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.