential to the success of our hatchery operations and the health of local fish populations.
Learning and Growth
One of the most impactful parts of Jiaming’s experience has been how much he’s learned along the way.
“Before I came here, I knew nothing about salmon and creeks… now I have learned a lot.”
Through volunteering, he’s gained a deeper understanding of watershed stewardship and the important role community volunteers play in protecting local ecosystems.
Why It Matters
For Jiaming, volunteering has been both fun and rewarding—not only gaining valuable experience in a working hatchery, but also contributing hours toward school requirements while making a real difference in the environment.
Words of Advice
Jiaming keeps it simple for anyone thinking about getting involved:
“Stop considering and come—it’s really fun to volunteer here.”
We’re grateful for Jiaming’s contributions and enthusiasm over the past year. Volunteers like him help make the work of the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society possible, and we’re proud to have him as part of our community.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you join us!