Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000ipsGAAQ/camp-host-at-plymouth-park
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ADDRESS: John Day Lock and Dam – Lake Umatilla; PO Box 823; Rufus, Oregon 97050
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DATES: 4/10/2023 – 10/15/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Seeking to fill two camp host positions on the beautiful Columbia River.
Plymouth Park is 80 miles east of the John Day Dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on SR 14 in Washington State.
Two hosts are needed, either two individuals, or two couples.
Duties include visitor services, litter pickup, light outdoor maintenance, light maintenance of restrooms and shower facilities with support from the Ranger staff.
Schedule: Volunteer camp hosts are expected to be on duty a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Environment: 33 site campground and day-use areas with swim beach and boat ramp. Campsite with electric, water and sewer are provided.
DUTIES
Visitor Services, litter pickup, light outdoor maintenance, light maintenance of restrooms and shower facilities with support from the Ranger staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Good people skills
· Camp host should be able to lift objects up to 30-pounds.
· Camp host should be able to bend, lift, and retrieve small objects from the ground.
· Camp host should be able to stay on their feet for 30 minutes at a time.
· Camp host should be able to perform non-strenuous duties for brief periods when outdoor temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
SKILLS
Drivers License
General Assistance
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
33 site campground and day-use areas with swim beach and boat ramp. Campsite with electric, water and sewer are provided. Summer temperatures in the upper 90s or higher are not uncommon.
JOB HAZARDS
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
Winds, high temperatures
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes