Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000fCuNAAU/bessey-campground-host
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/13/2023 – 8/5/2023
LOCATION:
Bessey Ranger District
40637 River Loop Road, PO Box 39
Halsey, Nebraska 69142
DESCRIPTION:
Campground hosts are a valuable part of the US Forest Service. They provide helpful information to guests visiting the Bessey Recreation Complex, and help maintain the campgrounds.
DUTIES
Provide a face to the public and provide them with information about the campgrounds. Aid in checking restrooms daily and posting reservations. The campground host at Bessey is a relaxed setting with opportunities to do more as the host wants. Other helpful activities include mowing, painting, cleaning restrooms, and handyman work if desired.
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Carpentry
Conservation Education
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Other Trade Skills
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is relaxed, with the option to take on more duties if desired.
There is water, electricity, and WiFi available at the Host site. The Bunkhouse is also available for laundry use when needed. There is also a chest freezer and a shared full size refrigerator offered as well.