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.
This natural area sits at the confluence of the Willamette, Molalla and Pudding rivers. The flood plains of these rivers provide important habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. One of the largest blue heron rookeries in the Willamette Valley is located here. Molalla River State Park has grassy field areas for picnics and games and a pet exercise area where you can let your dog run off leash. Fishing is a popular activity, and a boat ramp gives you convenient river access.
The day use host at Molalla River State Park supports park operations by providing 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 about 20 - 30 hours of volunteer service each week, per host. Daily hours total 4 - 6 hours, depending on workload and time of year. This assignment is expected to work 3-4 days a week with 3-4 consecutive days off.
Location: Molalla River State Park. Learn more about the park and the available amenities on the Host Site Directory page for this property online here.
This
opportunity is available for one individual or a team of hosts staying together
at the same site.