Opportunities From: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco State Park – HH host site

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         You will have Saturday & Sunday’s off every week.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

 

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Maintenance Host provides service for a park by supporting landscaping, general repair, and special maintenance projects.

 

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety First – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger prior to operating any equipment. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding and trimming.

·         Performing minor building maintenance including: light painting, bulb replacement, minor safety repairs & construction.

·         Clean-up and debris removal on trails.

·         Accomplish tasks using tools including: basic hand and power tools, blowers, and trimmers.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts or utility vehicles)

·         Operate and maintain small powered equipment.

·         Provide assistance and support to staff in maintenance and construction projects.

·         Perform general trail maintenance, including brushing, tread work, and building drainages.

·         Resurfacing picnic tables

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws or heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco State Park – HH host site

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         You will have Saturday & Sunday’s off every week.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

 

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Maintenance Host provides service for a park by supporting landscaping, general repair, and special maintenance projects.

 

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety First – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger prior to operating any equipment. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding and trimming.

·         Performing minor building maintenance including: light painting, bulb replacement, minor safety repairs & construction.

·         Clean-up and debris removal on trails.

·         Accomplish tasks using tools including: basic hand and power tools, blowers, and trimmers.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts or utility vehicles)

·         Operate and maintain small powered equipment.

·         Provide assistance and support to staff in maintenance and construction projects.

·         Perform general trail maintenance, including brushing, tread work, and building drainages.

·         Resurfacing picnic tables

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws or heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Located at the state's westernmost tip, and perched over the Pacific Ocean, Cape Blanco State Park features a 19th-century lighthouse and an early Irish settler's home. Enjoy the park's history, trails and rugged coastline while serving as a volunteer.

The Cabin Host assists campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service and support to the yurt and cabin program at the park. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – Cabin Host position – Site 48

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Cabin Host assists campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service and support to the yurt and cabin program at the park. This position is also responsible for cleaning camp sites during the main campground host days off. (Monday & Tuesday)

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with cabin guest check-in and checkout.

·         Perform general cleaning and servicing cabins; including: emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down & disinfecting beds, tables, chairs, & touch surfaces.

·         Alert staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs.

·         Provide general site maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, and sweeping, raking, & blowing.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening, Sunday through Tuesday but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, raking and blowing.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws or heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – UPPER LOOP -Site 24

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Camp Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist campground guests with check-ins, registering a reservation & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, & the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, blowing, sweeping, push mowing, grass trimming & litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, & support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks & countertops, dumping the garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, & trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may educate information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         Use of chainsaws & heavy equipment ie; bobcat, dingo, or large John Deere mowers – This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         Use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – Main campground host – Site 50

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         You will have Monday’s & Tuesdays off for this assignment.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering a reservation and general campground maintenance. On cabin host days off – (Wednesday & Thursday) this position will be responsible for cleaning cabins, as well as, sites.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on equipment prior to use. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Assist with cabin guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

·         Perform general cleaning and servicing cabins; including: emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down & disinfecting beds, tables, chairs, & touch surfaces.

·         Alert staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs.

·         Provide general site maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, and sweeping.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff with enforcement training.

·         No use of chainsaws or heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – UPPER LOOP – Site 26

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays & Tuesdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering reservations, & general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, removing and transferring hot ash to dumpster, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws & heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes or sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – LOWER LOOP – Site 36

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays & Tuesdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering reservations, & general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 35 through 87 in the lower loop campground. Volunteer may be asked to assist upper loop hosts with camp site maintenance on large outgoing days.

THE LOWER LOOP HAS NO CELL SERVICE – A radio is provided to each host for communication within the park.

 

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, and checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, removing and transferring hot ash to dumpster, light landscaping, sweeping, blowing, raking, and litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays, but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may educate information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         No operation of chainsaws & heavy equipment ie; bobcat, dingo, large zero turn mowers, tractors, etc. – This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes or sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – UPPER LOOP – Site 26

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays & Tuesdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering reservations, & general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, removing and transferring hot ash to dumpster, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws & heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes or sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – UPPER LOOP – Site 26

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays & Tuesdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering reservations, & general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, removing and transferring hot ash to dumpster, light landscaping, sweeping, and litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         No use of chainsaws & heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes or sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – UPPER LOOP -Site 24

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Camp Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 1 through 27 including hiker biker camp in the Upper loop campground and sites 28 through 34, as well as sites 87 through 95 in the lower loop campground while the lower loop is open from May through October.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist campground guests with check-ins, registering a reservation & checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, & the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, blowing, sweeping, push mowing, grass trimming & litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, & support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks & countertops, dumping the garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, & trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may educate information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         Use of chainsaws & heavy equipment ie; bobcat, dingo, or large John Deere mowers – This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         Use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·         Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – LOWER LOOP – Site 37

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 35 through 87 in the lower loop campground. Volunteer may be asked to assist upper loop hosts with camp site maintenance on large outgoing days.

THE LOWER LOOP HAS NO CELL SERVICE – A radio is provided to each host for communication within the park.

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in and checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, raking, sweeping, blowing, push mowing, grass trimming and litter pick up.

·         Operation of small equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and push mowers.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts or gators).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening Saturday, Sunday, Monday, & Tuesdays, but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down sinks & countertops, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may educate information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.

·         Use of chainsaws & heavy equipment, ie; tractors, bobcat, dingo, or large John Deere mowers – This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         Use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.

Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.

Location of Assignment: Humbug Mtn SP – Campground Host – LOWER LOOP – Site 36

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·         One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.

·         This position will be on duty Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays & Tuesdays off.

·         On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.

o   The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.

·         A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors, assisting customers in registering reservations, & general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sites 35 through 87 in the lower loop campground. Volunteer may be asked to assist upper loop hosts with camp site maintenance on large outgoing days.

THE LOWER LOOP HAS NO CELL SERVICE – A radio is provided to each host for communication within the park.

 

General Responsibilities:

·         Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

·         Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·         Assist with campground guest check-in, registering reservations, and checkout.

·         Provide excellent customer service for park visitors by giving out accurate information about the park, park activities, and the surrounding areas.

·         Provide campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, removing and transferring hot ash to dumpster, light landscaping, sweeping, blowing, raking, and litter pick up.

·         Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.

·         Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays, but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.

·         Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.

·         Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping garbage, and restocking supplies.

·         General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·         Attend monthly safety meetings.

·         Assist staff and volunteers by providing support for Jr. Ranger program.

 

Restricted Tasks:

·         Hosts may educate information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         No operation of chainsaws & heavy equipment i.e.; bobcat, dingo, large zero turn mowers, tractors, etc. – This activity is only performed by paid park staff.

·         No use of ladders while on duty.

·         Working in open toed shoes or sandals while on duty.

·         Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years old.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

·         Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.