Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest. 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.
Set between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay State Park is situated on a 4-mile sand spit. The campground sits among shore pines, just a sand dune away from the beach. A forested 1.8 mile long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay. You may see deer and elk grazing and a variety of birds. Kayaking, crabbing, fishing and clamming are popular activities. Two day-use areas offer access to bay or ocean with restrooms and picnic areas with fire rings. Bayside day-use includes a boat ramp. The boat docks are seasonal (typically mid-May to mid-October). Campground is open year-round.
The yurt and campground host provides service for Nehalem Bay State Park by supporting campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service and support to the yurt and cabin program at the park. Volunteers will assist with general cleaning and servicing of yurt and/or cabins, general campground and site maintenance, and general landscaping. Review the volunteer assignment description for this position here.
Time Commitment: Volunteers should anticipate a schedule that includes 20 hours of volunteer service each week, 5 days per week, per host.
Location: Nehalem Bay 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.
