Camp Host

Use of Personal Equipment

Per Director’s Order 7 Volunteer-in-Parks 6.4, when the Grand Canyon National Park accepts a volunteer’s offer to use his/her own personal property or equipment for official purposes, and that property is lost, damaged, or destroyed, the VIP may be reimbursed for the loss or a depreciated portion of the loss, subject to the rules and conditions of the agency’s personal property claim program detailed in the Department of the Interior Departmental Manual, 451 DM 3. A statement that the VIP offers to provide and use such equipment as part of his/her official duties must be included on Optional Form 301a. Moreover, the form must specifically identify and describe the personal property being used. This must be discussed verbally with volunteers and included in their service description.

Authority for this reimbursement is Federal Employee Status for Volunteers (16USC 558 (c)), and the Grand Canyon National Park may reimburse up to $2,500.00 total for volunteer supplied equipment required for this assignment accidentally damaged or lost incidental to performing the duties in this job description. The reimbursement limit shall apply, per incident, and even if the claimed loss exceeds that amount. Claims must be filed using US Department of Interior Form DI-570. The list can be a separate document to allow for a better description and this document must be provided to the park, with a copy to the volunteer:

·        Serial number

·        Description of any damage and repair or replacement estimates

·        Ensure functionality

·        Photos and/or video of the equipment being used to document any existing damage

Reimbursements

The only reimbursement authorized is for the use of personal property used to perform volunteer duties. Incidental expenses.

Benefits

The volunteer will be provided an RV site with water, sewer, propane & electricity.

Physical Demands

Some duties require shoveling, sitting, standing, bending, or walking for extended periods of time. Able to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment

·        Temperature will range from 84-24 F.

·        Snow and rain depending on season.

·        Walking over uneven terrain at times.

·        Work a minimum of 32 hours per week. Days off may vary and need to work holiday weekends.

·        May be exposed to irritants such as vehicle fumes, ash, dust, plants, dead brush, and insect bites.

Duty Station

This position is duty stationed at Desert View. If work is required outside Desert View and requires overnight at a temporary duty station, the volunteer will be put in the National Park Service travel program so the volunteer will receive a per diem and lodging (if needed).

Living Conditions/Location

The volunteer will provide their own living accommodations, the park will pay for water, sewer, electric and propane. Very limited services that include a snack bar, general store, and gas station. There is no Wi-Fi. However, there is a recreational center in the Village that has Wi-Fi and a computer lab, 25 miles from Desert View. There is a market, multiple restaurants, post office, medical clinic, and laundry facilities at the Village. However, the market is limited and expensive. The nearest town that has multiple grocery and retail stores is Flagstaff, AZ which is 90 miles away from the park. Northern Arizona has a unique climate depending on the time of year, it can be snowing or over 100 degrees. Please pack many layers because even if it is hot during the day, temperatures can reach freezing at night. Northern Arizona is also very dry and high altitude, prepare yourself for that type of environment and living at 7,000 ft.