Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000kbsJAAQ/richardson-lake-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 located in northeast Wisconsin. Richardson Lake is in Forest County, near the Town of Wabeo, WI.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at this “recreation district.” The nearby Wolf River has opportunities for world class white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and trout fishing. There are many lakes for fishing or just putting your canoe or kayak in to go for a paddle around the lake and watching for wildlife. Most of Richardson Lake is surrounded by Forest Service land.
Richardson Lake campground is located on the southeast side of Richardson Lake. The 47 acre lake has plenty of bass, northern pike, and pan fish for the angler. The lake also provides a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake. There is a sandy swim area and a grassy picnic area. A boat landing is just to the east of the swim area.
There are 26 campsites available at Richardson Lake. Richardson Lake campground does offer some sites on the reservation system. Reservations can be made at: www.Recreation.gov. The campground has waterfront campsites, however, the walk to the lake maybe steep. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available at two hand pumps. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are within 10 miles of this campground, in the Town of Wabeno.
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 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.
There is no electrical, water, or sewer hook-ups at the Richardson Lake Campground host site. Water is available at the hand-pumps located at the campground.