Opportunities From: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

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 – 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 with reservations, and general campground maintenance.

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.

·         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, blowing, raking, sweeping, & litter pick up.

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

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday evenings, but be reasonably available for sales as need by customers. 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.

·         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 with enforcement training.

·         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/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.

Cape Blanco State Park, Site A50. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

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 Campground Host assists campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing light landscaping, and selling firewood. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – 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 with reservations, and general campground maintenance.

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.

·         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, blowing, raking, sweeping, & litter pick up.

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

·         Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday evenings, but be reasonably available for sales as need by customers. 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.

·         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 with enforcement training.

·         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/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.

Location: Cape Blanco State Park, Site A50. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

The Maintenance Host provides service for a park by supporting landscaping, general repair, and special maintenance projects to ensure the lower loop is ready to reopen by May 1 st. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Saturdays & Sundayss. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Lower Loop, Site 36 or 37. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

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. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Monday’s & Tuesdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Upper Loop, Site 26. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Arizona Beach is a two-third mile stretch of sand bookended by two rocky headlands. The headlands shelter the beach from prevailing winds, creating temperatures warm enough to give the site its name.

The Day-Use Host provides service for a park that is only open to visitor day-use and does not provide overnight facilities for visitors. The Day-Use Host is the only individual allowed to stay overnight in the park at a designated park host site. Host volunteer helps maintain day-use areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Mondays & Tuesdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week. On duty hours may be between dawn and dusk; there is a split in the shift due to gate duty at open and close of park.

Location: Arizona Beach State Recreation Site. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Wednesdays & Thursdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Service hours will need to occur in the break between check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Cape Blanco State Park, Site A48. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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 Maintenance & Camp Relief Campground Host supports park operations by providing excellent customer service to park visitors and general campground maintenance. This position will be responsible for cleaning campsites 2 days a week, cleaning and registering incoming cabin reservations 2 days per week and performing maintenance duties 1 day per week. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Saturdays & Sundays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Service hours will need to occur in the break between check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Cape Blanco State Park, Site B01. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

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. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Wednesdays & Thursdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Upper Loop, Site 24. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Tseriadun (pronounced serry-AH-dun) is popular with visitors stretching their legs on the miles-long beach, agate collectors (there's a reason the community calls it Agate Beach) and photographers intent on capturing the perfect shots of offshore rocks and headlands. Long ago, Native Americans lived at the site in cedar plank houses and hunted and fished in the mountains and rivers. Now, you can fish for rainbow trout and native cutthroat trout in Garrison Lake.

The Day-Use Host provides service for a park that is only open to visitor day-use and does not provide overnight facilities for visitors. The Day-Use Host is the only individual allowed to stay overnight in the park at a designated park host site. Host volunteer helps maintain day-use areas by supporting landscaping and facilities at the park. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Mondays & Tuesdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week. On duty hours may be between dawn and dusk; there is a split in the shift due to gate duty at open and close of park.

Location: Tseriadun State Recreation Site. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.

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.

Humbug Mountain State Park includes one of the Oregon coast’s highest headlands, which shelters an inviting, forest-ringed campground along Brush Creek. A trail from the campground leads under Highway 101 to a sandy beach beside the Brush Creek estuary.

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. Review the Volunteer Assignment Description for this position here.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 – 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Days off will be Wednesdays & Thursdays. A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning for that week, but anticipate 4-5 hours of service that will occur each day between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.Service hours will need to occur in the break between Campsite check-in & check-out times, between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. The weekly schedule will include evening firewood sales on some evenings.

Location: Humbug Mountain State Park, Lower Loop, Site 36. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this park online here.

This opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together at the same site.