Job Description
CAMPGROUND: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–10/31/2020
RV INFORMATION: RV sites with full hook-ups are available at Raccoon Branch Campground, Grindstone Campground, Beartree Campground or at the ‘Trail Camp’. Wireless internet and laundry are also available.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionWhitetop Station at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is a replica historic train depot and serves as a visitor center and rest area for visitors along the Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34-mile trail from Whitetop to Abingdon, Virginia that hosts over 200,000 cyclists annually. This building serves as a starting point for many visitors along the Virginia Creeper Trail as well as many other visitors to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Main duties for Visitor Center Volunteers include: Provide visitor information Sell interpretive materials Do light cleaning Educate visitors on trail safety and hazards Perform light trail maintenance Volunteers will serve 6-8 hours/day for 2-5 days/week. The station is open from April-October. Housing and reimbursement may be provided as necessary. We prefer that this position be handled by a duo of volunteers.. Please call for more information on this great opportunity! For additional information, please contact Viviana Ruiz, Partnerships, Volunteers and Service Coordinator at viviana.ruiz@usda.gov or at (276) 783-5196 or (800) 628-7202. The merchandise in this visitor is provided by The Friends of Mount Rogers to enhance visitor experience and for the purpose of supporting the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. For additional information on this volunteer opportunity you can contact Friends of Mount Rogers President-Ed Pietrzak at friendsofmountrogers@outlook.com and/or Christa Himes – Business Manager at c.himes@hotmail.com HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV sites with full hook-ups are available at Raccoon Branch Campground, Grindstone Campground, Beartree Campground or at the ‘Trail Camp’. Wireless internet and laundry are also available.