Volunteers

VOLUNTEER DETAIL INFORMATION

FAMILY CAMPING LOOP AND GROUP CAMPING AREA HOSTS

1.    Contact campers in your designated area to:

• Provide information and answer questions
• Distribute interpretive program information
• Familiarize yourself with the campers, walk the camping loops and be visible
• Direct campers to campsite location, specifically reserved sites.

2.    Perform cleaning of the restrooms/bathhouses on a daily basis to include:

• Sweep and mop the floor as needed
• Clean sinks and mirrors
• Restock the toilet paper and clean the toilets
• Empty trash cans as needed
• Sweep the entrance area

3.    Prepare campsites for the next visitors to include:

• Pick up trash
• Wipe off the picnic table
• Pull nails from trees around the site
• Shovel ash from the fire rings as needed
• Rake the designated site area
• Posting site reservations, as applicable, for National Recreation Reservation System

4.    Inform the area administrator of any major maintenance needs or safety problems as soon as possible

5.    NO FEE COLLECTIONS! Refer campers to self-service pay station or entrance station (if open).

ENTRANCE STATION HOSTS

1.     Assist with registration of incoming campers and provide information on rules and regulations. Maintain and keep current all

information in the compliance book, especially with regard to reservation arrivals.

2.    Answer visitor questions.

3.    Keep area in and around the gatehouse neat to include:

• Pick up trash around the building
• Sweep the inside of the building and walks surrounding the building
• Keep work area neat and tidy
• Remove weeds from landscaped areas

4.    Assist with collection of fees for camping and day use from incoming visitors (if designated as a Forest Service Collection Officer).

5.     Process and document your recreation collection sales according to Forest Service regulations and policy. Ensure funds are secured in the provided safes.

VISITOR CENTER HOSTS

1.    Answer visitor questions and provide assistance and information both in person and by telephone.

2.    Sell books, maps, and other materials available in the visitor center. Process daily sales records, account for register cash funds, and secure collections in the provided safe.

3.    Clean / open pavilion and bathhouse, as needed, to include:

• Sweep and damp mop the floor inside the store, area as needed
• Dust the shelves inside the store area as needed
• Sweep and damp mop the pavilion floor as needed
• Empty trash cans around the bathhouse and pavilion area
• Sweep bathrooms
• Restock toilet paper
• “Spot-clean” counters, mirrors, toilets, etc.
• Notify area administrator if area needs major cleaning or maintenance work.

4.     Assist with maintaining visitor center inventory and restock shelves as needed and coordinate supply needs with outlet manager at Natural Bridge Station.

5.     Maintain stock of brochures and pamphlets available to the public.

6.     Sell ice, drinks, and snacks available in the visitor center.

7.     Monitor crowd control on the beach to include dogs in the beach area, diving/jumping from rocks on the island, swimmers inside/outside designated swimming area, no alcoholic beverages, and no boats in the swimming area. Communicate problems to Day Use Host or Area Administrator.

*Note that all volunteer positions require a degree of physical effort to complete common tasks. In the event that additional help is needed for a project, you may be asked to assist with tasks not part of your daily routine. Examples include: weeding and mowing, minor carpentry and minor plumbing assistance.*