Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000kbqwAAA/lakewoodlaona-traveling-campground-host-2023
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 500 Hanson Lake Road; Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
DESCRIPTION:
A campground host is a seasonal volunteer who agrees to serve in a National Forest campground. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for motivated individuals to host at various campgrounds throughout the summer. The district manages 8 campgrounds and has host vacancies of varying lengths throughout the summer. If you’d like the opportunity to move around to a few different campgrounds throughout the summer, meeting different people, fishing different water, and seeing different sites, this is an excellent opportunity. Hosts who serve at various sites often find a favorite and end up with a long term campground host position at that site.
DUTIES
General Duties of a Campground Host Include:
Serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
Greet visitors, provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions.
Serve as an important link to the Forest Service recreation staff.
Clean and resupply flush and vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends, holidays, host will check facilities twice daily.
Clean campsites and fire rings after a campsite is vacated.
Check the boat landing and refuse collection area daily.
Perform some light maintenance as needed.
Assist visitors during any severe or inclement weather related emergencies.
Encourage visitors to “do the right thing” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations.
Post reservation placards provided by Forest Service staff.
Report any violations to Forest Service staff.
Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees or enforcing compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hosts are to be neat in appearance and to keep a tidy and welcoming campsite. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures.